S. J. Rozan Quotes

The most resonant crimes are the ones in which the victim is most innocent, or perceived as innocent. Blaming the victim is tempting; it offers an out.

S. J. Rozan

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• The most resonant crimes are the ones in which the victim is most innocent, or perceived as innocent. Blaming the victim is tempting; it offers an out.

  

  S. J. Rozan
  • Innocent
  • Victim
  • Out