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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: Why Did Rebecca Haro Stay With Jake Haro? Trauma Bonds & a Mother’s Responsibility
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Why Did Rebecca Haro Stay With Jake Haro? Trauma Bonds & a Mother’s Responsibility
In this chilling segment, the spotlight turns to Rebecca Haro, the mother who stood by Jake Haro even after he shattered their daughter’s bones and later killed their infant son Emmanuel. Why would someone defend such a man? Why stay loyal when your children’s lives are at risk?
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains the psychology of trauma bonding and dependent personality disorder, breaking down why some partners remain attached to abusers despite overwhelming evidence of danger. Tony and Stacy weigh Rebecca’s moral...