What It Means to Be a Human Lie Detector

My journey to human lie detector started with a podcast.

I was listening to a true crime episode that played the audio of a 911 call. Something about it struck me. The caller’s words didn’t line up. Not emotionally, not structurally, not logically. I didn’t know the case yet, but I knew the language was off.

Later in the episode, the host revealed the twist. The caller was the attacker.

That moment stayed with me. I realized I was hearing things others weren’t. Not in tone or volume, but in the specific words used and what was left out. I couldn’t stop listening. And over time, I built a method around it.

The Work I Do

Today, I help professionals in high-stakes environments understand what is really being said.

I support:

• HR teams who want to make better hiring decisions
• Investigative journalists who need help interpreting interviews
• Legal teams reviewing witness statements and depositions

In some cases, I’ve helped prevent costly hires. In others, I’ve helped clients reshape their legal strategies. One case turned completely when we flagged issues in the very first affidavit. In another, my input was ignored, and the regret came later.

How I Trained Myself

I didn’t go through formal training. My background is self-directed. I’ve spent years studying how people use language to persuade, conceal, and redirect.

I work from what I call the Truthful Deception principle. Most people prefer not to lie outright. Instead, they leave things out. They reshape the truth. The deception is in what is missing.

To break things down quickly, I also use the CAPS framework. It’s a method I built to help me spot red flags in language under pressure.

Can This Be Tested?

People often want to test these skills. But this isn’t something you prove at a dinner party.

My techniques are designed for serious moments. High stress. High stakes. When there’s a lot on the line. That’s when people reveal more than they intend to, and that’s where I work best.

Look through my content. You’ll see the patterns I’ve identified and the outcomes they’ve led to. The track record speaks for itself.

What the Movies Get Right and Wrong

I’ve always loved the classic detectives. Columbo. Miss Marple. Those characters who listened closely and noticed when someone said too much or too little.

They weren’t flashy. They paid attention. And when a suspect slipped, it was usually because of one small detail in what they said.

Pop culture loves the idea of a human lie detector. Sometimes it gets it wrong. But sometimes, it gets close.

Why I Do This Work

To me, being a human lie detector means helping others. Especially people who are being lied to.

It’s not about catching people out. It’s about protecting others from bad decisions, lost opportunities, and unnecessary risk. That might mean helping an HR leader spot a red flag. Or helping a legal team see what a witness is holding back.

Language can be used to mislead. But it also leaves a trail. My work is about finding that trail and following it.

Contact Me

If you’re dealing with a situation where the truth matters, I can help. Whether it’s a professional dispute, hiring decision, or legal issue, I can help you understand what someone is really saying.

Contact me through the site to get started.