Fair warning: the language is shocking, even for 1955 standards. I sensed at one point that Look censored the word, "bastard," but the n-word is generously provided throughout. Even in today's world, it's still shocking to me what people can do to other people for their "beliefs."
Excellent column, Amy! Thank you. For those interested in reading the original Look Magazine article, I found it in readable format at: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/till-killers-confession/
Fair warning: the language is shocking, even for 1955 standards. I sensed at one point that Look censored the word, "bastard," but the n-word is generously provided throughout. Even in today's world, it's still shocking to me what people can do to other people for their "beliefs."
Outstanding piece. Thank you.