Roy Bryant was an American man known for his involvement in the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy. The incident occurred in Money, Mississippi, where Bryant and his half-brother were accused of kidnapping and killing Till after he allegedly flirted with Bryant's wife, Carolyn Bryant. The case drew national attention and highlighted the racial tensions in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement. After a highly publicized trial, Bryant and his brother were acquitted by an all-white jury, despite evidence suggesting their guilt. The case became a pivotal moment in the fight against racial injustice and contributed to the growing awareness of civil rights issues in America.