as proof of deception.
Question #2: “What Happened Next?”
This simple follow-up can be surprisingly useful.
Rather than suggesting an answer, you’re asking the person to continue the timeline themselves.
Listen for changes in the story, unexplained gaps, or details that contradict what they said earlier. If clarification is needed, you can ask neutral follow-ups such as:
“When did that happen?”
“Who else was there?”
“What happened immediately afterward?”
The goal isn’t to trap someone. It’s to give them an opportunity to provide a consistent account.
