'Condolences to the Trump Supporters,' Intense Debate About White Supremacy on Twitter Sparked By Murder of KKK Imperial Wizard
Authorities in Washington County, Missouri, confirmed Frank Ancona, an Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, was found dead near the Big River. An autopsy revealed that Ancona, 51, died as a result of a gun shot wound to the head.
Washington County Sheriff Zach Jacobsen said Ancona was reported missing on Facebook.
According to St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ancona's wife, Malissa Ancona, 44, has been taken into custody at the St. Francois County Jail. Although Malissa has not yet been charged, she is being placed on a hold in connection with her husband's death.
Just hours before Ancona was found dead, Malissa posted to Facebook looking for a "new roommate." Ancona reportedly went out to perform a delivery, and according to Malissa, he was going to file for divorce upon his return.
When Ancona's death was confirmed by authorities, people on twitter openly shared their lack of grief
The only condolences offered seem to be in jest
Ancona was known by the media for promoting his KKK traditionalism at all costs
During the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Michael Brown, Ancona and other KKK members distributed flyers claiming they would use lethal force against protesters
Although many celebrate Ancona's death, some stress that his death does not symbolize the death of racism
