A&E debates the use of one of the most effective tools of law enforcement in American Justice: Eyewitnesses. Verbal accounts of criminal actions can make or break a case. When an eyewitness is present, the prosecution's job is a lot easier. But, how reliable is the person's remembered account? Experts give a surprising answer in this one-hour presentation. When it comes to recalling details, an eyewitness can be quite erroneous. Howard Haupt was falsely accused of kidnapping based on faulty recollections. Three tellers misremembered when identifying Shaun Deckinga as a robber. Psychologists discuss the validity of a personal account and how much suspicion plays into accusations. Legal professionals give accounts of police misleading witnesses with presuppositions.
