Chapter
Understanding False Confessions and the Impact on Exonerees
26:52 - 34:37 (07:45)
Researchers and exonerees' experiences, such as those of Hugh Burton, shed light on the new understanding of why false confessions occur and new evidence that could clear an innocent person. Studies show that even forensic examiners may be influenced by a confession in a case.
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At just 18 years old, this person was falsely accused and found guilty of second-degree murder.
26:52 - 28:25 (01:33)
Summary
At just 18 years old, this person was falsely accused and found guilty of second-degree murder. They were in disbelief and couldn't believe that someone would actually think they could harm their mother.
ChapterUnderstanding False Confessions and the Impact on Exonerees
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
Hugh Burton spent more than 20 years in prison for a crime he did not commit due to serious misconduct by the police and prosecutors.
28:26 - 29:59 (01:33)
Summary
Hugh Burton spent more than 20 years in prison for a crime he did not commit due to serious misconduct by the police and prosecutors. He was finally exonerated in 2019, with a team of innocence lawyers helping him uncover the truth.
ChapterUnderstanding False Confessions and the Impact on Exonerees
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
The knowledge of a confession can bias fingerprint examiners, leading them to incorrectly link a fingerprint found at a scene to a suspect.
29:59 - 34:37 (04:38)
Summary
The knowledge of a confession can bias fingerprint examiners, leading them to incorrectly link a fingerprint found at a scene to a suspect. The cases of exonerees and the research of psychologists like Dr. Fabiana Alceste shed light on how and why false confessions happen.