Its a significant cut above most true crime fare, aesthetically and especially thematically.
The two seekers here run along parallel lines.
He was found dead in a Virginia hotel room, his wrists slashed open, in 1991.
And theres Christian Hansen, a photojournalist who grabs hold of the Casolaro story and simply cant let go.
You like murder mysteries?
This has it in spades.
You like government cover ups?
Oh buddy let me tell you.
Not “better” time, rather, more “opportune” time.
I honestly don’t think so.
It was a wild time and pretty chaotic.
2- Is Michael Riconisciuto a psychopath?
Or F- all of the above?
I’m leaning hard on F, all of the above.
Were they fucking nuts?
First off, the guy isthewildcard of all wildcards.
And you pick him up upon his release from prison and drive him to Wisconsin?
3- Why has nobody seemed to care about any of this?
This story was MASSIVE.
And then Daniel Casolaro gets Epsteined inside a seedy motel room, and everything just goes away?
Now onto the spoilers and unanswered questions.
** SPOILERS BELOW**
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1- Ok first off, this fucking lady… Cheri Seymour.
Then, that was it.
Talk about burying the lede lady!
A doctored Zapruder Film?
2- What exactly was thefullextent of “The Octopus”?
How far does this alleged data pipe of corruption and clandestine operations extend within the U.S. government and beyond?
The documentary suggests a vast conspiracy but leaves the full scope and reach of the “Octopus” ambiguous.
They dive pretty deep, but leave a ton unanswered.
3- Are we ever going to truly find out what happened to Danny Casolaro and how he died?
The documentary allows this question to linger, presenting evidence but not drawing a definitive conclusion.
5- To what extent was former president George H.W.
Bush, also a former CIA director, involved in the “Octopus” and its operations?
The suggestion of his involvement is mentioned but not fully explored or resolved.
6- The US Government employs and protects some very dirty assassins, henchmen, conmen, and criminals huh?
The documentary hints at their existence but does not delve deeply into identities or specifics.
Guys like the Robert Booth Nichols of the world.
7- I wrote this up above but how much of what Michael Riconisciuto claims can we actually believe?
8- I would have liked to heard more about “the impact of confusion paraylis”.
The documentary discusses how confusion and doubt serve a purpose by creating paralysis among those who seek the truth.
Seems kind of important in today’s age.
9- Lastly, this lady.
Danny’s “friend”
Just the worst.
Possibly the biggest “woulda, coulda, shoulda”, Monday morning quarterback of all time.
