This podcast episode explores the disturbing case of Arthur Shawcross, a notorious serial killer who committed heinous crimes, including murder and cannibalism. The episode highlights the flaws in the justice system, the impact of childhood trauma and war experiences on Shawcross's behavior, and the relationship between brain damage, epilepsy, and aggression. It also delves into the controversial subject of interictal behavior disorders and their potential link to extreme violence. Despite Shawcross's troubled childhood, his actions are not excused, and he received a lengthy prison sentence for his crimes.
