17 min

3: The Andrea Yates Case Mindhunting: Journeys in Forensic Psychiatry

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The tragic case of Andrea Yates teaches us so much about a crucial aspect of forensic psychiatric assessments: the motivation behind horrendous crimes. Listen as we explore the interplay between psychosis and the ability to understand right from wrong, with a stunning criminal trial ripped right from the pages of a TV thriller. (Trigger warning: description of violent crime)

The tragic case of Andrea Yates teaches us so much about a crucial aspect of forensic psychiatric assessments: the motivation behind horrendous crimes. Listen as we explore the interplay between psychosis and the ability to understand right from wrong, with a stunning criminal trial ripped right from the pages of a TV thriller. (Trigger warning: description of violent crime)

17 min