Sammy Smith

In the autumn of 1962, Sammy Smith, a 33-year-old African American man, had returned to his home in Scarbro, West Virginia, after a season of migrant farm work. He picked up a job as a dishwasher at the Four Minute Lunch in the nearby town of Oak Hill, settling back into the rhythm of life in Fayette County. On the night of October 20th, Smith completed his shift around midnight. He was seen shortly after at the Top Hat Drive-In, grabbing a cup of coffee before starting his journey home. The las ...