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Best of Weekend part 2: Louis Theroux, a late life gender transition, and is it murder if you’re asleep?

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Awakening to Identity and Accountability

This chapter explores the dual themes of self-acceptance through the lens of late-life gender transition and the chilling implications of sleepwalking in criminal behavior. It recounts the harrowing case of Kenneth Parks, who used a sleepwalking defense in a murder trial, prompting discussions on memory, guilt, and the legal complexities surrounding sleep disturbances. Through personal stories and expert insights, the narrative intertwines the challenges of understanding our subconscious mind and the moral questions surrounding intent during sleep-related acts.

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