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Emmett Till's Accuser Carolyn Bryant Dies

Updated: Jul 13, 2023

Carolyn Bryant, the White woman who accused Black teen Emmett Till of making sexual advances towards her that resulted in his brutal beating and lynching nearly 70 years ago, has died.

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A coroner has confirmed she died on Tuesday in Louisiana. According to a local publication, she had been under hospice care and died from cancer.


Back in a 2007 interview, she recanted part of her story...but by present day she had reaffirmed her earlier allegations instead insisting she tried to persuade her husband and brother in law not to hurt Till.

(AP)


The duo admitted to the killing in a 1956 magazine interview.


Last year, a grand jury declined to indict Carolyn on kidnapping and manslaughter charges citing insufficient evidence.


Ms. Bryant was 88.


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