Edrick Faust Police Interview and Utah Police AI Fail

·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

Kristi presents the cleaned-up police interview of Edrick Faust, asking if he seems guilty or nervous.

The episode begins with Kristi discussing weather in Idaho before transitioning to the main topic: the Edrick Faust murder trial for the killing of Tara Baker. Kristi presents cleaned-up audio from Faust's police interview, which was shown in court, noting it was difficult to hear originally. She asks listeners to assess if Faust seems guilty or nervous, reminding them he is a convicted felon. The interview shows Faust being read his rights and waiving them. Faust provides inconsistent details, such as his age and living situation, which Kristi analyzes for signs of deception or confusion. The hosts discuss how police ask Faust about dating white women, referencing the predominantly white Deer Park neighborhood where the murder occurred. Kristi points out that police never tell Faust his DNA was found inside Tara Baker's body, only that it was in the house. She argues Faust's open body language and lack of defensive reactions suggest innocence. The hosts compare the evidence against Faust to that against Chris Melton, Tara's boyfriend, noting Melton's DNA was on the cable used to strangle her and he had an alibi based solely on a co-worker's testimony. Kristi expresses frustration that the prosecution seems to protect Melton while targeting Faust, potentially due to racial bias. She highlights missing evidence, like Caucasian hair found in Tara's hand that didn't match either suspect. The episode then shifts to a news item about Herriman City, Utah, police using AI software called Code 4 to generate reports from body cam footage. The software misinterpreted audio from 'The Princess and the Frog' movie, stating an officer transformed into a frog. Kristi explains the software's features and benefits, such as reducing administrative time, but raises concerns about accuracy, bias, privacy, and chain of custody issues. She emphasizes that AI can produce errors and officers might trust drafts too much, leading to false facts in official reports. The hosts discuss broader implications, including AI in medical settings, and conclude by promoting their Super Squad membership for extra content.

As heard by us

Weather talk leads into a careful read of a police interview and the body language around it.

This episode moves from weather chatter about rain in the UK or Ireland, snow in southeast Idaho, and an uneasy February that feels too warm for comfort into a close reading of a police interview.

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

For when you want a police interview picked apart with some weather banter riding shotgun.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from True Crime Squad