Just Mercy~ chapter 3

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What county was it decided to hold McMillian's trial?

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Baldwin

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When was McMillian arrested?

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June 7, 1987

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Who was the jailhouse snitch that claimed he saw McMillian's truck outside of Jackson's Cleaners?

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Bill Hooks

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Where did Myers say that McMillian made him drive?

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Jackson Cleaners

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What effect does the account of the execution of John Evans have on the reader?

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The description of the botched, fourteen-minute electric chair execution is meant to shock readers at the horror and inhumanity of this method of execution.

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What is the significance of the trial location in McMillian's case?

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The trial location can influence the jury's perspective and the overall fairness of the trial.

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What role did Bill Hooks play in McMillian's trial?

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Bill Hooks was a jailhouse snitch whose testimony was used against McMillian.

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What does the execution of John Evans illustrate about the justice system?

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It highlights the potential for wrongful executions and the inhumanity of capital punishment.

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How does Stevenson describe the execution process?

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Stevenson describes it as a botched, fourteen-minute electric chair execution that shocks the reader.

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What is the main theme of Chapter 3 in 'Just Mercy'?

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The theme revolves around injustice, the flaws in the legal system, and the impact of wrongful convictions.