Why Me ? - John Button and Eric Edgar Cooke

[@fuzzjunky]

fun fact. freo prison is now a heritage building. you can go through it and not much has changed. Bon Scott even did a short stint there

[@TheCrimeReel]

Excellent, thanks for that

[@Marachelle7]

Bon Scott!!! One of my FAVORITE singers!! AC/DC is awesome!! And John Button, this entire story is a fiasco! Coppers think everybody are liars, they never listen. What’s that say about them? I can’t say all coppers are rotten but there’s a lot of em out there!

[@fuzzjunky]

@@Marachelle7 we had quite a few of them here back in the day. andrew mallard got screwed over even worse than this. he went to california to escape it all and was run over and killed in a hit and run!!

[@racerx009]

That's when Bon made a "Jail Break"... 😉

[@fuzzjunky]

@@racerx009 and "highway to hell" was from the leopold hotel into fremantle [canning highway]. true story

[@JingDalagan]

This is what happens when the system is more preoccupied with putting people in jail than getting justice done.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Very True, thanks Jing

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Guilty and never proven innocent, definitely broken everywhere

[@grettagirl2884]

A very tragic story and, yes, not near enough compensation for the suffering an innocent man endured.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks GG

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

What a nightmare to be locked up for a murder you're innocent of. I can't imagine the anguish. He should have gotten a lot more money. He will never escape the stigma of the accusation. RIP Rosemary. Thanks, TCR. Take care out there.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that zero and good point re the stigma and of course RIP to Rosemary

[@michellewest6439]

Good morning! I think I watched this case on Forensic Files. It is frightening to see how incompetent judicial systems can be once they develop tunnel vision.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that Michelle

[@debshaw680]

Or when they’re lazy. They knew he wasn’t guilty when the first expert told them he didn’t hit her. Then when a serial killer famous for hit and run confessed. They didn’t want anyone to find out what they did to him.

[@mauricedavis8261]

Incompetence, tunnel vision...case closed no matter lack of real evidence...yadda yadda...the more things change...🤔🤫

[@lauriehepinstall2636]

What a horrible miscarriage of justice. Thanks for the post

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for watching again Laurie

[@jenniferryersejones9876]

How sad that Rosemary's parents won't accept John's innocence. Thanks, TCR!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Jennifer, yes the mediation team did try and get it properly resolved

[@fuzzjunky]

she did in the end but she never forgave him for letting her walk away alone, thinking that it caused her to be alone on a dark road [the area was almost industrial at the time and there was a mental hospital like 500 metres down the road]

[@addie_is_me]

Sad? It’s rotten! After everything the man went through and then they find out the truth and the mother comes down on him like that?! I am very sorry they lost their daughter, obviously, but, c’mon. Idk

[@cupcakesonthecouch1778]

I hate that they won't accept his innocence as well. They've spent so much time hating him that they can't acknowledge their own guilt.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

She sounds like the person who birthed me and a few more people who can present all the proof in the world even with DNA clearing you of everything, clearly you are still guilty no matter what in their eyes

[@MissBee13]

Wow. He got screwed over badly. I’m glad he’s out, and that he has his family.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Beth

[@birdybanks5819]

Over and over again.

[@kimmccabe1422]

One can't blame the police. He's out looking for her and suddenly he finds her laying ahead bleeding-his own words. But one does blame the police for doing no work after that! #shame

[@TheFirstWhiteRanger]

@@kimmccabe1422 Yeah, you can blame the police, when they were beating people to get get a confession. They also forced a deaf mute to give a false confesson.

[@dawhoda1]

@@TheFirstWhiteRanger proof he was beat besides from the convicted killer?

