Paris Bennett: The Psychology of a Child Killer 1

 
Paris Bennett: The Psychology of a Child Killer 1
Outline of a Murder

In 2007, 13-year-old Paris Bennett brutally murdered his 4-year-old sister, Ella, in their Texas home. But what makes this case especially disturbing is his reported motive: to inflict unimaginable pain on their mother.

In this episode of Outline of a Murder, we examine the shocking crime, Paris's calculated actions, and the psychological questions surrounding a child capable of such violence. Was Paris born with a capacity for evil, or was something far more complicated at work?

 
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