2023-06-03 17:59
Why I Spend My Days Dedicated To Phyllis Diller? If not me, then who?
“I said “Somebody should do something about that.” Then I realized I am somebody.”
I grew… Read More
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2022-11-27 15:33
Now that the 2022 wedding season is winding down – at least for me as an officiant – I wanted to do a quick wrap-up and hat tip to the amazing brides and grooms, wedding coordina… Read More
2022-09-01 12:07
If you’re getting married in the beautiful mitten state, here are a few Michigan marriage license FAQs to help you through the process.
WHICH COUNTY: Apply at the Michigan county cl… Read More
2022-07-31 17:17
Celebrity impersonator or tribute artist? What about a lookalike? Is there a difference?
What’s the difference between a celebrity impersonator and a tribute artist? The answer is:… Read More
2021-10-07 19:49
I Hate Yard Work
Perhaps someday I’ll be filthy rich and have a gardener but for now as homeowner I’m stuck weeding, pruning, trimming and all that other nasty nature stuff. &hell…Read More
2021-06-06 15:13
This was originally published in 2014 when I first experienced the torture described below. Being that it is summer “bathing suit weather” I thought it was worthy as a PSA for an… Read More
2021-02-05 16:47
Deception Analysis: David Hogg
Gun control activist David Hogg on Rep. Greene interviewed on MSNBC. Below is a brief deception analysis of statements he made. Brackets [ ] added to highli… Read More
2020-12-02 00:20
So the Rona screwed up your wedding plans? Or maybe you want to avoid all the hoopla and just elope in West Michigan so you can start your marriage.
If you’re considering an elopeme… Read More
2020-11-27 14:17
Micro wedding, mini wedding, minimony, sequel wedding, elopement – what the heck?
I’ll cut to the chase and break it down for you. They’re all pretty similar. It basical… Read More
2020-03-21 12:09
I hate the question, “What do you do?”
Most askers expect to hear a job title or a life status such
as “retired” or “keep my sugar daddy happy.”
I… Read More
2020-02-28 16:43
Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer to watch a QUICK video on how to tell if someone is lying?
If you’re like most people – you don’t want to go to a movie or comedy… Read More
2020-01-03 16:52
The following statement was posted on Facebook. When I saw it, it had 191k LIKES & 123k SHARES. It is a good example to breakdown using forensic statement analysis.
As it relates to… Read More
2019-12-16 11:51
Being a human lie detector ruined my childhood.
It was something my Mom said about the Easter bunny when I was five. I came to the realization that my parents were lying to me!
It wa… Read More
2019-11-19 16:54
A Rose By Any Other Name …
Laurie Ayers: Professional Lie Detector
Laurie Laughlin: A funny comedian/humorist from the Midwest.
Actually Laurie Laughlin’s passport reads Laurie… Read More
2019-09-18 11:22
This morning I chatted with WFGR on The Jojo Show about how so many people on Twitter can’t seem to figure out that I, Laurie Laughlin, am not Lori Loughlin / Aunt Becky. Hear the int… Read More
2019-09-18 10:25
NOVEMBER 2019 UPDATE: As you can imagine, the actress Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) has not made it easy for me to perform under my moniker, Laurie Laughlin, so I am now using my passport name… Read More
2019-05-31 10:54
Is it just me, or do we need more people willing to tell strangers things like, “Hey lady, you have a giant booger clinging onto your nostril for dear life“?
Speaking of… Read More
2019-05-13 09:54
As some of you may have heard, marijuana is legal now in Michigan. And I lose my bloody mind every time I get behind a mystery van and Shaggy is all geeked out on Scooby snacks.
I know th… Read More
2019-03-05 15:50
Find out why female comedian, Laurie Ayers Laughlin thinks airport TSA (Transportation Security Administration) screeners and casino dealers have a few things in common.
Related Posts… Read More
2018-11-09 16:09
Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many. – Phaedrus
My daughter and I are election workers. We’re the ones who swipe your driver’s license an… Read More
2018-10-28 20:34
And the Next Thing I Knew It Was Thursday
Most people leave out some details when they recount a story. Thankfully they do; it’s painful to have to sit through every single, nitty gri… Read More
2018-09-29 15:09
As a deception analyst, a number of people have asked me for my feedback on the Kavanaugh/Ford hearing.
I spent most of Thursday watching it. Nine hours of testimony is far too much to do a… Read More
2018-09-22 15:31
I help people learn to detect deception. It’s a valuable skill set to have. Equally important is to learn why there is deception in a relationship.
