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Innocent But Guilty

A false confession is when someone admits to a crime they in fact did not commit. You would be surprised how common this can be and under what circumstances. Psychological research has shown that false confessions can occur for many … Continue reading

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Podcast Over Article

True crime stories have become extremely popular and entertaining, especially in media as well as in written work. These interesting and complex stories have brought a large audience to podcasts specifically as a way for audiences to stay more connected … Continue reading

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War on People

The Netflix documentary called the “13th”, is a film that shows elements of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the US. The documentary argues that the “War on Drugs” which was started in the late 1900s, targeted and harmed communities … Continue reading

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No Evidence, No Crime

The Golden State Killer, also known as the East Area Rapist, committed 50 rapes and 10 murders but evaded capture for over 40 years. There are many reasons that allowed the killer to avoid detection and continue his killings. The … Continue reading

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An Innocent 18 Years

My whole life I have enjoyed watching murder shows or movies, where a case is presented and the murder or felon is caught, and it is usually always the right suspect. It was always extremely entertaining to attempt to determine … Continue reading

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The Walk to the Crime

It was any ordinary morning on campus, I walked back to my dorm from my Psych class and then headed on my unexpected adventure. As I started my stroll down the steps to Mayflower Hill Drive, I was met with … Continue reading

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