EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 17 MIN
Trauma's Mirage: The Role of False Memories in Crime
from Hidden Scars: Tracing Trauma in Crime · host Neon Nights Studio
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and often unsettling world of false memories and their role in crime. We explore how trauma can distort memory, leading to wrongful convictions, false confessions, and miscarriages of justice. We'll hear from cognitive psychologists, legal experts, and individuals who have experienced this phenomenon firsthand. Join us as we uncover how our minds can trick us, and the profound impact this can have on the criminal justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and often unsettling world of false memories and their role in crime. We explore how trauma can distort memory, leading to wrongful convictions, false confessions, and miscarriages of justice. We'll hear from cognitive psychologists, legal experts, and individuals who have experienced this phenomenon firsthand. Join us as we uncover how our minds can trick us, and the profound impact this can have on the criminal justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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