Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson Wicked Words - Amit Katwala: Tremors in the Blood
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Aug 7, 2023 Amit Katwala, an expert on lie detectors, discusses their controversial origins, connection to deception and abuse, and their role in confessions and manipulation. The podcast explores the initial reaction to lie detector machines, the animosity between their creators, the misuse of the machines, and the doubts surrounding their reliability and impact on criminal cases.
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The Wilkins Case
- Anna Wilkins was murdered while driving with her husband, Henry, after a camping trip.
- A "bandit" shot her after a car chase and robbery attempt in San Francisco.
Conflicting Accounts
- Police grew suspicious of Henry's vague description of the assailant's car.
- Another witness, Jacob Corfinkle, contradicted Henry's account, raising doubts about his story's accuracy.
The Castor Brothers
- The Castor brothers were caught using a $100 bill from the robbery.
- Henry denied knowing them, but later evidence revealed they had worked together, further deepening suspicions.