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Overview
A gripping true crime account of defending the indefensible: a serial killer.
The Fifth and Sixth Amendments guarantee the right to counsel, even for the most heinous criminals. In 1982, Jim Potts, a brilliant law student, is recruited to assist in the death penalty appeal of Michael Dee Mattson, a convicted serial killer. Potts discovers a loophole that could set Mattson free, forcing him to confront a moral dilemma: protect his family and community, or uphold his duty to the Constitution?
For readers of true crime, legal thrillers, and stories of ethical conflict, Defending a Serial Killer explores:
- The complexities of the American judicial system
- The psychological toll on those who defend the guilty
- The impact of crime on victims and their families
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781645480358
- ISBN-10: 1645480356
- Publisher: Vesuvian Books
- Publish Date: July 2021
- Dimensions: 8.52 x 5.57 x 0.68 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.23 pounds
- Page Count: 280
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