Did This Suspect Pass His Polygraph Test? | Forensic Files

On January 3rd, 1996, he pleads innocent to his extortion charge and he gets out
on bond and he agrees to take a polygraph for police ostensibly to try and clear his name.
Okay, but like what's his story? Like he just happened to be in both places. Yes, basically. Yeah. Steven says that
he takes his kid to the mall every weekend and New Year's Eve was no different. And then after that, Deanna
had to use the bathroom so he pulled over at the gas station where they ended up getting arrested. So yeah, him being
there is just one big weird coincidence. Got it. And if I were police, I wouldn't buy
that. Like if Steven's lying about the extortion, then like what else is he lying about? So they're probably hoping
that this polygraph, the one he agreed to, will solve John and Shel's case. So here's what they asked. I actually have
like the questions and answers. I put it in your folder. Okay. He was asked, "Were you involved in John and Shelley
Markley's disappearance in any way?" He says, "Nope." "Did you see John and Shelley Markley
after they were reported missing?" "Nope." Again, do you know where John and Shelley are
now? No. Did you know in advance that John and Shelley Markley had disappeared? Last answer, no.
Okay. And drum roll, please.

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Brief Summary

Steven's polygraph results raise doubts about his innocence in the Markley case.

Key points

Steven's Alibi. Steven claims his presence at the crime scene was just a coincidence.
Polygraph Questions Revealed. The police ask Steven critical questions regarding the disappearance of John and Shelley Markley.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

Okay, but like what's his story?

Questioning the circumstances around Steven's alibi.

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