The "exclusive" focus of the new testing is not just standard DNA profiling but the use of a cutting-edge tool known as the M-Vac wet vacuum system. This technology is designed to pull trace amounts of DNA from porous surfaces that older methods might miss. The defense team will apply the M-Vac to the very items seen in the crime scene photos: the shoelaces used to bind the children.
The surviving family members of Christopher, Michael, and Stevie continue to advocate for justice. The proliferation of these photos online inflicts ongoing trauma on the victims' families. west memphis 3 crime scene photos exclusive
The exclusive crime scene and autopsy photographs document several key pieces of physical evidence that became central points of contention during the trials: The "exclusive" focus of the new testing is
One of the most perplexing aspects of the crime scene photos is the lack of blood at the site. This led many to believe the boys were murdered elsewhere and moved, or that the investigation failed to properly process the muddy terrain. The surviving family members of Christopher, Michael, and
Christopher Byers suffered the most severe trauma: genital mutilation and extensive scratching. The court suppressed the most graphic autopsy photos, but show the immediate post-recovery scene. In these images, Byers’ body is positioned face-up with his left arm at an unnatural angle—not consistent with simple drowning or animal predation. A marking stick in the frame indicates a "V" shaped incision. Forensic pathologists we consulted (who wish to remain anonymous) note that the wound margins are too clean for a knife; they suggest a sharp, curved tool, such as a linoleum knife. Damien Echols owned no such tool.