The insanity defense has been one of the most controversial aspects of criminal law for centuries. Is it a necessary safeguard to protect the mentally ill, or is it a legal loophole that allows criminals to escape justice?

In this episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we explore:

🧠 The origins of the insanity defense—from ancient legal systems to the landmark M’Naghten Rule

⚖️ How different countries apply the defense—why some have abolished it altogether

🚨 The biggest arguments for and against it—is it fair, or does it let dangerous criminals off the hook?

🏛 Famous cases that shaped public opinion—from John Hinckley Jr. to modern controversies

🔎 The risk of fraud—can defendants fake insanity to avoid prison?

With legal standards varying widely across jurisdictions, does the insanity defense need reform? Or is it a crucial part of a just legal system?

Join us as we break down the facts, explore the history, and debate the future of one of law’s most debated topics.

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Ted Kaczynski’s trial ended with a guilty plea that spared him the death penalty but ensured he would spend the rest of his life in the country’s most secure federal prison. But what happened after the courtroom doors closed? In this episode, we explore Kaczynski’s life behind bars at ADX Florence, his continued attempts to spread his ideology, and the complex legal and ethical questions surrounding his incarceration. We also examine the lingering trauma for his victims and the broader impact his case had on domestic terrorism laws, public safety, and debates about technology’s role in society.

Was Kaczynski merely a deluded extremist, or did his warnings about technological control hold some merit? And how do we balance justice, security, and the rights of incarcerated individuals? Join us as we unpack the ongoing consequences of the Unabomber case.

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This week, we take you across the Atlantic to the quiet town of Red Hill, Nottinghamshire, where a family tragedy unfolds in the dead of night.

At just 14 years old, Daniel Bartlam became known as the "Coronation Street Killer" after brutally murdering his own mother, Jackie, in a case so shocking it left detectives speechless. What started as a house fire quickly unraveled into a premeditated crime with eerie clues—violent writings, disturbing internet searches, and a chilling script describing the exact murder Daniel would later commit.

What led this seemingly normal teenager down such a dark path? And why did he try to convince police that a masked intruder was to blame?

Join us as we break down the case, the investigation, and the devastating impact it had on Jackie’s loved ones—especially her youngest son, Dominic.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violent crime, arson, and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.

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