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Admission of guilt for a crime one did not commit
A false confession is an admission of guilt for a crime which the individual did not commit. Although such confessions seem counterintuitive, they can
False_confession
American murderer (1936–2001)
fabulist who had falsely confessed. Lucas' death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment in 1998. Lucas later recanted his confessions as a hoax with
Henry_Lee_Lucas
2017 TV series or program
The Confession Tapes is a true crime television documentary series that presents several cases of possible false confessions leading to murder convictions
The_Confession_Tapes
Statement by suspect of a crime
under plea bargaining might lead to such false confessions. A forced or coerced confession is a confession obtained from a suspect or a prisoner by means
Confession_(law)
1984 killing
published several works arguing that Page's conviction was based on a false confession. Bradley Page and Roberta 'Bibi' Lee met in the fall of 1983 when both
Killing_of_Bibi_Lee
American actress, model (born 1971)
guest appearances on television: FOX's legal drama Justice episode "False Confession", and NBC's comedy/drama series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip for two
Maxine_Bahns
American punk band
False Confession is an American hardcore punk band, that formed in the early 1980s in the Oxnard, California, area. They are one of the founding members
False_Confession_(band)
Method of interrogation using psychological manipulation
Critics say the technique results in an unacceptably high rate of false confessions, especially from juveniles and people with mental impairments. Criticism
Reid_technique
Unfair outcome in trial
justice are: eyewitness misidentification; faulty forensic analysis; false confessions by vulnerable suspects; perjury and lies stated by witnesses; misconduct
Miscarriage_of_justice
American convicted of murder, subject of "Making a Murderer"
pressure suspects to confess, whether true or false. Dassey had several of the traits which can make false confessions more likely. In the two interrogations
Brendan_Dassey
Four United States Navy veterans wrongfully convicted of murder
stationed at Naval Station Norfolk. They each declared that they had made false confessions, and their convictions were considered highly controversial. A fifth
Norfolk_Four
2024 kidnap and murder in Karnataka, India
Renukaswamy (1991 – 8 June 2024) was a resident of Chitradurga who was kidnapped and murdered by a group of men in Bengalaru in 2024; the gang was allegedly
Murder_of_Renukaswamy
1989 crime in New York City
police into making false confessions. While the confessions were videotaped, the hours of interrogation that preceded the confessions were not. When taken
Central_Park_jogger_case
American attorney and legal scholar
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. An expert on law relating to false confessions, Nirider specializes in representing young people who confessed to
Laura_Nirider
American sociologist (born 1941)
the Reid technique that Ofshe and others have argued can lead to false confessions, is a primary critic of Ofshe. Ofshe studied at Queens College of
Richard_Ofshe
South Korean serial killer (born 1963)
denied any responsibility and the court overturned his confession, stating that he made a false statement because of police coercion. However, Lee was
Lee_Choon-jae
Confession made by someone nearing death
confession may be legally admissible in a court of law despite rules on hearsay. Like other types of confessions, some deathbed confessions are false
Deathbed_confession
Wrongfully executed intellectually disabled man
girl in Pueblo, Colorado. He was manipulated by the police to make a false confession due to his mental incapacities. Arridy was intellectually disabled
Joe_Arridy
Statement acknowledging a hidden personal fact
person would not make such a false confession. In U.S. law, a confession must be voluntary in order to be admissible. Confessions (whether forced or otherwise)
Confession
American serial killer and rapist on death row
Mark Goudeau (born September 6, 1964), also called the Baseline Killer and the Baseline Rapist, is an American serial killer and kidnapper who committed
Mark_Goudeau
Court with little or no judicial credibility
disclosure Spoliation of evidence Civil wrong False evidence False confession Forced confession False accusation Rape Child sexual abuse Police perjury
Kangaroo_court
American woman who falsely confessed to assisting in a 1990 murder
Pavlinac". In Warden, Rob; Drizin, Steven A. (eds.). True Stories of False Confessions. Evanston, Illinois: Northwestern University Press. pp. 367–375.
