A quiet suburb. A brutal murder.  What happens when someone kills - but isn’t sane enough to be found guilty?  Marita Cunningham was charged with murdering 81-year-old May Richie in 2016.  A neighbour discovered May dead inside her apartment, her body covered in pillows and shopping bags. An autopsy found she’d died by asphyxiation and had been beaten with her own walking cane.  Marita was arrested trying to flee the scene.   Witnesses described Marita’s unsettling behaviour earlier that day, including outbursts in public, talking to herself, and showing up at her ex’s apartment uninvited.   The court had to decide whether Marita was guilty of murder – or not guilty by virtue of mental illness.  Should someone who kills, but genuinely doesn’t know reality from delusion, be found guilty of murder? See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

A quiet suburb. A brutal murder. What happens when someone kills - but isn’t sane enough to be found guilty? Marita Cunningham was charged with murdering 81-year-old May Richie in 2016. A neighbour discovered May dead inside her apartment, her body covered in pillows and shopping bags. An autopsy found she’d died by asphyxiation and had been beaten with her own walking cane. Marita was arrested trying to flee the scene. Witnesses described Marita’s unsettling behaviour earlier that day, including outbursts in public, talking to herself, and showing up at her ex’s apartment uninvited. The court had to decide whether Marita was guilty of murder – or not guilty by virtue of mental illness. Should someone who kills, but genuinely doesn’t know reality from delusion, be found guilty of murder? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quiet suburb. A brutal murder.&nbsp; What happens when someone kills - but isn’t sane enough to be found guilty?&nbsp; Marita Cunningham was charged with murdering 81-year-old May Richie in 2016.&nbsp; A neighbour discovered May dead inside her apartment, her body covered in pillows and shopping bags. An autopsy found she’d died by asphyxiation and had been beaten with her own walking cane.&nbsp; Marita was arrested trying to flee the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp; Witnesses described Marita’s unsettling behaviour earlier that day, including outbursts in public, talking to herself, and showing up at her ex’s apartment uninvited.&nbsp;&nbsp; The court had to decide whether Marita was guilty of murder – or not guilty by virtue of mental illness.&nbsp; Should someone who kills, but genuinely doesn’t know reality from delusion, be found guilty of murder?&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

JUDGEMENTS | Not guilty by virtue of mental illness

Crime Insiders is LiSTNR's home of true crime.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
DETECTIVES hears from the professionals behind some of the world's most gripping criminal investigations. Hosted by former police officer Brent Sanders, the series features law enforcement operatives who were either first on the scene or painstakingly pieced together evidence long after the dust had settled. Raw, revealing and deeply personal, these conversations take you inside the interview rooms, crime scenes, and sleepless nights that define the pursuit of justice.&nbsp;
FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world&rsquo;s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clich&eacute;s to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime.
JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice - or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome. &nbsp;
REWIND is our &lsquo;best of&rsquo; series. A weekly re-visit of episodes we&rsquo;ve curated just for you - our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Crime Insiders is YOUR home of true crime.

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Crime Insiders is LiSTNR's home of true crime.      DETECTIVES hears from the professionals behind some of the world's most gripping criminal investigations. Hosted by former police officer Brent Sanders, the series features law enforcement operatives who were either first on the scene or painstakingly pieced together evidence long after the dust had settled. Raw, revealing and deeply personal, these conversations take you inside the interview rooms, crime scenes, and sleepless nights that define the pursuit of justice.  FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world’s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clichés to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime. JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice - or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome.   REWIND is our ‘best of’ series. A weekly re-visit of episodes we’ve curated just for you - our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.    Crime Insiders is YOUR home of true crime.

Crime Insiders is LiSTNR's home of true crime.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
DETECTIVES hears from the professionals behind some of the world's most gripping criminal investigations. Hosted by former police officer Brent Sanders, the series features law enforcement operatives who were either first on the scene or painstakingly pieced together evidence long after the dust had settled. Raw, revealing and deeply personal, these conversations take you inside the interview rooms, crime scenes, and sleepless nights that define the pursuit of justice.&nbsp;
FORENSICS takes you deep inside the minds and methods of the world’s top forensic experts. Hosted by award-winning journalist and true crime author Dr Liz Porter, these interviews cut through the TV clichés to reveal what forensic science really looks like - up close, complex, and constantly evolving. From the techniques that crack high-profile cases to the breakthroughs that exonerate the innocent, these are the real stories behind the science of solving crime.
JUDGEMENTS delves into the gripping world of high-profile criminal cases, examining the twists and turns that lead to justice - or its failure. Each episode explores a landmark case, from the shocking crime to the courtroom drama. We break down the evidence, witness testimonies, and legal strategies, unveiling the complexities that shape the outcome. &nbsp;
REWIND is our ‘best of’ series. A weekly re-visit of episodes we’ve curated just for you - our true crime audience. These are the episodes we believe you cannot miss if you call yourself a true crime fan.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Crime Insiders is YOUR home of true crime.

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