True Crime
The very first true crime story I ever read was the story of Steven Truscott. I was 14 years old and was horrified to learn that he was the same as age me when he was found guilty of murdering 12 year old Lynn Harper and given the death penalty. Steven was the youngest person in Canada ever to be sentenced to the death penalty. I think at that time I read everything written about Steven and his case and to me it was evident that he didn't commit this crime. I was relieved to learn that his sentence was later commuted to life.
A few years ago I heard that he was taking steps to clear his name and I prayed that he would succeed. Well, just his week the appeals court did just that. While I am so happy that he has been vindicated, my one haunting thought is: who killed Lynn Harper?
A few years ago I heard that he was taking steps to clear his name and I prayed that he would succeed. Well, just his week the appeals court did just that. While I am so happy that he has been vindicated, my one haunting thought is: who killed Lynn Harper?
2 Comments:
I remember reading an article in Reader's Digest about the case when I was a young teen. It must have been written after Truscott was released from jail. That article has stuck with me ever since. I'm so happy that he has finally seen some vindication.
paul
Everytime they find out so many years later that someone in prison is innocent I wonder how many were executed...
alan
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