Robert sits down with Steven Monacelli to tell the grisly tale of a Texas psychiatrist who invented an industry based on convincing juries to kill people.

(2 Part series)

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Death’s Conviction

James Grigson Testimony Linked to Miscarriages of Justice

Effect of "Dr. Death" and his testimony lingers

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Implicit bias | ASU News

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