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West Memphis Three - three teenagers received max sentences for killing three children, with no physical evidence or motive linking them to the crime, as a result of the Satanic Panic. (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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They're still trying to clear their names. More frustrating than creepy, but deserving of a read.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

There were an unfortunate number of “[LEO] felt that...(insert feeling that justifies what they want)” Just FBI or the cops operating on a feeling. Not evidence.