The Criminal Imbecile: An Analysis Of Three Remarkable Murder Cases (1915)

""The Criminal Imbecile: An Analysis Of Three Remarkable Murder Cases"" is a book written by Henry Herbert Goddard in 1915. The book is an in-depth analysis of three murder cases that were committed by individuals who were deemed to be ""imbeciles"" by the courts. Goddard, who was a prominent psychologist and expert in the field of intelligence testing, uses these cases to explore the concept of criminal imbecility and its implications for the justice system.The first case discussed in the book is that of William Heirens, who was convicted of three murders in Chicago in 1946. Heirens was diagnosed with ""mental deficiency"" and was deemed to be an imbecile by the court. The second case is that of Albert Fish, who was convicted of the murder of a young girl in New York in 1935. Fish was also diagnosed with mental deficiency and was deemed to be an imbecile by the court. The third case is that of Harry Thaw, who was convicted of the murder of Stanford White in 1906. Thaw was not diagnosed with mental deficiency, but Goddard argues that his behavior and actions suggest that he was an imbecile.Throughout the book, Goddard explores the concept of criminal imbecility and its implications for the justice system. He argues that imbeciles should be treated differently than other criminals, as they are not capable of understanding the consequences of their actions. He also discusses the role of intelligence testing in identifying imbeciles and the challenges of accurately diagnosing mental deficiency.Overall, ""The Criminal Imbecile"" is a thought-provoking analysis of the intersection of psychology and criminal justice. It provides a unique perspective on the concept of criminal imbecility and its impact on the justice system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.