Mississippi Murder: Emmet Till

In 1955, the brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till sparked a wave of social unrest that gripped America. But while the story of Till became infamous, the truth of how he'd died remained a mystery. Although two men were suspected of killing the teenager, some believed it was the work of many more. Exactly who these people were, though, remained unclear. That was until 2007, when the FBI discovered a chilling deathbed confession, confirming there were others involved in the killing. But with over five decades having passed since the infamous murder, is it too late for justice to be served? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices