Interrogation Tactics and Michael Crowe Case

The transcript details the interrogation of 14-year-old Michael Crow, suspected of murdering his sister Stephanie. Detectives use various tactics, including deception and psychological pressure, to extract a confession. Michael undergoes a voice-stress exam and is pressured into writing a letter to his deceased sister. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the police manipulate Michael into confessing, highlighting the controversial nature of interrogation techniques.

What was the primary purpose of the truth verification test in Michael Crowe's interrogation?

• To confirm Michael's guilt

• To deceive the individual

• To intimidate the suspect

• To gather evidence

During the voice-stress analysis, what was Michael Crowe's main concern?

• The test might be inaccurate

• He would be forced to confess

• His parents would find out

• He would be arrested immediately

What was the detectives' theory about Michael Crowe's motive for the alleged crime?

• Sibling rivalry

• Financial gain

• Accidental harm

• Self-defense

How did the detectives use deception during Michael's interrogation?

• By showing fake evidence

• By threatening his family

• By offering a plea deal

• By promising immediate release

What psychological tactic did the detectives suggest to Michael Crowe?

• Taking a polygraph test

• Apologizing to his parents

• Confessing to a lesser crime

• Writing a letter to his sister

What did Michael Crowe express in his letter to his sister?

• His desire to escape

• His anger towards the police

• His guilt and confusion

• His innocence

What was the detectives' strategy to make Michael Crowe confess?

• Offering legal assistance

• Presenting false evidence

• Threatening his family

• Promising a reduced sentence

How did Michael Crowe react to the detectives' pressure during the interrogation?

• He asked for a lawyer

• He confessed immediately

• He remained silent

• He fabricated details

What did the detectives tell Michael about his parents' feelings towards him?

• They were supportive

• They were indifferent

• They were angry and distant

• They were unaware of the situation

What did Michael reveal about his relationship with his sister?

• He resented her

• He was indifferent towards her

• He was protective of her

• He was very close to her