Tag: schizophrenia

Olga Bracero, Park Slope, Brooklyn mom stabbed to death by daughter, Kayla Wilson, struggling with mental health issues and drug use who then turned weapon on self in murder-suicide tragedy.  A Park Slope woman allegedly stabbed to death by her own...

Summer Coughran, Albuquerque, New Mexico woman with history of schizophrenia, charged with the shooting murder of her father, Kirk Coughran. Daughter had claimed her father assaulting her only for police to find the daughter's claims not lining up with...

Damien Hurstel Staten Island teen with a history of schizophrenia decapitates his step-father Anthony Casalaspro at family home. Incident comes after years of ongoing domestic violence at the West-Brighton residence.  A 19 year old man faces murder charges for allegedly...

Ryant Jones, St Helena Parish, Louisiana man experiencing schizophrenia stabs sister, Rhonda Powell to death along with her 10 year old son, Braylon Powell and his 1 year old son, Hayden Madison. Family allege mental health system failing them.  A...

Most common myths surrounding schizophrenia and the treatment of mental disorder and how to manage and overcome it. Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that has been shrouded in misunderstanding and misconceptions for centuries. Despite advancements in research and understanding,...

Joel Cauchi schizophrenia and self destruction: where was the help he needed?  How the Bondi Westfield suspect's descent into violence is an indictment on society and what ills many.  In the days ahead in an attempt to understand the mindset...

Joshua Pendleton Iowa man found guilty of first degree robbery and fatal beating of Fort Dodge pastor Rev. Allen Henderson. History of mental illness and schizophrenia.  An Iowa man was convicted on Tuesday of first-degree murder and robbery in...