Questions About The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town

by John Grisham (Goodreads Author)

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I've read Dreams of Ada. Any reason to read this too? I know it's a different case but is it still basically the same. Also does anyone have a good recommendation of a true crime book that takes place in Louisiana preferably New Orleans

Carla The Innocent an follows a different murder than The Dreams of Ada. The Dreams of Ada case is referenced and described in the book, but those men are s…moreThe Innocent an follows a different murder than The Dreams of Ada. The Dreams of Ada case is referenced and described in the book, but those men are still in prison. The Innocent Man describes 2 different men that were convicted of a different murder in Ada, and have been exonerated. Therefore, Yes - there is a reason to read this book in addition to The Dreams of Ada.(less)

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Is this told with a similar narrative style as In Cold Blood by Truman Capote??? If so, I'm definitely down to read it!

Adam Blumer This is definitely not that similar to "In Cold Blood." Capote used a lot of fiction technique to tell the story and paint the characters. Grisham pre…moreThis is definitely not that similar to "In Cold Blood." Capote used a lot of fiction technique to tell the story and paint the characters. Grisham pretty much just tells the story with dialogue mixed in from interviews and investigation transcripts. The two books are worlds apart in style.(less)

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Petersen claims that if he had re-charged Ron and Dennis that the charges would not fall under double jeopardy. Can anyone explain if and how this is possible?

Maria Rose DA Peterson still has to produce completely different evidence that disproves what the defense proved as false evidence. Just like the defense proved …moreDA Peterson still has to produce completely different evidence that disproves what the defense proved as false evidence. Just like the defense proved in the re-trial that the evidence did not tie Ron and Dennis to the murder, Peterson would have to provide new clear evidence. He at that point was merely postulating to save face because he was proven wrong. (less)

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What were the events of the evening leading up to Debbie's murder?

Carla According to the book, Debbie was at a bar in Ada until closing time. That's the last anyone saw her. She was murdered in her home.…moreAccording to the book, Debbie was at a bar in Ada until closing time. That's the last anyone saw her. She was murdered in her home.(less)

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