In his book "Rights at Risk: The Limits of Liberty in Modern America," David K. Shipler argues that an overdependence on confession as a means of justice undermines accountability. He believes that relying solely on confessions can be a lazy approach to justice, as it may overlook the need for thorough investigations and due process. This perspective critiques the legal system's tendency to accept confessions without deeper scrutiny.

Shipler highlights the consequences of this reliance through the unsolved murders in Bwindi, where eight individuals were killed. He suggests that whether the three defendants are guilty or not, the lack of comprehensive justice means that the true perpetrator remains unpunished. This situation exemplifies how a flawed approach to justice can result in the evasion of accountability for serious crimes.