In an otherwise wonderful conclusion to a kidnapping case, CNN reports a statement of misinformation by Sheriff Bosenko of Shasta County, California, in response to reports that the husband was the initial suspect:
“It appears he’s telling us the truth,” Bosenko told the station. “Generally, you can’t trick a polygraph.”
Ah, no. The general quote on polygraphs is they’re correct less than 50% of the time – you can trust them less than a coin flip. Here’s a little more discussion on the damn things, and that’ll lead to a Skeptical Inquirer article.
Just to spread the truth a little further.
