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Although I'm totally convinced of his innocence, Damien has always been his own worst enemy. His courtroom "antics" and "shock value" statements back in 1993/4 helped get him falsely convicted. It's not so much that he lies is that he tends to embellish - the whole thing about his health is a perfect example. I don't doubt that he was mistreated in prison. He was a convicted child killer, and that's the lowest of the low in prison. He was on Death Row, so it stands to reason that the State wouldn't spend much money on medical/dental care - just doing the cheapest thing possible. However, I hoped that he would have gained some maturity while incarcerated. Then, what does he do when he gets out? He moves to Salem, MA - Witch Central! IMO, that did absolutely nothing to enhance his credibility. I know a person should be able to live wherever he/she wishes, but FFS! That move on his part was totally unbelievable. Again, let me reiterate, I'm convinced of his innocence. I just think that he still makes bad choices at times. I guess some of it can be attributed to basically "growing up" in prison, but Jason doesn't act that way. I just wish that Damien would finish growing up and stop doing these immature things!
Wonder if you'll get jumped on as badly as I did for this (I imply the same exact thing in the Damien Lies thread).
I completely agree, and as I said, he downplays many of his negative attributes -- understandably so, but nonetheless.
This is the thing, if you watch all three PL movies, and WOM, and read 99.9% of the media of this case, then yes you will absolutely think that, I am not surprised most people have a different opinion from mine at all considering all the time, effort, and money invested in the narrative the defence wanted the public to buy into.
JM was at wrestling practice that evening. The fact that there was no match doesn't mean that he didn't go to Dyess as he said, and as others have said. As to JB's alibi falling apart, what alibi? No alibi was presented by JB's defense, just a fiber expert. If you're referring to DE's alibi, again I disagree. DE might not have accurately remembered times, but his mother trying to refresh his memory is not an example of an outright lie on DE's part! DE may be weird and narcissistic, but I don't believe him to be a murderer. There is no evidence to support such a contention other than JM's convoluted (and false) statements and DE's weird behavior/dress.
If you have read Damien's psych report and believe that only makes him "weird and narcissistic", then you either didn't understand its contents or you are being obtuse.
Yes, I've read Exhibit 500. I've also worked with psychologists and social workers who admit that, on occasion, they embellish a client's condition in order to qualify them for SSDI checks. Yes, it's wrong, but it's done - a lot.
Let me guess - you know hundreds of teenagers with that same psychological profile and they're really great kids who would never hurt a fly - they're just "misunderstood".
Anyone who has any knowledge about the psychology of crime and how it is reflected in crime scenes (and murder motive and methodology) understands that 3 teenage boys didn't do this. As John Douglas says in the film, it was obviously adult men who knew at least one of the victims and had enough power over the 3 young boys to get them to obey. It doesn't look like a drifter, or a trucker or a bunch of inexperienced teenagers, it looked like an angry crime of passion done by a relative.
All the nonsense I have read on here about their guilt based on a confession that was so obviously coerced makes me lose my faith in some people's ability to use their brain.
Anyone who has any knowledge about the psychology of crime and how it is reflected in crime scenes (and murder motive and methodology) understands that 3 teenage boys didn't do this. As John Douglas says in the film, it was obviously adult men who knew at least one of the victims and had enough power over the 3 young boys to get them to obey. It doesn't look like a drifter, or a trucker or a bunch of inexperienced teenagers, it looked like an angry crime of passion done by a relative.
All the nonsense I have read on here about their guilt based on a confession that was so obviously coerced makes me lose my faith in some people's ability to use their brain.
Thanx Cher!
John Douglas really cinched it for me. This guy has years of experience dealing with the most vicious of criminals, has seen hundreds if not thousands of crime scenes and understands the psychology of murder. PLUS, this is no professional defense witness, if you read any of his books you would discover a man who has been a constant supporter of victim's rights and would never testify on behalf of anyone he thought was guilty just for a paycheck. he analyses the data and presents his opinion based on the facts of the case and hat the crime scene and wound evidence tells him. This evidence ,along with the DNA evidence, the lousy coerced confession and the sheer lack of physical evidence tying them to the crime make this a pretty easy "they didn't do it" for anyone not emotionally attached to a position. Hell, when the friggin victim's parents change their minds I'd say that's a pretty ringing endorsement. (except for TH of course, but he fits the profile too well and is a partial match for the DNA)