Just curious to know what everyone thinks about this case: Guilty or Not Guilty for these guys?
If there's anyone here who's been living under a rock for the last 20 years, or anyone who needs a refresher, here's an overview:
Here's the full Wiki article for anyone who is interested:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three
I was actually living in Memphis, TN (which sits just across the river from West Memphis, AR) when this went down. It was a big deal, but then like all things that are big news it eventually faded away from public consciousness.
I got re-introduced to the case when someone recommended HBOs "Paradise Lost" documentary series to me.
I watched the first one and was blown away. It came out in 1996 but I didn't see it until probably '08 or so, while the three were still in prison. Personally, I'm torn in terms of their guilt. Are they all guilty, all innocent or perhaps some are guilty while others are innocent?
I just don't know, though I do think that the prosecution botched the case so terribly--much like Brendan Dassey's case in Making a Murderer--that releasing them is the only ethical decision.
Anyone else taken the time to really familiarize yourself with this case? If so, thoughts?