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Date: September 18, 1955

Decade: 1950s

Creator: Sam Johnson

Description: Describes the murder of Emmitt Till and notes that a trial with an all-white jury was beginning. Also, notes that police officers had not found evidence necessary for conviction.

Language: English

Subject: Crime, Murder

Location Depicted: Florence, AL, Lauderdale Co., AL

Digital Publisher: The Florence Times

Rights Information: Associated Press (Printed in The Florence Times)

Citation: Johnson, Sam. “‘Wolf-Whistle’” Trial Opens Monday.” The Florence Times, September 18, 1955.

Source Format: Newspaper

Type: Text

Format: PDF

Tags: Court, Crime, Emmitt, Jury, Murder, Officers, Police, Till, Trial