The Truth About Getting Confessions

The Truth About Getting Confessions

From Hill of Justice by Jerome Hill

May 3, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

This episode explores the psychological tactics used in police interrogations to extract confessions from suspects.

Send us Fan Mail How Detectives Break the Silence: The Real Science of Interrogation Ever wondered how top-tier investigators pull the truth out of the most hardened suspects? In this episode of Hill of Justice, former state investigator Jerome Hill and former Sheriff Victor Hill pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of police interrogation, moving beyond TV tropes to reveal the actual psychological tactics used in real rooms. This deep dive covers the legendary Reid Technique, the...

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Host: Jerome Hill

Guest: Victor Hill

Topics covered

  • interrogation
  • psychology
  • law enforcement
  • confessions
  • investigation

Keywords

  • interrogation techniques
  • police psychology
  • confessions
  • Reid Technique
  • detective work

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Organizations: Reid Technique

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