Lie Detector: Truth or Deception” examines individuals long suspected of serious crimes who voluntarily submit to taking a polygraph test hoping to clear their names in the eyes of their family and community. Award-winning investigative journalist Tony Harris hosts, bringing critical context and analysis drawn from his background in criminal justice reporting, and the results of a professionally administered lie detector test by George Olivo, Former FBI agent and veteran polygraph examiner.
Shannon Price agrees to take a polygraph test to confront lingering suspicions.
Matheau Moore sits down for a polygraph test with former FBI agent Olivo, hoping to clear his name.
Jesse Holton sits down for a polygraph test with retired FBI examiner George Olivo.
Eva Hamby sits down for a polygraph test in an effort to clear her name in the eyes of her doubters.
Edward Ates takes a polygraph test with former FBI agent George Olivo to show his innocence.
Raven Abaroa puts it all on the line for a polygraph test to show he did not murder his wife, Janet.
In this episode, Chris Turner takes a high-stakes polygraph test to address suspicions related to the 1984 murder of Catherine Fuller. Turner was one of eight men convicted in the case and served 25 years in prison, but he has always maintained his innocence. The episode focuses on his attempt to clear his name.