Murder In Charleston! A Discussion With Batt Humphreys

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I just finished reading the novel Dead Weight by Batt Humphreys.  I loved the book so much, I called Batt in for an interview.  We talked about a crazy murder in Charleston, the Ku Kulx Klan and more!  Be sure to check it out and leave your comment under the blog.  Enjoy!

  • rparker3

    Is Batt married. Batt is cute. Does Batt like brown sugar? I just threw that in for free.

  • Bonnie

    Great interview…can't wait to read the book and support the cause. I don't believe this is promoting blame but awareness and a collective effort for justice. South Carolina is a beautiful state with beautiful hard working people. Let's repent SC so that God can heal the land.

  • Mekiba

    Great interview, Sounds like a wonderfull book.. have to get the book and support the cause..

  • Jeannetta McFarlin

    Wonderful interview!! I loved it! Great Job Marquetta!! I will buy the book tomorrow.

  • Marquetta Breslin

    LOL! Yes ma'm Batt is married. LOL

  • Brenda

    I have read the book yet but it sounds interesting. I was wondering if there could be a possible movie deal in the future?

  • http://www.christalshairstudio.com/ Christal

    Great interview! I will definitely purchase the book. It will probably make a great movie as well!

  • Bobbie

    I agree with Christal it will make a good movie,, and humm can a sistah have a part in it,, lol

  • Name

    Great interview!!! I, like Mr. Humphreys, grew up in those tumultous times. Sadly to say, there is still a very silent undercurrent of that mindset present today. Because of many unknown reasons, Michael Donald of Mobile, Alabama was horribly beaten and murdered by members of this same hate group. This is in no way to imply that all hate groups are white. Also, this is not to imply that our justice system is always making decisions on righteousness or justness. In some instances, we chose to be politically correct rather than stand for God's righteousness. Today's Negro or Blacks equates to Mexicans. Please be mindful that the group of young men that murdered Michael Donald proclaimed to be Christians. What a way to demonstrate or confirm our beleif in Christ?!!!!

    I certainly appreciate the efforts of Mr. Humpheys to seek correction to an error in the justice system in South Carolina. It takes a leap of faith and a brave soul to make such a stance. I am encourage to love mankind and live peacefully as much that lies within me with others.

    I live in rural Alabama where the presence of such hate groups still exists and typically rules these areas. Being employed by the Federal government and working around the world, I have experienced such a more peaceful environment. However, God who is the strength of my life and my hope will not allow me to turn my back on those I can enlighten or fight those that hate me because of my convictions.

    Mr. Humphreys' book will continue to shed light in many different ways to many that have not met the truth in resolution. We, as a people and nation, will have to accept the truth whether it is or is not a part of our psyche that really mean spirited people exists. In order for us to move forward, we must keep our hands and heart clean from all bitterness, anger and wrath. Let's move forward in the Light of the Lord!!! We have children and grandchildren that should not suffer because of our refusal to accept God's truth and demonstrate God's unwavering love.

    Enough said, Fight a good Fight of Faith in our Lord and Jesus Christ. Hold fast to his promises and do as he would do in times of adversity. Love and Peace to you!!!!

  • Bobbie M

    Great interview! I will get the book today

  • Marquetta Breslin

    The interesting thing about the Michael Duncan story is that it was not that long ago. The incident involving Michael Duncan occured in 1981! It's interesting because it's kind of like what Batt and I were saying about how the KKK was willing to use random black men to make an example of their power.

  • Marquetta Breslin

    It's funny you said that! I said the same thing to Batt yesterday after the interview. I can easily see this book as a movie!

  • http://www.crystal-wilson.com/ CWilson

    Love the interview. Thanks for bringing Dead Weight to my attention.

  • kberry05

    Excellent interview Marquetta. I will make a point to check out this book. I love this venue as a way for you to share information with us… it's more personal that a talk show or facebook or any of those other sites. Love it!!!

  • darcy ross

    i found this story quite informative thanks for this brief history fact.

  • Name

    Do you not see the ring on his finger?

