Carolyn Bryant Donham, Emmett Till’s Accuser Who Sparked Lynching, Dies At 88
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The white woman who accused 14-year-old Emmett Till of catcalling her, which led to his brutal lynching, died at the age of 88. According to Mississippi Today, Carolyn Bryant Donham lost her long-time battle with cancer and passed in hospice care Thursday, which was confirmed by local officials.
Over the past few years, there’s been a renewed effort in getting justice for Emmett Till. In August of last year, a Mississippi grand jury declined charges against Donham for her accusation which led to the brutal murder of Emmett Till.
NewsOne first reported about Donham’s unpublished memoir, in which she paints herself as the victim years later.
This is a developing story that will be updated as additional information becomes available.
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