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Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Sep 24, 2018, 05:17 AM
Stephanie, I cannot say for sure why you failed the polygraph, but it's important to understand that polygraphy has no scientific basis to begin with, so the question of why you failed the polygraph is similar to asking why a coin toss came out heads instead of tails.

It is quite common for truthful people to be falsely accused of lying by polygraph operators. See our Personal Statements page for examples:

https://antipolygraph.org/statements.shtml

In particular, see the statement of Gary Smith, whose situation is similar to yours:

https://antipolygraph.org/statements/statement-028.pdf
Posted by Stephanie
 - Sep 23, 2018, 07:11 PM
I failed a Polygraph test. I have cronic anxiety and I was accused of infidelity and the questions that were asked I did not know them. I took the test 2-3 weeks after I was married. We both worked together at the same place been with each other 24/7. I was asked about people I didnt know and I failed why is that?
Posted by Gabrielle Peak
 - Sep 06, 2016, 11:19 PM
Let's just call a spade a spade. I believe you are guilty not because of the last, but because I'm a therapist and children don't ever let about they parents molestibg them. That being g said,polygraphs are worthless at determining the gulf or innocent in child molestation cases. I know because the two people accused of molesting my gr as nddon both passed the polygraphs they offered to take. Then to add insult to injury, they convinced cps that I coaxhed him into saying things and I was then asked to take one! I refused? Why! Because someone e with my education and family upbringing should never have been approached with the same disdain, disbelief and suspicioun that two sociopaths who k ew how to beat the box. Yes I am very bitter when it comes to the subject of both  hold abuse and polygraphs are concerned. Their passing it made me look like a liar and made them look innocent. What use is a list if all it does is being g grief to the I nocen
Posted by Ex Member
 - May 29, 2016, 12:19 PM
It Can't Be Real,

Allow me to emphasize what George told you. If there was evidence, he would have already been arrested. The only thing that could change that is a statement made by your husband. This is the goal of the polygraph--to solicit a confession or to say something that could be used to file charges. Put a big piece of duck tape over his mouth.

Also, I recommend that you stop torturing yourself with this woman's shenanigans on Facebook. There are jerks in the world, but that doesn't mean we have to allow them to disrupt our lives.
Posted by George W. Maschke
 - May 29, 2016, 08:23 AM
QuoteHow did some of yall's cases come out with a failing lie detector? My husband is being accused of raping his ex wife's daughter from previous marriage. There is no evidence and she is saying happen in 2011. His ex wife is crazy, I have a binder full of things she has posted on fb about my kids and I. Not to mention the two faulse CPS reports and many police reports. This little girl who is  now i believe 17 has a lot of issues herself. She has been in therapy since she was 10. I am really hoping for a good outcome. >:(

Has your husband actually submitted to a polygraph "test?" If not, he would be well-advised to refuse any invitation to take one, and not speak with investigators without a lawyer present, for reasons explained here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc

If your husband has submitted to a polygraph test, did he sign any agreement stipulating that the result would be admissible as evidence in court?
Posted by It can't be real
 - May 29, 2016, 06:47 AM
How did some of yall's cases come out with a failing lie detector? My husband is being accused of raping his ex wife's daughter from previous marriage. There is no evidence and she is saying happen in 2011. His ex wife is crazy, I have a binder full of things she has posted on fb about my kids and I. Not to mention the two faulse CPS reports and many police reports. This little girl who is  now i believe 17 has a lot of issues herself. She has been in therapy since she was 10. I am really hoping for a good outcome. >:(
Posted by someguy
 - Aug 02, 2015, 09:29 PM
I am in same boat as OP.  First test was inconclusive.  second indicated deception.  I was happy to take polygraph as I was sure I would finally be exonerated.  Now preparing to take polygraph w/new polygrapher and doing everything I can to prepare myself by practicing CMs.
Posted by xenonman
 - Jun 29, 2015, 01:18 PM
Quote from: Arkhangelsk on Jun 24, 2015, 06:25 PM
Quotehave a question for you can u ask the question have u molested any child?

Yes it can be and is often asked.

