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Seemingly Innocent Lies: Examining the Case of Jessie Misskelley Jr.
06:16 - 11:57 (05:40)
The podcast discusses how the police suspected Jessie Misskelley Jr. of involvement in the murder of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, after his inconsistent statements didn't match any known facts, leading to a detailed search of his home and the reading of his Miranda Rights.
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The human memory is inherently flawed, and people's recollection of events can change based on external factors, making it difficult to rely on eyewitness testimonies in criminal investigations.
06:16 - 09:52 (03:36)
Psychology
Summary
The human memory is inherently flawed, and people's recollection of events can change based on external factors, making it difficult to rely on eyewitness testimonies in criminal investigations.
ChapterSeemingly Innocent Lies: Examining the Case of Jessie Misskelley Jr.
EpisodePRECEDENT: Megan Kanka
PodcastCrime Junkie
A man claimed he cut himself on a curtain rod in his truck, but police didn't believe him as no signs of blood or skin cells were found on the rod.
09:52 - 11:57 (02:04)
Crime Investigation
Summary
A man claimed he cut himself on a curtain rod in his truck, but police didn't believe him as no signs of blood or skin cells were found on the rod. The police asked to search his truck but it is unclear if they found evidence of the crime.