Cruel Deception: A True Story of Murder and a Mother's Deadly Game.

Autor: ZANGARI, JOLIE BODNER
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Zdroj: Criminal Justice; Fall2024, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p39-40, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstrakt: "Cruel Deception: A True Story of Murder and a Mother's Deadly Game" by Gregg Olsen is a detailed account of the investigation and trial of Tanya Thaxton Reid, a mother convicted of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. The book explores the tragic events surrounding the death of Reid's baby daughter and the subsequent discovery of her disturbing behavior. This true crime story sheds light on the intersection of medicine and law, providing insight into the challenges of identifying and prosecuting cases involving this rare mental health condition. [Extracted from the article]
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