Regional Murder Mysteries

[sdreid]

I think inveterate liars can pass polygraphs pretty well too because lies and the truth are all the same to them.

[sdreid]

Yes, knowing that you are lying helps the polygraph work a little better in my opinion.

[Rosella]

I certainly feel that if you are mentally ill and truly believe what you are saying polygraph tests are of no use. For instance, I think that if Anna Anderson had been given one in regard to her claim to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia, she would have passed with flying colours.

[sdreid]

Yes, polygraphs don't have much use when the person has no conscience.

They are as much a head game as anything.

[sdreid]

I don't know if Bundy was ever polygraphed but if he was I bet he'd have passed

Yes, polygraphs don't have much use when the person has no conscience.

[sdreid]

I think your willingness to take a polygraph is viewed with at least as much importance as the results.

In a personal case, even more so.

[sdreid]

Not sure it's as simple as George makes out, but there's a reason most countries/States don't let them be used as evidence.

I think your willingness to take a polygraph is viewed with at least as much importance as the results.

[sdreid]

Was this movie to be about the torso murders of the 1888 period or later?

Btw, Torso: 'shelved' and 'back burner'...not a pretty picture.

Hi Beowulf:

It's supposed to be about the unsolved Cleveland murders of the 1930s

[Beowulf]

According to the Torso Wiki article, the Torso movie is supposed to be back on the burner after being shelved - we'll see.

Was this movie to be about the torso murders of the 1888 period or later?

Btw, Torso: 'shelved' and 'back burner'...not a pretty picture.

[GUT]

G'day Jeff

It reminds me of a "Seinfeld" episode where Jerry's current girlfriend wants him to take a polygraph when he claims something she can't believe. So when talking to George about this situation, Geoge gives an enigmatic smile and just says, "Remember, you can answer what you want if you believe it!" Which would mean that any serial killer has to gear himself or herself up to believing they never did anything and they can beat the polygraph test!!

Not sure it's as simple as George makes out, but there's a reason most countries/States don't let them be used as evidence.

[Mayerling]

And there lieth the problem with polygraphs.

It reminds me of a "Seinfeld" episode where Jerry's current girlfriend wants him to take a polygraph when he claims something she can't believe. So when talking to George about this situation, Geoge gives an enigmatic smile and just says, "Remember, you can answer what you want if you believe it!" Which would mean that any serial killer has to gear himself or herself up to believing they never did anything and they can beat the polygraph test!!

[GUT]

G'day Belinda

I don't know if Bundy was ever polygraphed but if he was I bet he'd have passed

And there lieth the problem with polygraphs.

[belinda]

I don't know if Bundy was ever polygraphed but if he was I bet he'd have passed

[GUT]

G'Day Stan

But if it says innocent plenty of people will say it's not accurate anyway and if it shows a false guilty they'll say, see I told you so.

To me it's a no win.

[sdreid]

I know where you're coming from and I know they're not particularly accurate but I think I would go for it if I was innocent.