Relatives Of Emmett Till Seek To Reopen Investigation Of The Teen’s 1955 Lynching

Relatives of Emmett Till joined supporters Friday in asking authorities to reverse their decision to close an investigation of the Black teenager’s 1955 lynching and instead prosecute, Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the case. “We demand that the state of Mississippi hold Carolyn Bryant Donna accountable for her role in the kidnapping and lynching of Emmett Louis Till.” Emmett’s cousin Deborah Watts said in a recent press conference. “It’s important for you to know that Emmett’s murder remains unsolved and the last living accomplice in the murder case is Carolyn Bryant. And yes, she is… Read Full Article