Laverne_Pavlinac
British broadcaster, journalist and author
Murder arrest over Ray Gosling's BBC confession, BBC website, 17 February 2010 "AFP: BBC presenter avoids jail for false AIDS killing claim". 14 September
Ray_Gosling
Deliberate infliction of suffering on a person
suffering on a person for reasons including punishment, extracting a confession, interrogation for information, or intimidating third parties. Some definitions
Torture
American serial killer (1947–1996)
Toole's confession to the Walsh murder, claiming that he had been in possession of the victim's severed head, though Lucas had a reputation for false confessions
Ottis_Toole
1998 child murder in Escondido, California
eventually confessed in what is regarded as a classic example of a false confession. Two of Michael's friends were also interrogated, confessed and charged
Murder_of_Stephanie_Crowe
Confession obtained from a person under duress
A forced confession is a confession obtained from a suspect or a prisoner by means of torture (including enhanced interrogation techniques) or other forms
Forced_confession
1978 crime in New Delhi, India
Billa claimed he was forced to make a false confession. He said he was wanted by the Bombay police for false cases, so he had fled to Delhi with Ranga
Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping case
Geeta_and_Sanjay_Chopra_kidnapping_case
2026 South Korean television series
Jong-hyun 2:32 21. "Solidarity of Hatred" (혐오의 연대) Kim Sung-youl 1:58 22. "False Confession" (거짓 자백) Kim Sung-youl 4:09 23. "Codename Scarecrow" (코드 네임 '허수아비')
The_Scarecrow_(TV_series)
2010 legal thriller novel by John Grisham
The Confession is a 2010 legal thriller novel by John Grisham, the second of two novels published in 2010. The novel is about the murder of a high school
The_Confession_(novel)
American man from upstate New York
investigation, which included extensive interrogations, he made a false confession that was immediately withdrawn, but became the basis for his conviction
Jeffrey_Mark_Deskovic
1991 quadruple homicide in Texas, United States
shop murders. A confession in 1992 by two Mexican nationals, held by Mexican authorities, was soon disputed and finally ruled false. Investigators initially
1991 Austin yogurt shop murders
1991_Austin_yogurt_shop_murders
Defence of being elsewhere when a crime happened
used to show the alibi is false; and The court must reject all innocent explanations offered that would explain why a false alibi was fabricated. An alibi
Alibi
Investigative interviewing procedure
argued that accusatory methodology can increase the likelihood of false confession, leading to a broader shift of interviewing with the PEACE method.
PEACE_method_of_interrogation
Murder victims from Texas, United States
Bell's confession – and corroborating statements from both law enforcement and prosecutors that Self had been coerced into a false confession – led many
Murders of Rhonda Johnson and Sharon Shaw
Murders_of_Rhonda_Johnson_and_Sharon_Shaw
American writer and activist (born 1987)
Guardian. October 4, 2011. "Knox clashes with interpreter over Meredith 'confession'". The Guardian. March 13, 2009. Dempsey 2010, p. 145. Vogt, Andrea (February
Amanda_Knox
1996 unsolved murder in Boulder, Colorado, US
was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 15, 2006, following a false confession to murdering JonBenét. Karr claimed to have drugged, sexually assaulted
Killing_of_JonBenét_Ramsey
American television series
during the trial, Larry claims that Miller manipulated him and coaxed a false confession, leading to the case going to appellate court. McCauley convinces Jimmy
Black_Bird_(miniseries)
Falsifying an oath or affirmation
on millions of Americans. Brady material False confession Forced confession Horkos Lies (evidence) Making false statements Obstruction of justice Performativity
Perjury
African-American man wrongfully convicted of murder (1934–1956)
during his trial and claimed that he had been coerced into making a false confession under threat of bodily harm. On March 29, 1954, after deliberating
Tommy_Lee_Walker
1970 Australian unsolved kidnapping case
and charged in March 2017. The suspect, who had previously made a false confession about an unrelated murder, claimed that he, then aged 16, had strangled
Disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer
Disappearance_of_Cheryl_Grimmer
2024 British mystery thriller TV series
Sal into the woods, then drugged and killed him before sending the false confession using Sal's phone. He then kept Isla trapped in the house for the next
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (TV series)
A_Good_Girl's_Guide_to_Murder_(TV_series)
Connecting psychology and the justice system
correctional psychology, criminal investigations, and research in false confessions, interrogation practices, eyewitness testimony, and cognitive biases
Forensic_psychology
Black American wrongfully convicted of murder (1929–1944)
stated, "I arrested a boy by the name of George Stinney. He then made a confession and told me where to find a piece of iron, about 15 inches where he said
George_Stinney
Insanity defence
Political Provocation Self-defense Sanctuary Statute of limitations False confession Entrapment See also Criminal law and procedure Other common law areas
Irresistible_impulse
American exonerated men
Brown to the crime, interrogators coerced both teens into signing false confessions. At their trials, police and prosecutors suppressed evidence that
Henry_McCollum_and_Leon_Brown
Soviet secret policeman (1907–1955)
for his brutality, who was executed for using torture to extract false confessions from prisoners. His victims included Marshal Blyukher, the Colonel
Lev_Shvartzman
1994 film by Roman Polanski
agree to a false confession, as Paulina states that this is all she wants in exchange for Miranda's life. They write up a false confession and present
Death_and_the_Maiden_(film)
Formerly unidentified 1979 murder victim
per hour without stopping, which many find unlikely. Lucas recanted his confession after his conviction in 1984. Texas governor George W. Bush, citing lingering
Murder_of_Debra_Jackson
1996 murder in Idaho, U.S.
of Dodge's rape and murder, based upon faulty evidence and a coerced confession. At the same time, authorities continued to search for other suspects
Murder_of_Angie_Dodge
Swedish alleged serial killer
books about the murder cases; they claimed that bad therapy led to false confessions. Dan Josefsson claims that a "cult"-like group led by psychologist
Sture_Bergwall
Wrongful execution in 1642
impossible". Spencer's case was described by Blue as the "first verifiable false confession in American history". Nevertheless, while it would've been impossible
Execution_of_George_Spencer
2017 event in Punjab, India
team and supporters claim Johal was tortured and forced to sign a false confession shortly after his arrest, a claim that Indian authorities deny. Johal
Arrest_of_Jagtar_Singh_Johal
American professor
distinguish between true and false confessions.--and that judges, juries, and others are quick to believe false confessions even when they are coerced and
Saul_Kassin
People wrongly convicted of terrorism
Chief Justice Lane later called this investigation "a sequence of false confessions and police deceits."[citation needed] In late 1975 Imbert led the
Guildford Four and Maguire Seven
Guildford_Four_and_Maguire_Seven
French watchmaker and scapegoat for the Fire of London
was a watchmaker from Rouen, France, who was executed following his false confession of starting the Great Fire of London. Between 2 and 6 September 1666
Robert_Hubert
Attempt to influence testimony unduly
disclosure Spoliation of evidence Civil wrong False evidence False confession Forced confession False accusation Rape Child sexual abuse Police perjury
Witness_tampering
Wrongfully convicted American
of false confession during police interrogation. They wanted to document with a real case the kind of interrogation process that could produce false confessions
Adrian_P._Thomas
American actor (born 1988)
"Stuck in the Meddle with You" 2007 Justice Jenny Marshall Episode: "False Confession" Grey's Anatomy Heather Douglas 2 episodes Lost in the Dark Amy Tolliver
Mae_Whitman
1984 criminal case in Ireland
confessions were obtained through coercion. Joanne Hayes had claimed that Gardaí slapped, threatened, and coerced her into making a false confession,
Kerry_babies_case
British man wrongfully convicted of murder
2025). "Man wrongly jailed for 38 years says police 'bullied' him into false confession". The Independent. Parke, Callum; Davis, Margaret (13 May 2025). "Peter
