Interview Subjects Sought for SU's Historical Documentary

SALISBURY, MD---In 1933, a transient farm worker known as “Orphan Jones,” found guilty of having killed four people in Worcester County, was hanged for his crimes, ending one of the most notorious chapters in local history.

Jones, whose real name was Euel Lee, was represented in court by an avowed communist named Bernard Ades. Despite threats against his life when he visited the rural county, Ades appealed the case to the end, attempting to involve the U.S. Supreme Court and even President Franklin Roosevelt.

Students in Dr. David Burns’ Archival Storytelling class at Salisbury University are seeking area residents who may have first-hand memories of the trial for on-camera interviews about the case, focusing on Ades’ involvement. Footage will be used in a documentary for the class that eventually may be posted online and broadcast on Wicomico County’s public access channel, PAC 14.

Those interested in being interviewed should contact Kaityln Briselli.

For more information call 410-543-6030 or visit the SU website.