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The Mr. Big Sting: How Far Would Police Go to Make an Arrest?
1:12:58 - 1:16:50 (03:51)
The Mr. Big undercover sting operation, used by Canadian police to extract a confession out of suspects, is widely criticized for being a coercive and deceptive tactic that could result in false confessions. This podcast episode tells the story of how the RCMP used this method to investigate the disappearance of Cynthia Crampton, a case that was solved but also raised questions about the ethics of police tactics.
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An interview with Connie Walker, host of the investigative podcast "Finding Cleo," about the story of a young Cree girl who was taken from her family and murdered, and how the podcast uncovers the truth of her disappearance.
1:12:58 - 1:14:26 (01:27)
Summary
An interview with Connie Walker, host of the investigative podcast "Finding Cleo," about the story of a young Cree girl who was taken from her family and murdered, and how the podcast uncovers the truth of her disappearance.
ChapterThe Mr. Big Sting: How Far Would Police Go to Make an Arrest?
EpisodeDeception
PodcastDateline NBC
A man confesses to a crime boss during a police investigation but later doubts its accuracy.
1:14:26 - 1:16:32 (02:06)
Summary
A man confesses to a crime boss during a police investigation but later doubts its accuracy. The RCMP ultimately found more convincing evidence and the man feels relieved to no longer carry the burden of the confession.
ChapterThe Mr. Big Sting: How Far Would Police Go to Make an Arrest?
EpisodeDeception
PodcastDateline NBC
A man confesses to killing his friend, who happened to be his wife.
1:16:32 - 1:16:50 (00:18)
Summary
A man confesses to killing his friend, who happened to be his wife.