[@karenjarrett8904]

Absolutely sinful that this man was bullied into signing a confession that he killed his girlfriend.. His whole life changed paths because of this. As well as another family lost a daughter, heartbreaking. I’m glad to hear he is or was may be retired by now, helping others in a plight that he was stuck in.. As per usual Crime Reel, job well done. Thank you. The amount that the government gave this man was a pittance compared to what what was taken from him.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for this Karen, very true

[@dawhoda1]

@@TheCrimeReel what are you in love with John, or are you John?! Damn

[@tombillard5264]

something about an accent/voice from a person born raised in the U.K. that automatically makes these docu vids instantly more enjoyable. love it crime reel!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Nice one Tom, thanks for that

[@sleepygirlzzz6547]

Definitely a pitiful sum concerning the damage done, but then no amount of money would fix that 🤷‍♀️ brilliant as always 👍🙂

[@TheCrimeReel]

Great point! thanks again Sleepy G

[@anngladstone9130]

Unfortunately, no dollar amount would make up for this man's lost years and long-lasting side effects of being wrongly accused. Another great reel. Thanks, TCR!

[@TheCrimeReel]

You are welcome Ann

[@addie_is_me]

I thought that as well, it was not enough at all, but there is no amount for what he lost.

[@donnagagne3813]

Indeed, that amount of money is SO small for ruining a man's life. There isn't enough money to make up for it but this should have been a great deal more.

[@TheCrimeReel]

yes, you are right, thanks Donna

[@susanmarriott4273]

This case is so sad and the settlement was just not enough for a man's life destroyed. But I'm glad his name was cleared. He was never the same. Hope he found some peace with his family. I like your accent. Good morning from the US.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that Susan and have a great day

[@elizabethspedding1975]

I think he's remarkable how he has made something positive come from such a tragic life. I think he's entitled to more money, I'm thankful that he didn't get the death penalty. On another matter I'm relieved about the verdict in America yesterday.🌹

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Elizabeth

[@matthewschmoyer8552]

Here in the US, we're also very pleased with yesterday's outcome

[@Karen-dm5lb]

Yass yesterday's outcome was a true victory for all Americans ✌🏾

[@tross8863]

Just woke up here in the US, nice to see a new video 😊

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that MDLP

[@TruthNeverFade]

Poor John. I hope he can live the remainder of his life in peace.

[@TheCrimeReel]

hear hear, thanks theira

[@hablin1]

That’s really sad , that wasn’t much money for a ruined life 😩

[@TheCrimeReel]

yes indeed, thanks Linda

[@annapercy6002]

I thought his compensation was miserly but no amount would have adequately replaced the loss of a healthy life, employment and joy. He endured so much and I came to see him as a very courageous man, thanks CR

[@TheCrimeReel]

thanks for that Anna

[@katewilliams9480]

Thank you for another Aussie case Crime Reel 👍🇦🇺

[@TheCrimeReel]

You are welcome kate, cheers

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Ho Katydid!🦗 I'm late!😂👋🦋🌈🦄🐶🌹🥐☕🐨🦘

[@bettyjames4155]

Hi Kate!

[@suyen4999]

The Innocence Project is one of the organizations that I’m most supportive of... to help innocent souls like John.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that Su

[@sheilayoung8007]

It's horrible how in many cases especially young people, give false confessions because, the police interrogate them until they mentally can't think anymore. I don't think there is any amount of compensation adequate enough to compensate for the damage caused by imprisonment and mental anguish. Thanks CR

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that Sheila

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

Good Morning Everyone ☕ Thank You TCR😁❤️

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Lana from TCR 😁❤️

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Hi Lana!👋🦋🌈🦄🐱🐶🌹🥐☕

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

@@TheCrimeReel ❤️

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

@@meemurthelemur4811 Hello 😁

[@ELKE-]

Congrats TcR! 57K!⭐ Here for 100K soon! Thank you for all your hard work

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thank you very much for your support

[@ELKE-]

@@TheCrimeReel No mention! You deserve much, much more!

[@ELKE-]

Glad tto be here and listen your great stories! Thank you TcR for your awesome work

[@TheCrimeReel]

Hiya, ELke, nice and early today, are you on a break lol?

[@ELKE-]

@@TheCrimeReel Hiya TcR! Lol No work today! Lucky me! Edit: I was so in the hurry, i wrote "to" with two ts! Lol

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@ELKE- thanks and no problem, enjoy your day off

[@ELKE-]

@@TheCrimeReel Thanks TcR. Have a great day too! Ads are playing well! Sad story, poor man!

