S2 Ep 3 - Sleepwalking Murders

Release Date: April 23, 2021Summary: Jesus and Rudy unravel the chilling world ofsleepwalking crimes—especially murders. They look at real cases, legalloopholes, and what science says about the subconscious mind's power to act outdark impulses.Key Talking Points:• What is sleepwalking and how does it work?• Real murder cases involving somnambulism• Legal defenses: Automatism and intent• The ethics of subconscious crimeContextual Deep Dive:• Kenneth Parks (1987) drove 14 miles while asleep and killed his in-laws. He was acquitted due to 'automatism'—actingwithout awareness.• Sleepwalking is classified as a parasomnia.It's rare to exhibit violence, but complex motor activity is documented.• In law, 'non-insane automatism' is adefense where the defendant lacked voluntary control due to sleep disorders,seizures, etc.• Neuroscientific research shows parts of thebrain can remain active during sleep, explaining complex sleepwalking behaviors.Listener Prompts:• Should someone be punished for crimes theycommit while sleepwalking?• Where do we draw the line between intent and biological malfunction?• Have you or someone you know ever donesomething wild while asleep?