Susan Smith: Victim Or MurdererGlenbridge Publishing Ltd., 1996 - 237 sider Susan Smith - Victim or Murderer tackles the burning questions that grip everyone exposed to this news story: Why did she kill her own children? What was she thinking or feeling at the time of the crime? Was she psychotic - totally out of touch with reality? Did her own father's suicide twist her mind as she was growing up as a child herself? These and other questions are explored by Dr. George Rekers. Susan Smith - Victim or Murderer weaves psychological insight into the compelling mystery of why this seemingly caring mother would kill her own helpless little children. The story of the drowning of Michael and Alex by Susan Smith has gripped the nation like no other comparable case. A murdering mother demands much explaining. We expect every mother will instinctively care for and lovingly protect her dependent children. Susan Smith - Victim or Murderer tells the story of the crime that has captured the interest of the American people. Questions and issues about this case can be found in conversation across the United States. It is a story that will not go away. Dr. Rekers explores the facts and offers fascinating psychological explanations to help the public understand both the significant mental problems and the legal responsibilities for one's behavior. |
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actus reus Alex Smith asked behavior Carol Calef child church Clif LeBlanc clinical confession Conso court courtroom crime criminal David Bruck David Smith death penalty defense attorneys depressed mood diagnosis divorce double murder trial emotional evaluation experience father father's suicide feel felt filicide Findlay Forensic forgiveness friends girls guilty Ibid insane interview July 17 July 21 jury Kensington Books kidnapping kids kill knew law enforcement Linda live Logan Long Lake Major Depression Mental Disorders mental illness Michael and Alex mother October 25 parents Pastor Long person Pope prison psychiatric psychological Rekers relationship reported responsibility sexual abuse Seymour Halleck Sheriff Smith with Carol social South Carolina stepfather story stress Susan Brown Susan Smith Susan Smith's trial Susan's trial talk testified testimony thought Tom Findlay Tom's tragic trial on July Twila Decker Union County Courthouse victim Winn-Dixie wrong
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Crimes and Trials of the Century [2 Volumes] Steven M. Chermak,Frankie Y. Bailey Ingen forhåndsvisning tilgjengelig - 2007 |