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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)

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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] 21 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think the creepy part here is the injustice.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago

Another creepy part is the (much stronger) circumstantial evidence that it was one of the boys stepfathers that bound these kids up and murdered them. Including but not limited to removing all his teeth before dental imprints could be made when bitemark evidence was brought to light.