News Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman at center of Emmett Till lynching, dies at 88 April 27, 2023April 27, 2023Clarion Ledger staff and wire reportsComments Off on Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman at center of Emmett Till lynching, dies at 88 In 1955, Emmett Till was lynched after Carolyn Bryant Donham accused him of whistling at her. She was never charged. She died Tuesday at age 88.