Malingered Mutism: The Case of Mary Doherty
Abstract
This article examines the historical case of Mary Doherty; a young girl arrested for the murder of her father in 1806. During her trial, she remained mute and did not enter a plea. The jury found that she was mute through the visitation of God and found her not guilty. The next day, she was seen sitting on the courthouse steps acting normally. Her deception fooled everyone, including several hundred people who examined her. This article explores the historical aspects of mutism in the legal system and the detection of malingered mutism.
Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/jpbs.v9n1a6
Abstract
This article examines the historical case of Mary Doherty; a young girl arrested for the murder of her father in 1806. During her trial, she remained mute and did not enter a plea. The jury found that she was mute through the visitation of God and found her not guilty. The next day, she was seen sitting on the courthouse steps acting normally. Her deception fooled everyone, including several hundred people who examined her. This article explores the historical aspects of mutism in the legal system and the detection of malingered mutism.
Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/jpbs.v9n1a6
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