Unreliable Forensic Linguistics in Crime Investigation

The chapter explores a controversial study in forensic linguistic analysis of 911 calls to determine guilt or innocence, critiquing the questionable methodology used and its implications for law enforcement training. It discusses a murder investigation where linguistic cues were used to convict a widow, shedding light on the unreliability of such forensic practices. The conversation also touches on the fascination with lie detection and unreliable techniques recommended by the FBI despite their flaws.