This was arguably one
of the most sought after documents about the case. Though it might
not serve as the final answer
about Echol's guilt or innocence, it goes a long way towards
disproving the notion that he was only 'guilty of being different' or
considered a suspect merely because he wore black or listened to heavy
metal music.
Another interesting facet is that a different picture of Crittenden
County Juvenile Officer Steve Jones emerges. Though Jones was painted
as part of a huge conspiracy to frame Echols, the reality in these documents
is that Jones was the person primarily responsible for trying to get
Echols much needed help.