Wrongful conviction of Peter Sullivan
Wrongful_conviction_of_Peter_Sullivan
First novel by Indian diplomat Vikas Swarup
standing between him and the producers' and police's attempt to force a false confession that would deprive him of the prize. The only way to prove his innocence
Q_&_A_(novel)
Alleged German serial killer (1908–1944)
Bruno Lüdke (3 April 1908 – 8 April 1944) was a German alleged serial killer. Police officials connected him to at least 51 murder victims, mainly women
Bruno_Lüdke
1984 crime in Washington, D.C., United States
in and had been spotted in the area of the murder earlier that day. False confession Innocence Project Larimer, Mark Segraves, Sarah. "Catherine Fuller
Murder_of_Catherine_Fuller
1985 incident in Yugoslavia
against officials who, it was asserted, had forced Martinović to sign a false confession. He also wrote on Martinović's behalf to the Serbian President, Ivan
Đorđe_Martinović_incident
American serial killer
traumatized by his daughter's passing and provides detectives with a false confession. However further investigation uncovers evidence leading to the real
Hadden_Clark
Men convicted of 1993 murders in Arkansas, United States
not guilty. During Misskelley's trial, Richard Ofshe, an expert on false confessions and police coercion, and Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley, testified
West_Memphis_Three
1939 film
told to claim that he was tortured by FBI agents and forced to sign a false confession. In New York, Hilda receives the same instructions. Eighteen people
Confessions_of_a_Nazi_Spy
Irishman wrongly convicted of terrorism
his innocence, insisting that police had tortured him into making a false confession. On 19 October 1989, his position was vindicated when the Guildford
Gerry_Conlon
American lawyer and academic
has written extensively on the topics of police interrogations and false confessions. Among the general public, Drizin is known for his ongoing representation
Steven_Drizin
British television drama series
visited and spoke with Rachel on the night Rachel died. Jojo gives a false confession accepting full guilt for Chris's death; Sia and her mother are released
Safe_(TV_series)
Season of television series
Nonetheless, Columbo is prepared to arrest her. Diamond makes his false confession to Grace who briefly becomes hysterical. Columbo arrests Diamond, both
Columbo_season_5
British miniseries (2023)
convicted for Defoe's death, but Ashe refuses to flee. Hillinghead signs a false confession, tells his family of his sexuality and is arrested. Polly maintains
Bodies_(2023_TV_series)
Character in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones
dies. He is taken into custody. On Sansa's pleas, Eddard issues a false confession of his treason. Joffrey promised Sansa that he would be merciful but
Joffrey_Baratheon
German convicted murderer (born 1966)
accessory before the fact. Söring pleaded not guilty, stating he made a false confession to protect Haysom, as he assumed he would have diplomatic immunity
Jens_Söring
Catholic military order, 1118 to 1312
many of the order's members in France arrested, tortured into giving false confessions, and then burned at the stake. Under pressure from Philip, Pope Clement
Knights_Templar
Missing persons case in Iceland
interrogators, than their own memory. Eventually, this can lead to confessions of a false nature being offered in order to bring the ordeal to a close. In
Guðmundur_and_Geirfinnur_case
2017 incident in Ohio, United States
disorder and testified that this disorder could have led her to make a false confession. Following the trial, Richardson attended college and worked part-time
Carlisle_buried_baby_case
2018 film by George Tillman, Jr
work. Maverick was only allowed to leave the King Lords because his false confession to the crime kept gang leader King from being locked up. King, who
The_Hate_U_Give_(film)
Homicide detective with many overturned cases
of the assailants". Five years later, Scarcella allegedly coerced a false confession from Gathers, the main evidence that led to her conviction in 1998
Louis_Scarcella
American convicted murderer (born 1969)
