Message from Simon
Hello,
As a result of all the media coverage of this case recently, I feel as if I have to say a few things once again.
First, I am causing quite a stir at the moment it seems. Well, actually, I'm not. It isn't me talking on Look East and it isn't me printing controversial articles in the newspapers is it? All I have done is ask the people who believe in me to set up a website on my behalf to show this miscarriage of justice for what it is.
It is not my intention to hurt anyone and it is not my intention to make anyone's life hard or unbearable in any way. It is my intention however, to categorically state that I did not kill Mrs Albert, to raise awareness of my situation and to find help in getting my case back into court.
I did not want to get personal and I have done my utmost to avoid treading on anyone's toes or causing unnecessary pain for Mrs Albert's family, but after a recent article in the Evening Star and East Anglian Daily Times, I do have to stick up for myself.
I would like to question people who have not actually read the website.
If they haven't read it all, how can they say it's a load of nonsense? To me, that says they do not want to read it because they do not want to believe that I am an innocent man.
I can understand Mrs Albert's family not wanting to believe it because it would mean that their pain must continue, especially after I am acquitted, but the fact remains that I am an innocent man and I will more than likely be acquitted.
My confidence of this has been boosted after hearing recent news concerning new evidence, but I cannot go into this at present.
I would also like to ask why having a criminal record for fighting can reassure someone that I am guilty of murder? Yes I was sentenced to 17 months youth custody for ABH and wounding when I was 19, but does this mean I am a killer? I had fist fights with men of equal size and age, which I am not proud of at all, but that was in January 1997 and going to prison made me realise that I was foolish and I grew up very quickly as a result. Now I am supposed to have committed first degree murder? Sorry, wrong M.O., plus I am sure a lot of 19 year old lads would have come to blows with any man who stole their wallet and money. It is not the right thing to do, I know that, but I detest thieves, which is a touch ironic considering the prosecution's motive for this murder was burglary!
It is these attitudes that convict innocent men.
I do not want to be all over the news, but I have no choice. What do you think happens to people in prison who have been convicted of such heinous crimes? There are special wings for people like that, but I refuse to go on them at a detriment to my safety. I walk my head held high because I have nothing to hide.
I have a few questions.
Why am I getting so much coverage? How many murder convictions have there been on the news recently? Why don't they get this much attention? It is because something is not right and a lot of people are starting to realise it. It's that simple.
A serving police officer in Suffolk has allegedly posted a message of support on this website, to which Suffolk Police cannot confirm or deny, is legitimate. Surely after this much time they know the email's origin yet they still cannot deny it? Well they are hardly likely to confirm it are they? But if they are still investigating after all this time, it just goes to show how inept and how rubbish they actually are.
A member of Mrs Albert's family openly says she has her doubts since the trial where she thought I was guilty. Is that normal?
Plus a forensic expert raising his doubts and offering to conduct experiments to test his own theory, what about that?
But it seems that people who weren't even at the trial have opinions as to me being guilty. People who claim to know me and my family, leaving messages on this website to say they think I'm guilty. These were removed because you did not leave a valid name if any and it therefore means nothing to me. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, don't get me wrong. I mean how many people are convinced the moon landings were fake or have been abducted by aliens? They cannot be moved on that.
If you think I am guilty, please tell me. Use the guestbook or private email to do so, but would you be so kind as to tell me why you think I am guilty especially after reading this site. Tell me who you are or I'll ignore it and treat it as a waste of time.
Just so when I get out I don't buy you a beer as you tell me:
"I always knew you hadn't done it"
Thank you for your time,
Simon Hall
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