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West Memphis Three - three teenagers received max sentences for killing three children, with no physical evidence or motive linking them to the crime, as a result of the Satanic Panic. (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 1 month ago by Plum@lemmy.world to c/creepywikipedia@lemmy.world

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They're still trying to clear their names. More frustrating than creepy, but deserving of a read.

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[–] stoned_ape@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I just like to present it since like a lot of the conversation revolves around, and I think most people, myself included, had their first exposure to the case through, Paradise Lost which is fr only one angle ya know?

Idk if I would've convicted them. I think there was a lot of stuff that wasn't clear on either side which isn't beyond a reasonable doubt

But I've also been on a couple juries and always voted not guilty so maybe that's a personal thing lol

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I would maybe add that bit. Because to me your post seemed like you were supporting their conviction, not just presenting facts.