The Free Press Investigates Spiral | 2. Wrong Place, Wrong Time?
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Oct 21, 2025 Perna Krishnamoorthy, a defense attorney on Michael Bolanos's legal team, sheds light on the complexities of a murder case involving misleading evidence and multiple suspects. She discusses how initial police assumptions might overlook critical details, such as a blurry figure caught on surveillance and potential alternative suspects. Perna delves into the implications of blood evidence and raises questions about the prosecution's timeline, arguing that the case against Michael could be based on coincidence rather than guilt.
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Defensive Lies In The Interrogation
- Michael Jackson Bolanos lied during his first police interview about committing crimes and claimed he just wanted to work.
- His evasive answers escalated as detectives pressed photos and cellphone data showing him downtown that night.
Evidence Pressure Beats Early Denials
- Police used photos and implied hard evidence to corner Michael into admitting presence despite earlier denials.
- Detectives deployed deceptive tactics, showing selective images to elicit concessions about his movements.
Moment He Realized It Was A Homicide
- After signing a phone search waiver, Michael learned detectives were actually investigating a homicide and reacted with shock.
- He insisted he only checked car doors and had not killed anyone when told they had a body and DNA evidence.