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Good MORNING ☀️ Crime Reel 🥰 and fellow Reelies 😊

[@TheCrimeReel]

Good morning Caddy

[@heatherallingham7120]

Reelies. Y'know, I Reelie like that handle!

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@heatherallingham7120 lol Heather, hiya btw

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Morning Caddy!👋🦋🌈🦄🐱🐶🌹🥐☕🍫

[@trj1442]

Another great episode from TCR. Thankyou.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks TRJ

[@crimson_dart]

Oh, it's wednesday again. Welcome back tcr fans👋👋👋

[@TheCrimeReel]

Have a good Wednesday Jommel

[@leedaniels7682]

👋😁

[@fuzzjunky]

great topic!! i'm a west aussie and i've been waiting for this to be covered.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Hope you enjoyed it thanks Sky V

[@fuzzjunky]

@@TheCrimeReel you did it justice as always!

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@fuzzjunky I had to say Subaico at one point - but cut it out in the end as I kept hearing many different ways to say it :-)

[@fuzzjunky]

@@TheCrimeReel you're spelling gives away the problem. it's subiaco. [soo bee acko]

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@fuzzjunky thanks mate, that was a typo, will know for next time, cheers

[@emilyduffy1410]

Thanks CR ! ❤️ Have a wonderful day!

[@TheCrimeReel]

HIya Emily, you too, have a good one

[@garygallozzi2979]

Brilliant as always,thank you,i really look forward to your uploads

[@TheCrimeReel]

Glad you like them! thanks so much Gary

[@djjones5715]

Good morning😃 Thank you for the great narrations!!!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Good morning DJ J - cheers for that

[@mleighqs]

I really hope that in the book the actual detectives were called out for their gross lack of doing a proper investigation.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks ML, i think it was highlighted

[@mlpugh1]

Such a compelling story! As for the compensation amount that John was awarded, I personally do not believe it was enough considering it took most of his life to clear his name. Punitive damages and mental anguish alone should have amounted to a much larger sum, but more than likely they were based solely on his time spent incarcerated. Thanks again TCR. Have a blessed day!😄

[@TheCrimeReel]

Cheers MLP

[@TheCrimeReel]

I hit enter too early - you have a blessed day too, cheers

[@dixiegeorge9665]

Geeze Louise, this poor guy. Thanks for the great story!

[@TheCrimeReel]

My pleasure! cheers Dixie

[@toko_ribbon]

Poor man.. the 5 years in prison was bad enough but the impact and loss opportunities including spending time with his dying mom- it’s all too much! The compensation was a pittance for what he and his family endured

[@TheCrimeReel]

very true, thanks MS

[@juneroberts5305]

Catching up on your videos. Missed them, and am happy that I can now sit back, relax, and enjoy your content again. 🤗

[@TheCrimeReel]

Welcome back June, cheers

[@anonymousbosch9035]

Nowhere near enough compensation. Poor fella. Better late than never, but... man. Hope this finds you well, Crimey! Hope everyone out there has a great week!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks AB, lovely and early this week, have a good un

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Thank you always for your stories.Amazing and sad stories in this world..

[@TheCrimeReel]

Glad you like them cheers Stella

[@joanmayer304]

Good morning from 🇨🇦. Woke up to snow everywhere today! Yes it is April 21st. Sigh... I can’t wait until summer when I can complain about the heat! 😂😂

[@TheCrimeReel]

Wow Joan, another report of snow from Ohio as well. lol, wont be long until the "too hot" comments can start

[@bluegreenglue6565]

@@TheCrimeReel I've always said, when it's cold you can put more clothes on, but there's only so much you can take off when it's hot (without getting arrested or having people you live with turn away in revulsion). : D

[@TheDavephillips]

Been warm and sunny in Vancouver, mid twenties for over a week, only 22C today though.

