Thank you all for your comments and I do agree with some of what everyone says.
Hartley - I know we are on opposite sides of the camp, so to speak, but I do agree that "it would be a bit of a boring world if we all thought the same way" and thank you for your fictional character scenario. I would like to add at this point I am only a pro-bamber supporter because I believe that the evidence points to innocence but if evidence was ever to be produced that was so compelling that it proved his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt then my opinion would of course change immediately and I would gladly admit that I had been wrong to support a guilty man. Unfortunately, in my opinion, this evidence has not been produced and therefore I remain a pro-bamber supporter until it does.
Rochford - My secret is out!!! I agree that JB has been tainted in the wider sense and some evidence may have been destroyed but I do think, in my opinion, that there is more very crucial evidence held under PII that would once and for all 'solve' this tragedy and that is why I 100% think that this evidence should be released immediately although I know this is very unlikely to ever happen. Although I do not agree that any policer officer involved at the time should be given amnesty if they came forward I can understand where you are coming from and if it meant that this was the only way of getting to the truth then this should happen. I also agree that the family "have suffered a grievous loss, the like of which the average person could not possible comprehend". I really do sympathise at their loss and cannot begin to comprehend what it is like to lose so many relatives in such an appalling manner especially when the evidence supports another family member being responsible.
Jackie - I totally agree that it is all about integrity and doing the right thing and I would hope if it ever became reality then the family would do exactly that. I also totally agree that "it would not make up for 27 years in prison branded a child murderer." A person's life and freedom is priceless. Based on the evidence that was found by the family and the manner in which it was found, I do, in my opinion, believe that JB was framed and if this is found to be the case then I would hope those involved would be dealt with in the appropriate manner. This also applies to the police officers etc involved in the case.
Maggie - Thank you for your post. If JB continues to feel the same if and when he is released then I must say he is a better person than what I would be in his situation. I would do all I could to make sure justice was done and what was rightfully mine was returned to me whilst I must state making the most of my freedom. I would hope that I would be able to achieve both with the help of those who had supported me.
There is, of course, also the potential of him earning millions from possible interviews, films, books etc.
All of this is of course irrelevant unless the CCRC refer and his conviction is quashed. The waiting is almost over...
