In 07 or 09 when he was being questioned about the murders, just prior, he'd found Pam "kissing that Mexican". Another hair found on a tree stump near the crime scene was found to be consistent with the DNA of David Jacoby, a friend of Hobbs, according to court documents. It led to support from celebrities including Johnny Depp and Eddie Vedder. They were naked and hog-tied with their own shoelaces, and showed signs of blunt force trauma and mutilation, the latter of which may have been the work of wild animals, reported the, Three teenage boys were arrested for the crimes , Baldwin and Misskelley were sentenced to life without parole while Echols received the death penalty. And if Aaron's story is true, Terry Hobbs may have been involved in homosexual activities and smoking something in the woods with other men and the boys were possibly caught watching them as they'd done multiple times. Press J to jump to the feed. It also suggested that The West Memphis Three were victims of lingering Satanic Panic, a widespread fear in the 1980s that Satanism would infect society. Crime and poverty rates are significantly higher than the national average and the Bible Belt city ranked as the most the most dangerous in the state in 2018, reported USA Today. To learn more, watch The Forgotten West Memphis Three on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29at 8/7c on Oxygen. Echols lived in a trailer park and stood out in the conservative small town. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. A couple of months later, French contacted the police and her landlord after Hobbs reportedly came into her home and grabbed her breast. The suit names all three members of . After new DNA evidence was discovered, the West Memphis Three were released from prison in August 2011 by agreeing to an Alford plea, which allowed him to proclaim their innocence while admitting the prosecution had enough evidence to convict him. This case is so terrifying. Classmates at Weaver Elementary School, the three were active in their Cub Scout troop and responsible enough to be trusted to roam their neighborhood without supervision. Terry graduated from Sweetwate Clifford T. Blakely: Hon. Jared: When they [the police] met you at the restaurant, was it just closer to meet you there as opposed to going to the neighborhood?, Hobbs: Thats where we called them from, so we knew they would be coming up somewhere near there.. Clemente emphasized that someone who wants to know why the children were killed would likely encourage any and all evidence testing, as its one step closer to understanding the heinous murder. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Griffis also knew how to spot a Satanist. Misskelley still lives in West Memphis and has kept a low profile since his release. The third put forth the unusual theory that the killings were committed as a cult ritual. The nudity and tying is what makes it even more sick than just bashing their heads in. Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers were best friends. If Echols is successful in court, the DNA testing process will likely take months. And if Aaron's story is true, Terry Hobbs may have been involved in homosexual activities and smoking something in the woods with other men and the boys were possibly caught watching them as they'd done multiple times. evil" when he loses his temper and "he doesn't get mad, he gets 'even'". The West Memphis Police Department and other officials are being accused of stonewalling the release of the evidence for over a year and informing Echols team that the evidence was lost or destroyed. That the slain boys were each 8 years-old was important because eight was a "witch's number." Terry Hobbs was a violent man, this is proven and well documented, and the way Douglass pictures it, he likely wanted to punish or humiliate one or all of the boys and it went too far, leading him to murder them so they wouldn't be able to tell anyone. As the movement to free the West Memphis Three gained traction, a number of celebrities joined the cause, bringing the case under more scrutiny. Documents from attorneys for Pam Hicks contend that her son and two friends were rounded up and stabbed to death with a pocket knife by her ex-husband Terry Hobbs and his companions, who saw the children spying on them as they drank and smoked marijuana, WKEG reported. The only conclusion I could see from everything is that Hobbs is clearly a narcissistic pedophile. Black thin warm up pants.] subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. '", In 1999, a more mature Echols explained the comment. In the Echols/Baldwin murder trial, prosecutor John Fogleman argued that it was "a complete absurdity" to think the criminals who took pains to hide bodies, clothing, and bicycles would, immediately thereafter, go "into a public place all covered in blood." Luminol tests, which reveal the hidden presence of blood, were not performed at the scene until six days later. A later confession during the trial phase would prove equally problematic. And someone like that can lie and lie and lie and lie, rigfht to your fuckin' face,because narcissism is about protecting the self-myth. Terry Hobbs says he is a church member, a father, and working man and in no way a killer. He also alleges that another of the suspects confessed when the two met in county jail. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Im not sure if that rumor is true or not, but I do believe TH may have done it & DJ knew about it. I was almost 21, a new mom and lived just across the bridge, in Memphis when the murders happened. The dynamic between them must have been s fucked up and dark and tense. Little kids will be looking under their bed 'Damien might be under there! Yet, when Jared asked about the evidence possibly being tested in the future, Hobbs said he was against testing anything else and as far as he was concerned, the case was solved when Echols, Misskelly, and Baldwin were arrested. The following day, authorities launched an extensive search for the boys where they were last seen playing a wooded area off Interstate 40 known as Robin Hood Hills.. To bolster their assertions that the killings were related to occult activity despite virtually no evidence prosecutors brought in their own so-called expert on cult murders. Stevie Branch, Christopher Byers and Michael Moore. While the Arkansas State and U.S. Supreme Courts repeatedly denied the West Memphis Threes appeals, a new batch of DNA testing done in 2007 showed that no genetic material on the crime scene evidence was a match to Echols, Baldwin or Misskelley, reported the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. Really?? hobbs is high on my list, but with what we know (or lack thereof,) there's simply no way to say anyone is "for sure" guilty in this case. Bennie Guy's affidavit tells a similar story. Stevens mother, Pamela Hobbs, worked a shift at the Catfish Island restaurant the day her son vanished. Although blood scrapings were taken, the West Memphis police lost the evidence. While Lucas does not specifically say the wrestling soon turned into sexual activity involving him, L. G. Hollingworth and the two men, Stewart has no doubt that is what happened, asserting that the lowered head and shame evident on the boy's face as he told the story made it clear there was "more going on between the boys and the men than what Buddy had just told me." They were stripped naked and hogtied with their own shoelaces. Inconsistencies in Terry Hobbs' alibi, as well as revelations about subsequent violent acts, have also led many to believe that he may be the actual killer. The judge ruled that Hobbs could not establish actual malice, and ordered Hobbs to pay Maines legal fees amounting to more than $17,000, according to the Associated Press. In a last ditch effort, they entered an Alford Plea, a complex and seldom used legal maneuver that would see them plead guilty while still asserting their innocence. He did not say anything to me. At the time of the murders, Terry and Pam had a 4-year-old daughter. As rumors of a Satanic sacrifice swept the community, the minds of many in West Memphis were already made up. The type of DNA testing utilized pertains to mtDNA. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Although Griffis' testimony was dramatic, it showed only a tenuous grasp of occult knowledge much of it, including a reference to a cult called "Crytos," was simply made up. Three witnesses who resided next to one of the victims filed affidavits in October 2009. Over the course of the initial investigation, a number of alternate suspects and scenarios came to light that were largely ignored or otherwise dismissed by authorities. I think Michelle died of a broken heart, possibly organ failure due to drug abuse. On Aug. 11, 2011, the West Memphis Three entered the courtroom for the final time. It would explain SO MUCH about how Hobbs flew under the radar. At the time of the West Memphis Three trial, Griffis claimed to have given seminars to 38,000 police officers all over the globe. In the articles I read back in December 2021, all the evidence was intact after being believed to have been lost in a fire and Echols was pushing for the hair and shoelaces to be submitted for testing because the shoelaces were used as ligatures. After 18 years in prison, the West Memphis Three were finally free, but not exonerated. And keeping the knife as a trophy? Marty King related that they had a Black / male on 5/5/93 Between 9:00 - 9:30 PM that a Black / male was found the ladies bathroom bleeding from the arm. Although Misskelley recanted his confession, it was enough evidence to convict him. After hours of questioning, a frustrated Morgan blurted out that he had been hospitalized for drug and alcohol abuse and might have committed the murders. Jackie Jr. Hicks came to the Hobbs' residence after he was informed of the encounter. 1 cop's mission: do whatever it takes to dissuade a focus on Terry. Listening now! Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! In Jareds interview with Hobbs, one of the biggest red flags, according to Clemente, was that Hobbs waited until around 9 p.m. to contact the police and report the child missing, despite no one seeing Steven for hours. