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Part Two: Dr. Death: The Texas Death Row Psychiatrist Who Killed So Many People

Behind the Bastards

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Flawed Testimonies and the Death Penalty

This chapter scrutinizes the inaccuracies of psychiatric predictions in capital cases, focusing on Dr. James Grigson's controversial role in Texas during the 1990s. It reveals how unreliable expert testimonies contributed to wrongful executions and showcases systemic failures in legal representation and forensic practices. The narrative emphasizes the urgent need for reform within the criminal justice system to prevent miscarriages of justice.

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