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I’ve been thinking a lot about the role that circumstantial evidence played in convicting Nelson Serrano. It's interesting to consider how it might relate to cases where there’s little to no physical evidence. While there were no direct forensics tying him to the crime scene, the timeline and his contentious relationship with George Gonsalves and the others seemed to paint a strong enough picture for the jury. It must have been so difficult for the families to sit through the trial, hearing about the turmoil and violence that ended their loved ones' lives. My heart goes out to them, as dealing with such a devastating loss must be unimaginable. Despite the lack of physical evidence, it seems like every element of the case added up in a way that was hard to ignore. What do you all think about the reliance on circumstantial evidence in cases like these?
