Cape Cod Crusader

Boston Magazine's Explosive Story of Worthington Trial

An Unjust Conclusion
This is a summary of a Boston magazine exclusive report on the Christa Worthington trial, written by Cape Cod author Peter Manso

As the newest edition of Boston Magazine slid across my desk today, I couldn't help notice the headline on the left side cover--- something about the Worthington trial.   The article, "An Unjust Conclusion", spans throughout the magazine to include a large glossy photo of that memorable court room scene the day the verdict was read.

As I turned the page, I was overcome by a sad and teary Christopher McCowen, filled with a look of ---genuine innocence which leaped from the page to beg the question......why?  Why was an innocent man sent to jail? 

In detail, the article describes point by point harrowing accounts which occurred during jury deliberations.  From the words of two jurors, the story illustrates how some were bordering onto the brink of violence over accusations of racial bias.   One juror stated how she felt deliberately, systematically and emotionally beaten down---eventually swayed in favor of a conviction.

Boldly written, the article states, "The crime scene had been corrupted by local cops who'd never handled a murder case.  They had no witnesses, no murder weapon, and no fingerprints other than those deposited by the victim and her daughter, the medics, and Truro police personnel (one of whom was rumored to have had an affair with the victim's cousin; some said with the victim herself).  The once powerful case had been exposed as poorly investigated, and run by a District Attorney's Office bent on an arrest and, in some quarters, regarded as irresponsible, if not corrupt.  The state police had ignored sure suspects when the evidence pointed directly at them for a variety of reasons, which seemed to be business as usual on Cape Cod". 

There is much more to read in the article, but I don't want to give all the surprises away.  That wouldn't be fair to Boston Magazine.

Hopefully, as the public continues to become more aware of the disturbing circumstances that surround this case and trial, an appeal would seem to be imminent.