Criminal

Interrogation Room

Nov 3, 2023

A woman's false murder confession leads to an examination of interrogation room tactics and the impact of the Reed Technique. The podcast explores the use of hypnotism and the development of new interrogation techniques, while also discussing the pressure on suspects and the pursuit of truth.

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Quick takeaways

False confessions can occur during police interrogations, leading to wrongful convictions.

Psychological tactics, such as minimization and providing false evidence, can influence suspects to adopt a false narrative.

Deep dives

The Power of False Confessions

The podcast delves into the issue of false confessions during police interrogations. It explores the methods and techniques used by interrogators, including the influence of the Reid Technique. The podcast highlights the dangers of coercive behaviors, deception, and the manipulation of suspects. It discusses how false confessions can lead to innocent people being wrongfully convicted, citing examples of cases where individuals confessed to crimes they didn't commit.

Introduction

2min

Susan's Confession and Retraction

8min

The Confession Puzzle

4min

The Development of the Reed Technique

15min

The Interrogation Process and Hypnotism

14min

Interrogation and Support

3min

Interrogation and Confession

5min

Adopting New Interrogation Techniques

4min

After a 17-hour-long interrogation, a woman confesses to a murder. But then, evidence surfaces proving that she can’t have actually done it – and that it was a false confession.

Today, we’re looking at what goes on in an interrogation room – and hear a recording from inside.

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