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West Memphis Three: The Cost of a Flawed Truth | The Innocence Files
In this episode of The Innocence Files, host Martina Sheerin examines the harrowing case of the West Memphis Three, a wrongful conviction that shook the American justice system and exposed deep-seated biases in criminal investigations. Set against the backdrop of May 1993 in West Memphis, Arkansas, the narrative begins with the tragic disappearance and brutal murder of three eight-year-old boys: Steve Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers. The search for answers quickly turned into a hunt for scapegoats, focusing on three teenagers—Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley…
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