Review of Unconscionable

[Lydia Anne Otieno]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Unconscionable" by Charles R. Butts Jr..]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Unconscionable by Charles R. Butts Jr. provides a detailed account of a high-profile murder trial that took place decades after the crime was committed. The victim, Johnny Lee Grier, was a young black man who was brutally murdered in 1983. Three suspects, Paul Castor, Jacob Scott, and Clyde Green, were eventually indicted for the crime, but the case was plagued by a lack of physical evidence and witness testimony. The trial is marked by intense legal battles between the prosecution, led by District Attorney Louis Carter, and the defense, led by the skilled attorney Gregory Jackson. The testimony of various witnesses, including a jailhouse informant, a former sheriff's deputy, and an FBI agent, provides conflicting accounts of the events surrounding the murder. The jury must weigh the circumstantial evidence and decide the fate of the defendants, who maintain their innocence throughout the trial.

This book tackles an important social justice issue: the murder of Johnny Lee Grier and the subsequent cover-up and lack of justice for his family over several decades. It highlights systemic racism and corruption in the justice system. The book gives a voice to the Grier family and their decades-long pursuit of justice. It chronicles their perseverance and determination to seek the truth and hold the perpetrators accountable.

While reading this book, I encountered some negative aspects. The book depicts a pattern of corruption, where the sheriff and other officials actively work to obstruct the investigation and cover up the murder of Johnny Lee Grier. This includes planting evidence, intimidating witnesses, and failing to properly investigate the crime.

Despite these drawbacks, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. This book was exceptionally well-edited without errors. I recommend this book to readers who are concerned about government and law enforcement accountability and the abuse of power by authorities.

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