Pronouns and Confessions In Statement Analysis, the first thing we do when we receive a written statement is photocopy it and file the original. I often make several copies and like to check my work with others. When work is shared, we only submit the statement and the allegation to the analyst. With the copy of the statement, before I read it, I circle the pronouns. This is done before reading it, or any other analysis. Pronouns solve many crimes. "mine". Pronouns are understood by children at a very early age. At an early age, children will use the pronoun "my" and "mine" for everything from food, to toys, to even attention. Pronouns show ownership. Pronouns show hidden confessions. As cases come and go; one day they are being reported everywhere, only later to be displaced by another case, observe carefully what the accused says. In Statement Analysis, we listen to what words are used, and not what we think the author meant. If someone used the past tense in a verb, we acknowledge that they used past tense. "my".
Color Psychology by David Johnson Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. Black Black is the color of authority and power. White Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. Red The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Blue The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. Green Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. Yellow Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. Purple The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. Brown Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Colors of the Flag In the U.S. flag, white stands for purity and innocence. Food for Thought While blue is one of the most popular colors it is one of the least appetizing.
"I Didn't Do That" in Statement Analysis Last month, Psychology Today had an article about "This and That", saying, when someone lies about not doing "that", it means that a "this" exists. The subject didn't do "that", but did do "this", without "that" being defined. This violates principle #3 of the reliable denial. Here is an example from politicians. Note how close they come to issuing a reliable denial but cannot: Claiming she spent a marathon 12 consecutive days in Albany on “legislative business,” Queens Assemblywoman Vivian Cook pocketed $171 for each reported overnight stay — a total $2,197 in taxpayer money from March 21 to April 1, 2010. The Legislature was in session just three of those days — and Cook was absent for all three, records show. “Me? Note the response with a question is a pause due to the sensitive question. “I don’t lie, I don’t cheat, and I don’t steal,” said Cook, whose nonprofit Rockaway Boulevard Local Development Corp. prompted an investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds. Gov.
ICDL - International Children's Digital Library How to Lie Without Actually Telling a Lie I'm male, and straight, and married, but if you walked up to me and said: So, you're colorblind? (I am, and for some weird reason I don't want you to know about it) I might say: "Look, a purple flying elephant!" and then proceed out the nearest frying pan into an airlock filled with cheese while eating a fried turkey. OK, on a serious note, it's fairly difficult to misdirect someone away from such a direct approach, partially because it is unknown whether or not they already know the information and are simply testing you. One method not discussed is to answer their question with a question. A more aggressive approach is to not only answer with a question but ask several questions quickly in an annoyed tone of voice. "Do I look like a lesbian?"
George Anthony's Suicide Note (Full Text) Cynthia Marie, As you get this letter, this should be no surprise that I have decided to leave the earth, because I need to be with Caylee Marie. I cannot keep going because it should be me that is gone from this earth, not her. I have lived many years, I am satisfied with my decision because I have never been the man you, Lee, Casey & especially Caylee Marie deserved. I have never been the man any of you could count on. I have always let each of you down in more ways than I can remember. My loss of life is meaningless. Cynthia Marie, you have always worked the hardest, given the most to me, and I have never Thanked you. 28+ years ago, you corrected me, a man who has now found his identity in life. Page -- I cannot be strong anymore. You were always the one that provided for her. I blame myself for her being gone! Caylee Marie, I miss her. I sit here, falling apart, because I should have done more. She was so close to home, why was she there? I want this to go away for Casey. Lee, I am sorry
Rule: No One Can Lie Twice It's virtually impossible for someone to lie about their lie. It is a principle that every person who seeks truth within an interview should be aware of. It is critical that the interviewer know this principle and be able to apply it in the interview. When someone has lied against reality, they are not going to say, about the lie, "I told the truth" using the First Person singular pronoun, "I", the past tense verb, "told" and the simple word "truth." It is beyond the 99% realm. This may be difficult principle to grasp. How most people lie. 90% plus lies are simply by withheld or missing information. A lie against reality is to say "such and such happened" when it did not. Lies Against Reality Samples: Charlie Rogers reported that three men attacked her. If a person says "I didn't do it" and this is actually a lie. It was amazing how Rogers used the word "truth" but was unable to say this so very simple sentence, "I told the truth" about the attack. "I told the truth."
Statement Analysis kmdce - List of Facts & Statements .Update: Katelyn's remains were found on April 7, 2013 in Franklin County, Indiana, about 25 miles west of her home. Important: This list includes the few known facts, but mainly relays the statements of the media, of law enforcement, of Katelyn Markham & John Carter's friends, family, and co-workers on Facebook, and of John Carter in his media interviews. Some of these statements may be wholly true, some partially true, some not true at all. We don't know. This is just a compilation of what we've observed, as followers of the case who are not privy to law enforcement information. It may be enlightening to compare conflicting statements against each other which is why different versions of events are included. Background Information -KM was 21 years old at the time of her disappearance from her home in Fairfield, Ohio. Places and Distances -JC's home is 0.2 miles from KM's home. Friday, August 12 Saturday, August 13 Neighbor Notes on Saturday Night Sunday, August 14 (Phase I) - Paper in fire.
The Word "Never" in Analysis Let's look at the word "never" in Statement Analysis, since it has come up recently in the case of Lance Armstrong. In interview after interview, as he spoke unscripted, he was not able to bring himself to say "I did not dope", in any form. Our principle is: If someone cannot bring himself to say it, we are not permitted to say it for him. Please note something similar with "yes or no" questions: "Yes or No" questions are less stressful to lie to. We also do not want to hear reflective language:Q, Did you have anything to do with your daughter's disappearance? Marion Jones was another who said she "never" used and loved to say she never tested positive, rather than issue a reliable denial. If "I don't remember" is the number one lie given in court (Ekman), and it must be that "never" may be the number one lie told by the guilty when issuing a denial. Principle: Do not accept the word "never" as a reliable denial when issued alone. The word "never" can be the truth. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1.