Why lie? Max docuseries exams murderer who reportedly fibbed about killing a few more people
Briefly

The article delves into the complexities of false confessions, focusing on Levi Bellfield, a convicted serial killer, who confessed to the 1996 murders of Lin and Megan Russell. Initially, Michael Stone had been sentenced for these crimes, but Bellfield's recent admissions prompted the Criminal Cases Review Commission in the UK to review Stone's case. Experts express skepticism regarding Bellfield's motives and truthfulness, particularly noting inconsistencies in his confession like his handedness. The documentary further explores these complexities through linguistics and psychology analysis.
Dawn Archer reveals that Levi Bellfield's confession states he wielded the murder weapon with his right hand, despite him being left-handed, raising significant doubts about its authenticity.
Colin Sutton questions Bellfield's motives, alleging that the confession may just be a tactic of 'playing mind games' rather than a legitimate admission of guilt.
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