True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Mad or Bad? The Case of Daniel M'Naghten (Very first insanity case)

True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Mad or Bad? The Case of Daniel M'Naghten (Very first insanity case)In this episode of True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion, we dive into the historic case of Daniel M'Naghten, a man whose paranoid delusions led him to commit a crime that changed the legal system forever. This is the very first case of pleading "not guilty by reason of insanity". After fatally shooting Edward Drummond, the secretary of British Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel, M'Naghten’s trial became the foundation for the modern insanity defense. But was justice truly served?Join Alexis Knight as we explore the intricate details of the case, the courtroom drama, and the lasting legacy of the M'Naghten Rule.Was Daniel M'Naghten a victim of mental illness, or was he fully aware of his actions? You be the judge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alexis-investigates-l-facts-first-clarity-always--6292057/support.Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always.Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world. Subscribe to the Alexis Investigates Podcast