Chapter
The Case of Lisa Montgomery
25:57 - 32:14 (06:17)
Lisa Montgomery's case has raised questions about the justice system's treatment of those with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
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This episode delves into the case of Lisa Montgomery, a woman who experienced phantom pregnancy and was sentenced to death for the murder of a pregnant woman.
25:57 - 29:01 (03:04)
Summary
This episode delves into the case of Lisa Montgomery, a woman who experienced phantom pregnancy and was sentenced to death for the murder of a pregnant woman. Experts later found she suffered from psychosis, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, shedding light on the impact of mental health on the criminal justice system.
ChapterThe Case of Lisa Montgomery
EpisodeThe Baby Snatcher - Did She Deserve It Or A Victim Herself?
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Lisa Montgomery, the first female federal inmate in 67 years to be executed by the United States federal government, had her execution stayed due to her mental competence needing to be tested.
29:01 - 31:10 (02:08)
Summary
Lisa Montgomery, the first female federal inmate in 67 years to be executed by the United States federal government, had her execution stayed due to her mental competence needing to be tested. The stay was granted on the grounds that executing individuals with intellectual disabilities violates the eighth amendment of the constitution.
ChapterThe Case of Lisa Montgomery
EpisodeThe Baby Snatcher - Did She Deserve It Or A Victim Herself?
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
The speaker is conflicted about feeling sorry for Lisa, who killed someone and cut their stomach open despite experiencing trauma.
31:10 - 32:14 (01:04)
Summary
The speaker is conflicted about feeling sorry for Lisa, who killed someone and cut their stomach open despite experiencing trauma. They discuss how the US focuses more on punishment than on helping those with mental illness.