Ethical Interrogation Cases

The Interrogation Room shows the unethical interrogation of witnesses in a murder case at a birthday party that led to conviction of an innocent man. The murder took place in the parking area of the club in Brampton, Ontario. While Eric Morgan was celebrating his birthday party, Mike Spence was chased and shot by men in a vehicle. Three years later, six men with a gang related backgrounds were charged of the murder. But because of rumours, the birthday celebrant became the primary suspect. Witnesses were called to testify for Morgan’s innocence. During the interview, the Peel Region Police used a coercive method to the witnesses to produce a false statement against the accused. Because of the unnecessary stressful interrogation, the court has decided that their statements are inadmissible evidence for the case. Morgan remained in jail until his second trial. The primary crown witness, Morrison, started having doubts about her memory. Leaving the crown with no evidence against Morgan. The court concluded that he is not guilty. However, Eric Morgan’s life will never be the same again.

The questionable police practices are mainly focused on the interview process of the witnesses. One issue was the used of Reid Technique for eyewitnesses. Reid technique is a series of
On the first half of the interview, Cox and Allison, were certain about their testimony. After long hours of interrogation, the two witnesses have complied with the police’s story to avoid conflict and to be released from custody. The witnesses have also become suggestible during the interrogation, they have answered falsely in some leading questions to please the interviewer. An interview with an should not give any kind of stress to the witness. The police should help the witnesses remember by keeping them relax and asking relevant questions instead of using the coercive Reid