Emilio Corsetti III offers a glimpse into the forces that shape his narratives in his responses to the WildBlue Press Author Questionnaire. Corsetti's writing is fueled by a desire to challenge perceptions and advocate for the voiceless, from his initial foray into the joy of reading Stephen King's The Shining to shedding light on the injustices within the criminal justice system.
I WILL RUIN YOU: The Twisted Truth Behind The Kit Martin Murder Trial is a testament to Corsetti's dedication to uncovering truth amidst a web of deception. Through his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Corsetti invites readers to question the integrity of a system where victory is often pursued at the expense of truth.
Q&A
Q: What book and or has left the most lasting impact on you as a reader?
A: 2001 A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke. The first book I read purely for the joy of being transported to another place and time.
Q: Who is your favorite author?
A: Michael Lewis. He is always coming up with new ideas for books that have no connection to his earlier works.
Q: What is one thing readers may find interesting or surprising about you?
A: I did not read a book for enjoyment until I married my wife at age 22. She gave me the book The Shining by Steven King.
Q: As concisely as possible, what is unique, special, or particularly interesting about your book?
A: I believe an innocent man was given a life sentence. I want to do my part to bring attention to this injustice.
Q: What are five things people might not know that are related (even tangentially) to your book?
- The lead detective in the case gave false testimony to the grand jury.
- The lead detective and prosecutor tried to present edited surveillance video to show gaps in the footage that coincided with various crimes being committed.
- The original charge was "complicity to commit murder." The prosecutor admitted to the judge that circumstantial evidence pointed to more than one individual. When no accomplice was ever mentioned or introduced at trial, the judge ruled that jury instructions would not include the complicity charge. The prosecutor knew that more than one person was involved but still proceeded with the trial despite no evidence linking the defendant to any other person.
- The defendant turned down a plea offer for seven to thirteen years for a triple homicide.
- The prosecutor mischaracterized the evidence in her closing argument and implied certain facts that had been disproven during the trial.
Q: Give us a hint about your next book project.
A: A critical look at a capital murder trial where winning came at the expense of the truth.
