James Grigson
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James Paul Grigson Jr. (January 30, 1932 – June 3, 2004),[3] nicknamed "Dr. Death" by some press accounts,[4][5][6] was a Texas forensic psychiatrist who testified in 167 capital trials, nearly all of which resulted in death sentences.[7] He was exposed as a charlatan[8][9] and expelled by the American Psychiatric Association and the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians in 1995 for unethical conduct.[6][8]
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James Grigson | |
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Born | James Paul Grigson Jr.[1] (1932-01-30)January 30, 1932 Texarkana, Texas, U.S. |
Died | June 3, 2004(2004-06-03) (aged 72) |
Other names | Dr. Death |
Known for | Testifying expert for the prosecution in capital cases |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Forensic psychiatry |
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