Why insane people are getting away with murder

Join me on Pepperbox TV with a 14-Day Free Trial ► https://www.pepperbox.tv/joinjakethel... Today we answer the question of what exactly the insanity defense is, how it came to be, and what can be done about it now. Knowing this doctrine is incredibly important but you shouldn't need to hire a lawyer to understand it. That's why I'm here to help! Fat Electrician Dan Sickles video:    • The "Temporarily" Insane Civil War General...   Welcome to Internet Esquire where I explain concepts, history, and doctrines we've all heard of but might not totally understand. Consider Subscribing! I drop episodes about every other week. Please enjoy and have a wonderful day. Consider Subscribing ► YouTube:    / @internetesquire   Instagram:   / jokerwatson   Twitter/X: https://x.com/internetesquire TikTok:   / internetesquire   Chapters ► 00:00 Intro 01:38 Where does claiming insanity come from? 05:34 The Wild Beast Test 08:53 Rational Lunatics 11:50 Temporary Insanity 16:22 Modern Understandings of Insanity 20:02 When the Prosecution has to prove you are Sane 24:34 Change After Reagan's Assassination Attempt 26:43 The Problem in Massachusetts Law and the Clancy Case 29;12 What Happens From Here lindsay clancy lindsay clancy trial clancy murder insanity defense claiming insanity insanity lindsay clancy murder trial mentally insane criminally insane legally insane crazy lunatic murder murderer psychosis delusion delusional not guilty by reason of insanity mental hospital mental disease