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Peer reviewedPerske, Robert – Mental Retardation, 1996
This narrative describes the case of Richard Lapointe, a man with Dandy-Walker syndrome (a congenital brain malformation resulting in a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull), who was accused of homicide. The questionable practices of the police in acquiring a confession are recounted. The narrative discusses the court appeals process and…
Descriptors: Adults, Capital Punishment, Court Litigation, Crime