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@bluegreenglue6565 lol

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@TheDavephillips love a bit of Vancouver - amazing place

[@eleshasmith6064]

Such an infuriating and heart breaking tale on so many levels, and paltry compensation for all that was suffered by all involved. Thank you for covering it.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Well said and thanks Elesha

[@babyguinguin]

Good evening CR and everyone! 😊👋

[@TheCrimeReel]

Hello there Maureen, have a great evening

[@beverlyhall228]

Sad story. I do wish he had received a larger settlement. I hope he lives a long healthy life surrounded by the love of his family.

[@TheCrimeReel]

yes indeed - he deserves to, thanks for that Beverly

[@michele2855]

Great narration CR👍🏽 John and his family can never be fully compensated for the travesty. Think about it; his parents lost their lifestyle supporting their son. John couldn’t see his dying mother. His siblings suffered too. They can never be compensated. However John should not have to think about money for the rest of his days. Five million pounds should do (wishful thinking)

[@TheCrimeReel]

very true, Thanks for that Michele

[@mattlogue1300]

I lost my family over something so much less than this. Never take your kids or wife for granted.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Sorry to hear this Matt

[@largedoglover99]

Good morning! It's snowing outside and last week was lovely. Ah spring is here. This really touches a nerve with the human penal system. Humans are the worst and what we do to each other is shocking. Prisons do nothing but generate more criminals. Early prevention in childhood and home life that is toxic. I am convinced that as a society we can start earlier and prevent this instead of closing the barn door after they all get out. Humans put out fires instead of stopping them.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Tracy, enjoy the snow

[@suzannenichols6900]

I completely agree and I have expressed this opinion online as well, elsewhere.

[@BenjaminTheHorn]

1/2 million? For destroying someone’s life? Pathetic! Keep it up! You always bring the good stuff.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Cheers Benjamin

[@xaraxania]

Poor John, what a very tragic situation, I'm so glad he wasn't put to death, I sort of see how his story would have seemed false because he'd only left her for a short time before driving on to find her injured but i often hear these stories where evidence is not fully investigated and people put away for crimes they did not commit, I'm glad he finally got out of Prison even if he did have to admit to the crime he didnt do

[@TheCrimeReel]

great comment Janet, thanks

[@louramcqueen]

I’m so glad you did this one! You’re Great 👍 keep up the good work! Love, Love, Love The Crime Reel ✌️♥️

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks so much Loura

[@freddieblue6351]

Sad one. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for listening cheers Freddie

[@polkadots716]

Miscarriages of justice like this always break my heart. I just can't imagine what a person in that situation goes through. 💔

[@TheCrimeReel]

so true, thanks PD

[@thechillpill4933]

nice video, it really helped me with my work! keep up the great job

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks, will do!

[@carmenmcalister7338]

What a wonderful birthday present! An upload from C.R.! This poor guy really had a terrible time of it but turned it around to helping others. Hats off to him. It wasn't enough money but how do you pay someone.back for a life?

[@TheCrimeReel]

Ooh, Happy Birthday Carmen - I hope you are still celebrating

[@carmenmcalister7338]

At my age, the heck with it. Birthday week!

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@carmenmcalister7338 good for you, enjoy 🎂👍

[@markathompson]

my fav youtube channel is at it again ...keep up the good work

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks! Will do! cheers Mark

[@cottontails9003]

C.R.sorry I'm late didn't get a notification. What a sad story. I'm glad this man was eventually found innocence. Thank you C.R.another great true crime story.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Cheers for that CT

[@shaanz2.087]

Fish & chips fiasco would lead to murder & wrongful conviction of 2 innocent lives...😣😔

[@TheCrimeReel]

yes thats very true, thanks Shaanz

[@Stacy..71]

Wow! Definitely not enough! A lifetime of anguish and pain. The loss of his love. Breaks my heart

[@TheCrimeReel]

So sad thanks Stacy

[@ianhoare289]

Absolutely fascinating show as always, thanks.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Ian

[@kevinpotts123]

Thanks for the excellent upload and helping me make it thru my workday.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Nice one Kevin, halfway there with the week

[@kevinpotts123]

@@TheCrimeReel psssssst, this is my favorite Crime Reel so far.