People lie for many reasons, but the… Read More
2018-08-16 17:33
Trial and Ayers
Real Time Behavioral Assessments Giving Litigators the Courtroom Advantage
When the trial team is in the midst of questioning witnesses, cross examining and displaying exhibi… Read More
2018-08-15 02:19
DRIVE-THRU DECEPTION: CLUES TO DETECT DECEIT has a new look!
Turns out you CAN judge a book by its cover.
My book is a handbook of how to uncover deception using words instead of body langua… Read More
2018-08-09 20:01
I was asked to take a look at the missing persons case of 20 year old, Iowa college student, Mollie Tibbetts.
Local farmer Wayne Cheney was questioned in the July 19, 2018 disappearanc… Read More
2018-07-16 22:50
Most people do not lie. They don’t want to remember what they said, nor risk giving off a tell, and don’t know how much truth the other person may already know.
Lies vs. Omissio… Read More
2018-07-14 06:53
Does Your Radar Seem To Be Broken When It Comes to Dating?
Are you baffled why you seemed so perfect for each other, but after one date Mr./Ms. Wonderful ghosted you?
What Did You Miss? Why… Read More
2018-06-28 14:48
In deception detection, omitting pronouns is an indicator of a deceptive statement.
Backstory
Our state law requires residential property assessments that include external measuring of prope… Read More
2018-06-10 18:33
If you ask a yes or no question, listen to ensure you get a yes or no response.
If you get a response that does not directly answer your question, there is an attempt to mislead you (lie).
H… Read More
2018-04-14 21:54
Below is my deception analysis of Stormy Daniels who has been in the news lately because she allegedly had sex with Donald Trump once in 2006.
When conducting a forensic statement analysis… Read More
2018-04-08 21:57
Michelle Obama Interview Speech at Simmons College Leadership Conference
I was asked to do an analysis on a recent interview with Michelle Obama as she spoke at Simmons College. I watched a… Read More
2018-03-24 01:03
I Am 100% Certain That I Am 0% Confident In What I Am Saying
When someone uses the word “certain” or “confident” it indicates they are thinking about… Read More
2018-03-10 21:50
If you only focus on catching someone in a lie, you may miss the truth.
People will say, “I know he’s lying,” when they really mean it appears there is a lie. What they kno… Read More
2018-02-14 17:42
As it relates to deception detection, when you start to hear repetition in a statement it’s an indication they are thinking about what to say next. This shows their story is not coming… Read More
2018-01-31 15:57
I’ve been asked to analyze the recent press conferences of Michigan State University basketball coach, Tom Izzo for deception.
After reviewing a couple of the videos when Tom Iz… Read More
2018-01-30 18:51
Ponzi Scheme Victim Launches Deception Detection Book
Laurie Ayers used her negative experience with a Ponzi scheme to become a leading deception detection expert in order help others avoid… Read More
2018-01-20 15:02
Catfish the TV show is a hotbed of deceit. It is a reality series about people who meet online and often turn out to be someone other than the person they’ve portrayed themselves to be… Read More
2018-01-14 22:34
People lie for many reasons, but they can be broadly summed up by two motives:
To avoid punishment or a painful situation or
To get a reward or something they desire.
Receiving End
When you… Read More
2018-01-10 21:39
In deception detection, unless someone says they did not do the specific thing they’re being accused of, it’s not a true denial.
Sometimes it only sounds like a denial… Read More
2018-01-04 12:26
If you’re not familiar with the TV show, Catfish, you can read all about it here. Basically, it’s a reality show featuring two guys, Nev and Max, who help online daters determine… Read More
2017-12-26 21:12
Someone suggested that I would be good on news programs doing real-time analyses of whether or not someone is lying. Someone else sent me a message telling me that I grossly misquoted a subj… Read More
2017-12-23 21:41
Do You Get to See Family for Christmas? Or Do You Have to See Family?
I had an Uncle Bullshit. I’m pretty sure that wasn’t his real name, but that’s how I remember ot… Read More
2017-12-23 14:22
Want an Autographed Copy of Drive-Thru Deception?
I’m humbled by the people who said they want an autographed copy of my book, Drive Thru Deception: Liars Don’t Want You to Kno… Read More
2017-12-17 02:12
The Last Person to Be Seen With Christina Morris Was Enrique Arochi
Friends, family and co-workers of Christina Morris could not locate her after she left a party on August 30, 2014. In Sep… Read More
2017-12-14 18:41
Allegations and Number of Accusers Do Not Equal Guilty as Charged
More women are now making public allegations against Donald Trump. The statements below are taken directly from a December 2… Read More
2017-12-11 17:28
In Deception Detection, The Number Three (3) Is A Liar’s Number
Some people say that 666 is the devil’s number. Or that when you see 11:11 on a clock, someone is thinking of… Read More
2017-12-10 19:52
He Started To …
Hardly a day goes by that someone else in Hollywood or politics isn’t accused of sexual misconduct. Many of the alleged events took place decades ago.
