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Multiple Personality Disorder, MPD (now called Dissociative Identity Disorder DID) as a Defense

The Int'l. Journal of Clinical and Experimental HYPNOSIS: Special Monograph Issue on Multiple Personality, April 1984, Volume XXXII, Number 2, ISSN 0020-7144

	"The Bianchi (L.A. Hillside Strangler) Case: Sociopath or Multiple Personality?" by John G. Watkins (pages 67-101)
	"Difficulties Diagnosing the Multiple Personality Syndrome in a Death Penalty Case" by Ralph B. Allison (pages 102-117)
	"On the Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Personality in the Forensic Context" by Martin T. Orne, David F. Dinges, and Emily Carota Orne (pages 118- 169)

Jack (John G. Watkins) interviewed Kenneth Bianchi (aka, the Hillside Strangler" - Los Angles, CA) in 1979. Jack believed that Bianchi had multiple personality disorder. Contact info: 413 Evans Street, Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 549-9202

Ralph Allison's "All About Multiple Personality" website Be sure to see Ralph's published and unpublished articles. Ralph Allison interviewed Kenneth Bianchi (aka, the Hillside Strangler" - Los Angles, CA) in 1979. Ralph believed that Bianchi had multiple personality disorder.

Martin T. Orne also interviewed Kenneth Bianchi and thought that he was faking.

Abstract of "Objective documentation of child abuse and dissociation in 12 murderers with dissociative identity disorder." Dorothy Otnow Lewis, M.D. et al., American Journal of Psychiatry December, 1997. (154, 12, 1703-1710) Dr. Lewis and her colleagues found previously existing DID in all 12 cases and severe child abuse in 11out of 12 cases. Available through American Psychiatric Press, Inc.

"The Criminal Responsibility of People with Multiple Personality Disorder" by Professor Elyn R. Saks

Jekyll on Trial: Multiple Personality and Criminal Law by Elyn R. Saks with Stephen H. Behnke (1997) University Press: New York

In DISSOCIATION journal (Vol. IX, No,. 2, June 1996 (but just released)) are these two articles in which you can write (or call) for reprints. You'll have to get there phone number through information, though. (Note: This journal is available with membership to the ISSD, Int'l. Society for the Study of Dissociation as well as non-members.)

	"Types of Dissociative Behaviors Observed in an Urban Jail: 25 Months of Participant Observation" by J.E. Morgan, M.D., Ph.D., P.O. Box 27764, Washington, DC 20038-7764
	"Results of the Dissociative Experience Scale in a Jail Population" by Marilyn S. Snow, Ed.S., Georgia State University, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, 30 Pryor Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303

"Multiple Personality and Dissociation, 1791-1992: A Complete Bibliography, Second Edition" by Carole Goettman, B.A., George B. Greaves, Ph.D., and Philip M. Coons, M.D. (1994) The Sidran Press.: See Medico-Legal Aspects which includes Articles and Books and Precis of Appellate Court Cases. pages 125 - 150.

Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma See: Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule (DDIS); Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) (This is the diagnostic instrument that the DISSOCIATION journal article refers to.); The Trauma Model; and more.

See The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes and Frequently asked questions and an update on Billy Milligan. The book, The Minds of Billy Milligan is available through Amazon.com or maybe your local used bookstore. My copy is a bright blue foiled paperback edition. Write to author, Daniel Keyes at mailto:dankeyes@usa.net.

The First Sin of Ross Michael Carlson: A Psychiatrist's Personal Account of Murder, Multiple Personality Disorder, and Modern Justice by Michael Weissberg, M.D. (1992) Delacorte Press, New York, NY. ISBN:0-385-30536-2.: The above book is about a young man who killed both of his parents and claimed to have MPD. Dr. Weissberg is a member of the psychiatry faculty at University of Colorado School of Medicine.

"Multiplicity and Victimization: What part of `No!' don't you understand? vs. What part of you doesn't understand `No!'?" (long)

"Multiple Personality and Moral Responsibility" by Dr. Stephen E. Braude web site with other articles 2-6-2008