the show mentioned Lucio's case again as having every hallmark of a false confession. List of death row inmates in the United States List of women on death
Melissa_Lucio
1970 film
The Confession (French: L'aveu) is a 1970 French-Italian film directed by Costa-Gavras starring Yves Montand and Simone Signoret. It is based on the true
The_Confession_(1970_film)
Ongoing UK legal and political scandal
more than 900 subpostmasters were wrongfully convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting based on faulty Horizon data, with about 700 of these prosecutions
British_Post_Office_scandal
American murderer (born 1962)
analysis of Professor Richard Leo, an expert in false confessions, to support Beach. Leo stated, "[false confessions are] one of the leading causes of wrongful
Barry_Beach
2022 American drama television series
tension peaks when Lucy confronts him, prompting Stephen to spin a false confession about being with Macy the night she died. Though manipulative, it wins
Tell_Me_Lies_(TV_series)
1973 English killing and subsequent legal case
Webster, Richard (28 January 2002). "The new injustices:from false confessions to false allegations". New Statesman. Archived from the original on 1 October
Murder_of_Wendy_Sewell
Fictional character from Euphoria
reputation by printing out topless photos of her, to force her to give a false confession to the police. Attending a Halloween party, Rue feels left out as the
Jules_Vaughn
1953 play by Arthur Miller
and sentenced to hang. He refuses to confess out of refusal to offer false confession, but ultimately relents in order to spare his life. After learning
The_Crucible
American actor (born 1978)
"Trespass" Shark Neal Donovan 3 episodes Justice Craig Winters Episode: "False Confession" The Singles Table Doug 3 episodes Spellbound Collin TV movie 2007–2008
Jordan_Belfi
Canadian unsolved murder
Somerton was later convicted of public mischief in relation to the false confession and sentenced to two years imprisonment. In 2006, the RCMP reported
Murder_of_Dana_Bradley
1991 mass shooting in Arizona, U.S.
had a history of outlandish claims. Three of the four suspects made false confessions after lengthy interrogations, but the fourth maintained his innocence
Waddell Buddhist temple shooting
Waddell_Buddhist_temple_shooting
Canadian-American serial killer (born 1955)
Sosnovske. Pavlinac set up a meeting with investigators and gave a false confession, using the details she had read in the newspaper to give a detailed
Keith_Hunter_Jesperson
2016 American political thriller series
Whitaker hacks into the computers and downloads a file containing a false confession to the bombing of the Capitol by Majid Nassar, also deleting files
Designated Survivor (TV series)
Designated_Survivor_(TV_series)
Psychological condition
Cases concerning memory distrust syndrome have led to documented false confessions in court cases. The main symptom of memory distrust syndrome is the
Memory_distrust_syndrome
1944 United States Supreme Court case
States Supreme Court case about the beatings and subsequent coerced confessions of William Douglas Lyons, a man convicted of a triple murder in Oklahoma
Lyons_v._Oklahoma
Confession to a crime while in custody
are easily fabricated." Such fabricated testimony may constitute a false confession and the accused person is often powerless to challenge or refute its
Jailhouse_confession
1974 IRA attack in England
their innocence and insisted police had coerced them into signing false confessions through severe physical and psychological abuse. After 16 years in
Birmingham_pub_bombings
American serial killer and child molester
Swearingen. Swearingen had pleaded with Shore to make a voluntary false confession to the rape and murder of Melissa Trotter, crime for which Swearingen
Anthony_Allen_Shore
American falsely accused of murder (1944–2012)
2013. Investigation Discovery. "George A. Whitmore: A plethora of false confessions". Northwestern Law Bluhm Legal Clinic: Center on Wrongful Convictions
George_Whitmore_Jr.
2015. Retrieved May 15, 2015. Swisher, Kaija (March 6, 2015). "A murder confession … 45 years too late". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved December 22, 2025
List of wrongful convictions in the United States
List_of_wrongful_convictions_in_the_United_States
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