Forensic S… Read More
2017-12-09 00:03
Beverly Nelson is alleging Roy Moore sexually assaulted her in 1977, forty years ago. Roy Moore denies the allegations. In a November 11, 2017 news conference, Nelson made the statement… Read More
2017-12-06 23:09
Fact Vs. Opinion
One of the many reasons why I love conducting forensic statement analyses is because they require no interpretation. It doesn’t matter how I personally feel about any… Read More
2017-11-30 19:38
So many recent accusations of sexual misconduct, it’s hard to keep them all straight. One thing is certain, both the accusers and people who are the subject of the accusations sure pro… Read More
2017-11-30 15:05
NBC Management Issues Statement Regarding Matt Lauer
As of this writing, the latest recognizable name accused of inappropriate workplace sexual behavior is the now-former Today Show host, Ma… Read More
2017-11-25 00:36
“I have no idea” or “I don’t have a clue” are deceptive responses.
Everyone has at least some thought or indication what may have happened. To say they have &l&hell…Read More
2017-11-13 04:15
Verb tenses refer to the time the action is taking place. When someone retells what they saw or what happened, they should be speaking in past tense because it already happened and is comin… Read More
2017-09-20 20:46
My book, Drive Thru Deception, is getting closer to being released.
“Soon” is a relative term, so I feel okay in saying, it’s coming soon. I don’t want to… Read More
2017-08-20 14:24
I saw a meme on Instagram this morning that I simply had to call BS on it.
Normally I can restrain myself to just keep scrolling past without the need to comment on nonsense. Today was diffe… Read More
2017-06-12 16:42
The following is my forensic statement analysis from portions of James Comey ‘s nearly 3-hour testimony during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on 8 June 2017.
Comey, the form… Read More
2017-05-30 14:19
Many of you remember the sniper-style attacks committed around the Washington DC Beltway area in 2002. Ten people were killed and three others were shot during a three-week period.
Lee Boyd… Read More
2017-04-30 02:38
National Honesty Day is 30 April
Does it seem a little strange to anyone else that there is a specific day set aside when we should be honest?
For the last 50+ years I’ve been und… Read More
2017-04-10 01:03
Content Analysis of Gary Giordano April 2017 By Laurie Ayers
On Friday 7 April 2017, defendant Gary Giordano was found liable for the wrongful death of traveling companion Robyn Garden… Read More
2017-03-04 14:09
Has it become too commonplace to lie to children, and then excuse it as acceptable behavior because “it’s no different than Santa Claus”?
We can all agree there are times w… Read More
2017-02-18 02:29
I was going to title this “Five Ways to Tell If Someone Is Lying.” But then you’d be looking for an article that addressed things such as eye contact, hesitation, acting ne… Read More
2017-02-07 18:04
One clue to deception is how well the story is balanced.
A truthful story about what happened has a beginning, during, and after ratio of 25%, 50%, 25%. There will be a set-up or backgr… Read More
2017-01-23 00:07
There is no one universal definition of a lie. Some people believe omitting information isn’t a lie. Others suggest that engaging in fancy word play, alluding without being specific is… Read More
2016-12-08 20:32
Let’s discuss the word “with” as it relates to deception.
There are a number of dictionary definitions for the word “with.” It is often used as a preposit… Read More
2016-11-20 00:10
Services offered: Peace of Mind.
When people ask me what I do, it’s always an interesting moment. I could answer that I’m a consultant. I could say I’m a statement analyst… Read More
2016-10-31 18:48
When evaluating statements for truth and credibility listen to determine if they denied the act they are accused of doing.
Sometimes it only sounds like a denial. Because people don’t… Read More
2016-10-31 18:48
When evaluating statements for truth and credibility listen to determine if they denied the act they are accused of doing.
Sometimes it only sounds like a denial. Because people don’t… Read More
2016-10-14 15:28
When looking for credibility in a statement there are keywords that serve as red flags in deception.
Started Means Never Completed
The word “started” is one such red flag de… Read More
2016-10-13 14:33
No matter how clearly you communicate, someone will always twist your words.
Some only hear what they want to hear.
Some only read headlines or skim the written word.
