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  • The Confession Tapes (2017–2019)
  • TV-MA
    TV Series | 45 min | Documentary, Crime
The Confession Tapes (2017–2019)
TV-MA
TV Series | 45 min | Documentary, Crime

A critical look into some true crime cases where American law enforcement made up for lack of actual physical evidence by using devious psychological tactics during interrogation in order to extract confessions from naive suspects.
Seasons
2   |   1   See all
Creator
Kelly Loudenberg (creator)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 8, 2017

Release date (First episode)
Sep 8, 2017 (United States)

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Cast

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82 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
David Burns
Self - Sebastian's Father Self - Sebastian's Father   See fewer
2
Glen Sebastian Burns
Self - Suspect (archive footage) (as Sebastian Burns) Self - Suspect (archive footage) (as Sebastian Burns)   See fewer
2
Sarah Isaacs
Self - Sebastian's Former Girlfriend Self - Sebastian's Former Girlfriend   See fewer
2
James Konat
Self - Washington State Senior Prosecutor Self - Washington State Senior Prosecutor   See fewer
2
Atif Rafay
Self - Suspect Self - Suspect   See fewer
2
Bob Thompson
Self - Bellevue Detective Self - Bellevue Detective   See fewer
2
Michael Levine
Self - Mr. Big Expert Self - Mr. Big Expert   See fewer
2
Ken Klonsky
Self - Wrongful Convictions Scholar Self - Wrongful Convictions Scholar   See fewer
2
Brian Hutchinson
Himnself - Canadian National Post Reporter Himnself - Canadian National Post Reporter   See fewer
2
Al
Self - Undercover Mr. Big Sting Operator (archive footage) Self - Undercover Mr. Big Sting Operator (archive footage)   See fewer
2
Loretta Fisher
Self - Atif's Girlfriend Self - Atif's Girlfriend   See fewer
2
Gary
Self - Undercover Mr. Big Sting Operator (archive footage) Self - Undercover Mr. Big Sting Operator (archive footage)   See fewer
2
Jason Saunders
Self - Appellate Attorney Self - Appellate Attorney   See fewer
2
Theresa Olson
Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage) Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Elena Kagan
Self - Supreme Court Justice (archive footage) (voice) Self - Supreme Court Justice (archive footage) (voice)   See fewer
1
Jim Trainum
Self - DC Police / Self - False Confession Expert Self - DC Police / Self - False Confession Expert   See fewer
1
Lawrence DeLisle
Self - Accused (archive footage) Self - Accused (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Kevin Simowski
Self - Prosecutor Self - Prosecutor   See fewer
1
Frank Eaman
Self - Defense Attorney Self - Defense Attorney   See fewer
1
John Palmatier
Self - Michigan State Police Detective Self - Michigan State Police Detective   See fewer
1
Paul McKeithan
Self - Friend of Wesley & Theresa Self - Friend of Wesley & Theresa   See fewer
1
John David DeHaan
Self - Arson Expert (as John Dehann) Self - Arson Expert (as John Dehann)   See fewer
1
Michael Abramsky
Self - Forensic Psychologist / Self - Expert Witness Self - Forensic Psychologist / Self - Expert Witness   See fewer
1
John Blume
Self - Post-Conviction Counsel Self - Post-Conviction Counsel   See fewer
1
Beth Meeks
Self - Jury Foreperson Self - Jury Foreperson   See fewer
1
Jeff Robinson
Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage) Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Charles Mertel
Self - Judge (archive footage) Self - Judge (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Jimmy Miyoshi
Self (archive footage) (voice) Self (archive footage) (voice)   See fewer
1
Mark Satawa
Self - Appellate Attorney Self - Appellate Attorney   See fewer
1
George Lawrence
Self - Karen's Friend Self - Karen's Friend   See fewer
1
Michael Dreeben
Self - Solicitor General (archive footage) (voice) Self - Solicitor General (archive footage) (voice)   See fewer
