[Mitchell]

Elizabeth Loftus, at the University of Washington, has done a lot of research in this area.

[eastforker]

There is a differance from witnessess that are solicited and those that offer also.If I witness something ,that got my attention earlier,for instance a ufo sighting,I would be able to give better details .Now compare being in the vicinity,hearing a shot,and in looking up see a man with a gun turn and run.Now compare a bank holdup when the holdup is announced,and takes place over a time period of a minute or so,one will be more inclined with their beliefs.Eyewitness testimony all depends on the circumstanses.