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@kevinpotts123 oh wow, thanks for that

[@jaspersilence9328]

I bet he mastered getting over his stutter...dude has some strong emotional discipline!...thanks CR

[@TheCrimeReel]

thats a great reminder to make there Jasper, yes he did so well

[@marinakaiser7639]

I learn always about crimes i never heard of. Thank you🧡💖

[@TheCrimeReel]

you are welcome

[@irma567]

Like number 100 yes I mentioned it for once . Thank you crimy hope you have a lovely day

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that Irma - hope all ok for you in Holland

[@davidp.5598]

Thanks, once again CR for another interesting tale of woe. Put me down for "No, it was not enough!"

[@TheCrimeReel]

all noted, thanks David

[@pinklady3885]

Watched, yet again. Well these videos are so well done by are one and only Crime Reel. 👌❤️

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks again Ann

[@amandaroman3471]

I could happily sit and eagerly listen to you read the entire phone book. What the hell is wrong with me? Lol -

[@TheCrimeReel]

It's okay Amanda, just recording the phone book now for you lol. psst... cheers for the support

[@tinapeanuts6877]

After the week I’ve had nothing surprises me 🤣🤣🤣great video as always buddy 👍

[@TheCrimeReel]

Oh dear Tina P - lets hope its a better one for you next week

[@tinapeanuts6877]

@@TheCrimeReel thanks buddy 👍it’s more like a surprise every week 🤣🤣🤣

[@rosewater3]

A heart-rending case. John received an insufficient compensation for the agonizing torment he endured. It's sad and unfortunate that Rosemary's parents still believe he murdered her 💔 🌟 Thank you, Crimey for yet another thought provoking video. 🕵️‍♀️🎞️ Sending lots of love to you, yours et all ❣️ Cheers ✌️💙✨

[@TheCrimeReel]

As always Rose, thanks for your comments again, cheers

[@m.d.reedify]

Oh my, this is so sad!! All that evidence that cleared his name, virtually none that convicted him, and he suffered for all those years. The entire system let this man down!! I don't think his lawyers did their jobs properly at all. I've no clue about Australian law, especially back then, but having no lawyer present for hours of grilling seems like it should count for something. And to have the verdict read out incorrectly?? What a crushing blow!! He should have gotten a million dollars for mental anguish for that one faux pas alone poor bugger. Not only should he have received better compensation, but police, investigators, prosecutors and lawyers should have gone to jail!! Imagine if he'd been put to death!!! This is just so tragic. I'm glad he is able to find some measure of peace helping others in similar circumstance. Thanks for sharing TCR. Enjoy the rest of your week! xo

[@TheCrimeReel]

Very good comment Dawn, thanks so much for that

[@vickiselia3314]

Incredible sad! Thank you CR for your effort bringing to bring some Justice for Mr. Button.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for listening to this one Vicki

[@marlataylor5435]

He deserved millions. Have a lovely weekend, Crimey!!

[@TheCrimeReel]

You too, cheers Marla

[@pangorban1]

Wow! I've recommended this case to CR in the past. No idea if I had any influence, but I'm so glad that it is now being covered. Often with serial killers like Edgar Allan Cooke, the police concentrate on the victim's close friends and relatives. At the time, the police were not willing to accept that a serial killer was on the loose. This simply did not happen in sleepy, innocent Perth, Western Australia. The boyfriend was the obvious suspect, so they ran with that. Well ... even in the unlikely event he was guilty, the police and judicial system ignored Cooke's confession that he didn't kill her.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Hi Pangorban1, funny enough I had you down as recomending the Cooke - that was June 2020 - and when I edited it, I recorded that you may have requested it , and basically it didnt sound right the way I was saying it so I cut it out. So thanks for remembering , here was your comment "It's not unusual for an innocent person to be arrested and convicted for one of the crimes of a serial killer, because the police assume that someone close to the victim is the most likely suspect. There was a case in Western Australia of two men who were convicted of crimes later confessed to by serial killer, Eric Edgar Cooke, who conducted a murder crime spree in Perth from 1957 to 1963. Even so, despite Cooke's confession on arrest, one of the innocent men (Darryl Beamish, a deaf mute) served 15 years and the other (John Button) 6 years. Button was released due to public outcry. On his release, Button strongly campaigned for Beamish's innocence. Both men were finally pardoned." Thanks for recomending and sorry I didnt mention you but the way I worded it wasnt right Cheers, it was a very interesting case to cover

