Chapter
Eyewitness Misidentification in Criminal Cases
19:20 - 22:40 (03:20)
Eyewitness misidentification is a leading cause of wrongful convictions in criminal cases. This can occur due to biased lineups, cross-racial identification issues, and other factors leading to false identifications made by eyewitnesses.
Clips
A report reveals that Gregory McMichael, one of the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, provided an inaccurate description of the shooter and was inconsistent in his statements to the police.
19:20 - 21:00 (01:40)
Ahmaud Arbery
Summary
A report reveals that Gregory McMichael, one of the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, provided an inaccurate description of the shooter and was inconsistent in his statements to the police.
ChapterEyewitness Misidentification in Criminal Cases
Episode74 Minutes
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The reliability of eyewitness testimony, a frequently used tool in criminal trials, is often questioned due to its susceptibility to errors and distortions.
21:00 - 22:40 (01:39)
Eyewitness testimony
Summary
The reliability of eyewitness testimony, a frequently used tool in criminal trials, is often questioned due to its susceptibility to errors and distortions. This podcast episode explores the flaws in eyewitness testimony and its impact on the outcome of criminal cases.