I agree Kyleb, they should have put the victims photos on t-shirts and posters instead of the convicted. I guess you couldn't make as much money doing that though. I'm surprised that some supporters would blame the victim's families and accuse them when there is no reason for it. I have seen some of the supporters on this board posting on other subjects and they are not pro defendant, but here makes me wonder about them. I guess they just watched the movies and never really did any research
I cannot speak for all supporters, but I and many that I know burn candles every May 5th in memory of Christopher, Michael and Steven. Their deaths were tragic, but what is almost as tragic is that their murderer has not served one day in prison for his crime.
As to blaming a family member for the crime, statistics support the probability that, when the death of a child under 12 is involved, the most common perpetrator is a family member or a friend of the family. Although the perpetrator being a random stranger is
possible, it is not as
probable as the perpetrator being a family member or friend of the family.
My problem with the original investigation is that one particular family member was
never fully investigated although the police freely state that he is not now and never was a suspect. It begs the question, why? Finally, if he is innocent, what does he have to fear?
And, as reedus23 opined, shouldn't we all want to be assured that the killer is punished? Shouldn't we be primarily concerned about true justice in this case? IMO, too many people have simply taken the word of the juries instead of properly investigating the case and discovering the truth.
I believe Damien, Jason and Jessie are innocent. However, if they were my primary concern, why would I still be commenting on this case? The fact that I
am still commenting is proof that my focus is on justice.
OTOH, those that believe Damien, Jason and Jessie to be guilty should be satisfied. Those three have been adjudged (albeit it falsely) to be guilty, have served over eighteen years for that crime and are still living with the stigma of three murder convictions on their record. Why would those people still be commenting on this case?
Answering my own question, IMO, it is because they
know in their heart of hearts that they were initially wrong, but feel compelled to hold onto their original beliefs and, like Ellington and the State of Arkansas, just want this case to go away. Speaking for myself, I will not give up until the
real killer is paying for his crime. Then, and only then, will Justice be served.