GUENTHER PODOLA Crime Documentary No. 1

Hardback. Padola was tried and convicted at the Old Bailey in September 1959 for capital murder by shooting Det. Sgt. Raymond Purdy. His defence of unfitness to plead was based on alleged loss of memory, a plea unique in the history of English criminal law. No less than 8 doctors gave evidence. The author provides the full documentary record of the case based on the official transcripts. No less than 6 chapters are devoted to an exhaustive analysis of the medical evidence. Illus., Appendices. 319pp. 8vo. h/back. A handwritten name alteration has been made on p.190 : the name (Dr.) 'Brisby' has been crossed through and replaced with 'Matheson'. With small printed name label and signature of previous owner to fep, v. lightly foxed, sl. browned fore-edge. Vg+ Scarce.