Episode
Episode 7: This Side of the Line
56:14
Published: Mon Apr 03 2023
Description
How could someone possibly confess to murder if they didn’t do it? A modern understanding of confessions sheds new light on Jason Carroll’s case.For more on the case and to see selected data on exonerations, visit bearbrookpodcast.com. To make a donation in support of Bear Brook, click here. To explore more data, visit The National Registry of Exonerations.
Chapters
False confessions can contribute to wrongful convictions, which can ruin lives.
00:00 - 08:10 (08:10)
Summary
False confessions can contribute to wrongful convictions, which can ruin lives. The use of junk science by law enforcement agencies can also lead to wrongful convictions.
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
The use of the false evidence ploy, an interrogation tactic where a suspect is told false evidence of their guilt, is vulnerable to errors and can put innocent people at risk of false confessions especially when combined with other risk factors such as age.
08:10 - 17:09 (08:59)
Summary
The use of the false evidence ploy, an interrogation tactic where a suspect is told false evidence of their guilt, is vulnerable to errors and can put innocent people at risk of false confessions especially when combined with other risk factors such as age.
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
Hugh, a 16-year-old boy, came home from school to find his mother murdered in their family apartment in the Bronx.
17:09 - 21:00 (03:51)
Summary
Hugh, a 16-year-old boy, came home from school to find his mother murdered in their family apartment in the Bronx. Police initially questioned him and later searched for suspects.
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
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.
21:00 - 26:52 (05:52)
Summary
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.
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
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.
26:52 - 34:37 (07:45)
Summary
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.
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
Jason's knowledge of certain details about Sharon's murder was a point of contention in his trial, but his mother being a police officer would have led to the confession being thrown out by the New Hampshire Supreme Court, according to the 1994 appeal.
35:02 - 43:26 (08:24)
Summary
Jason's knowledge of certain details about Sharon's murder was a point of contention in his trial, but his mother being a police officer would have led to the confession being thrown out by the New Hampshire Supreme Court, according to the 1994 appeal. However, the number of hours Jason was with the police was 24 hours over four days, adding up to the psychological burden he was under.
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
The prevalence of false confessions and flawed interrogations in the criminal justice system is highlighted, with specific examples cited where police have knowingly taken false confessions and contaminated evidence.
43:27 - 53:00 (09:33)
Summary
The prevalence of false confessions and flawed interrogations in the criminal justice system is highlighted, with specific examples cited where police have knowingly taken false confessions and contaminated evidence.
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
Bear Brook Season 2 raises concerns about how new science can make once unreasonable doubts plausible, urging the courts to revisit convictions based on outdated evidence.
53:00 - 56:04 (03:04)
Summary
Bear Brook Season 2 raises concerns about how new science can make once unreasonable doubts plausible, urging the courts to revisit convictions based on outdated evidence.