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.
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.
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.
A man confesses to killing his friend, who happened to be his wife.