How does Maycomb react to the news of Tom Robinson's death, in To Kill a Mockingbird? (Chapter 25)

The sad news
of Tom Robinson's death has little effect on the people of Maycomb.  To them, it just showed
that Tom was guilty and typical behavior for a Negro.  Rumors spread for a couple of days, but
then it just became "old news".  The town went on as usual with no real understanding
or sympathy for Tom.  One person affected by the shooting of Tom was .  Out of respect, Atticus
visits Tom's wife, Helen, to give her the news.  Although Tom's death seems to be for nothing,
Mr. Underwood, the owner of the town newspaper, writes an editorial saying that it is a sin to
kill a cripple no matter what the circumstances.  Mr. Underwood understands the truth about Tom
and is courageous for speaking out.  It's a sad part of the book because we want justice for Tom
and understand how hard life will be for Helen Robinson.  However, for the citizens of Maycomb,
there is no empathy or understanding of Tom's dilemma as a black man who has been sentenced to
prison and has a family depending on him.