Siddharth Suripunj answers “Did Jacob really kill the boy? At one...”

Holly asked this question about Defending Jacob:

Did Jacob really kill the boy? At one point the dad mentions that the pedophile is the real killer. Was he just conveying to us what he believed deep down? I empathized with the father's unwavering support and faith in his son, and I walk away from this book hoping Jacob truly was innocent.

Siddharth Suripunj The author did not let guilt prove in court however all circumstantial evidences were against Jacob. The fact that crime ran in his family aggravates …moreThe author did not let guilt prove in court however all circumstantial evidences were against Jacob. The fact that crime ran in his family aggravates his incrimination furthermore but not conclusively.The end was similar to that of 'Anatomy of Murder' by Robert Traver where too acquittal did not confirm the innocence nor the guilt of accused.(less)

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