Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory

Audience emotional responses are dominated by a profound sense of Sadness and Anger due to the horrific triple child murder and the subsequent, prolonged injustice faced by the West Memphis Three. Deep Empathy is felt for the accused and their ordeal, as well as for the victims' families. Anxiety persists throughout the narrative concerning the legal battles and the fate of the boys, while the subject matter itself is inherently Disturbing. A strong sense of Curiosity drives engagement as new evidence and legal twists unfold, though the 'inadequate resolution' leaves little room for full satisfaction or relief, contributing to a lingering sense of frustration and melancholy.