Do people only give a shit about this case because Eddie Vedder cares about this case?
There are thousands of kids who are murdered every year without convictions and I don't see any threads about that.
people care about this case because 3 innocent teens spent 15 years in prison, one was in danger of being executed, all for a crime none committed. The fact that they were so blatantly innocent and were so obviously railroaded also factors into why this case is big. I also think over the years, the case has gotten more and more attention, more people rallying to the WM3's side to support them, which eventually got so loud, that it forced the WMPD to release the WM3 from prison. I have no doubt, had the pressure not been so intense, they'd still be locked up.
I also think the case speaks of the absurd nature of the justice and criminal system, where 3 little boys are murdered, and prejudiced and idiotic cops and investigators go after siuspects not based on evidence, but on some backwoods notion that satanic cults and metal loving teens who read Stephen King were somehow responsible. This was the prevailing thought of WMPD from MINUTE ONE of the investigation.
And of course the complete incompetence of investigators and police also factors in. Not a single parent of the boys was interviewed after the murders, seems pretty standard given most murder victims are killed by family or by someone that knows them. The 3 witnesses who lived near Hobbs who contradict his alibi, that he never saw the kids that day, say they never contacted police with this info 15 years ago, precusely because they were never told it was important. They never knew Hobbs had lied.
Ultimately people care about the case because the killer of 3 boys roams the streets free, and we now have ample evidence to suggest we actually know who that person is. And he's been a free man all this time. He wasnt even interviewed by WMPD until 2008.
For me personally Eddie brought awareness to the case. And yes because he believed
they were innocent and willing to work to free them I took notice and tended to agree,
respecting and trusting him.
I didn't follow it so much through the years though not like some here,
very knowledgeable on the case are some.
I recently have been bombarded with online petitions.
I do my research and sign those I can support.
Recently one came of a young man convicted of murder as well.
Many working for his release. Including a pro bono lawyer.
It seems it should not be so hard to get another trial in cases of witnesses recanting
when absolutely no physical evidence to convict was present, convicted on testimony alone.
For me personally Eddie brought awareness to the case. And yes because he believed
they were innocent and willing to work to free them I took notice and tended to agree,
respecting and trusting him.
I didn't follow it so much through the years though not like some here,
very knowledgeable on the case are some.
It's dangerous to just buy in to a line of thinking because someone you admire feels that way. I would encourage you to investigate a bit for yourself before hook, line and sinker.
For me personally Eddie brought awareness to the case. And yes because he believed
they were innocent and willing to work to free them I took notice and tended to agree,
respecting and trusting him.
I didn't follow it so much through the years though not like some here,
very knowledgeable on the case are some.
It's dangerous to just buy in to a line of thinking because someone you admire feels that way. I would encourage you to investigate a bit for yourself before hook, line and sinker.
I agree. But this case as I said was so blatant is its prejudice and railroading.
For me personally Eddie brought awareness to the case. And yes because he believed
they were innocent and willing to work to free them I took notice and tended to agree,
respecting and trusting him.
I didn't follow it so much through the years though not like some here,
very knowledgeable on the case are some.
It's dangerous to just buy in to a line of thinking because someone you admire feels that way. I would encourage you to investigate a bit for yourself before hook, line and sinker.
yes I mentioned in the paragraph you don't quote that I do my research
always before I support causes.
Point was Eddie's support brought awareness and he worked so hard to get them freed.
Very loyal he was. This speaks volumes for me. I might not have paid attention to the case
as much without him either.
I don't think it is dangerous to believe in people you greatly admire...
and listen. I listen to Ed.
For me personally Eddie brought awareness to the case. And yes because he believed
they were innocent and willing to work to free them I took notice and tended to agree,
respecting and trusting him.
I didn't follow it so much through the years though not like some here,
very knowledgeable on the case are some.
I recently have been bombarded with online petitions.
I do my research and sign those I can support.
Recently one came of a young man convicted of murder as well.
Many working for his release. Including a pro bono lawyer.
It seems it should not be so hard to get another trial in cases of witnesses recanting
when absolutely no physical evidence to convict was present, convicted on testimony alone.
Our justice system is just not justice too often.
Keeping your quote in its entirety, this is what I was referring to. You said you research other things, but you never knew much about this case and bought in based on what Ed was offering.
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Would you say the same thing if one of those three murdered boys was your son?
people care about this case because 3 innocent teens spent 15 years in prison, one was in danger of being executed, all for a crime none committed. The fact that they were so blatantly innocent and were so obviously railroaded also factors into why this case is big. I also think over the years, the case has gotten more and more attention, more people rallying to the WM3's side to support them, which eventually got so loud, that it forced the WMPD to release the WM3 from prison. I have no doubt, had the pressure not been so intense, they'd still be locked up.
I also think the case speaks of the absurd nature of the justice and criminal system, where 3 little boys are murdered, and prejudiced and idiotic cops and investigators go after siuspects not based on evidence, but on some backwoods notion that satanic cults and metal loving teens who read Stephen King were somehow responsible. This was the prevailing thought of WMPD from MINUTE ONE of the investigation.
And of course the complete incompetence of investigators and police also factors in. Not a single parent of the boys was interviewed after the murders, seems pretty standard given most murder victims are killed by family or by someone that knows them. The 3 witnesses who lived near Hobbs who contradict his alibi, that he never saw the kids that day, say they never contacted police with this info 15 years ago, precusely because they were never told it was important. They never knew Hobbs had lied.
Ultimately people care about the case because the killer of 3 boys roams the streets free, and we now have ample evidence to suggest we actually know who that person is. And he's been a free man all this time. He wasnt even interviewed by WMPD until 2008.
they were innocent and willing to work to free them I took notice and tended to agree,
respecting and trusting him.
I didn't follow it so much through the years though not like some here,
very knowledgeable on the case are some.
I recently have been bombarded with online petitions.
I do my research and sign those I can support.
Recently one came of a young man convicted of murder as well.
Many working for his release. Including a pro bono lawyer.
It seems it should not be so hard to get another trial in cases of witnesses recanting
when absolutely no physical evidence to convict was present, convicted on testimony alone.
Our justice system is just not justice too often.
It's dangerous to just buy in to a line of thinking because someone you admire feels that way. I would encourage you to investigate a bit for yourself before hook, line and sinker.
I agree. But this case as I said was so blatant is its prejudice and railroading.
always before I support causes.
Point was Eddie's support brought awareness and he worked so hard to get them freed.
Very loyal he was. This speaks volumes for me. I might not have paid attention to the case
as much without him either.
I don't think it is dangerous to believe in people you greatly admire...
and listen. I listen to Ed.
Keeping your quote in its entirety, this is what I was referring to. You said you research other things, but you never knew much about this case and bought in based on what Ed was offering.
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