Hypnosis in criminal investigation

Kroger, William S.; Doucé, Richard G.

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“…Although numerous case reports attest to the utility of hypnosis in enhancing the recall of the eye witness (2), controlled studies have produced conflicting results. Some studies have failed to demonstrate hypnotic hypermnesia, whereas those that have (3), have not reported errors in a systematic way nor controlled for the natural hypermnesic effects that can be achieved through repeated testing (4).…”

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The Use of Hypnosis to Enhance Recall

Dywan

Bowers

1983

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The forensic use of hypnosis is increasing. A hypermnesic procedure was used in an experiment that calls this practice into question. Subjects tried for a week to recall 60 previously presented pictures. They were then either hypnotized or not and encouraged to recall even more pictures. Most of the newly recalled material was incorrect, especially for highly hypnotizable subjects in the hypnosis condition. Such errors in recall can have profound implications for forensic investigations.

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The Use of Hypnosis to Enhance Recall

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Bowers

1983

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“…Eventually, the occupants were able to dig their way out and obtain help. A psychiatrist, William Kroger, who had extensive training in forensic matters and hypnosis, was able to elicit, during a hypnosis session with the driver, the license plate number of the gunmen's car (Kroger and Douce, 1979). The driver's memory before hypnosis could not recolIect the number.…”

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Significant Dates in the History of Forensic Hypnosis

Scheflin

Frischholz²

1999

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

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Important dates in the history of forensic hypnosis are identified and their significance is briefly described. Trends regarding the use of forensic hypnosis are highlighted, as well as criticisms of various positions. The authors recommend that professionals who practice forensic hypnosis be thoroughly familiar with the significant precedents, problems, and pitfalls that have arisen concerning the use of hypnosis with memory in forensic settings.

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“…There have been many cases in which the accuracy of hypnotic recollections was confirmed by overwhelming evidence, for example, the Chowchilla kidnapping (Kroger & Douce, 1979) and New Jersey v. Alexander (Hibler, 1982). Although these examples support the role of forensic hypnosis in modern police work, they do not constitute a blanket endorsement.…”

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Forensic Hypnosis: To Hypnotize, or Not to Hypnotize, That is the Question!

Hibler¹

1984

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

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Hypnosis in criminal investigation

Cited by 52 publications

References 9 publications

The Use of Hypnosis to Enhance Recall

The Use of Hypnosis to Enhance Recall

Significant Dates in the History of Forensic Hypnosis

Forensic Hypnosis: To Hypnotize, or Not to Hypnotize, That is the Question!

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