What is the purpose of amendment 5

Why does the author follow up on the story of martin torres near the end of the article? what important ideas does this part of the article support?

Which situation might occur in a conflict of character versus nature? a. a society disapproves of a character's behavior. b. a character suffers from a serious illness and eventually dies. c. two characters argue over a difference of opinion. d. a character is unable to decide on his opinion of another character.

How many lynching took place in the south between 1877 and 1950