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Sydney court hears Jessica Camilleri prone to ‘rage attacks’, living with complex mental illness before alleged decapitation murder
A Western Sydney woman who allegedly decapitated her mother explosively lashed out in “rage attacks” as part of complex mental disorders, a court has heard.
Key points:
- A forensic psychiatrist said Jessica Camilleri was prone to uncontrolled aggressive fits
- He said she was a victim of bullying and dealt with her problems through targeted aggression
- Mental illness is at the centre of Ms Camilleri’s legal defence
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Forensic psychiatrist David Greenberg described Jessica Camilleri as “a very complex mental picture”, with multiple primary diagnoses complicated by associated features, such as narcissism.
The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to murdering her mother,…
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