Chapter
The Invention of a Truth Serum
01:37 - 09:01 (07:24)
Helene's vision for a truth serum never came to fruition, and her patent may be seen as more of a product of the mysticism era rather than a viable invention for interrogations.
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In this podcast episode, the hosts share some bizarre and interesting crime-related history facts as a way to thank their listeners for their support.
01:37 - 03:17 (01:39)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts share some bizarre and interesting crime-related history facts as a way to thank their listeners for their support. They also offer free desktop and phone backgrounds to their audience.
ChapterThe Invention of a Truth Serum
EpisodeAUDIO EXTRA: Bizarre Crime History
PodcastCrime Junkie
Helene Adelaide Shelby's idea to record criminals' confessions was unique, but the inclusion of a real human skeleton in the interrogation booth was bizarre.
03:17 - 05:37 (02:20)
Summary
Helene Adelaide Shelby's idea to record criminals' confessions was unique, but the inclusion of a real human skeleton in the interrogation booth was bizarre. The "crime skeleton" remains an odd tool used during police interrogations in the 1920s.
ChapterThe Invention of a Truth Serum
EpisodeAUDIO EXTRA: Bizarre Crime History
PodcastCrime Junkie
Helene's confession chair, which never got built, was a 19th-century invention that aimed to extract confessions using mystical elements and diaphanous veiling.
05:37 - 09:01 (03:24)
Summary
Helene's confession chair, which never got built, was a 19th-century invention that aimed to extract confessions using mystical elements and diaphanous veiling. It utilized electricity, magnets, and a chair with restraints that would be cooled to make the subject uncomfortable.