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by Joe McGinniss

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Errol Morris has written a book that supposedly debunks this one. One incident Morris doesn't mention is MacDonald dangling by his ankles off the balcony of a high rise the son of a girlfriend. I wonder why?
Giulia I agree with Laura-Lee Rahn.. In my opinion, Errol Morris would avoid mentioning anything that may make Jeff MacDonald look bad or may give anyone a c…m´Ç°ù±ðI agree with Laura-Lee Rahn.. In my opinion, Errol Morris would avoid mentioning anything that may make Jeff MacDonald look bad or may give anyone a complete look at Jeff. No offense to Errol Morris-he can write the book as he sees fit. it is his book.. But, I can see no way that he could get close to "debunking" Fatal Vision. I believe Fatal Vision gave you the facts.. let the chips fall where they may and if you look at the evidence you will come to the only explanation based on the facts.. Jeff MacDonald brutally killed his family-- I state this is as my informed opinion based on the case presented by the Prosecution. (less)
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For those who know the story of Jeffery McDonald and have read the book, what were your opinions on the book? Did it follow the story as you know it? Anyone who can give me any information, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
Jlsimon Hi Beth,

This case began the year before I was born, so I cannot give any first hand information. My father was at Fort Bragg, but this incident was af…m´Ç°ù±ðHi Beth,

This case began the year before I was born, so I cannot give any first hand information. My father was at Fort Bragg, but this incident was after his time there by a couple of years, so I can't even give you second hand direct knowledge. What I can say is that though there was, "A Wilderness of Errors" that I believe Joe McGinniss has been a thorough investigator in "Fatal Vision". He covers the facts of the case and much of this book is supposed to be verbatim discussion and transcription of conversation and legal proceedings.

That being said, the evidence presented, though not without error is still evidence. Circumstantial evidence is not without weight or consequences. Dr. MacDonald told a story that did not match the forensics available in his home. His story did not have a linear series of events that allowed his story to be plausible. Does that make him a murderer? No, but, it certainly does not leave much room for believing in his innocence either.

Hope you get some more answers to this question. I would be interested to read them myself.(less)
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What were your opinions on this book? Am looking to read it, but would like feed back from people who have read it before I decide to buy it. Thanks for your feedback.
Eletta0925 Fouche I am re-reading this book. I read it when I was a preteen and didn't really grasp some aspects of the book. I remember watching the show as well and t…m´Ç°ù±ðI am re-reading this book. I read it when I was a preteen and didn't really grasp some aspects of the book. I remember watching the show as well and the read I remember was good. Will post more once I go back through it. He also wrote a followup 30 years later. Final Vision(less)
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Where is Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald now?
Eletta0925 Fouche Jail, Cumberland Maryland as of 2015
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