byers and michael moore. investigators in this rural community believed that the teenagers killed the children as part of a satanic ritual. in recent years, though, d.n.a. evidence has been recovered at the scene-- none of it linking the accused to the crime. their freedom comes at a high price. under the unusual agreement known as an alford plea, the three men who still say they are innocent had to plead guilty to murder. >> the only thing the state would do for us is to say "hey, we'll let you go only if you admit guilt." and that's not justice no matter how you look at it. >> reporter: while the father of one of the victims voiced his support for the three men... >> i'm glad that they're free. >> sir, would you have a seat please? >> reporter: ...another had to be removed to from the court after objecting to the deal. >> this was not justice. >> reporter: a deal that almost didn't happen. jason baldwin, who didn't initially want to make the plea, finally agreed to get damien echols off death row. >> i do n