48 Hours West Memphis 3: Free
Sep 19, 2024
Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jesse Misskelly, known as the West Memphis Three, shed light on their harrowing journey of wrongful conviction for the murder of three boys in 1994. They discuss the impact of satanic hysteria on their trial and the emotional turmoil of their families. Key DNA evidence that emerged in 2010 is revealed, raising questions about the integrity of the investigation. The trio reflects on their release after years in prison and the complexities surrounding their Alford plea, capturing both the pain of their past and the hope for justice.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The West Memphis 3: A Tale of Wrongful Conviction
01:50 • 9min
Hysteria and Injustice: The West Memphis Case
10:24 • 4min
Flawed Investigations and Emotional Turmoil
14:02 • 13min
Unraveling Confessions and Credibility
27:09 • 2min
DNA Revelations in the West Memphis 3 Case
29:09 • 6min
Struggles for Justice: The West Memphis 3 and DNA Evidence
35:16 • 2min
The Alford Plea: A Path to Freedom
37:02 • 8min
The Ongoing Quest for Justice in a Tragic Case
44:53 • 3min