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13 Witnesses Called in Dixie Death Trial
In Sumner Mississippi a murder trial opened for Roy Bryant and J W Milam over the death of Chicago youth Emmett Till. The state summoned 13 witnesses including Mamie Bradley and Mose Wright as the case centers on Till being killed after alleged wolf whistling at Mrs Bryant. Court recessed briefly as jury selection completed and evidence preparation began.
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Dixie
Sumner
Chicago
Mamie Bradley
Emmett ‘Louis Till
Roy Bryant
J. W Milam
Till
Tallahatchie
Mose Wright
Bryant
Milam
Gerald Chatham
Wright
Money
Greenwood
LeFlore
Trier
Greentwood
J. W. Milam
Bill
Harvey