I viewed this episode a while back and I truly believe that Ryan Ferguson is innocent. It is pitiful that his conviction was based on the dramatic testimony of his screwball so-called "friend."
Did they ever figure out his friend's motive for going to the police with a "foggy dream" story? That was just so bizarre. if you don't know what happened, and you don't know if you did it... why go to the police? I wished the show addressed that aspect. History of mental illness?
"Six bucks and my right nut says we're not landing in Chicago."
This entire case was bizarre. It exemplifies the reality that justice is not always done in court. I am super thrilled to see Ryan Ferguson exonerated. However, I vehemently disagree that his "friend" should go free.
Do you feel Erickson should remain prisoned because he actually committed the murder, or because he lied under oath?
"Six bucks and my right nut says we're not landing in Chicago."
This "friend" very likely was in on the murder or knows who committed it and why. His perjury put an innocent man in prison for a decade. IMO, the "friend" should remain behind bars for a LOOOOONG LOOOOONG time.
"Very likely" based on what? What evidence?
"Six bucks and my right nut says we're not landing in Chicago."
It has been a while since I saw the episode. From what I can remember, Ryan Ferguson's "friend" knew facts someone privy to the murder might have. There appears to be something VERY wrong with an individual who chooses to put he and someone else in jail for crimes they had no knowledge about.
He didn't know the facts and the ones he had were fed to him by police. He is obviously a mentally ill young man and that is no reason to lock him up in prison. They need to try to find the actual murderer!
shareYes this was one of those cases where the police wanted someone to pay for the crime and it didn't matter who. It was obvious this guy didn't really know any facts of the crime. I don't know if there was a mental issue with this kid or he was super wasted that night but it was very strange of him to think he and his friend might have committed a murder when they didn't. I feel bad for Ryan. To be locked up for something you didn't do as to be one of the worst things that can happen to a person. And police who get these false confessions in this manner, should be ashamed of themselves. Not only do they ruin the lives of innocent people but they are letting the real murderers go free.
shareNo, he should be out too. I believe Ryan when he says they were no where near the scene and that Ryan dropped off the friend at his house and Ryan went home. His friend was given so much of the info he doesn't even know left from right. I believe the ONE guy the cops didn't question did it.
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