Ep 12 The Murders of "Jolly" Jane Toppan Part Two / The Insanity Defense Artwork

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Ep 12 The Murders of "Jolly" Jane Toppan Part Two / The Insanity Defense

May 23, 2023 • Valerie Kacian • Episode 12

This week we continue to discuss the murder of Jane Toppan, and the murders that ultimately brought her to trial. We will also discuss what constitutes "not guilty by reason of insanity" today and how this relates to Jane's actions back in the late 1800's. This is an interesting deep dive so I hope you will check it out.

If you are interested in learning more about this case or the insanity defense, check out my sources. Join Patreon for early access to episodes, and a bonus episode each month! More information following the source list.

SOURCES:
Additional sources available in the show notes for Ep 11.

https://www.si.edu/object/siris_sil_950637#:~:text=Poor%2C%20illegitimate%2C%20orphaned%2C%20abandoned,resources%20and%20often%20without%20advocates.

https://open.lib.umn.edu/criminallaw/chapter/6-1-the-insanity-defense/

https://open.lib.umn.edu/criminallaw/chapter/6-1-the-insanity-defense/#:~:text=The%20four%20versions%20of%20the,%2C%20substantial%20capacity%2C%20and%20Durham.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1hkwWi1YxM

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