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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: Why Did Delphi Richard Allen Jury Think He Was 'Faking' Psychosis?
Description: Why do we still struggle to differentiate between genuine mental illness and strategic manipulation in the criminal justice system? Allegedly, in Richard Allen’s case, the lines between the two seemed deliberately blurred. Experts took the stand to argue over Allen’s competency, with the prosecution painting a picture of someone faking symptoms. But what about the extremes Allen went to, like self-injury or the infamous incident involving feces? Is it really that easy to fake such disturbing behavior?
Our guest, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, dives into the challenges professionals face in identifying the truly ill. We also explore how...