
The Mr Big sting is a powerful tool to get criminals to confess. It got David Lyttle to confess to the murder of his mate, Brett Hall. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

The Crown finally opens its case against David Lyttle.
This episode was first released on 26 June 2023.
After years of delays and postponements, the Crown finally opens its case against David Lyttle for the murder of Brett Hall.The contest of stori... more
The trial begins, only to collapse after a week due to police failures. Can a fair trial ever happen?
This episode was first released on 23 June 2023.
The trial begins.
A week later, its declared a mistrial. The Crown has just turned over evidence... more
We find it hard to believe people would confess to a crime they didn't commit. But they do.
This episode was first released on 21 June 2023.
What can psychologists tell us about Mr Big?
Leading experts in false confessions argue that we (and ther... more
The police get their confession. But can we believe it?
This episode was first released on 19 June 2023.
We go inside the sting police used on David Lyttle and look at the tactics involved: the nurturing of friendship with "Nick the offers of money... more
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Really well told so far
Fantastic content, the production reminds me of a high school presentation. So many different voices jumping around it’s hard to keep up with who is saying what. More voice recordings aren’t necessarily better
Great podcast, gripping, well made and well voiced including the AI voice - it’s not off putting or out of place like the other reviewer states especially considering the other voice actors used.
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Great yarn, Aotearoa podcasting above its weight. Listen!
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This series investigates high-profile New Zealand true crime cases with a focus on investigative technique, memory, and miscarriages of justice. Across episodes, the hosts dissect police methods, courtroom dynamics, and evolving narratives, often weaving in interviews with family members, witnesses, and investigators to illuminate how confessions, memory gaps, and media coverage shape public perception and legal outcomes. A standout thread is examining undercover strategies and their potential to produce false confessions, while balancing rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling. The show often centers on controversial figures and unresolved questions, offering a tense, evidence-driven look at justice in action and its human consequen... more
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