Inside the Criminal Mind - Mad or Bad?
Ep.4 : How do psychologists decide who is safe and who is dangerous?
There’s often no doubt when a suspect is arrested that they have committed the crime – especially if they don’t deny it.  But were they responsible for the crime?  If they had a psychiatric illness when they committed the crime then they are found to be not responsible for their actions and are sent to a secure hospital.  If they are just evil they are sent to prison.
So who can say whether they are mad or bad? Â Psychologists assess them and with the evidence the jury can decide.
We look at cases including Eden Strang the Naked Samurai Swordsman who slashed his way through a church congregation.  David Copeland the London Nailbomber who’s actions resulted in the death of 3 people and horrific injuries to several others.  The Yorkshire Ripper, the serial killer of 13 women who brought terror to the north of England over a number of years.  Were these men mad or bad?
Director: Mandy Sherwood
Producer: Deborah Dudgeon
Editors: Matthew Bawden, Emma Lysaght
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