Recent content by mattfz

Because they got railroaded by the system once, and were not willing to chance it again. Not to mention, a whole new trial could take at least a few years. They were not willing to wait that long, considering Echols was on death row. You can't have such black and white thinking and say "uhh...

Use some logic and think about it. The murders were extremely violent, with at least some evidence that one of the little boys was raped anally, tied by their hands and feet, and chucked into a ditch to drown. But during that, the killer/killers took time to tap them on their bodies and scratch...

You have to consider that the case against the WM3 began with Misskelley's "confession." Without it, the case completely falls apart. The cops had their theory and molded the confession and evidence to fit it. They saw the evidence through a prism of guilt. It is a perfect example of tunnel...

The site basically regurgitates the info on callahans, with the disclaimer that the author believes the three are guilty as hell. Not convincing at all.

It may be considered, but I don't believe much time should be spent on this one. There is absolutely not one shred of evidence to suggest it was involved in the murders. :twocents:

I *might* stand corrected on this one! I think this is a theory that had been floating around, but not fact. There was no connection between the knife and the murders that could be proven. I believe there were individuals who were interviewed and could connect a SIMILAR knife to Jason and Damien...

Can you briefly list the totality of evidence, direct or circumstantial, that leads you to belief the WM3 are guilty of this crime. I'm keeping an open mind, and would like to hear what a typical WM3 Truther believes is the evidence against Echols, Baldwin, and Misskelley.

The "evidence" of the "lake knife" comes down to this-- garbage in, garbage out. The knife DID belong to Jason Baldwin. But here is the catch. It was thrown into the lake a YEAR before the murders by Baldwin's mother. The cops knew it was there.... because Jason's mother told them...

The claims aren't unsubstantiated-- they are backed by the professional opinions of 6 or 7 independent, well-known, published certified medical examiners. And they happen to all agree that it was animal predation. Put that against one opinion by the "medical examiner" of Crittenden County...

I am going to be very blunt: If you believe these three are guilty, you either have zero knowledge about the case, or you need your head examined. I urge you to name one solid piece of evidence that leads to any of them. Listen to Misskelley's confession. The coercion is absolutely obvious. Did...

there has been a lot of discussion about a re-creation of the closet. Someone with a law background explain to me how in the world this would be admissible. also there is a lot of discussion about a computer expert testifying that no *advertiser censored* was found on the computer. that I know for a fact...

I did try to edit my post to be more clear, I did mean "a trangression without being able to repent from it first" as you stated. In the church that you are active in-- how would Travis' transgressions be dealt with if elders found out? Is the church mainly forgiving, or could it escalate to...

I think it is certainly relevant. It was offered through testimony, and testimony is evidence just like gas cans, blood, and everything else.

i immediately thought about this movie when they started repeatedly using the term "the fog" in the courtroom. "and then the fog rolls in..."

Thank you for your personal insight as an active Mormon. I do have a hypothetical question. I do know that the Mormon faith outlines 3 "degrees of glory" -- the resting places after death. Based on his conduct and standing in the church the day his life was taken, what Kingdom would he be...