The Dark Shadow
Criminologist
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If there is a trial then the media can only publish what takes place each day. Anything else risks a sub judice contempt charge. This applies to owners of Internet fora also. Transcripts are generally not available to those not involved in the matter. The public can attend the trial each day. At a murder trial there is often only a presentation of circumstantial evidence and some witness examination. The real details will only be known to the accused (assuming they are the real culprit), who will not give evidence. The real story often follows the offender to the grave. This matter will spawn a frenzy of documentaries, magazine exposes and books eventually. Even confessions are usually self serving and unreliable in terms of detail. At trial the prosecution does not have to prove exactly what occurred, just that the accused was responsible for the death. Don't allow yourself to become obsessed with ever learning the full details of the matter, go hug your kids instead is my advice.
Thanks Hawkins,
You are correct that during the trial, the media are limited in their reporting of proceedings; however, i can guarantee that there will be enough info reported previous to the trial to keep us all sated for a little while . The basics of COD, the basic M.O and the main suspects (arrestees) will likely be revealed, whilst the nitty-gritty technical details will be covered only during the trial (think back to previous cases, as to what can be expected to be released prior to a trial). Fear not, people