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How forensic linguists can solve crimes, detect hoaxes and much more

How forensic linguists can solve crimes, detect hoaxes and much more

In 2008, Melissa Lucio was sentenced to death for the murder of her two-year-old daughter in Texas. The sentence was postponed until 2022. Forensic linguist Robert Leonard, after analyzing the interrogation of Ms. Lucio and her partner, Mr. Alvarez, determined that techniques were used to induce false confessions. This and other evidence served to stop Lucio’s execution […] … learn more→