American Scandal West Memphis Three | Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | 3
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Dec 9, 2025 The trial of Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin over the murder of three boys stirs up the community with accusations of satanism and limited forensic evidence. Jesse Miskelley's controversial confession complicates the defense, while pressure mounts on Baldwin to testify. The courtroom drama reveals flaws in the investigation and dubious expert testimonies, leading to guilty verdicts amid public outcry. Support for the trio grows, fueled by an HBO documentary, as suspicions about other potential suspects emerge, keeping the legal battle alive.
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Last-Minute Intervention At Rector
- Dan Stidham races to stop Jesse Miskelley from speaking to prosecutors alone and potentially harming appeals for all three defendants.
- Miskelley insists on talking because he wants to see his girlfriend and feels pressured by police promises, showing coercion risks in interrogations.
Satanic Narrative Filled For Weak Evidence
- The prosecution's case relied heavily on Satanic allegations because physical evidence was weak and circumstantial.
- The medical examiner's broad time-of-death estimate undermined the prosecution's timeline and introduced reasonable doubt.
Jailhouse Informant's Delayed Confession Claim
- Michael Carson testified that during brief jail interactions Jason Baldwin confessed in gruesome detail, a claim Baldwin denied and didn't recall the meeting.
- Carson delayed reporting until seeing grieving parents on TV, raising questions about timing and motive for his testimony.
