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[icezeus]

I have a question for those who read this book. Did Hugh order the killing of the DA (Jesse) or not?

When he found out that Jesse Rudy had been killed he was celebrating, However at the end of the book he shows remorse and says that he did not and would not do it. Keith believed him, but I cannot get past his reaction when he found out that Jesse had been killed...I do not remember reading where he actually planned it with Noll and the guy who placed the bomb at the courthouse. 

[Mz iMac]

@icezeus  

Spoiler

YUP!

Lyle & Huge are one & the same.

[icezeus]

@Mz iMac 

I think perhaps I am misunderstanding you. Lyle and Hugh were not the same. Lyle was killed after Lance the Mafia Boss put a hit out on him from prison from ratting out his son by cooperating with the DA. Hugh is put to death at the end of the book. 

@Lilysmom1 

I know that you have read the book. Can you answer my question? Look at my original post. (Please)

[Lilysmom1]

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@icezeus , yes Hugh ordered the hit on Jesse.  I took his disclaimer at the end of the book to be just another lie.  He took control of the business after his father went to jail.  While in charge, he put the hit on Jesse.  He was always a loose canon, kept in line by his father.  When he took over while his father was in prison, this was his doing.  

See below...  LM

How does The Boys From Biloxi end?

With the State agreeing to the death penalty for Hugh Malco, following lengthy and drawn out debates about the morality and justification of this, Keith heads in to see his old buddy one more time. Hugh seems sincere and explains he never meant to kill Jesse. He just wanted to send him a message. Although Hugh seems sincere, we know he’s not from earlier chapters, where Grisham writes: “He harbors not single thought of being innocent,” while discussing his trial.

However, it’s certainly an intriguing point and one that throws big question marks against the judicial system and whether the death penalty is justified. In the end, Keith leaves and Hugh smiles knowingly, telling him he’ll see him on the other side.

[icezeus]

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@Lilysmom1 wrote:

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS

@icezeus , yes Hugh ordered the hit on Jesse.  I took his disclaimer at the end of the book to be just another lie.  He took control of the business after his father went to jail.  While in charge, he put the hit on Jesse.  He was always a loose canon, kept in line by his father.  When he took over while his father was in prison, this was his doing.  

See below...  LM

How does The Boys From Biloxi end?

With the State agreeing to the death penalty for Hugh Malco, following lengthy and drawn out debates about the morality and justification of this, Keith heads in to see his old buddy one more time. Hugh seems sincere and explains he never meant to kill Jesse. He just wanted to send him a message. Although Hugh seems sincere, we know he’s not from earlier chapters, where Grisham writes: “He harbors not single thought of being innocent,” while discussing his trial.

However, it’s certainly an intriguing point and one that throws big question marks against the judicial system and whether the death penalty is justified. In the end, Keith leaves and Hugh smiles knowingly, telling him he’ll see him on the other side.

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@Lilysmom1 

Thank you for answering. This question was driving me crazy. Did he or didn't he.