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Prosecutors then offered the West Memphis Three a plea deal. I really wonder if Aaron did see something, at a previous date. thanks for the recommendation!! Since his release, Echols has released three books most recently High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved My Life on Death Row. He lives in New York City with his wife, Lorri Davis. The DNA used for comparison purposes was taken from cigarette butts obtained from an ashtray. On the afternoon of May 5, 1993, the three friends were enjoying a warm spring afternoon outdoors. A statement he made to the producers of Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills did little to help his public image. Baldwin lives in Austin, Texas, where in 2017 he founded the non-profit group Proclaim Justice, which advocates for victims of wrongful convictions. After 18 months Echols was informed that the evidence was likely not available, but after a state court order, Echols team was invited to the West Memphis Police Department to review what evidence remained. Hollingsworth's confession adds a few new details to that of Buddy's. [Jonesboro Sun editorial, 6/13/2012] Other critics of the Hobbs-as-the-murderer theory noted that the statements by three young men, two decades after the crime, about the Hobbs "family secret" are three or four times removed from any original source, and are far less probative than the second-hand testimony of two witnesses ("I heard Damien say") in the Echols/Baldwin trial. This is a story of justice delayed and justice denied. As mentioned earlier, Terry Hobbs, like John Mark Byers before him, was fingered as a suspect in 2012's West of Memphis after a hair found at the crime scene was genetically matched to him. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Damien Echols, along with friends Jason Baldwin and Jesse Misskelly, were convicted of murder in 1994, in connection with the murders of Chris Byers, Michael Moore, and Steven. An attorney for one of the victim's mother dropped the bombshell in court today that she believes her ex-husband Terry Hobbs took part in the killings. Making his way through the muck on his hands and knees, Ridge soon discovered clothing twisted around sticks and thrust into the ditch's bottom. For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the 'Crime Stories with Nancy Grace' podcast. And, of course, they believe that much of the evidence produced in the Echols/Baldwin trial was quite probative, including the testimony of two twelve-year old girls who say they heard Damien confess to the murders at a softball park, and blue candle wax found on Chris Byers' shirt that was "consistent" with candle wax found in the bedroom of Echols. With a large population of fundamentalist Christians, the American South was particularly subject to occult paranoia. He walked into the restaurant and went directly to the payphone. apparently Terry said just 2 weeks after the deaths that Pam was neglecting her duties as a wife, apparently Terry was jealous of how much Pam loved and gave attention to Stevie. They were both found guilty on three counts of capital murder, according to the, While the Arkansas State and U.S. Supreme Courts repeatedly denied the West Memphis Threes appeals, a new batch of DNA testing done in 2007 showed that no genetic material on the crime scene evidence was a match to Echols, Baldwin or Misskelley, reported the, Furthermore, a hair found in one of the ligaturesused to bind the boys was found to be consistent with the DNA of Terry Hobbs, Stevies stepfather, according to court documents obtained by, The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered a new evidentiary hearing for Echols, Baldwin and Misskelley in the fall of 2010. A hair found on one of the ligatures to bind the boys, however, was found to be consistent with the DNA of Hobbs, according to court documents obtained by Oxygen.com. Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers were only 8 years old when they viciously murdered in 1993. He had a penchant for wearing all black, and he liked heavy metal music, horror and science fiction. (According to Stewart, Hobbs was a bisexual with a preference for sex with young boys. In March 2022,Damien Echols said in a tweet that hell be back in court on June 23 with his law team as they try to get access to DNA, found in the case evidence, to a lab for testing. "I'd like to see this put to rest. That didn't make sense to me. They were stripped naked and hogtied with their own shoelaces. He noted that his son spent a lot of time in the home of Terry Hobbs and could easily have picked up the hair (with DNA matching that of Terry Hobbs) found in his shoelaces on one of those occasions. What a story it is. Wading into the murky water, Allen unknowingly dislodged the pale, grotesquely arched form of Micheal Moore. I wouldn't do something like that. It was also revealed in 2012 that Hobbs nephew allegedly told his friends, My Uncle Terry murdered those three little boys," and that the killings were a Hobbs family secret, according to, I still believe in my heart that Jessie, Jason, and Damion Echols [sic] are responsible for what happened to our children, Hobbs told Memphis ABC affiliate. In November, Judge David Burnett, who had presided over the trial, was elected to the state senate. In 2009, three witnesses filed affidavits claiming they saw Hobbs with the murdered boys the night they disappeared, contradicting Hobbs previous statements to police, according to CNN. She yelled for him to get out of her home. I still think about it regularly. While Stewart sold the two boys the pot, he noticed Hobbs and Jacoby kissing in a pick-up truck across the street. I remember when the news broke and sitting in my living room floor crying and holding