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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: Delphi Verdict, Jury's Make Bad Choices When Given Half The Facts
Description: Did the jury in Richard Allen's trial really get the whole story, or were they only shown the scenes the prosecution wanted them to see? It’s like walking into a movie halfway through, trying to piece together a plot where the villain might just win, but you’re never quite sure how. That’s the enigma we’re grappling with here, especially when a psychotic break, Bible-eating, and other jaw-dropping behavior from Allen didn’t seem to raise enough reasonable doubt. Shavaun Scott, a psychotherapist, dives deep into the complexities of psychosis and how our misunderstandings of mental health may have i...