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How investigators used mind games to get a serial killer to talk

48 Hours

  • May 10, 2020
  • 1:29
  • Short

Getting information out of Israel Keyes was a fascinating psychological game, with investigators often allowing Keyes to feel like he was to some degree in charge. The method yielded results, but it wasn’t always easy.

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Brief Summary

The episode covers crime, information control, and the frustration of ongoing situations.

Key points

  • The Weight of Information. A discussion about the burden of knowledge and control in a tense situation.
  • Frustration Lingers. Years of frustration have built up, and it's not over yet.

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