bonfarr said:
I listened to an interview with Alan Dershowitz where he compared this crime to that of Leopold and Loeb, who committed one of the most famous crimes of the 20th Century. For those wondering how a highly intelligent man studying criminology could make so many stupid mistakes that crime is a great example of how the perfect plan can fall apart when a brutal murder takes place despite meticulous planning.
Leopold and Loeb were both incredibly intelligent young men that graduated from U of Michigan as teenagers. Leopold was set to attend Law school and Loeb was already in year 1 of Law School at 18 years of age. They were obsessed with Nietzche's "Supermen" theory and thought they were so intelligent and perfect they were above the laws and morals of the average man. They set out to commit the perfect crime including an abduction and murder to prove their intellect and for the thrill. Despite all of the planning and forethought Leopold dropped his glasses when they dumped and hid the body and they were traced to him. Their alibi quickly fell apart and they were caught.
Good points and Dershowitz may know a thing or two.
Have to mention, Leopold & Loeb sounds like a name tailor made for a British atelier, just sayin.
Back on topic, agree with the general sentiment regarding the criticism of the roommate who saw the perp leave. People should pipe down and quit trying to put conjecture on this piece of the puzzle.
People behave very strangely during shock. Add to that her memory / recollection during that period will be severely compromised by being in shock. Not sure if we know if the info in the PCA was based on one or multiple statements.
The ridicule she is facing is actually yet another glaring example of why you DO NOT TALK TO POLICE, without the presence of an attorney. Particularly if you are found at the scene of a gruesome murder of 4 people you know.
And this is a shame on Moscow PD to include her statements without context or explanation. I think it was an unintended error on their part, but error nonetheless.
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