Was it the way prosecutor Ken Kratz perspired through his cross-examination?
Terrorism, inefficient government, crime waves, sluggish economy, and so forth are affecting the national mood.
These crime stories fit into the national attitude at this time to reaffirm what audiences are feeling.
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So the whole thing seems distant, a piece of history, not taking place in real life.
A version of this story appeared in Entertainment Weekly #1399.
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