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While browsing the web I came across this article
I didn't know anything about this case so I followed the link to read more about it on Wiki.
I must say, having read about it- this case seems very mysterious. I don't know what to think of it. There seems to be a LOT of inconsistencies on the police's part while investigating this case. Especially how the crime scene was handled and evidence was lost-
It does seem like Echols possesses psychological problems and Misskelley was apparently borderline retarded- but the other boy was apparently very smart, got good grades and was more or less normal. Lot of things about the case don't add up.
This is the introductory paragraph on wiki regarding this case, but I advise those that are interested to read the "Investigation" part which reveals a lot about the case.
From: _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_3
There was also a couple of documentaries made about this case called Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills& Paradise Lost2: Revelations- Has anyone seen those?
Also I find it interesting that the step father of one of the victims is now adamant that Echols, Misskelley and Baldwin are innocent. But the stepfather seems a bit shady himself (read the part " Mark Byers' knife gift")
He has stated:
All in all- I'm interested in what everyone thinks of this case, I think it would make for an interesting discussion.
I didn't know anything about this case so I followed the link to read more about it on Wiki.
I must say, having read about it- this case seems very mysterious. I don't know what to think of it. There seems to be a LOT of inconsistencies on the police's part while investigating this case. Especially how the crime scene was handled and evidence was lost-
It does seem like Echols possesses psychological problems and Misskelley was apparently borderline retarded- but the other boy was apparently very smart, got good grades and was more or less normal. Lot of things about the case don't add up.
This is the introductory paragraph on wiki regarding this case, but I advise those that are interested to read the "Investigation" part which reveals a lot about the case.
From: _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_3
The West Memphis 3 is the name given to three teenagers who were tried and convicted of the murders of three children in the Robin Hood Hills area of West Memphis, Arkansas, United States in 1993. Damien Echols was sentenced to death. Jessie Misskelley, Jr., was sentenced to life in prison, plus 40 years (he received two 20-year sentences in addition to the life sentence). Jason Baldwin was sentenced to life imprisonment.
The case has received considerable attention. Their supporters believe the arrests and convictions were a miscarriage of justice and that the defendants were wrongfully convicted during a period of intense media scrutiny. The defendants remain imprisoned, but legal proceedings are ongoing. As of July 2007, new forensic evidence was being presented in the case.
A status report jointly issued by the State and the Defense team on July 17 states, "Although most of the genetic material recovered from the scene was attributable to the victims of the offenses, some of it cannot be attributed to either the victims or the defendants." On October 29, 2007, the defense filed a Second Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus, outlining the new evidence.[1]
In September 2008, Judge David Burnett (Circuit Court) denied Echols' application for a hearing on the new DNA evidence. Hearings for Baldwin and Misskelley were scheduled to continue in August, 2009.
Echols' next stage in the legal process is an appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Unless that court reverses the conviction, he will proceed to federal court on his pending writ of habeas corpus.
There was also a couple of documentaries made about this case called Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills& Paradise Lost2: Revelations- Has anyone seen those?
Also I find it interesting that the step father of one of the victims is now adamant that Echols, Misskelley and Baldwin are innocent. But the stepfather seems a bit shady himself (read the part " Mark Byers' knife gift")
He has stated:
In late 2007, John Mark Byers, adoptive father to Christopher Byers, announced that he now believes that Echols, Misskelley and Baldwin are innocent. "I believe I would be the last person on the face of the earth that people would expect or dream to see say free the West Memphis 3," said Byers. "From looking at the evidence and the facts that were presented to me, I have no doubt the West Memphis 3 are innocent." Byers is writing a book, and a film biography is being considered for production.[36] Mr. Byers has been speaking to the media on behalf of the convicted and has expressed his desire for "justice for six families."
All in all- I'm interested in what everyone thinks of this case, I think it would make for an interesting discussion.