Mom kills, dismembers, and attempts to eat baby.

[joliebelle]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

It's funny how when people do something sick and stupid, they always say "the devil made me do it." so they can plead insanity.

Whatever.

If you read the article, it says that "Otty Sanchez's aunt, Gloria Sanchez, said her niece had been "in and out" of a psychiatric ward, and that the hospital called several months ago looking to check up on her." I doubt that Ms. Sanchez was in her right mind when she did these things. Post partum depression and post partum psychosis are very real things and when people who have pps aren't receiving proper care, things like this can happen. When you read about Andrea Yates' full case, you find out that what happened with her children could've been prevented as well.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by joliebelle

If you read the article, it says that "Otty Sanchez's aunt, Gloria Sanchez, said her niece had been "in and out" of a psychiatric ward, and that the hospital called several months ago looking to check up on her." I doubt that Ms. Sanchez was in her right mind when she did these things. Post partum depression and post partum psychosis are very real things and when people who have pps aren't receiving proper care, things like this can happen. When you read about Andrea Yates' full case, you find out that what happened with her children could've been prevented as well.

I read, and it said she was being checked on, so that tells me they knew she was sick. I know those are very real issues, but if they already knew she was sick, then why was she out of the hospital? If they would have kept her there and continued treatment, this wouldn't have happened.

Supposedly, in the 70s David Berkowitz said a dog told him to murder people. C'mon! Give me a break! Some people just really need to take responsibility for their own actions. Half the time, I honestly don't think anyone has told anyone to do anything, they just did it. What about the guy in Michigan who dismembered his wife and placed her body parts all over the place? I guess the devil told him to do it too. I understand she's sick, but why was she out of the hospital and in the presence of her baby?

[joliebelle]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I know those are very real issues, but if they already knew she was sick, then why was she out of the hospital?

Iunderstand she's sick, but why was she out of the hospital and in the presence of her baby?

I'm not in a position to speculate for why she is out of the hospital. It is possible that she was allowed to have contact with her baby if someone else was present (see, Andrea Yates case), and someone dropped the ball on supervision.

And to me there is a difference between a serial killer saying that his neighbor's dog told him to committ murder, and a mentally ill woman who finally succumbed to her illness.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by joliebelle

I'm not in a position to speculate for why she is out of the hospital. It is possible that she was allowed to have contact with her baby if someone else was present (see, Andrea Yates case), and someone dropped the ball on supervision.

And to me there is a difference between a serial killer saying that his neighbor's dog told him to committ murder, and a mentally ill woman who finally succumbed to her illness.

I'm not in that position either. The fact that she was out and shouldn't have been (especially around a child) is what I don't understand.

I agree, there is a difference because there are different mental illnesses, but the fact is, both are mentally ill and need help.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

both are mentally ill and need help.

That's true, assuming that some aren't just "evil."

There should be more information released in the next few days. I can't promise I'll want to read it. This whole thing grosses me out and makes me sad and angry.

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Supposedly, in the 70s David Berkowitz said a dog told him to murder people. C'mon! Give me a break! Some people just really need to take responsibility for their own actions.

You do understand how this is very different from the story this thread is about, right?

Very tragic and disturbing story.