Mary Phagan 's murder in Atlanta spawned an Atlanta trial that 's still talked about today . Leo Frank was arrested , later killed by mob of black community leaders . Case of hot buttons : North vs. South ; Jew vs. Christian ; black vs. white . Legacy continues through new books , films and descendants from all generations .
Mary Phagan 's murder in 1913 spawned an Atlanta trial that 's still talked about today . Leo Frank was convicted , later lynched by mob of respected community leaders . Case hit hot buttons : North vs. South ; Jew vs. Christian ; black vs. white . Story continues through new books , films and descendants from all sides .