: Photos of the black shoelaces used to bind the victims—evidence that is currently central to ongoing DNA testing.
The West Memphis Three case has had a lasting impact on the community and the true crime genre. The case has been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and films, including the 2013 documentary "Paradise Lost 2: Revelations" and the 2018 HBO documentary series "The Case of: JonBenét Ramsey." west memphis 3 crime scene photos exclusive
On May 5, 1993, three 8‑year‑old boys were found murdered in a drainage ditch in Robin Hood Hills, West Memphis, Arkansas. Their bodies had been bound with shoelaces, and one (Christopher Byers) showed genital and facial mutilation. The crime was initially investigated as a possible Satanic ritual killing. : Photos of the black shoelaces used to