The West Memphis Three: When Satanic Panic Obscures Justice
In this gripping episode, we delve into the infamous case of the West Memphis Three, where three teenagers were wrongfully convicted for the murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, in 1993. We explore how societal fears and misconceptions about satanism led to a miscarriage of justice, and how new forensic evidence eventually led to their release after 18 years in prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this gripping episode, we delve into the infamous case of the West Memphis Three, where three teenagers were wrongfully convicted for the murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, in 1993. We explore how societal fears and misconceptions about satanism led to a miscarriage of justice, and how new forensic evidence eventually led to their release after 18 years in prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...