ALONE WITH THE DEVIL Famous Cases of a Courtroom Psychiatrist

Paperback. As a forensic psychiatrist Dr. Markham frequently finds himself alone in a room with someone who has killed, often without provocation or apparent motivation. After lengthy interviews it is his subsequent input of courtroom testimony that provides vital evidence as to the degree of a murderer's responsibility, and thus his sentence. A riveting analysis of some of his toughest cases which include : 2 of Manson's followers, Marvin Gay Sr., the "Vampire of Sacramento" Richard Chase, John Sweeney, Norma Jean Armistead + many others. Illus. 378pp. p/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Browned pp. Vg.