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Nobody's Child A Tragedy, a Trial, and a History of the Insanity Defense

Susan Vinocour

A powerful and humane exploration of the history of the "insanity defense," through the story of one poignant case. When a three-year-old child was found with a head wound and other injuries, it looked like an open-and-shut case of second-degree murder. Psychologist and attorney Susan Vinocour agre...

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

The book was repeatedly cited whenever Dr. Michelle Joy appeared on the show, described as an illustrated history of the insanity defense and suggested as a worthwhile read and even a Christmas gift. Nancy Grace highlighted its relevance to discussions of mental state and legal defenses, indicating a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Tot-Boy, 1, DEAD OF FENTANYL OVERDOSE AT LICENSED...

It was mentioned as a good book during the podcast and Nancy Grace hinted that it would be a good gift for Christmas, referencing its topic of the insanity defense.

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Now see that's a good book an illustrated history of the insanity defense.

I could go I could read that all night long and ill hint hint for Christmas an illustrated history of the insanity defense.

Episode: GUILTY VERDICT IN MURDER TRIAL OF CULT MOM LORI VA...

Dr. Michelle Joy's book, "An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense", was mentioned, highlighting her expertise in forensic, clinical, and academic psychiatry.

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you're hearing Dr. Michelle Joy forensic clinical academic psychiatrist and author of an illustrated history of the insanity defense

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