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The Clock That Lied: How a Jealous Fiancé and a Pinch of Face Powder Made Forensic History in Lyon, 1912
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- Forensic Psychology
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- Sep 20, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 304
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Summary
Through the lens of forensic psychology, this case illustrates how pathological jealousy and an obsessive need for control can drive an intimate partner toward violent, calculated homicide. Émile Gourbin demonstrated the traits of an organized offender, weaponizing social manipulation and cognitive bias by tampering with a clock to exploit his friends' alcohol-impaired perception of time. Ultimately, his intellectualized alibi unraveled when confronted with undeniable physical proof, exposing the fatal gap between a killer’s calculated arrogance and the uncontrollable reality of his actions.