The Opinion of a ‘PROPER’ Criminologist.

[Vertigo Swirl]

No, I dont suppose the report would be enough to set him free now, Vertigo!
But who knows what effect it would have had on the jury at the time?
The thing is, the police were obviously going to use the report at trial if it favoured LM guilt, they didn't spend a fortune flying to America for nothing!
Alas, the report didn't favour a guilty Luke, and obviously they were fearful of the effect it would have on the outcome of the case, hence the redaction! They obviously thought the report would have more of an effect than simply 'clutching at straws' , as you put it, Vertigo!

Not necessarily, they obviously didn’t use it because it didn’t support their case, there’s nothing unusual or sinister about that, in the same way that if the defence had submitted Mitchell to a slew of psychological tests which concluded he was a psychopath they almost certainly wouldn’t have presented those in court either.

[Joe Blogs]

Not necessarily, they obviously didn’t use it because it didn’t support their case, there’s nothing unusual or sinister about that, in the same way that if the defence had submitted Mitchell to a slew of psychological tests which concluded he was a psychopath they almost certainly wouldn’t have presented those in court either.

Wonder what Turngull thought of the FBI report, Vertigo?
Do you think the police even told him about it?
What about the Judge, was there any legal obligation to show him the FBI report?
Probably not! Knowing how the courts work! More theatre than good old fashioned bloody justice!

[Vertigo Swirl]

Wonder what Turngull thought of the FBI report, Vertigo?
Do you think the police even told him about it?
What about the Judge, was there any legal obligation to show him the FBI report?
Probably not! Knowing how the courts work! More theatre than good old fashioned bloody justice!

I don’t know why you’re so hung up on the report, it proves nothing but you seem determined to keep focusing on it so good luck, maybe someone else will come along to keep this conversation going but I’ve lost interest now. 

[Joe Blogs]

I don’t know why you’re so hung up on the report, it proves nothing but you seem determined to keep focusing on it so good luck, maybe someone else will come along to keep this conversation going but I’ve lost interest now.

Understood, Vertigo!

[Chris_Halkides]

It is odd that the report was so heavily redacted; that made no sense whatsoever.

[Joe Blogs]

It is odd that the report was so heavily redacted; that made no sense whatsoever.

Do you know if the Defence saw the report Chris? As Peter seems to suggest!
Or was it sometime later, after the trial that the FBI report came to light?

[Moggrey21]

"joe bloggs" please at least TRY and not sound identical to that idiot Lean...you're embarrassing yourself. go drive your bus

[faithlilly]

"joe bloggs" please at least TRY and not sound identical to that idiot Lean...you're embarrassing yourself. go drive your bus

I thought that I was Dr Lean?

It’s turning into Spartacus around here!

[Moggrey21]

people can have more than one account/username "FAITH"

[Joe Blogs]

"joe bloggs" please at least TRY and not sound identical to that idiot Lean...you're embarrassing yourself. go drive your bus

That comment doesn't really add anything to the discussion, Moggrey!
Do you have anything to say regarding the FBI report?
Oh, and its one'g', 'Blogs' ! Thank you!

[Moggrey21]

God, you are one smug delusional individual Sandra. Toxic, i've heard many people say. Stick to driving your bus

[Joe Blogs]

God, you are one smug delusional individual Sandra. Toxic, i've heard many people say. Stick to driving your bus

I'm not allowed to drive at the moment, Moggrey! Got a new hip recently!

[Moggrey21]

Do you mean "allowed" Sandra? Shocking who they let become Dr's these days....

[Joe Blogs]

Do you mean "allowed" Sandra? Shocking who they let become Dr's these days....

Sorry, will amend!