Maybe not, but she did seem confused on NG whether he passed or failed or it was inconclusive or whether he had taken another one, or even if he had been asked to take another one or not. She apparently had told the producer one thing before the show, and then said she didn't say that, IIRC.
I don't think she was told by LE, there would be no reason for them to tell her his results, since they are divorced. So that leaves the option that either Mark told someone else who relayed it to Elaine or Corey, or he told her himself, which I doubt, since both have stated that they don't communicate.
The thing is, LE might tell someone they failed a poly or that it was inconclusive, but that is to gauge that person's reaction. Which leaves me with the conclusion that even IF someone told her he refused to take another one, that information may not be correct. IOW, she may trust her source, but that source may not know for certain, either way.
If the FBI administered those polys, they are not going to share the results with anyone except the detectives working the case, I am almost positive of that. FBI are very tight-lipped with details like that.
To a point I disagree in that ESPECIALLY WITH inconclusive results to a LDT they are much more often than not very open with the person about the inconclusive result..mainly due to the fact that LE's NUMBER 1, TOP CONCERN at that point in time is to as soon as possible have the individual sit for another LDT in order for LE to hopefully get a more accurate read on the individual as to clear up the "inconclusive" areas of the test..to get a more accurate read on is the individual in fact being honest, or is there in fact deception, and if so to attempt to get a pin point on what specific areas of questioning it is that the individual appears to being deceptive on..
So, due to the extreme importance of what this tool is to investigators they want to ASAP have a conclusive read on the individual be it deception or honesty and its because of this that ESPECIALLY with invonclusive LDT results AND ESPECIALLY if the individual is the person last known to be with the victim before the "disappearance"..these crucial issues lead to LE being totally upfront with the individual about their results being "inconclusive"..
IMO that's exactly what happened in this case with MR and LE immediately letting him know its inconclusive and what is the soonest convenience for MR to sit for another LDT..thus this is exactly how ELAINE AND CORY likely learned of the results..maybe it was immediately by the mutual family friend who especially in the beginning was speaking regularly with both ER AND MR.. as time has passed I personally can definitely understand and sympathize with Cory's seeming visceral reaction to his father not following up with the second LDT that IMO LE more than made it known to MR how imperative and crucial this was to the investigation..
MOO is that LE is especially forthcoming with results when they are inconclusive simply due what critical issues will remain all the more totally unclear until the individual agrees to take a second LDT (Which I above IMO in too great of detail described are the issues of which LE are left to hang in the wind not knowing when this situation presents itself in the initial stages of such an extremely important case)
IMO Elaine was not confused about the polygraph results when talking about it on NG. She appeared to have been put on the spot and was trying to 'avoid' answering the question. It would make complete sense if she told the producers this info before the show but also told them she didn't want to talk about it on camera. But we all know how NG is. Pushy as hell!!
I heard ER speak on the Nancy Grace show as well -- she stated MR's polygraph tests were "inconclusive." I think Nancy went into lawyer grill mode and spooked ER. I know it gave me pause -- I felt bad for ER.
ITA with both you and Psychic Sleuth as to what I personally saw and heard for myself from ER on NG.
Elaine wasn't sure about anything regarding MR's poly. She wasn't even sure if he'd taken one.
GRACE: Elaine, you have taken and passed a police polygraph, is that correct?
REDWINE: Yes.
GRACE: And what kind of questions did they ask you?
REDWINE: You know, just basic questions, just trying to see if I was a good candidate for the polygraph.
GRACE: What do you know about the father`s polygraph?
REDWINE: You know, I don`t know much. I know that, you know, everyone is encouraging him to take that. So hopefully, he will do that soon so we can get him out of the picture, and you know, focus on where Dylan is.
GRACE: Has the father taken a polygraph?
REDWINE: You know, I`m not sure. I know he`s been asked to.
GRACE: Do you know if he took it?
REDWINE: I do not at this time, no.
GRACE: Is it your understanding that he`s failed a polygraph?
REDWINE: No, I don`t think he failed a polygraph. You know, I don`t know the specifics behind that. I don`t think he necessarily failed. But you know, I don`t have any information on that. So it`s real -- it`s real tough for me to answer that question.
GRACE: Elaine, when you were speaking earlier to our producers, you mentioned it was your understanding that he had failed a polygraph.
REDWINE: No, I didn`t say he had failed the polygraph.
GRACE: OK. Good. I`m glad you can clarify that. So what is your understanding, then?
REDWINE: I think it was inconclusive.
GRACE: Is he being asked to take another?
REDWINE: I believe so, yes, he is.
Thanks for posting this for direct reference!
I didn't see any hammering. In fact, I was surprised at how gentle NG was with ER. It was so unusual it stood out to me.
The way I determine if someone doesn't want to talk about something is if they say they don't want to talk about it, can't talk about it, have no comment on it, are not going to talk about it, I'm sorry I can't hear you, etc. or if they say nothing at all.
The way I determine if someone wants to talk about something, is if they talk about it.
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Well I believe certainly all, or atleast the majority would more than agree that NG's way of speaking, handling, and questioning her "guests" is far, far different than how you, I, or anyone else here would speak to, handle, or ask questions of another human being..:twocents::twocents:
As they say, if you tell the truth then you don't have to worry about being inconsistent.
Sorry, IMO many are not at all seeing inconsistentcy WRT ER and NG's dialogue..and IMO most agree as to what was seen/heard from ER on NG show..apparent IMO by the ongoing discussion regarding this particular subject.jmo.
I guess my point is not coming across. I think Elaine was telling the truth when she talked to the producers. I don't think she wanted to discuss this on camera but since she had already told the producers, she didn't want to lie to NG. So she tried to deflect and avoid answering it until she was nailed down by NG's comment of 'didn't you tell our producers...'
JMHO and it doesn't really matter anyways does it? Unless we hear about it from LE themselves it is meaningless.
I respectfully, yet strongly disagree with your above statement, Psychic Sleuth.. IMO you have made extremely clear exactly what your personal take(ie. Personal opinion) is on what was seen/heard from ER on NG.. and IMO you are far from alone in what you came away with after having seen and/or heard this specific dialogue between NG and ER..
As usual you in an extremely diplomatic, respectful, and articulate way have gone about sharing your opinion and personal "take" on this subject just like you do in all subjects of which you choose to discuss and post about here. And it is exactly this as to why even when we have opposing views/opinions or disagree altogether..nonetheless I always read as well as respect what you have to say in each of your posts. Thank you.