How did the canyman get a hook as his hand?

The character known as the Candyman, from the Horror film series, is often depicted as a former slave who was brutally murdered after falling in love with a white woman. In one version of the legend, his hand is cut off and replaced with a hook as a punishment for his relationship. This gruesome transformation symbolizes the violence and racism he faced, ultimately becoming a part of his haunting identity as a vengeful spirit.