‘Original’ KKK robe found during raid on suspected meth house, Georgia sheriff says
Deputies in Clayton County, Ga., made a “disturbing” discovery while executing a search warrant at a suspected meth house.
Deputies raided the home in Jonesboro late Tuesday to find drugs, including several ounces of methamphetamine and a small amount of weed, according to a press release from the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office. A handgun and approximately $4,000 to $5,000 in cash were also located, police said.
Money, guns and drugs weren’t all they found, however.
“Down the main hallway of the residence shadow boxed and encased within the wall for display was a original klansman suit approximately 60 to 70 years old,” deputies wrote.
Suspect Eric Spencer, 46, surrendered without incident.
Spencer faces several charges including possession of a firearm by a felon, use or possession of drug related objects and violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act, jail records show.
Deputies said the man’s neighbors were just as shocked to hear of the unusual discovery.
“Long time neighbors stated they found it a little extreme when on Halloween they would see nooses hanging in the front yard,” authorities said in the news release, “but they never imagined where the idea probably originated from.”
As of Thursday, Spencer remains held at the Clayton County Jail. No bond has been set.
This story was originally published July 2, 2020 at 10:57 AM with the headline "‘Original’ KKK robe found during raid on suspected meth house, Georgia sheriff says."