The Confession Tapes

The Confession Tapes

The Confession Tapes

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The Confession Tapes

2017- 2019

2 Seasons

11 Episodes

7.1(61 votes)

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This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.

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