Another Reason to NOT Have The Death Penalty
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Caryll- Names of Dogs : Dempsey
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Re: Another Reason to NOT Have The Death Penalty
A pity that the DNA evidence didn't come to light sooner.
Good that the innocent man is eventually free, and was not executed for his brother's crime.
Good that the innocent man is eventually free, and was not executed for his brother's crime.
LyndaW- Names of Dogs : Kuchar
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Re: Another Reason to NOT Have The Death Penalty
DNA wouldn't have been used because he originally confessed to the killing. His brother coerced him into it!
Caryll- Names of Dogs : Dempsey
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Re: Another Reason to NOT Have The Death Penalty
Must have missed that. (I must admit I only speed-read it because I've got a bit on at the moment)
However, surely DNA profiles would have been taken anyway regardless of confessions?
With a brother like that ......
However, surely DNA profiles would have been taken anyway regardless of confessions?
With a brother like that ......
LyndaW- Names of Dogs : Kuchar
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Re: Another Reason to NOT Have The Death Penalty
DNA would probably have been taken, but because he confessed it was never actually checked!
As you say, with a brother like that...
As you say, with a brother like that...
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