[John Jamieson]

I think "this other dude did it" is still a legit defense in this country.

[Steve0113]

I think "this other dude did it" is still a legit defense in this country.

It is, but in the case of a child's murder, trying to pin it on the parents is likely to provoke a backlash from the jury, no matter how guilty they seem. The defense was wise not to try it.