Forensic History. Episode 14, The Truth behind False Confessions.
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Elizabeth A. Murray
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2014.
Mentally handicapped suspects; corrupt officials; misleading interrogation methods - these are some of the factors involved in false confessions that can destroy the innocent and allow the guilty to escape. Learn how this happens by examining several cases, including two in which innocent teenagers were forced into admitting guilt for killing family members.