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Polygraph Abuse Alleged in Oregon Murder Investigation

Nick Budnick reports for Willamette Week in an article titled, “True Lies? Polygraph Expert Questions Francke Investigation Tactics.” Excerpt: In three decades of giving so-called “lie detector” tests, you’d think Ken Simmons would have seen everything; but after reviewing a string of reports in the controversial Michael Francke murder case, he’s stunned. “I’ve done polygraphs …

Coercion Alleged in Riverside County, CA Polygraph Interrogation

North County Times staff writer Tim Mayer reports in an article titled, “Fogelstrom said investigators deceived them” that the Riverside County (California) Sheriff’s Department conducted a coercive polygraph examination of a minor under false pretenses. Excerpt: CARLSBAD —- The father of the teenage companion of 17-year-old Eric Sears —- who was found dead in Joshua …