This week Neil & Rachel discuss the relationship between mental heath, violence & politics and how this impacts on the case of John McFarlane, a man open to mental health services who murdered a woman he was obsessed with.

Mad or Bad's first mini-sode discusses the mystery of the Jamison Family Disappearance and Murders, or was it a murder?

Rachel & Neil discuss the harrowing case of Cynthia Owen and her experience of childhood abuse at the hands of her own family.

Rachel and Neil discuss the establishment and practices of the Irish Asylums from 1800's to present day.

Rachel & Neil discuss the shocking case of Neils Hogel - a German nurse and serial killer who is believed to have murdered between 100-200 patients during his 5 year killing spree.

Rachel & Neil discuss in detail the events known to most as the Pottery Cottage Murders.

A short teaser introducing the new podcast - Mad or Bad