How an interrogator obtained 93 confessions from serial killer Samuel Little
Breaking the Silence on America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer James Holland, a former Texas Ranger known for bringing to light what many call “the most prolific serial killer in American history,” recently shared insights on how he managed to get Samuel Little to confess to his crimes. From June 2018 until just before Little’s passing […]
New documentary uncovers unknown confessions of Albert DeSalvo, the Boston Strangler.
Relatives Question Boston Strangler’s Guilt Casey Sherman, nephew of the youngest victim of the Boston Strangler, is skeptical about the confession made by Albert DeSalvo, the man known for the notorious murders. “Honestly, I just can’t buy that DeSalvo actually did it,” he told a news outlet. “Reflecting on the psychological assessment by Dr. Ames […]
Driver accused in the death of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau seeks to dismiss confessions.
A man charged with driving under the influence and causing the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother has been struggling to hide a confession he made following the tragic crash last year. During a courtroom hearing in Salem County on Wednesday, Sean Higgins described how four responding officers had intense reactions throughout […]
Court Declares Washington Law Compelling Priests to Disclose Confessions Unconstitutional
Federal Court Rules on Clergy Reporting Law A federal court decided on Friday that a recent law mandating clergy to report suspected child abuse might infringe on the First Amendment rights, favoring Catholic priests in Washington state who argue that confessions should remain confidential. Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson signed the bill in May, claiming it […]
Robert Chambers’ prison confessions as the ‘Preppy Killer’
Reflections on a Troubling Past When John J. Lennon first laid eyes on Robert Chambers—infamously dubbed the “Preppy Killer”—he leaned forward in a too-large green prison uniform, looking rather disheveled, as they met at New York’s now-closed Sullivan Correctional Facility. Lennon felt a jolt of realization. “He wasn’t the emblem of privilege I had pictured […]
Reversal of Etan Patz’s murder conviction brings new concerns about mental health and confessions in legal cases
A man has recently overturned his conviction for the murder of a six-year-old boy in New York City almost 45 years ago. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, had been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty in 2017 of killing Ethan Patz in 1979. Patz vanished on May 25, the first day he […]
New law in Washington requires priests to reveal confessions, causing anger among Catholics
Washington Governor Signs Controversial Clergy Reporting Law On May 2, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a law requiring clergy members, including Catholic priests, to report suspected child abuse or neglect, even if the information comes up during the Sacrament of Confession. This presents a challenging dilemma: obey the law or uphold the sacredness of confession. […]
Church to expel priests for adhering to state law mandating reporting of child abuse confessions
The Catholic Church has stated that priests will face excommunication if they adhere to new laws in Washington that mandate clergy to inform law enforcement about confessions of child abuse. The Archdiocese of Seattle emphasized that the confidentiality of confessions must be preserved, stating, “The seal of confession must not be violated—doing so will result […]
Catholic Church pledges to expel priests who comply with new Washington state law mandating they report confessions to the police
The Catholic Church has announced intentions to excommunicate priests who comply with new legislation in Washington state. This law mandates that clergy report information concerning clergy abuse to law enforcement authorities. A priest used to enjoy certain privileges—akin to those between lawyers and their clients—during confessions. However, a law enacted by Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson […]
‘People Were My Bags Of Dope With Skin On It’: Accused Cannibal Armie Hammer Makes Cringey Confessions
Alleged cannibal Armie Hammer made a shocking confession about his sexual deviance on the January 1 episode of his podcast, “Your Mom's House.” Speaking with comedians Christina Pacizzi and Tom Segura, Hammer admitted that he used women to boost his self-esteem. “People were bags of drugs with skin on them to me,” he said on […]