Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald

I watched CBS’s 48 Hours again this week. This week they profiled the case of Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald.

In the first few moments, after I saw Jeffrey MacDonald talk, I believed him.

I believed he was innocent.

Then I sat at the edge of my seat, watching, listening and wondering. While I can determine a lie rather quickly, I have no idea of the facts behind the case — so I sit with anticipation to see if things logically fit with what I see.

Some of the evidence that 48 Hours presented caused me to doubt myself and to wonder about the case. Logically, I must say from what was presented on this TV show, you couldn’t help but look suspiciously at Dr. MacDonald.

Yet every time I saw him spoke, I felt he was telling the truth.

So, I make this post as a test for myself. Talk is that DNA evidence will be released this year which might help determine the truth in this case once and for all. If DNA exonerates Dr. MacDonald, I will have a solid belief in my abilities.

Right now, I am confident that I am capable to about 80%. Beyond that, I don’t have enough facts to know if I am right — or not. Cases hang in the balance to show my accuracy.

May this be a test…

Update: 7/06/07
I’ve come to understand my abilities a little better — and as of today, July 7th, I no longer stand by this opinion. I am not changing my mind — and stating that I disbelief MacDonald either. Rather, I refrain from judgment, and here is an explanation as to why.

On that note, if you see any old video of Jeffrey MacDonald shortly after the murderers, or anytime up to and through the trial — point me to them!