The competition episode ;)

In this episode of the Hooked on True Crime podcast, hosts Ali and Sarah delve into the fascinating and complex cases of two men named Daniel: Daniel McNaughton and Daniel Sickles. They explore McNaughton's life, his assassination attempt on a government official, and the subsequent trial that established the McNaughton Rules for the insanity defence. The conversation then shifts to Daniel Sickles, a politician whose infidelity led to a dramatic murder trial, marking the first acquittal due to temporary insanity in the United States. The hosts discuss the implications of these cases on legal history, public perception of insanity defences, and the intersection of crime and mental health.

Scottish word of the week : Flenky

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Sources:

Books:
Moran R. Knowing Right From Wrong: The Insanity Defense of Daniel McNaughtan. The Free Press; 1981.Walk A, West DJ, eds.

Daniel McNaughton: His Trial and the Aftermath. Gaskell Books/Royal College of Psychiatrists; 1977.

Websites:

Daniel McNaughton (1813-1865) - PMCDaniel M’Naghten: The Man Who Changed the Law on Insanity

Report of the trial of Daniel M’Naughton at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (on Friday, the 3rd, and Saturday, the 4th of March, 1843) for the wilful murder of Edward Drummond, Esq / by Richard M. Bousfield and Richard Merrett. | Wellcome Collection

Daniel Sickles: An Unusual Character - Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Murder in Lafayette Square | Headlines & HeroesDaniel Sickles Trial: 1859 | Encyclopedia.com

The 1859 Murder Trial of Daniel E. Sickles - Historical Society of the D.C. CircuitUNITED STATES v. SICKLES.

Caution : this episode contains discussion of rape and violence, plus an anger spawning justice system!

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah delve into a harrowing true crime story set on the Greek Island of Corfu, focusing on the case of a young woman who was brutally attacked and raped by a known sex offender. We explore the systemic failures of the criminal justice system that allowed a serial rapist to remain free despite his history of violent attacks. This may be the most evil perpetrator we've ever covered.

Scottish word of the week: Sarah is tested in a quiz and fails!

Ali commits another domestic misdemeanour and we binge watch Destination X, Karen Pirie, and Shetland (BBC)

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Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sluBk4iBTQ

'My Kavos rapist told me - I am a man and I will take what I want' - Grimsby Live

Corfu serial rapist re-arrested and held on new rape charge – The Greek Herald

Corfu rapist who attacked British women holidaymakers sent to prison | Daily Mail Online

Serial rapist known as the Beast of Kavos is back in jail, where he belongs | World | News | Express.co.uk

Serial rapist ‘beast of Kavos’ reportedly falls off cliff while running from police | The Independent | The IndependentSerial rapist

Beast of Kavos breaks back plunging 100ft into Corfu ravine - The Mirror

Serial Rapist Jumps Off Cliff While Running From Police and Breaks Ribs - The New York Times

Corfu serial rapist held on new rape charge | eKathimerini.com

Police show 'rape kit' found after serial rapist 'Beast of Kavos' was arrested - The Mirror

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOfaK2r5yMw