# Killer Smiles, Thinks He's Going Home - Then The Video Plays

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-15T15:23:36+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/killer-smiles-thinks-he-s-going-home-then-the-video-plays--75146927
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## Resource

This episode details the police interrogation of Tyler Hayward, who was suspected and eventually convicted of the unprovoked 2023 murder of a convenience store clerk named Wesley Francis. Detectives utilized a variety of psychological interrogation tactics, such as building a false sense of rapport and using the Strategic Use of Evidence method to catch Hayward in contradictions regarding his alibi. The transcript highlights how investigators presented license plate data and witness identification from the suspect's girlfriend to dismantle his claims of being elsewhere during the shooting. Despite the intense pressure and the use of minimization and maximization techniques to solicit a confession, Hayward maintained his innocence throughout the questioning. Ultimately, the narrative concludes with Hayward’s 2026 conviction and life sentence, confirming that forensic evidence and video footage outweighed his repeated denials. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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