my new daughter I have read, watched and researched as much as I could throughout the years. Titled West of Memphis, the film, directed by Amy J. Berg, presents an overview of the West Memphis Three's 18 years in prison, the revelation of new evidence, and explores the possibility of an alternate suspect. Hobbs, he stated, had invited his own ten-year-old son, "Bill Bil," to pool parties--invitations which Stewart insisted his son decline.). No further arrests have been made in the murders of Stevie, Michael and Christopher. At approximately 1:30 p.m., Steve Jones, a juvenile parole officer from Crittenden County, peered over the steep bank of a water-filled ditch in the woods near the Blue Beacon truck wash. Also, law enforcement chose not to focus on the victims' families as the starting point of the investigation as is the norm. Timeline Of The West Memphis Three Victims, Motivations For Investigating The West Memphis Case. Terry Hobbs then announced the other two boys had to be killed because of what they had seen, and Hobbs and Jacoby proceeded to do just that. Hobbs denied the accusation, saying that his family does have secrets, but none of them have to do with murder. Terry Hobbs was born in 1958 and grew up in Northern Arkansas. In 2011, the defendants were released from prison by accepting an Alford Plea, which allowed them to maintain their innocence and get out of prison, However, the plea didnt clear their convictions and all three men still have a murder charge on their record, despite their release from prison. I'm sure he got it the worst from Terry, too. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Terry Hobbs, the stepfather of eight-year-old victim Stevie Branch, has been named in documents released in Marian, Arkansas by the attorneys for Pam Hobbs, Stevie's mother. I kind of enjoy it because now even after I die, people are going to remember me forever. Whats known is that three young boys were murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas, in 1993. They also managed to find a neighbor who claimed to have seen Hobbs with the three boys on the night of the murder, something Hobbs strongly denied. A certain kind of way. It's pure evil and hate. The debate rages to this day, and no one has a definitive answer. Defense attorneys also pointed out that Griffis' doctorate was obtained through a notorious diploma mill and had been awarded with Griffis having never attended a single class. March 26, 2019 March 26, 2019 vicky Leave a comment. Terry was born in Northern Arkansas and grew up in the Ozark Mountain region of the state. Two were sentenced to life in prison, and the third received the death penalty. What happened after Stewart sold the pot on May 5 was told to Stewart by Buddy Lucas in April 1995. In West Memphis, Hobbs worked as an ice cream delivery man and Hicks worked at a restaurant. Upon arriving home with his younger daughter, he told police that he did not see his older step-son, Stevie. The podcast Dark Dark World just released an episode (#23) with a narrative positing a theory about Terry Hobbs as the possible murderer. Who Killed The Forgotten West Memphis Three? Best selling books such as Lawrence Pazder's Michelle Remembers and disgraced evangelical comedian Mike Warnke's The Satan Seller fueled the madness with tales of ritual abuse and human sacrifice. "I was yelling for Terry to get out, and ultimately Terry ran out of my home and ran downstairs into his unit. And that 1 cop will know that a member of that community being subjected to questioning for a crime of this nature could lead down all sorts of paths: one of those paths being that Terry likes dick and is part of a small community that likes dick and that that 1 cop likes dick. All of them were convicted after Misskelley confessed to helping Echols and Baldwin with the murders, which he later recanted. "Boxful of Nightmares" is the personal memoirs of Terry Hobbs, the stepfather of one of the children murdered. This subreddit is dedicated to the West Memphis Three and the ongoing mystery of who really killed the boys they were wrongly convicted for murdering. No additional interviews were ever conducted with Bojangles employees about the incident. Although the Alford Plea set the West Memphis Three free, they are, at least in the eyes of the law, guilty, and therefore, the state of Arkansas is under no obligation to continue investigating the crimes at this time. Unfortunately, for three teen outsiders, the West Memphis Police Department chose to focus on the cult angle to the detriment of their efforts to investigate the other two, more likely scenarios. No charges have been brought against Jacoby, and he has never been named a suspect by the West Memphis Police Department. Mike Allen arrived on the scene. While Jacoby beat one of the kids, Hobbs ordered Buddy and L. G. to pull off his pants. Hobbs has not been charged in connection with the children's deaths. Det. Advertisement Byers gained notoriety for his candid remarks and brazen actions in the HBO trilogy documentaries about the case. Todd Moore asserted, "Terry Hobbs did not murder my son. The kind of man who abuses his children for sexual gratification sees them as an extension of himself, so it's essentially masturbatory for the narcissistic pedophile. Terry Hobbs, one of the men named in the documents. Part of HuffPost Crime. The officer leaves the premises about 9:00 without ever setting foot inside the restaurant. However, in 2010, a series of rapidly unfolding developments turned the tide for Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley. Pam Hobbs divorced Terry Hobbs in 2004 and has reversed her position on the West Memphis Three's guilt. Heavy metal music, role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, and horror movies were regarded as gateways to evil. According to Devil's Knot author Mara Leveritt, the investigation of the murders was divided along three lines. