Cynic, what do you think of the re-enactment - scientifically?
My view is that the re-enactment was a good visual simile to the actual crime scene, although the actors and designers had to make minor adjustments.
I think the dramatization could be redone more accurately if they had access to the actual crime scene -- if they were allowed to do the re-enactment at the Spreckels mansion with the identical bed, carpet, balcony, etc. and if they had used a test dummy in similar shape as RZ's instead of a bulk, cylindrical weight.
But all in all, I thought their taking into account the varying weights and height of hanging drop presented a fairly accurate depiction of the distance of bed movement had RZ actually jumped off balcony to a hanging death.
To me it was reasonable evidence discrediting RZ committed suicide.
Appears its too late for a real re-enactment given the mansion has been emptied and sold to new owners. Just a coincidence, of course. JMO.
These people thought they were so clever, but they'll spend the next few years under investigation and in court. I hope Rebecca's family pursues a civil case against them, even if the case isn't reopened or the Shacknai's are found not guilty in a criminal trial.