Last spring, two film students from Northern Illinois University interviewed me as part of a documentary they were making on the WM3. They recently wrote to say their film is nearly finished and that a trailer has been posted on YouTube. Check it out: With Liberty: the West Memphis Three
"Boys on the Tracks" Now in Paperback
I have read The Devil’s Knot and I have to say the details are outstanding. It was very researched and well written. I have followed this case in detail since watching the two documentaries. I own both of them and watch them from time to time. I have had my doubts about a few things but never of their innocence. I just don’t know where justice will ever be found for these three. I have to agree with Damien that none of the judicial team is going to admit that they made a mistake and have to admit that they ruined 3 innocent young men’s lives…..so where does that leave Damien, Jessie and Jason? I just don’t understand why they are so hesitant on a new trial. What would it hurt except they may have to admit they made a mistake. I pray for everyone in this case and that justice will prevail soon so these young men can get out and try to have a normal life one day. They deserve some happiness.
Teri Glover
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Unfortunately, it goes against the grain for most officials to admit error. At the same time, members of the legal profession, especially the judicary, bemoan the public’s declining confidence in our police and courts. A willingness on officials’ parts to examine problems, admit errors and make essential changes would go a long way to restoring public trust. But so long as police, prosecutors and judges prefer to look at “wins” and “losses” as though they were playing a football game, with no replays—or retrials—the public is right to doubt courts’ claims that they seek either truth or justice.