  • Mary Burnett

    Hello Marquetta, I think that this would be a book to buy and read. I enjoyed the interview you had with the author thank you for the opportunity to gain this information.
    Mary

  • Barbara Haynes

    Thanks to you Maquetta and thanks to you Batt for sharing, very interesting I will also buy the book.
    continue to share with us Marquetta you are a great inspiration.
    Peace and Blessings

  • Gloria

    The book seems to be very interesting in that it is a true story reminicisnent of the happenings in the south at that time. I think people would buy it. I listen to this interview, but at the same time I want to know if you are wearing a lace wig, or is your own tresses so very well groomed. Perhaps I have come to know you as the hair lady and I need to broaden my interests, but for right now, I probably would want to hear you interview people concerning hair and what you do. But other than it, it is a good interview.

  • Marquetta Breslin

    Gloria,

    I will definately be doing some interviews about hair. It was important for me to tell everyone about this story as reading is part of what I do a lot of! LOL This story really hit home for me so, I wanted to share it with all of you! :-)

    No, that's not a Lace Wig, I'm wearing a sew-in that I did a little over a month ago. I used my brand, Vellusia Remy Hair 20″ natural black. Here's the site if you're interested. http://www.vellusiaremyhair.com

  • Teresia

    This was a great interview!!! I will definitely read the book!! Just like you Marquetta I LOVE ZANE!! So this will be something new for me to look into!! Can't wait for the next show!!

  • mziris

    Marquetta, this is wonderful, I will be purchasing this book. Girl you are truly an inspiration to me, God Bless You.

  • Laura

    Thank you so much Marquetta with your interview with the author Batt Humphrey. It was like a eye opening light. And I will definitely, go and buy the book.

  • Adrienne Robinson

    Hi MarQuetta,wow what a great interview. I will purchase ths book.

  • carolynparsons

    I really enjoyed that interview. I must read this book, my interest is on edge.

    Thanks,
    Carolyn

  • http://www.facebook.com/sondra.l.lewis Sondra L. Lewis

    This was truly a moving interview. I believe it was Dr. King who said “An injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere”. Yes, I will sign the petition as well as buy the book. As a mother of five African American sons, I think about that 23 year old man's mother and think “if not for the grace of God, there go I”. We must not forget , lest we relive those days of atrocities. Although we have come a long way (having our 1st African American President) the fear that drove some white Americans to such a degree of hatred is alive an active in our (yes) United States of America.
    On a lighter note, Marquetta has anyone told you lately you may very well be on your way to being the O.W. (You know who I'm talking about) of hair care? Will you be starting your own book club? :)

  • Barbara Grayson

    I really enjoyed the interview and i will be purchasing the book soon. Keep up the good work Ms. Berslin

  • http://yahoo.com/ Monika Roberts

    Great interview! I love to read, so I can't wait to read the book. THANKS FOR INTRODUCING THE BOOK TO ME.

  • shalonda

    Great job! u look like u been doing interviews for ever.

  • terri

    I really enjoyed the interview and look forward to a good read. It's sad that this event was so current (1981). I pray daily for my black sons and black men world wide.

  • judia

    HO my GOD

    marquetta that was a exellent choice i will buy the book
    i'm also a writting a book right at this moment about an autist girl that gonna change the life of everyone around her ,but i also want for my book to be a movie. I know that it's gonna be a success 'cause GOD show me how big it's going to be.
    So marquetta remember me and when i get my OSCAR for the best senario of the year.

    I love what you did on this interview .

    GOD bless your familly
    luv judia
    xox
    i'm a french canadian can i sign this petition?

  • ninanamara

    great interview marquetta, going to buy the book tomorrow thanks so much for sharing god bless nina namara.

  • angel

    great interview marquetta and a mazing story

  • Lee

    Just ordered the book for myself and my friend. Can't wait to read it! This interview sold me on it!

  • Terri

    Marquetta, I've just viewed this interview blog, and I must say that I'm intrigued to read this. I read “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, and enjoyed it, so to hear Batt draw that comparison really sealed the interest in this book, along with your great response and review of it. Thanks for sharing.

  • Cynthia Beloch

    I just finished reading the novel Dead Weight. I appreciated Mr. Humphreys perception. He vividly revealed no justice for the contemptible Negro Daniel Duncan. Unfortunatley, prisons are full of Daniel Duncans imprisoned by the KKK. So much has changed but it's still the same.