£3000 plus the "Innocent" Card

Keran's message can be read here. Her community supports her.

Then we all have to remember that Harold Shipman's patients supported him as well. Do criminals often admit to guilt? Well, I suppose they sometimes do. If Keran was guilty, would she admit to it or would she do everything in her power to save face? That is of course the real question. I have often thought that loners who have nothing to save of their reputation often admit to their crimes but those who are a part of a community always maintain their innocence. Keran comes in the second set of people.

A recent newspaper stated as follows "The petition, which calls for "a change in the process which allows wrongful convictions based solely on unscientifically proven theories", was signed by 350 adults". The problem though is that Keran's conviction was on scientific analysis as asssessed by the jury.

My question is this, would a woman with so much in the way of reputation to lose in her community admit to her guilt? I would say probably not. I don't see a lady like Keran who was a main player in the local community admitting to much at all. Then of course there are her children who understandably will believe their mother is innocent. On a balance sheet, this case has more to gain by the "innocent" card. Of course, there is a very remote possibility that Keran could be innocent.

The Henderson campaign is doing well donations wise. We are yet to see any breakdown of the finances. While the Henderson campaign insists that the legal team are working probono, Mr Henderson writes as follows " [Donations page on his wesbite] Your generosity will enable the Committee to assist in the financing of an appeal, and in meeting the direct and indirect costs which are being incurred in supporting Keran and her family during her period of imprisonment. By donating to the fund you are expressing your willingness to right a terrible wrong through the activities of the Committee expending those funds on your behalf".

So there we are, the public is indeed funding Bill Bache's silk handkerchiefs. £3000 plus by now should be funding a few hours of lawyer time. I believe though that there are tons of miscarriages of justice. Personally, I believe funds should be shared between all the families. Afterall, it wouldn't be fair to keep the entire pot of money just incase Keran was actually guilty.

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Interesting book - A Review of Justice In Error.