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EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 1H 19M

Suspect plays dumb INSTANTLY REGRETS IT

from Red Tree Crime · host Red Tree Crime

"'I don't know nothin'. I wasn't there. You got the wrong guy.'" Three sentences. That's all it took for the detective to know he was lying — and to start building the trap that would bury him.In this satisfying true crime interrogation breakdown, we analyze suspects who think "playing dumb" is a clever defense. Spoiler: it never works. We walk through real interrogation transcripts where criminals pretended not to remember basic facts — their own address, what they had for breakfast, where they were last night — while detectives calmly documented every contradiction. Featuring expert commentary on deception detection, the "guilty knowledge" test, and why overacting innocence is one of the biggest red flags in an interrogation room. You'll hear the exact moment the suspect realizes his act isn't fooling anyone — and the panicked backpedaling that follows. Perfect for true crime fans who love watching liars dig their own graves. No graphic violence — just the beautiful art of catching a faker. Press play for instant regret served cold.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/red-tree-crime--6847553/support.

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