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"Ricci not confessing to alleged kidnapping" True.

"not confessing to bank robbery" Perhaps, but guaranteed, every witness was interviewed and probably shown photo line-up and/or given voice line-up. Gun? Possibly identifiable and maybe traceable to Ricci. Alibi? Did he have one for Nov. 1, 2001? Was he seen in Sandy anywhere nearby on that day? Fingerprints? Marked money with exploding dye pack? Traceable serial numbers on money, showing some of it used by him? Tapes, showing at least the build and demeanor of Ricci as he vaulted counter, etc.?

"He did apparently admit taking some items of minimal value over a year ago when he worked at the Smarts." Kind of futile not to admit it, when if he didn't, they'd think he took them the early morning of June 5, 2002. Among "minimal value" items: jewelry, cash. Aggregate value: $3500. Also, some of the items were found in his home, so they'd have gotten him for receiving stolen property even if he hadn't admitted to the theft.

"fully cooperated with LE from day one" Parolees have a lesser expectation of privacy than does the law-abiding citizen, when it comes to search/seizure. Polygraph? What's to lose, it's not admissible against him anyway. Did not fully cooperate,admitted limited things, gave exculpatory statement on some things, clammed up on others, which was certainly within his rights.

Other potentially viable suspects walked? You'd have defended them just as you are defending Ricci. He seems to gain sainthood by virtue of being accused.