As a statement analyst… Read More
2016-09-22 01:43
Content Analysis of Burke Ramsey Interview with Dr. Phil September 2016 By Laurie Ayers
At first glance viewers could be troubled by Burke’s apparent smiling throughout the inter… Read More
2016-09-12 22:11
Content Statement Analysis: Donald L. ClineBy Laurie Ayers
Fertility doctor accused of using own sperm to inseminate patients
A fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm to inseminate… Read More
2016-09-12 01:44
The struggle is real. If you’re afflicted too, you know. You get it. If you’re an outsider looking in, then all you see is a bitch face.
Close. But the term you’re looking… Read More
2016-08-18 04:25
Statement Analysis® of Olympic Swimmer, Ryan Lochte By Laurie Ayers August 2016
On Sunday 14 August 2016, the headlines read “U.S. Swimmer Ryan Lochte Robbed at Gunpoint in Brazil… Read More
2016-08-18 04:25
Statement Analysis® of Olympic Swimmer, Ryan Lochte By Laurie Ayers August 2016
On Sunday 14 August 2016, the headlines read “U.S. Swimmer Ryan Lochte Robbed at Gunpoint in Brazil… Read More
2016-07-24 23:26
If you’re truthful, you can have credibility. If you are credible you may not always be truthful.
Part of what I do in my field of deception is determine credibility through a systemat… Read More
2016-05-27 20:31
People mean exactly what they say; use their words to uncover deception.
If you’re trying to figure out if someone is lying, pay attention to their verbs.
Listen carefully to determine… Read More
2016-05-24 14:11
Statement Analysis® of Juanita Broaddrick Allegation of Bill Clinton Rape
Juanita Broaddrick says Bill Clinton raped her at a hotel when she was a nursing home administrator volunte… Read More
2016-04-19 15:10
Today’s latest headline: Ted Cruz: ‘I Have Zero Interest Whatsoever’ in Being Donald Trump’s VP Pick
On a recent segment of Good Morning America, a voter asked Cruz v… Read More
2016-02-24 18:20
Last week Hillary Clinton told CBS’ Scott Pelley she’s “always tried to tell the truth.” She continued, “Well, I have to tell you I have tried in every way I kn… Read More
2016-02-11 00:04
Listen carefully to what others tell you; their words may tell you more than they intended.
There are a number of ways you can word a statement. Your comments will always be rooted in all yo… Read More
2016-01-22 15:57
If someone tells you they didn’t do something, how do you know if you can believe the denial?
In 2007 Steven Avery was convicted of killing Teresa Halbach and is currently serving life… Read More
2016-01-21 20:42
On 20 January Michigan’s Governor, Rick Snyder released 270+ pages of emails as it relates to the current Flint water crisis. You can read these emails here.
I read through all of thes… Read More
2016-01-16 19:16
“Frigid cold sweeps the nation!” Record breaking low temperatures top the morning headlines.
For many of us living in the United States Old Man Winter has come calling with… Read More
2016-01-12 02:51
Forensic Statement Analysis by Laurie AyersPosted January 2016
If you haven’t been online or turned on a TV in a while you may not be aware there is a situation with the safety of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Charles Sly’s Allegations About Payton Manning HGH Use Forensic Statement Analysis by Laurie Ayers Posted January 2016 The recent news story about Payton Manning’s alleged H… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Is Trump full of crap? Or is he being straight up? I’m often asked the above questions when others want to know if I’ve done a credibility analysis on presidential candidate… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Ah the holidays – a time to be merry and of good cheer; a time for office parties and going out with friends to share a festive toddy or two. You’re out a party, laughing, dancin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Conclusions on Secretary Hillary Clinton’s Testimony During the Benghazi Hearing As I watched many hours of the Benghazi Hearing on 22 October 2015, I started to do a content anal… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Listen to what people tell you. They will usually tell you the truth. For example, take the never ending Hillary Clinton email server controversy. Intelligence officials have confirmed that… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A recent study has been carried out by Lisa Feldman Barrett that is attempting to gain attention to her work in the field of universality of emotion. Unfortunately the research efforts were… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Whether you shopped online or are fortunate enough to receive gifts from out of town loved ones, now is not the time to blindly open the door to delivery couriers. Recently a van pulled into… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Ladies, we know that it’s just good business to always check our face before going anywhere: make sure we don’t have lipstick on our teeth or mascara where it doesn’t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The slang term “casing the joint” means to look over some place to figure out how to break in, what to steal, etc. We typically hear it in old movies when the bad guys are gettin… Read More
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