CAN NEVER GO BACK
While Hampton callously lived out his life and will spend the rest of it in prison, Judge Popplewell also realizes the years that were taken away from Melanie. While Hampton did eventually admit to what he did, it wasn’t until he was put on the spot did he finally spill the beans. If it weren’t for hard forensic evidence, the defendant would have continued to live his life and may still pose as a danger to society.
