A Psychological Break Down Of Richard Allen's Delphi Murder Trial With Shavaun Scott

Was Richard Allen truly in control of his actions, or was he lost in a storm of psychosis that led to a verdict based on incomplete understanding? In this episode, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unravel the complexities of the Delphi murder trial and the baffling state of mental health awareness in our criminal justice system. Imagine basing a conviction on a man who was eating a Bible and banging his head against a wall, all while confessing to horrific crimes. But how reliable is a confession from someone whose grip on reality is entirely broken? Shavaun Scott points out the glaring misunderstandings and biases at play, even among so-called experts. What does it mean when the system’s “best and brightest” can’t tell real psychosis from malingering? And with experts clashing on whether Richard Allen was competent or not, is it a case of justice or a deeply flawed understanding of mental illness? How do we reconcile a system that prioritizes preconceived notions over actual investigation? #DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #TrueCrime #MentalHealth #Psychosis #CriminalJustice #ForensicPsychology Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com