David throughout was a devoted father. Sure he missed his wife, probably still loved her even, but his son was ultimately the only thing that mattered to him. His wife stripped that away with no chance of ever reconciling that. The world thought he was a rapist, his life was already ruined even before the "murder."
It was the only thing he thought he could do... Keep in mind he was a staunch anti-death penalty advocate who got that taken from him as well, so with his last act of control he set himself up, used the money to give to his son (hoping I'm sure his wife would give it to him, or at least use it for him) AND highlight the injustices of the death penalty.
Now, I will admit the plot was a bit sticky, as his son was taken from him but he might've had a chance at reconciliation after he turned 18, or perhaps could've fought for Berlin to admit the truth, but alas the movie needed to progress.
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Drusilla (503)
3 years ago
Also, he did cheat on his wife with Berlin. Even though she accused him of rape which he was not guilty of. He still betrayed the mother of his child. So maybe it was part guilt money in addition to money for his son.
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