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How Polygraph Tests Work and Their Role in the Criminal Justice System
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34:31 - 39:04 (04:32)

The host discusses the mechanics behind polygraph tests and their use in determining the truthfulness of testimony in the criminal justice system. They also touch on a recent case where a key piece of evidence was a job application found in the victim's room.

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The dangerous offender classification is applied to individuals who have a high likelihood of reoffending and represents a sentence of indefinite detention.
34:31 - 36:37 (02:05)
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Dangerous Offender
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The dangerous offender classification is applied to individuals who have a high likelihood of reoffending and represents a sentence of indefinite detention. This designation is reserved for the most serious and persistent of offenders who are deemed to be beyond rehabilitation.

Chapter
How Polygraph Tests Work and Their Role in the Criminal Justice System
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MURDERED: Sharmini Anandavel
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Crime Junkie
The use of heat activated paper in printing makes it difficult to obtain evidence like fingerprints.
36:37 - 39:04 (02:26)
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Technology
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The use of heat activated paper in printing makes it difficult to obtain evidence like fingerprints. However, as technology advances, experts can now lift evidence from this type of paper.

Chapter
How Polygraph Tests Work and Their Role in the Criminal Justice System
Episode
MURDERED: Sharmini Anandavel
Podcast
Crime Junkie