Our View: Fair trial still possible if warrant goes public in Robert Manwill case
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009The Robert Manwill disappearance became big news – and the Boise Police Department did nothing to discourage it.
The police held frequent and excruciatingly incremental news briefings; several coincided with live local newscasts. The police asked the community to help find clues into the disappearance of the 8-year-old, and 2,300 people turned out.
The unprecedented search effort and the intense public interest will complicate jury selection, if the case of Robert’s murder goes to trial.
Editorial from the Idaho Statesman