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The False Confession and Wrongful Conviction of Hugh Burton
21:00 - 26:52 (05:52)
In this episode, the story of Hugh Burton is told, a man who was coerced into giving a false confession for a crime he didn't commit and was later exonerated after 20 years in prison.
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Hugh Burton's story sheds light on the problem of coerced confessions; after hours of telling him they knew he was guilty and threatening jail time, Burton eventually gave a false confession.
21:00 - 25:38 (04:38)
False Confessions
Summary
Hugh Burton's story sheds light on the problem of coerced confessions; after hours of telling him they knew he was guilty and threatening jail time, Burton eventually gave a false confession.
ChapterThe False Confession and Wrongful Conviction of Hugh Burton
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
Contamination in interrogations can be hard to detect, especially when the interrogation itself is not recorded.
25:38 - 26:52 (01:14)
False Confessions
Summary
Contamination in interrogations can be hard to detect, especially when the interrogation itself is not recorded. False confessions can happen and be difficult to prove.