[@pangorban1]

@@TheCrimeReel That's great, and thanks. What a memory! I'd forgotten that post. Your filing system is awesome. However, I got the serial killer's name wrong in my previous comment. His name was Eric Edgar Cooke.

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@pangorban1 Thanks, we definitely knew who you meant, cheers for that

[@janetcw9808]

Good Afternoon TCR and followers Worldwide Xxx 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🗺️ 🍀 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheCrimeReel]

Good afternoon Janet

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Hello! =)

[@Agapy8888]

Hi Lady Janet. Deja Vu.

[@janetcw9808]

@@Agapy8888 😂

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Cheers 😊

[@DianeC.]

Hello!!! I enjoyed your story today. That's such a shame that this Youngs man's life was ruined...

[@TheCrimeReel]

Yes it was indeed, thanks Diane

[@skunkrat01]

This case gets me every time. It’s so completely horrific for all involved. It’s so true what people say about murder, or really any crime, can have a huge impact in the community. Far wider than people expect. And that’s when the guilty people are in jail! Not to mention cases like this

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Karen

[@wandahall4435]

Wow...I'm thunderstruck...So many lives destroyed...Ritzi & I are shocked & saddened...Hey Reelies...As always well done Crimey....It was A pitiful amount of $$$

[@TheCrimeReel]

So sad thanks you two

[@peaceworld5393]

Thank you CR Amazing,Heartwarming story, the worse thing a police officer can do is look at crimes blindfolded while in a tunnel! Bravo 👏

[@TheCrimeReel]

thanks PW

[@Elje41]

It’s good that he got some compensation. Thanks for sharing this story!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for watching MJ

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

Yay! It's CrimeReel time! Thank you. (Hi Crime Reel Fam

[@TheCrimeReel]

Good morning Lisette, thanks again for being here

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

@@TheCrimeReel Take care, Crimey.

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Hi Lisette! I agree! 👋🦋🌈🦄🐱🐶🌹🥐☕

[@michaelleeper3649]

The man should have gotten far more money for what was done to him

[@TheCrimeReel]

good one Michael, thanks for that

[@michaelleeper3649]

@@TheCrimeReel , We had Jon Burge torturing to get confessions not 25 miles away from me years ago. Falsely accused are left with a life destroyed. Thank you for your hard work producing these.

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@michaelleeper3649 Cheers Michael, I might take a look at that, thanks

[@lilliankeane5731]

He thought if he kept telling the truth... that poor man... he trusted the system. The system just didn’t let him down... it crushed him. Having a stutter is not suspicious... the ignorance of those times!.. He’s been on Australian tv over the years... he seems the most inoffensive fellow. I’m glad he’s free and hope he’s enjoying a quality life with his loved ones. As for the compensation... it’s pathetic to think this could make up for the horror of it all. I wish him good luck and best wishes.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for that Lillian

[@renee1961]

First, Thank You, Crime Reel 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for another EXCELLENT video! Poor Rosemary!💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏 I believe John was Totally Innocent! The Cruel way he was treated, and the Actual Evidence being ignored, is APPALLING!!! 39 years, to be Declared Innocent, of a crime you Didn't commit??!! He couldn't even grieve!! It's good to hear he's Finally enjoying his life!!!💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 That money is a Pittance for All the Suffering he's gone through, and for 39YEARS!!!! Stay Safe, Crime Reel 💛💛💛💛💛 ♥️💞💓Crime Reel Family, stay Safe, too!!🤗🤗🤗🌞🌞💛🥰🌅☺️🍀🙋🌺🌼💐💮🍀🌷🌹🥀💫🐊🦕🦖🐍🐈🐕🦈🦚🕸️🕷️🦋🦋Psst! Same time, same place Wednesday!!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Renee - psst did you see this little vid I sneaked in mid last week - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKOYZ6WjjrZ6hpo

