When Caregivers Kill: Understanding Child Murder by Parents and Other GuardiansFrom mothers who kill their children in postpartum fugues, to fathers who murder their kids for revenge against an estranged wife, the stories in this book are chilling yet real, and bring home the message that children are vulnerable to violence even in the care of those who should love and protect them the most. Sadly, child murder by parents and caregivers happens more frequently than one might guess, and while each case is different, there are often warning signs that something might be amiss. Signs of physical abuse may precede the ultimate act of murder. A mother's mental state after the birth of a child may signal true distress and the potential for extreme actions. No one can predict with certainty when a parent or other caregiver may snap, but here Alt and Wells examine many cases of child murder to find out what they have in common, how we might prevent such violence, and what more we can do to protect children in potentially explosive situations. |
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Chapter 02 Mothers Who Kill | 23 |
Chapter 03 Fathers Who Kill | 53 |
Chapter 04 Other Caretakers Who Kill | 79 |
Chapter 05 Child Murder and the Court System | 103 |
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