I have read and re-read the interrogation notes with SA Coder a dozen times or more, and each time, I'm increasingly grateful that there was no trial in this case... I can't help but think that, if I were a juror on this case, and only had access to evidence deemed admissible by a court (the extent of which we'll never know, of course), I honestly may have had a hard time convicting this
'beyond a reasonable doubt'. SO MUCH damning information never makes it in front of a jury, often simply because it's deemed too 'prejudicial'. How much of the information that we've all learned here, and been sickened by, would really have been allowed to be presented to a jury? And what sort of antics could the defence team (be it the PD, or some high-profile, flashy defence attorney) have come up with to prevent the truth from being heard? Had I not had the benefit of following the case so closely here, would I have been 100% convinced that CW was the one who smothered those poor little babies, after hearing his concocted story? With each bit of information I find myself thinking,'If I didn't know
that, would I be able to convict?' It makes it really hard to fall asleep at night, to be honest. Tormented by all that we know in this case, and knowing that there are, indeed, others who've gotten away with sick, disgusting crimes because the jury just didn't get to hear all that was known. Totally senseless and completely heartbreaking. I just cannot fathom the pain and devastation that Shanann's family is experiencing, considering how deeply saddened and angry so many of us absolute strangers are feeling. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all of Shanann's family, friends, and all of the investigators and other heroes who helped to bring justice in this case.
