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CBS wrongfully convicts the Ramseys

I'm a fan of true crime stories and stories involving the criminal justice system. I also follow cases of wrongful convictions. After watching the CBS special The Case of: JonBenet Ramsy, I felt like I had just witnessed a wrongful conviction. In wrongful convictions, there are often some common … [Read more...] about CBS wrongfully convicts the Ramseys

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Review of Similar Transactions

Review of Similar Transactions by S.R. Reynolds. Rating ***** Similar Transactions tells the true story of serial rapist Larry Lee Smith, who preyed on adolescent girls. The author, Sasha Reynolds, became interested in learning more about Larry Lee Smith after he became a suspect in the murder … [Read more...] about Review of Similar Transactions

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Must see documentary A Murder in the Park

Review of A Murder in the Park directed by Brandon Kimber and Shawn Rech Rating ***** Everyone likes a story of a wrongfully convicted individual finally set free once the truth is revealed. I distinctly remember this story. A man just days away from execution is suddenly set free thanks to … [Read more...] about Must see documentary A Murder in the Park

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Florida’s inhumane treatment of Mark DeFriest

Review of The Mind of Mark DeFriest written and directed by Gabriel London ***** Anyone with any knowledge of our criminal justice system can tell you that it is unfair, unjust, and broken. The story of Mark DeFriest's inhumane treatment at the hands of the Florida penal system proves it … [Read more...] about Florida’s inhumane treatment of Mark DeFriest