In The Driver's Seat with Janine Driver

The Rose Petal Murder: Truth, Lies & the Body Language Breakdown

Janine Driver

What if you could spot deception before it happens?

A packed courtroom. A jaw-dropping confession. A murder case unlike any other. Zachary David Hughes admits to killing a woman—but he claims it wasn’t murder. It was justice. But is he telling the truth?

In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat with Janine Driver, I take you inside the courtroom to break down the hidden body language cues you NEVER knew you needed. From deep sighs to the "oops" reflex, these 9-minute brain hacks will have you spotting the truth like a pro—in crime cases, job interviews, and even your personal life. 🚀

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The “Oops Reflex” (Tongue Protrusion) – Why Hughes stuck out his tongue during his confession & what it reveals about stress and deception.
The Power of a Sigh – The 4 different types of sighs and how they uncover hidden emotions.
The No-Sniffle Stress Tell – Ever seen someone sniffle when they’re not sick? It’s a sign of deep emotional processing.
The Eyebrow “Truth Detector” – Why furrowed brows can expose a lie before someone even speaks.
What TV Crime Shows Get WRONG About Deception – Why reading body language is NOT about a single gesture but about clusters of behavior.

How This Helps YOU (Yes, You!)

This isn’t just about crime. It’s about life. Learning these deception detection skills means:
⚡ You’ll never get played in a job interview again.
⚡ You’ll know when someone is lying to your face.
⚡ You’ll spot hidden emotions your brain would normally miss.

I break down cases like this every few weeks with Vinnie Politan on Court TV! Tune in for real-time analysis of high-profile trials. Catch me live at CourtTV.com 📡 

🎥 Watch me break down these microexpressions on YouTube: Janine Driver YouTube Channel
📱 Follow for more: @newbodylanguage on Instagram, @bodylanguageinstiture on TikTok & Janine Driver on Facebook
💡 Want to take your people-reading skills to the next level?
Join my live group class or book a 1-on-1 masterclass at www.janinedriver.com!



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🎥 Watch me break down these microexpressions on YouTube: Janine Driver YouTube Channel
📱 Follow for more: @newbodylanguage on Instagram, @bodylanguageinstiture on TikTok & Janine Driver on Facebook
💡 Want to take your people-reading skills to the next level?
Join my live group class or book a 1-on-1 masterclass at www.janinedriver.com!