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    Memory distrust syndrome

    Cant be arsed to find several items like Nick Fitz does but thought this was interesting:

    Memory distrust syndrome is a relatively new concept in forensic psychology, and has only begun to be studied extensively in the past 30 years. Gisli Gudjonsson is one of its pioneers and his research has shown how it can lead to suspects making false confessions about crimes they didn’t commit.

    The triggers for it are isolation, persuasive police interrogations where they may confront suspects with false evidence, and high emotional intensity where the police highlight the futility of continual denials.

    It’s a controversial concept, particularly among some police officers who see it as a way-out for criminals. That’s why Gudjon’s diary is so important as it shows the slow process of someone beginning to distrust their memory.


    The Reykjavik Confessions
    Last edited by xoggoth; 15 May 2014, 22:17.
    bloggoth

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    Originally posted by xoggoth View Post
    The triggers for it are isolation, persuasive police interrogations where they may confront suspects with false evidence, and high emotional intensity where the police highlight the futility of continual denials.
    The police aren't interested in truth. They want a conviction. They are the law.

    This is why you should never say anything to the police.

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