Difference between revisions of "False Confessions / Admissions"

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This is an example of confession contamination.  From the jury's perspective, Lloyd had confessed with details that only the killer could have known.  The jury was not given evidence of the police's interference.  As a result of this case, Detroit Police officials agreed to begin videotaping interrogations.<ref>Innocence Project Website: [http://www.innocenceproject.org/understand/False-Confessions.php]</ref>  
 
This is an example of confession contamination.  From the jury's perspective, Lloyd had confessed with details that only the killer could have known.  The jury was not given evidence of the police's interference.  As a result of this case, Detroit Police officials agreed to begin videotaping interrogations.<ref>Innocence Project Website: [http://www.innocenceproject.org/understand/False-Confessions.php]</ref>  
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'''Edgar Garrett'''
 
'''Edgar Garrett'''
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'''''Interrogation Transcript'''''
 
'''''Interrogation Transcript'''''
 
  
 
'''Garrett:''' I just don't remember if I went out, if I did talk to Michelle.... I can't remember fighting with Michelle on Sunday.
 
'''Garrett:''' I just don't remember if I went out, if I did talk to Michelle.... I can't remember fighting with Michelle on Sunday.

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