{"title":"Leveritt","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Mara Leveritt, an acclaimed journalist and author known for her meticulous and gripping investigations in the realm of true crime and justice. Her works delve into complex legal cases and uncover the truths behind the headlines, offering readers a captivating look into the intricacies of American law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable achievements is \u003cem\u003eDevil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three\u003c\/em\u003e, an enthralling account that scrutinises a controversial legal battle involving three teenagers wrongfully convicted of murder. Leveritt's ability to illuminate the failings and triumphs within the judicial system through thorough research and heartfelt storytelling has earned her titles a deserved spot in the \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned follower of legal mysteries or new to the genre, Mara Leveritt's works promise insightful perspectives and engaging narratives that are sure to provoke thought and discussion. Discover her collection today and embark on a journey through some of the most riveting real-life tales of law and justice. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"devils-knot-the-true-story-of-the-west-memphis-three-by-leveritt-9780743417600","title":"Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING REESE WITHERSPOON AND COLIN FIRTH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe West Memphis Three. Accused, convicted...and set free. Do you know their story?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in American legal history was set right when Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley were released after eighteen years in prison. Award-winning journalist Mara Leveritt's \u003ci\u003eDevil's Knot\u003c\/i\u003e remains the most comprehensive, insightful reporting ever done on the investigation, trials, and convictions of three teenage boys who became known as the West Memphis Three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor weeks in 1993, after the murders of three eight-year-old boys, police in West Memphis, Arkansas seemed stymied. Then suddenly, detectives charged three teenagers—alleged members of a satanic cult—with the killings. Despite the witch-hunt atmosphere of the trials, and a case which included stunning investigative blunders, a confession riddled with errors, and an absence of physical evidence linking any of the accused to the crime, the teenagers were convicted. Jurors sentenced Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley to life in prison and Damien Echols, the accused ringleader, to death. The guilty verdicts were popular in their home state—even upheld on appeal—and all three remained in prison until their unprecedented release in August 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith close-up views of its key participants, this award-winning account unravels the many tangled knots of this endlessly shocking case, one which will shape the American legal landscape for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46500385456364,"sku":"9780743417600","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18618923482452.jpg?v=1748573515"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/leveritt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}