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i I b.202 (Rev. 10-6-95) ETT | 44AR-JN-30112, 62D-JN-30045-FD302 A Yes, Sir. Q@ Do you know how far that point would be from Mose Wright's house where he had gotten him? A Approximately three miles, something like Chat. 9 Did he offer any explanation to you at that time as to why he did not carry the boy back home when he found out he was the wrong boy? A He said he figured he knew the way back. Q MR. CHATHAM: That is all. MR. BRELAND;: Now, if the Court please, we move to. exclude this witness’ testimony with reference to that statement. And any confession or statement made by Mr. Bryant to the Sheriff at that time would not be admiss- able, because it has been shown that any statement he did make was not made free and voluntarily to-the Sheriff, and he was not properly advised of his rights. inuation of FD-302 of TRANSCRIPT-EMMETT TILL TRIAL Sept 1955 .Os Page _ 133 THE COURT: That motion will be overruled. The witness was the Sheriff of Tallahatchie County, and as such, it was his duty to investigate any and all crimes and alleged crimes. MR. CHATHAM: I believe Your Honor used the word "Tallahatchie" County, but I believe you meant to say LeFlore County. THE COURT: Yes - - excuse me - - I meant to say he was 130