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Medical Mystery and Psychological Thriller

A Mother's Trial by Nancy Wright

A Mother's Trial by Nancy Wright

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A California True Crime Account of Priscilla Phillips, Medical Poisoning, and Munchausen by Proxy

In Marin County, California, respected community volunteer Priscilla Phillips adopted two infant girls from Korea, Mindy and Tia. Between 1977 and 1981, both children suffered repeated, life-threatening medical emergencies; Mindy died in 1977, while Tia collapsed repeatedly until hospitalized under strict medical isolation.

Author Nancy Wright documents the medical investigation led by doctors at UCSF Medical Center who identified lethal levels of sodium chloride in Tia's blood. The narrative covers the 1981 trial that marked one of the first successful criminal prosecutions in the United States involving Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another).

Why You’ll Love This Book

Nancy Wright presents a pioneering medical true crime narrative centered on forensic pediatrics and legal precedent. Rich in hospital records and trial testimony, this volume appeals to readers of Ann Rule, Kathryn Casey, and Gregg Olsen.

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ISBN: 9780553246087

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Bantam

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  • Nancy Wright

Language: English

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