THOMASVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Officials are investigating after dozens of residents in a south Georgia town received racist letters.
The Thomas County sheriff’s office told local news outlets that the letters appear to have been concentrated in one neighborhood, with the homeowners association collecting many examples. The sheriff’s office has asked the FBI to join the investigation.
“First and foremost, we’re trying to identify the sender and find out the motive behind it,” said Capt. Steven Jones, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.
The letter, in the form of a job application, includes numerous racist stereotypes about African Americans.
Thomasville resident Danielle Hutto, who received one of the letters, told WALB-TV that it has made her fearful of her neighbors.
“I have kids, so that really just put me at fear with my kids being outside. Now knowing who got this in their heart against us, and what they might do to us walking in the area,” said Hutto.
Deputies asked anyone who received a copy of the letter to turn it over, especially if it’s unopened.
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