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201943 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Interrogator

201943 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Houston Homicide Detective Fil Waters uses his charm and intellect to extract confessions from suspects in some of the city's most challenging cases.

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Houston Homicide Detective Fil Waters uses his charm and intellect to extract confessions from suspects in some of the city's most challenging cases.

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Brian Harriscast

Mason Cufari

Mason Cufaricast

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Fil Waters, a Houston homicide detective, uses his skills to interrogate suspects and obtain confessions. Known for his Texas charm, Waters employs psychological techniques to break down defenses during questioning. The documentary features specific homicide cases he has worked on, detailing the methods he uses in the pursuit of justice. Waters has cracked some of Houston's most challenging investigations through his unique approach to interrogation.

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