Emmett Till Flashcards
What date did the Emmett Till murder occur?
28 Aug 1959
Where was Emmett Till visiting when he was murdered?
Mississippi
What were the uncertain circumstances surrounding Emmett Till’s actions before his abduction?
Either whistled, said ‘hey baby’, or did nothing
Who went to find Emmett Till after he went missing?
Roy Bryant and his brother
What happened to Emmett Till after he went with Roy Bryant?
He was never seen again
What was the initial response of the police regarding Emmett Till’s disappearance?
They did not search until pressured
How did Emmett Till die?
He was beaten, lynched, and shot
What method was used to dispose of Emmett Till’s body?
Dragged to the Tallahatchie River
How did Emmett Till’s mother identify his body?
By his father’s ring
What did Emmett Till’s mother do to expose the brutality of his murder?
Brought a reporter and photographer to show America
What type of funeral was held for Emmett Till in Chicago?
Open casket funeral
What was the initial plea of the men put on trial for Emmett Till’s murder?
Not guilty
What did the men admit to later during the trial?
They admitted to killing but claimed it wasn’t Emmett’s body
What was the verdict for the men accused of murdering Emmett Till?
Found not guilty
What did the men do after being acquitted of Emmett Till’s murder?
Boasted about what they had done