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Bray asked her if she knew about rumored cult activity in the community. Like Echols, Misskelley was a high school dropout and was known for getting into fistfights and trouble around town, according to, His confession had numerous factual errors and inconsistencies, according to the, mental capacity rendered his confession involuntary, according to court documents obtained by, Although Misskelley recanted his confession, it was enough evidence to convict him. In statements under oath, the three witnesses say that Michael Hobbs told them, "My uncle killed three boys in West Memphis." Baldwin lives in Austin, Texas, where in 2017 he founded the non-profit group, I still believe in my heart that Jessie, Jason, and Damion Echols [sic] are responsible for what happened to our children, Hobbs told Memphis ABC affiliate. Knowing that the police were already focusing on Damien Echols, Hutcheson asked her neighbor, Jessie Misskelley Jr., about the brooding teen and his occult connection. Wake up to the day's most important news. Notes regarding May 6 visit to Bojangles by West Memphis Police: AFFIDAVITS OF BILLY WAYNE STEWART AND BENNIE GUY (2/15/2013)(AND RELATED COURT FILINGS), LINK TO JUNE 21, 2007 WEST MEMPHIS POLICE INTERVIEW OF TERRY W. HOBBS. What else should I know before hiring Michele Hobbs Construction California contractors are required to submit their fingerprints to the board, which are then checked against criminal records held by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal . You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Now, I see they can. Its population was 40,508 at the 2020 census, [4] increasing from 34,122 in 2010. Initially, Misskelley repeatedly denied having knowledge of the crime, aside from rumors that Damien Echols was involved. They were both found guilty on three counts of capital murder, according to the Arkansas Times. Peter E. Borkon: Hon. To learn more, watch The Forgotten West Memphis Three on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29at 8/7c on Oxygen. The pair abruptly fled to Oceanside, Calif., four days after the murders. He was one of four children and came from a strict and religious family. He has dead eyes. Following a series of documentaries that cast doubt on the investigation and law enforcements conclusion, high-profile supporters began to rally behind the imprisoned West Memphis Three.. Shockingly, according to Stewart, when he tried to call West Memphis Police investigator Bill Sanders to tell him the story he had heard from Buddy Lucas, Sanders never even bothered to return his phone calls. It's sickening because I think everyone forgets the innocent boys that will never have justice. Critics of the "Bojangles theory" also point out that the bleeding man reportedly wore a cast on one arm, a fact they say would have made it very difficult to tie up and murder the three boys. I want to live and to continue to fight for our innocence. The mother of a boy killed in the well-known "West Memphis Three" case alleges that her ex-husband and his drinking buddies are the culprits who mutilated three cub scouts. Todd Moore, father of victim Michael Moore, found the evidence against Hobbs unpersuasive. Misskelley returned to life in West Memphis. Also part of the plea was the provision that the three could not sue the state. At the request of West Memphis authorities, the two were picked up and questioned by Oceanside police. Thats a time bomb. McCaughey says her sister is very upset. He also studied Wicca, which incorporates elements of paganism and witchcraft. According to Clemente, suspects who have something to hide, such as evidence, or signs of abuse at the home, will not want police to search their residence and will attempt to put distance between themselves and where the abuse took place. It's haunting. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. So, who is responsible for the murders of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers? Hun vant 100 meter under USA-mesterskapet i friidrett 2018. For the latest true crime and justice news,subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. Terry Hobbs, the stepfather of Branch who was under suspicion but never charged, said he welcomes new DNA testing. Two questions plagued the conservative, middle-class community: Why would anyone commit such a heinous act, and, more importantly, who? In the Bible Belt, the Satanic Panic took hold with a vengeance. Blood and urine samples from both men were collected and sent to the West Memphis Police Department. So much about how Hobbs flew under the radar wearing all black, much. So, who had presided over the trial, was elected to the West Memphis Three,... 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