EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 28 MIN
Guilty...or broken by interrogation?
from Doubt in the details · host Fowsia
In 2002, a house fire in Zeeland, Michigan leaves 14-year-old Robin Boes dead. Within hours, investigators suspect arson and attention turns to her mother, Karen Boes.After a 10-hour interrogation and a failed polygraph, Karen confesses. But she repeatedly says she doesn’t remember starting the fire.24 years later, in 2026, the question remains: Did Karen Boes kill her daughter — or was she broken into believing she did?Sources:Ottowa News Network - Pleading her case: Convicted killer Karen Boes granted hearing for potential retrialHolland Sentinel - Fire expert speaks in defense of Karen Boes during evidentiary hearingHolland Sentinel - Who is Karen BoesState of Michigan Court of Appeal - People Of Mi V Karen Sue Boes (Per Curiam Opinion)Innocence ProjectInternational Network for Innocent Arson mlive - Mom convicted in teen’s 2002 death in court alleging false confessionMusic by: Ashot Danielyan Tiktok: @doubtinthedetails
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In 2002, a house fire in Zeeland, Michigan leaves 14-year-old Robin Boes dead. Within hours, investigators suspect arson and attention turns to her mother, Karen Boes. After a 10-hour interrogation and a failed polygraph, Karen confesses. But she repeatedly says she doesn’t remember starting the fire. 24 years later, in 2026, the question remains: Did Karen Boes kill her daughter — or was she broken into believing she did? Sources: Ottowa News Network - Pleading her case: Convicted killer K...
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