There is no physical evidence (or at least no murder weapon)
That usually makes a case hard to prove, relying only on witnesses.
seven of nine witnesses have recanted their testimony.
Which is proof enough that there should be a re-trial. I understand that 1 or more of those witnesses said that the police forced their hand. If this is true then that would be a good reason for a re-trial, on the other hand actual reasons why they changed their mind after the original court case would need to be looked into. And if those persons gave a sworn statement in court and have now changed their minds, that is not usually a reason for a re-trial as their original statements will be deemed to be correct as memory fades over time.
But overall I would agree a re-trial would seem to be in order, but that is really dependant on the answers to the above points.
Former President Jimmy Carter, Pope Benedict XVI and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu are among those who have expressed concern about the fairness of Davis' trial.
That I dont care about, they are merely people like you and I, with the only difference that they may have more information, and more accurate information to work with.
One of the remaining witnesses is alleged to be the actual perpetrator.
That is a very interesting piece of news, presumably that person is one of the 2 witnesses that have not changed their minds about who the murderer was.!!!
Andy
