Windy city confusion
Is Keon Lipscomb mentally ill and suffering from a history of abuse? If so, does that mean he was legally insane when he sexually molested then killed his girlfriend's toddler daughter, Unique?
It'll be interesting to see how this case plays out. Prosecutors want the death penalty. Looks like the defense would be satisfied with life in prison. It's another example of the tricky (and inadequate) distinctions the law provides to grapple with the behavior of a mentally ill offender.
•Prosecution continues to attack killer's character [MSNBC]
•Slain Girl Brought Joy, Mom Testifies [Chicago Tribune]
•Killer Has Mental Illness, Doctor Says At Hearing [Chicago Tribune]
Comments
The poor kid's name was Unique? Something was bound to get this child... *sigh*
Posted by: Eh... not so much | January 27, 2006 03:44 PM
Totally.
Posted by: Liz Spikol | January 27, 2006 03:46 PM
Keon Lipscomb was not insane, but simply a thug. I lived in the apartment above them when this happened, and now almost 6 years later, it still brings me to tears. Anybody who thinks this man did this because he was insane needs to have their head examined. I'd kill the piece of shit myself if I ever got chance.
Posted by: Mike Walker | October 17, 2006 11:36 PM