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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Thomas, George C. (George Conner), 1947–
Confessions of guilt : from torture to Miranda and beyond / George C. Thomas III, Richard A. Leo.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-19-533893-5 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Police questioning—History.
2. Confession (Law) 3. Torture. I. Leo, Richard A., 1963–II. Title.
HV8073.3.T46 2012
363.25’4—dc23 2012003725
1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2
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on acid-free paper