About this episode

The episode discusses the Taylor Parker case, focusing on the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock and the psychological aspects involved.

We’re recording live from the ODVSOM conference in Breckenridge, Colorado, to break down the harrowing Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct. This week, we examine the chilling 2020 murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock by Taylor Parker. We dissect the months-long fake pregnancy deception, explore what a Cluster personality disorder looks like in a forensic context, and discuss the complex, heavy debate surrounding the death penalty. Join us as we blend professional insights from the confere...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeannine Anderson, Natalie Halcomb

Topics covered

• maternal instincts
• murder
• forensic psychology
• death penalty debate
• fake pregnancy
• Cluster personality disorder

Keywords

• Taylor Parker
• Reagan Simmons-Hancock
• maternal instincts
• murder case
• forensic psychology
• Cluster personality disorder
• death penalty
• fake pregnancy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ODVSOM

Books & works: Maternal Instinct

Places: Breckenridge, Colorado

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