The Kids Who Cried Wolf: The Roscetti Case
Submision Type
book
Logline
The story is about 4 teenagers who were framed by Chicago police and prosecutors. Conspired against by their trial attorneys and the judge, in three separate jury trials. In the most historical case in Chicago---The Lori Roscetti rape/homicide.
Genre
Memoir
Short Summary
The false arrest of four teenagers with marginal backgrounds. Chosen by corrupt police based upon the hijacked profile of an expert FBI profiler, Robert Ressler. Powerful false confessions handwritten by the conspirators and falsely attributed to the teenagers.
Setting
Chicago
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Omar Muhammad
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Flexible,Gracious,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Underdog,Strong Moral Code,Selfless,Patriotic,Masculine
Additional Character Details
Name: Larry Ollins
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Aggressive,Confident,Decisive,Desperate,Engaging,Faithful,Heroic,Outspoken,Selfless,Blunt,Masculine,Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: Calvin Ollins
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Naive
Additional Character Details
Name: Marcellius Bradford
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Underdog,Desperate