When I was being "interviewed" by the Agency in '79, they only asked about adult homosexual acts, with no further specifications.  ::)
Posted by Ex Member
 - Jun 24, 2015, 06:25 PM
Quotehave a question for you can u ask the question have u molested any child?

Yes it can be and is often asked.
Posted by bo
 - Jun 24, 2015, 02:53 PM
i have a question for you can u ask the question have u molested any child? I was told by somebody that you cant ask it that way. It is an emotion not an act is this true or false
Posted by Tom PPI
 - Nov 23, 2010, 04:33 PM
Michelez32

As a polygraph examiner let me tell you this, in no way allow your daughter to be examined on a polygraph!  First, she is too young, and second, at this point she is looked at as being a victim and a victim of a sexual assault should not be polygraphed in almost any case if few exceptions.  As for your husband, good luck.
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 - Nov 23, 2010, 12:48 AM
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Posted by notguilty1
 - Oct 02, 2008, 10:34 PM
Quote from: Drum on Oct 02, 2008, 07:34 PMMy brother is being accused of sexual molesting is 13 year old step child. IT IS FALSE! She wanted to divorce him and for him not to be able to take custody of there son. The step daughter has been kicked out of school and suspended for lying. His wife has even been convicted of lying on the stand for abuse from him and she was  put on probation for it. His only mistake was staying with her. The step daughter had a medical exam done and the Doctor said she had never had entercourse before, after that the step daughters story changed saying it was oral. Everything for my brother adds up to innocense, but he is in a county and state where convictions are super high in these cases. He accepted a plea because none of us has the 15,000 it takes to get a good lawyer to help him. In this deal he has to take a polygraph test asking nothing about the case, just personal questions that he would have no reason to lie about and he failed. So he has one more chance to take it to be accepted into this program or else he has to go to trial and faces a minimum of 7 years in prison.

One,  why did he fail when this test is set up for him to pass and two, doesn't the system care about people's innocents? Is our system so messed up that another innocent man could face prison time for something he did not do?

Does anyone know of someone to contact for situations like these?


Coy, tell your brother, welcome to the false positive family. Anyone with a conscious WILL have a reaction to a question regarding him molesting a child, especially when he has been falsely accused of it.
Unfortunately, I think the system is set up to find accused child molesters guilty.
IMO tell your brother to get a lawyer even if it has to be a public defender. He will be entitled to one if he is charged with a crime, if he's not then tell the police to pound sand.
This is just my opinion and he should check it with an attorney. But hoping that polygraph will clear him is 1st, a coin toss at best and 2nd, even if he did somehow pass it he would not be cleared of suspicion.
Good luck, I know he must be worried.
Posted by Coy Nelson
 - Oct 02, 2008, 07:34 PM
My brother is being accused of sexual molesting is 13 year old step child. IT IS FALSE! She wanted to divorce him and for him not to be able to take custody of there son. The step daughter has been kicked out of school and suspended for lying. His wife has even been convicted of lying on the stand for abuse from him and she was  put on probation for it. His only mistake was staying with her. The step daughter had a medical exam done and the Doctor said she had never had entercourse before, after that the step daughters story changed saying it was oral. Everything for my brother adds up to innocense, but he is in a county and state where convictions are super high in these cases. He accepted a plea because none of us has the 15,000 it takes to get a good lawyer to help him. In this deal he has to take a polygraph test asking nothing about the case, just personal questions that he would have no reason to lie about and he failed. So he has one more chance to take it to be accepted into this program or else he has to go to trial and faces a minimum of 7 years in prison.

One,  why did he fail when this test is set up for him to pass and two, doesn't the system care about people's innocents? Is our system so messed up that another innocent man could face prison time for something he did not do?

Does anyone know of someone to contact for situations like these?
Posted by Michelez32
 - Mar 30, 2005, 08:42 PM
Thank you so much for that helpful information, we do have an attorney, but I don't feel that secure with him.  But I do believe my daughter and my husband.  I think that what we will do is search for another attorney, one that will protect not only my husband's rights, but the rights of my daughter too.  Thank you for the information and I will check out the book.