Cockroach and Cake: The Case of Torry Anderson

When a gang-related shootout in Memphis left one bystander dead and another seriously injured, police had few leads until an anonymous tip led them to the doorstep of teenager Torry Anderson. Anderson’s subsequent confession had serious problems and was the only evidence against him. In his description of the case, Professor Alan Hirsch emphasizes the defense attorney’s clever closing argument. But was it enough?