*** West Memphis 3 News Updated: 8.18.11 ***

24567

Comments

  • _
    _ Posts: 6,657
    pickupyourwill wrote:
    I know that I really just need to go to the WM3 website and absorb all their info, but I've often wondered why the original defense lawyer never got publicly involved with this case even after all the public attention its received?--or has he?

    I'm not really sure, but I thought the appeals were based in some part on the idea that his lawyer sucked.
    pickupyourwill wrote:
    What I really want to say, is that I'm trying to look on the bright side. And the only bright side I can see of this case's status quo, is that 3 sweet, innocent, adorable 8 yr. old boys are still remembered till this day. They weren't just 3 more numbers on a list of U.S. murders. Thousands--maybe even millions--of people know who those 3 little boys were and how tragically they were taken from the world. And I feel like maybe God is smiling down, knowing that they are loved tenfold now, by the whole world.

    Beautiful. :)
  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    edited April 2011
    ...
    Post edited by pickupyourwill on
  • dasvidana
    dasvidana Grand Junction CO Posts: 1,356
    Evidentiary hearing briefs filed today. See the following link

    http://www.wm3blackboard.com/forum/inde ... 5#msg64785
    It's nice to be nice to the nice.
  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    I just hope that a case like this never happens again.
  • dwhite76
    dwhite76 Posts: 2,801
    Is it true they have to wait until Dec 2011 to get their day new in court? Damn Its a shame things dont happen more quickly. Funny how its OK to throw people in prison so fast but to free them takes a life time.
    Some words when spoken...Can't be taken back...
  • Blockhead
    Blockhead Posts: 1,538
    has anybody here actually taken the time to read through the court documents??? Seems like becuase you are all PJ fans your are just taking Eddies word for it.
    If you think they are innocent, please list the reasons why. hopefully its not something from the mockumentary's Paradise lost...
  • dasvidana
    dasvidana Grand Junction CO Posts: 1,356
    the dna evidence sold me.
    Blockhead wrote:
    has anybody here actually taken the time to read through the court documents??? Seems like becuase you are all PJ fans your are just taking Eddies word for it.
    If you think they are innocent, please list the reasons why. hopefully its not something from the mockumentary's Paradise lost...
    It's nice to be nice to the nice.
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    exactly, you're talking about three teenage boys.

    I would say it's very hard to brutally murder three young boys and not leave a shred of DNA. Not anywhere in the area.

    and it bothers me too that the new hearings are set for December. WTF?
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • dwhite76
    dwhite76 Posts: 2,801
    Blockhead wrote:
    has anybody here actually taken the time to read through the court documents??? Seems like becuase you are all PJ fans your are just taking Eddies word for it.
    If you think they are innocent, please list the reasons why. hopefully its not something from the mockumentary's Paradise lost...

    I think they had more on OJ Simpson. Look where that ended up. They have less on these Boy/Men Now.
    Some words when spoken...Can't be taken back...
  • sparky_fry
    sparky_fry Posts: 760
    http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/308575

    DNA testing underway

    DNA testing is currently underway on behalf of the defense for Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley. The three men were convicted as teenagers of the triple homicides of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas.
    In December, Judge David Laser is scheduled to preside over an evidentiary hearing for the three men. Damien Echols was sentenced to death row in 1994 and has sought an appeal based in part by DNA test results showing evidence at the discovery site does not match the three men.
    Lonnie Soury, spokesperson for Damien, Jason, and Jessie, confirmed that within the past month Judge Laser approved the defense's requests for DNA testing. Soury stated that the defense is currently in the process of testing evidence. The defense is performing testing on the knots of the ligatures that were used to bind the three victims. The defense will also examine auburn hairs found at the crime scene that were originally untested due to the fact they would be destroyed in the process. A number of other items will be tested for DNA evidence as well.
    The Echols' defense team is requesting donations to assist in the cost of paying for the new DNA testing. Lorri Davis wrote on the WM3's site, "Help us make this happen! We can finally see the light of day, but we need that final push. The good news is that this is no longer an endless need, we can reach our goal, but we need your help. Anything you can donate will help."
  • pjradio
    pjradio Posts: 6,704
    NEWEST DNA CLEARS WM3?...http://wm3org.typepad.com/blog/2011/07/ ... elley.html
    aqo2t.jpg
  • Cradles Broken Glass
    Cradles Broken Glass Posts: 1,409
    An interesting 48 hours is on Investigation Discovery right now in case anyone is interested. Also, on a side note. I just realize that I know the man who was the jury foreman in the case...oh my is all I have to say......He has more money than brains....
    Hearts and thoughts they fade....
    fade away...

    I am at peace with my lust.....for Eddie.
  • Kat
    Kat Posts: 4,961
    http://arkansasnews.com/2011/08/18/west ... rt-friday/

    Update 8.18.11: West Memphis Three to be in court Friday
    Falling down,...not staying down
  • tremors
    tremors Posts: 8,051
    Kat wrote:
    http://arkansasnews.com/2011/08/18/west-memphis-three-to-be-in-court-friday/

    Update 8.18.11: West Memphis Three to be in court Friday


    Thanks Kat - I just read about this on the Porch. Sounds an amazing and unexpected development. I don't want to speculate, but I will be following developments tomorrow.
    Cancel my subscription to the Ressurection
    Send my credentials to the house of detention

    lettherecordsplay1x.gif?t=1377796878
  • tenvsvita
    tenvsvita Colorado Posts: 20
    http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-west-memp ... 7577.story
    4/92-Austin; 3/94-St. Louis (x2); 6/98-Chicago; 8/00-NOLA; 4/03-NOLA (Met Eddie!); 7/06-The Gorge; 8/07-Chicago; 9/09-Seattle; 10/09-Austin; 5/10-NOLA; 9/12-Pensacola; 10/13-Baltimore; 11/13-Portland; 11/13-Spokane; 10/14-Austin; 8/16 Chicago (x2); 4/17 NY (RnR Hall of Fame); 8/18 Seattle; 8/18 Missoula; 6/22, Imola, IT; 9/10/22 NY (Apollo); 9/11/22 NY; 9/22 Denver; 9/23 - Austin (x2)
    "Bee girl, be a girl."
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    If all three admit guilt to the brutal murders of Chris Byers, Michael Moore and Steve Branch
    then the real killer/ killers can not be brought to justice :?

    this would be a double injustice

    I hope this is not the case

    Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin should be exonerated
    and charges brought up against those that the new evidence supports did the crime
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    pandora wrote:
    If all three admit guilt to the brutal murders of Chris Byers, Michael Moore and Steve Branch
    then the real killer/ killers can not be brought to justice :?

    this would be a double injustice

    I hope this is not the case

    Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin should be exonerated
    and charges brought up against those that the new evidence supports did the crime

    No they were allowed to maintain their innocence, they just had to acknowledge that the prosecution may have evidence to retry them

    just heard their convictions were overturned, what a feeling that must be for them.
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • CAVSTARR313
    CAVSTARR313 Posts: 8,756
    They are free!!
    None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe that they are free.
    Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    Ok now they are saying they did have to plead guilty but still maintain their innocence??

    They said it was a very complicated legal maneuver

    one I'll never understand, but at least they're free
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • PJPixie
    PJPixie Posts: 3,026
    PureandEasy wrote:
    Ok now they are saying they did have to plead guilty but still maintain their innocence??

    They said it was a very complicated legal maneuver

    one I'll never understand, but at least they're free


    Wow!
    The best use of Life is Love.
    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........

Categories