[@renee1961]

@@TheCrimeReel have a Doctor appointment soon. I'll definitely be watching it, afterwards!! Thank You, as ALWAYS!! Psst! Huge Hugs, across the ocean!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🌞🌞😉🙋♥️♥️♥️♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@renee1961 Thanks good luck at the docs

[@renee1961]

@@TheCrimeReel You are so Sweet!! Thank You!

[@deedragongirl]

Good evening Crime Reel!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Hiya Dee, hope all is good for you

[@claraedouwesdekker6389]

What a sad story. Indeed too little too late! Heartbreaking, actually.

[@loisreese2692]

The amount of John's "award" added insult to injury. He should've gotten at last twice that. Maybe 4-6 times.

[@TheCrimeReel]

very true, thanks Lois

[@JohnXOsterman]

He deserves 10 million

[@TheCrimeReel]

thanks for that John

[@journeysalkebulan]

Great story! I'm glad John finally got his name cleared. I'm well aware of what it is like to wrongly convict people as it happens to my people all the time deliberately! John should have been given much more for an award settlement!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Alke, its not good that it happens with the "framing of innocent people"

[@journeysalkebulan]

@@TheCrimeReel welcome. True. It isn't good at all.

[@cheremichael367]

Thank U so much for covering this story, poor John- I saw the story over the years- as it was on our Aussie news sometimes...I remember when he was declared innocent at last... What a terrible miscarriage of justice. Trust Aussie cops to be blind to the truth... God bless U John, U deserve so much peace and happinesss... 💐🌹🌻🌷🌺🥀🌼💞💕

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks CM

[@nicolevarnam2290]

Sorry I haven't been in Ur comments. Finally found my phone that my 3 yr old hid in a very good hiding place💞Awesome Video as Always🤘💙🕵️✨🖤🤘 Pssst..... it's been driving me crazy not being able to watch Ur Excellent Videos🤘💙🕵️

[@TheCrimeReel]

Welcome back Nicole missed you but great to see you again. Cheers

[@nicolevarnam2290]

@@TheCrimeReel Thanks My Friend! It was hard not watching Ur Videos, lol🤘🖤🕵️✨💙🤘

[@danarcher9012]

What an absolutely tragic story. The award of $460,000 (AU) could never be enough for a man who suffered so much in life.

[@markandmona]

Such a horrendous miscarriage of justice as well as a ridiculously low amount of compensation for all he and his family suffered! Thanks CR!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Mona

[@nancyel281]

Such a sad story. One bad decision and so many people suffered. As for the settlement: there is no fair compensation for all the losses suffered.

[@TheCrimeReel]

yep I can see that, thanks Nancy

[@ThatCrimeGuy]

Yeah... the amount dished out in compo I think is pretty laughable... Sizable amount, yes. But considering the length of time and the torment experienced, I think its worthy of more.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Great point! cheers TCG

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Hi Jackalope!🐇🦌 Yes, I'm late, the sky must be falling.😂 A laughable amount. I wonder if anyone falsely convicted has ever considered filing a civil suit against the prosecutor when it has been discovered that they deliberately ignored evidence of innocence? That might actually go a long way to making them more accountable to seeking truth over convictions. 🤔

[@lynnb5726]

So those poilice basically forced him to have confess and even hit him during the interrogation. Then another guy confessed and still they refused to over turn the verdict? Poor John but at least he did some good by helping others whom have been wrongly convicted.

[@TheCrimeReel]

yep thats a good summary Lynn, thanks

[@addie_is_me]

He was a good man after all.

