TREE FROM WHICH THE ROTTEN APPLE FELL

In interviews with the Tribune, in addition to providing a few answers, Matthew Hale's parents have a few questions of their own.

Russell Hale, the man who's basement is the global headquarters of little Matt's hate group, wants to know, "Why does everybody think that it's Matt?"

Gee, that is a tough one to answer.

Evelyn Hutcheson assures readers that, "My son is not dumb. Wouldn't he be dumb to have somebody kill the judge's family just before his sentencing?"

Sure, if only there were some indication that her son is incredibly dumb.