Dr Rennie said of Michael Clark:
"As far as I remember he had rather fairish hair and blueish eyes".
Sherrard must have regarded Rennie as a reliable witness in this regard because he referred more than once to the “fairish hair” bit. But the “blueish eyes” bit must have worried him, and it appears that he thought it was too risky to call for Michael Clark or a photograph of him.
A colour photo of Clark must exist somewhere, and I look forward to seeing one posted on this forum one day! In 1961/2 it would have been much easier to obtain, had Sherrard wanted to do so.
When I read accounts of the trial proceedings I am extremely impressed with Sherrard’s performance, given the hand he had been dealt by Hanratty. In fact it is Swanwick’s performance that seems below par.
Swanwick agreed to be interviewed by Woffinden and I would like to know what he said. It is a pity the most detailed book on the subject was not written by someone who was prepared to present both sides of the case, it would have been far more interesting.
"As far as I remember he had rather fairish hair and blueish eyes".
Sherrard must have regarded Rennie as a reliable witness in this regard because he referred more than once to the “fairish hair” bit. But the “blueish eyes” bit must have worried him, and it appears that he thought it was too risky to call for Michael Clark or a photograph of him.
A colour photo of Clark must exist somewhere, and I look forward to seeing one posted on this forum one day! In 1961/2 it would have been much easier to obtain, had Sherrard wanted to do so.
When I read accounts of the trial proceedings I am extremely impressed with Sherrard’s performance, given the hand he had been dealt by Hanratty. In fact it is Swanwick’s performance that seems below par.
Swanwick agreed to be interviewed by Woffinden and I would like to know what he said. It is a pity the most detailed book on the subject was not written by someone who was prepared to present both sides of the case, it would have been far more interesting.
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