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Psychics Doing Detective Work???
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Per Bing AI Overview:
Psychics have been used by law enforcement for criminal investigations since at least 1845, but many police departments don’t consider them credible or useful. Psychics may visit a crime scene to provide information for law enforcement to assess, but their information can be general in nature. Psychics may use intuition, and some may claim to communicate with spirits or use paranormal abilities like telepathy or clairvoyance. Some examples of what psychics may do at a crime scene include:
Requesting information: Psychics may ask for the victim’s date and place of birth, or where they were last seen. They may also ask to see a photo of the victim or touch an item of their clothing.
Providing information: Psychics may provide general descriptions, such as “I see a blond headed man…a singer”. They may also provide more specific information, such as a name or location.
Suggesting search areas: Psychics may suggest areas to search, such as a graveyard or a lake.
Do police departments use psychics?
While there have been instances where police departments have consulted psychics, particularly in high-profile…
