The Mind of a Murderer
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The Trial of Stephen Stanko: Mental State on Trial
This chapter focuses on the defense strategy for Stephen Stanko, who attributes his violent behavior to a supposed birth defect while the prosecution questions the credibility of this claim. The contrasting views of expert testimonies highlight a diagnosis of personality disorder rather than insanity, intensifying the courtroom drama. As the jury deliberates Stanko's fate amidst emotional accounts from victims' families, the complexities of mental health and culpability in violent crime are poignantly examined.
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