Dr. Tanay's 1979 Psychological Evaluation
Added 2020-12-31 22:53:35 +0000 UTC"Mr. Bundy is a 32 year old, handsome looking man, dressed with the casual elegance of a young college professor. He was meticulously groomed from well-cared for fingernails to freshly washed hair. He was in total command of the situation. The deputy sheriffs appeared more like a part of his entourage than policemen guarding a prisoner."
Psychiatrist Dr. Emanuel Tanay interviewed Ted on May 18, 1979 at the request of his defense attorney, Mike Minerva. This is his report.
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I wondered if Ted was on the cusp of schizophrenia
Christina Gagnon
2021-01-24 01:47:03 +0000 UTCA brilliant read! I don´t know how long dr Tanay examined Ted but in my opinion he nailed it.
Joanna Marek
2021-01-01 15:01:24 +0000 UTCInteresting. Dr. Tanay makes mention of possible pseudo-psychopathic schizophrenia, which according to the APA isa disorder in which psychotic tendencies characteristic of schizophrenia are masked or overlaid by antisocial tendencies, such as pathological lying, sexual deviations, and violent or other uninhibited behavior. Pseudo-psychopathic schizophrenia is primarily considered to be a personality disorder rather than a type of schizophrenia; individuals exhibiting such symptoms tend to be diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder or borderline personality disorder. (Jeffrey Dahmer was diagnosed as schizotypal and borderline.)
Marilyn Martucci
2021-01-01 07:55:31 +0000 UTC
