Susan Smith and Other Homicidal Mothers-In Search of the Punishment that Fits the Crime

Ford, Janet

Journal: Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

Volume: 3

First Page: 521

Year: 1996

Bluebook Citation: 3 CARDOZO J. EQUAL RTS. & SOC. JUST. 521 (1996)

Author: Janet Ford: all 2 publications


Abstract

The legal system should consider unique circumstances when sentencing mothers who kill their children, focusing on mitigating factors such as mental state, abuse history, and societal pressures, rather than applying uniform punishments.

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