This documentary details the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert was a member of a family of four elderly brothers, working as semi-literate farmers and living together in isolation from the rest of society until William's death. A police investigation and Medical Examiner's autopsy suggested that Bill may not have died from natural causes and Delbert was arrested on charges of Second-Degree Murder.
The film contrasts two groups of society; people from rural areas and those from larger cities. It also exhibits how the media flocked to the town to cover the story. In some ways, this makes it a precursor to "Making a Murderer" in the sense that big city folks may be looking down on the country folk.
It is hard to tell exactly how mentally impaired the Wards are, particularly Delbert. He cannot read and speaks funny, but is he stupid? Maybe he is just hard of hearing. Regardless, it is hard to watch this and see that this man could possibly be a killer... but I will let viewers decide for themselves if the prosecution has a case.
The film contrasts two groups of society; people from rural areas and those from larger cities. It also exhibits how the media flocked to the town to cover the story. In some ways, this makes it a precursor to "Making a Murderer" in the sense that big city folks may be looking down on the country folk.
It is hard to tell exactly how mentally impaired the Wards are, particularly Delbert. He cannot read and speaks funny, but is he stupid? Maybe he is just hard of hearing. Regardless, it is hard to watch this and see that this man could possibly be a killer... but I will let viewers decide for themselves if the prosecution has a case.