Where in the book, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, is there eyewitness testimony that impacts Walter’s case?

Question

I've been trying to come up with a conslusion on who were the eyewitnesses but I can not come up with any of them. If someone could please help me answer my question i would be thankful.

Answer 1

Hi, Maddie!

I have not read the book, but I am familiar with the case. I think the key here is to think about both sides of the legal system when it comes to a trial. It might be easier to determine who the eyewitnesses are when you think about the goals of each side. The defense is trying to prove Walter is innocent. Where in the book did the defense call witnesses in an effort to prove Walter could not have committed the crime? Remember, eyewitness means the witness is claiming to have seen something that would prove his innocence.

On the flip-side, where in the book did the prosecution call a witness who claimed to see something that would indicate that Walter was guilty?

Then you have to determine who the jury believed the first time he was tried because that is who ultimately had an impact on the verdict. Was he found innocent or guilty? What about during his appeal case where Bryan Stevenson represented him? What was the outcome of that case?

I hope this helps! Please feel free to follow up with any questions or concerns.

Celeste B.