Category Archives: Science of Crime

The concept of false confessions when thought into deeply can unveil many intricacies in the psyche and approaches that seek to exploit it. Initially, one might think Why would I lie saying I committed a crime? But it is far … Continue reading →

Imagine being blamed for something you didn’t do, then questioned by the police until you feel like you have no choice but to confess. Sounds crazy, right? That’s what a false confession is; admitting to a crime you didn’t commit. … Continue reading →

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 →

Its important not to analyze things within a vacuum. To do that, is to approach something without senses, without sight, without any contradiction. The case of Sonja Farak is one of much contradiction, on conflicting ideals and of nuance. Many … Continue reading →

Forensic science stands at the cornerstone of justice. It plays a pivotal role in legal proceedings and in evidence, often being crucial in determining a guilty or innocent verdict. However, what happens when the individuals entrusted with analyzing this evidence … Continue reading →

Sonja Farak was a biochemist at the Massachusetts State Crime Laboratory who tested drugs that were used in criminal trials for convictions. This crime lab was a very underfunded and understaffed facility. According to the Netflix documentary How to Fix … Continue reading →

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 →

Through the ages, human beings have always greatly valued storytelling, sharing chronicles, and passing down their history and wisdom from generation to generation. From oral traditions to engraving stone tablets to the written word, storytelling has shifted across cultures and … Continue reading →

Since the dawn of time… well that may be slight hyperbole. Since the modern age, since the printing press and widespread accessibility of news and knowledge, there has been a phenomenon in the public. I’m dubbing this phenomenon: the creation … Continue reading →

In a podcast the information that is provided usually includes more emotion than on paper. For example in “Anatomy of Doubt”, Marie’s story is told by her. Through her voice and feelings we get a deeper understanding of what Marie … Continue reading →

Podcasts are a new medium that has taken over the 21st century like a storm. My dad is always trying to get me to listen to podcasts he had listened to on the way to work, and likewise, my mom … Continue reading →

                Podcasts are the newest form of media that has taken the true-crime world by storm. One of the main attractions of podcasts is that they are convenient and accessible. The audience is able to listen to podcasts while doing … Continue reading →