[@neneshubby]

I used to think suspects that claimed coerced confessions were just criminals trying to avoid responsibility until I was accused of theft by loss prevention at my assistant manager job at a Toy Store back in the mid 90’s. I was 27 and this loss prevention guy played on my fears by insinuating prison and told me they had cameras in the stores showing me stealing.(a lie my former boss later told me they used to try to con me. There were actually no cameras) They told me they saw me stealing money which was totally untrue but after badgering me endlessly and playing on my fears I got to where I wanted to tell them I did something, anything to make the pressure stop. I finally told them that there were times on my break I would get a candy bar during my break (something all the managers did) instead of going to get something to eat and maybe once or twice I forgot to pay for the candy bar later. About 40 cents. The guy asked me to sign a paper stating this implying that it was nothing serious and just a formality to show my honesty and that they really didn’t care about a candy bar and like a dummy I signed it. I was informed a week later that I was being terminated for violating the company candy policy. It was 27years ago and it still pisses me off to this day. By the way, that Company eventually went out of business about 15 years ago during the housing bust. I’d be lying if I said I was sorry although I hate to see people lose their jobs. Guess they didn’t sell enough candy bars.

[@loladeleone7121]

I think he was innocent of intent. Weird that court upheld his guilty conviction after a man confessed to her murder. Nowadays they lawsuit up for false convictions. RIP Rosemary.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Lola

[@mustangnawt1]

Love u CR. Have a great day:)

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks BROB, you too

[@toniremer1594]

The amount awarded to John, the $460K, was peanuts compared to being locked up in a cell for 23 hours a day, and having to do hard labor for all those years. IF John was living here in America, he would've received no less than a few million dollars for his wrongful conviction. Plus, he could also bring a lawsuit against the police department, and the police officers that made him sign that false confession. It seems like the police had tunnel vision, and they wanted to close the case without doing much work. I don't understand why they didn't have the grill of John's car tested for blood, hair and tissue, because IF they had, that would've exonerated John right from the get-go. However, IF John didn't sign the false confession letter, I don't think that Eric Cooke would've confessed to killing Rosemary. Why didn't Eric's wife come forward as soon as she heard that Rosemary had been killed by a vehicle? After all, Eric did confess to her of what he had done, so why didn't she just call the police anonymously, by a payphone, and turn him in? I sincerely wish that there were many laws, here in America, that are changed. I DON'T believe that EVERYONE, whose family member has been shot and killed by police, should be able to sue the city, the police department, etc. The reason why I'm against this is that IF it shows that the person REFUSED to comply with what the police officer says, REFUSED to be arrested without incident, or shot at the police officer, then THEY are at fault. So, why should their family to profit from their child NOT following a police officer's commands? I'm a subscriber to Jericho Green's channel, and he tells it like it is. He doesn't sugarcoat anything. Plus, he does make you laugh. Anyway, Crime Reel, another phenomenal video and narration. I told my husband, and you can let me know if this is a great idea or not, that after I get done with researching a crime, and/or writing a fictional crime story, I'm going to have him time me, as if I'm narrating it, so that the story is about 15 minutes long, but anything above that, needs to be redone or removed. God bless each of you, everyone at Crime Reel, and all of your families. Please take care of yourselves, be kind to one another, help each other, have compassion for each other, and love each other.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Great comment again Toni, thanks for that. I will explain more in the email but the length of time doesnt matter so much as long as its over 10 mins which I think is about 13 or 1400 words. Will email you as soon as I can, thanks and its exciting

[@grettagirl2884]

This is truly tragic and a definite miscarriage of justice.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Yes indeed, thanks GG

[@amytannehill5020]

This kind of wrongful conviction is the reason why I am against the death penalty! I am glad Mr. Button was paroled, but the monetary compensation was a pittance. It is my hope that he has been able to put this behind him now. Thanks for this case Crimey!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks Amy

[@StevieSmith77]

For every wrongful conviction that's overturned, I'd bet there must be an unimaginable number that aren't

[@TheCrimeReel]

Sadly you are right Stevie