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Investigations ongoing into deaths of 2 Mississippi men found dead, hanging. What we know

Trey Reed, 21, was found dead, hanging from a tree on Monday, Sept. 15. Cory Zukatis, 36, was also found hanged in Vicksburg. Here's what we know so far ...

Officials investigating Mississippi student's death, NAACP says he was 'lynched'

Family members are demanding answers after 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed was found dead, hanging from a tree at Delta ...

A new artifact at the civil rights museum in Mississippi tells Emmett Till's story

Emmett Till, the state of Mississippi is embracing Till's story as the federal government flinches from showcasing painful moments of America's racial history.

Gun used in Emmett Till’s lynching is displayed in a museum 70 years after his murder

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The gun used in the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till is now on display for the public to see, 70 years after the killing. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History ...

Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response

The records shed light on the investigation of the black teenager's death, which galvanised the US civil rights movement.

Mississippi university student found hanged on campus with no signs of foul play – but family raises questions

The death of a Black student found hanged at Delta State University in Mississippi this week is raising questions, and the ...