1
Cyndy Margiotta
Self - Wesley's Friend Self - Wesley's Friend   See fewer
1
Dana
Self - Suspect (voice) Self - Suspect (voice)   See fewer
1
Robert J. Colombo
Self - Trial Judge Self - Trial Judge   See fewer
1
Calvin Alston
Self - Co-Defendant Self - Co-Defendant   See fewer
1
Kevin Cornell
Self - Fire Captain Self - Fire Captain   See fewer
1
Jeff Boeve
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
1
Melvin Alston
Self - Calvin's Father (archive footage) Self - Calvin's Father (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Harry Bennett
Self - Co-Defendant (archive footage) Self - Co-Defendant (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Judy Payne
Self - Karen's Friend Self - Karen's Friend   See fewer
1
Neil Fox
Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage) Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Bill Olney
Self - Police (archive footage) Self - Police (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Jim Mitzelfeld
Self - Detroit News Reporter Self - Detroit News Reporter   See fewer
1
Josh Libby
Self - Firefighter Self - Firefighter   See fewer
1
Bill Rigg
Self - Pastor Self - Pastor   See fewer
1
Eduardo Fernandez
Self - Police (archive footage) Self - Police (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Chris Turner
Self - Co-Defendant Self - Co-Defendant   See fewer
1
Jon Hulsing
Self - Prosecutor Self - Prosecutor   See fewer
1
Tim Kulp
Self - Defense Attorney Self - Defense Attorney   See fewer
1
Loren
Self (voice) Self (voice)   See fewer
1
Beverly Lake
Self - Key Witness Self - Key Witness   See fewer
1
John Elverston
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
1
Clifton Yarborough
Self - Co-Defendant (archive footage) Self - Co-Defendant (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Mary Yarborough
Self - Clifton's Mother Self - Clifton's Mother   See fewer
1
1
Tim DeLisle
Self - Lawrence's Cousin Self - Lawrence's Cousin   See fewer
1
Charles Sinclair
Self - Neighborhood Friend Self - Neighborhood Friend   See fewer
1
Karlyn Lothry
Self - Reporter Self - Reporter   See fewer
1
David Zessin
Self - Defense Attorney Self - Defense Attorney   See fewer
1
Dan Galeski
Self - Wyandotte Police Detective Self - Wyandotte Police Detective   See fewer
1
Karen Boes
Self - Convict Self - Convict   See fewer
1
Patrice Gaines
Self - The Washington Post Self - The Washington Post   See fewer
1
Charlie Terry
Self - Wesley's Friend Self - Wesley's Friend   See fewer
1
Steve Kiersch
Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage) Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage)   See fewer
1
Daniel Villars
Self - Homicide Detective Self - Homicide Detective   See fewer
1
Wayne Boes
Self - Karen's Husband (archive footage) Self - Karen's Husband (archive footage)   See fewer
1
David Smith
Self - Arson Expert Self - Arson Expert   See fewer
1
Orlando Bell
Self - Neighborhood Friend Self - Neighborhood Friend   See fewer
1
John Williams
Self - Post-Conviction Attorney Self - Post-Conviction Attorney   See fewer
1
Todd Greg
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
1
Dixie Lee Justis
Self - Victim's Mother Self - Victim's Mother   See fewer
1
Wesley Myers
Self - Defendant Self - Defendant   See fewer
1
Londa Essenburg
Self - Karen's Friend Self - Karen's Friend   See fewer
1
Lamont Bobbitt
Self - Neighborhood Friend Self - Neighborhood Friend   See fewer
1
Laurie Villalobos
Self - Witness Self - Witness   See fewer
1
Roberta Geminder
Self - Karen's Aunt Self - Karen's Aunt   See fewer
1
Kelvin Smith
Self - Co-Defendant (voice) Self - Co-Defendant (voice)   See fewer
1
Carlos Turner
Self - Chris' Brother Self - Chris' Brother   See fewer
1
1
1
Daniel Bennet
Self - 911 Dispatcher Self - 911 Dispatcher   See fewer
1
Tiffany Burns
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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