Carolyn Bryant Donham the Woman whose Lies Lead to Emmett Till’s Murder reported Dead at 88

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CJ Lawrence
April 27, 2023
Carolyn Bryant, a central figure in one of the most infamous incidents of racial violence in American history, passed away today at the age of 88 in Westlake, Louisiana, as confirmed by the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office. Her involvement in the tragic death of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, in 1955 sent shockwaves throughout the nation and played a significant role in igniting the Civil Rights Movement....