One of the most controversial tools used by investigators is the lie detector. It’s used often to intimidate suspects and sometimes it’s responsible for confessions, real and false. Author Amit Katwala explains how the lie detector’s origin is grounded in deception, abuse, and of course murder. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions f ... Show More
Oct 26
Lindsey Fitzharris: Sleuth-Hound
Arthur Conan Doyle created one of literature's great characters, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was analytical, methodical, and brilliant. Doyle modeled Holmes not after a real detective but after a surgeon he admired: Joseph Bell. In her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real She ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2023
Cold Confession (Susan Morris)
<p>A San Antonio detective sifts through misleading witnesses, dubious admissions and overlooked evidence to rectify a disturbing, decade-old investigation. </p><p> </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurder.com/"><strong>https://anat ... Show More
45m 13s
Apr 2025
The Knife: Off Record – 104
From pop culture to the FBI, the perception of polygraphs varies wildly depending on who you ask. So, Hannah and Patia speak to an expert polygraph examiner whose work led to a bombshell confession in a half-decade old missing persons case, turned murder. Show Notes: https://w ... Show More
48m 13s
Apr 2025
Interrogations: Serial Killers
Serial killers are natural deceivers, but hearing them describe their crimes in their own words has big value. It can help us understand how their minds work, and gives investigators the tools to catch future killers. In this episode, DEVIANT host Dan Szematowicz revisits some of ... Show More
34m 30s
Feb 2023
Getting Away With... (Daniel Keys, John Lloyd, Michael George)
<p>Larceny, brutal assault, murder plots — a diabolical plan being set in motion, and investigators have to stop it before it is too late.</p><p>For episode information and photos, please visit <a href="https://anatomyofmurder.com/" target="_blank"><strong>https://anatomyofmurder ... Show More
51m 43s
<p>Murder, manipulation, and a calculated plan. Untangling the pieces would be the challenge for investigators.</p><p>View source material and photos for this episode at: <a href="https://anatomyofmurder.com/broken/" target="_blank">anatomyofmurder.com/broken</a></p><p>Can’t get ... Show More
