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Insanity debate shadows Yates murder case and five deaths
The column argues that insanity does not exonerate murder, detailing Andrea Yates who killed five children and called police, while questioning whether post partum psychosis absolves guilt. It notes planning, the husband’s role, and the need to assign responsibility amid mental health claims, with regional attribution to Murphy of Columbus, Neb.
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