Why Do Innocent People Make False Confessions?
Why Do Innocent People Make False Confessions? Thursday August 24, 2006 False confessions to famous crimes are not a new phenomenon. For example, more than 200 people came forward to confess to the 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s baby (pictured). Why would someone who is innocent confess to a crime? Research tells us that there is no simple answer, because many different psychological factors can lead someone to make a false confession. More about: ???–>Comments (0)See All PostsShare Prev