Hi, I'm Greg Polson, and this is Serial Killers.

Today we're going to take a deep dive into the life of Henry Lee Lucas, otherwise known as the confession killer.

I'm here with my co-host Vanessa Richardson.

Vanessa's not a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, but she's done a lot of research for the show.

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If you and I were strangers and we had just met, you would be inclined to believe me when I told you my name was Greg.

Just as I'd believe you if you said your name was Brittany or Ryan. There's an implicit trust that

we place in strangers, especially for little details, like names, hometowns, facts

about themselves. But have you ever thought about how easy it is for someone to lie to you?

Especially in tiny little details like these that you wouldn't think to question

it's very easy for a pathological liar to exploit

this trust we expect out of others.

After all, why wouldn't you have reason to believe the person sitting across from you.

Some people lie for personal gain,

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