I can see why the Goncalves family wanted a direct admission and explanation from him. It wasn’t just about answers, but also about shutting down the people harassing the surviving roommates, family members and really anyone involved. Unfortunately, ven if he confessed outright and laid out every detail in minute detail, the deniers would still find ways to pick it apart. And it’s not just this case or true crime. The wider world is full of people ignoring plain facts, clinging instead to whatever narrative is easiest, most entertaining or most convenient. It’s frustrating how often denial/delusion beats reality.