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I know info on Beckys previous 5 (!) marriages may not be admissible in court, but I'd expect 20/20 to try to interview husbands/families 1-5 just to see what she was like prior to this mess. It wouldn't be conclusive of course, but would have given the viewers a better picture of this person.

The evidence against her is pretty thin - no other known contact besides the deleted and denied phone call. Her own son testified she showed too much interest in the pension. Should this be enough to convict her? Probably not, but I do admit she comes off as unlikeable (entices her 6th husband to go into debt for her desires. Besides that, she appears cold and calculating).

It's entirely possible the accused murderer killed the husband - unbidden - in order to give himself an opening. We may never know.

I count about 14 'main' characters (Micky, his aunt, Emma, Spoon, the 4 Taylors, Bird Lady and her hit man, Rachel, Mrs Friedman and Whitney). Of those, at least 4 are gay/bi (unsure of Spoon). If you give allowance for normal teenage angst, those 4 are portrayed as generally good folks. Of the other 10, maybe only Micky and his Aunt rate the same (I think the cop is way too blind to his son's faults).

This started as an intriguing mystery happening to a kid and has devolved to a Pride parade. Come on Harlan. You didn't become my favorite author by writing in this manner. Let's get to the mystery!!