De Clérambault syndrome (erotomania) in the criminal justice system: another look at this recurring problem.
While de Clérambault syndrome (erotomania) has long been a subject of scientific study, it has only recently become a frequent topic of media attention. A series of five individuals who were arrested for crimes related to their erotomanic delusion are presented. The psychiatric findings from this sample have potential social policy implication.
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School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles.
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