The Breaking Point Killing...
During more than thirty years as a forensic psychologist, Dr. W. Joseph Wyatt has served as expert witness and consultant to attorneys on hundreds of cases. The Breaking Point Killing takes the reader on an in-depth excursion through eleven of the most compelling among Wyatt's cases. Also included are additional chapters on research leading to best practice methods for assessment of child sexual abuse and a general chapter on issues relevant to forensic work such as competence, responsibility and much more.
"Titled 'The Breaking Point Killing', after the case that opens the book, Wyatt's 224-page offering is sure to enthrall readers who like mystery, courtroom drama or just local-color tales.
Bill Clements, West Virginia Book Team, Charleston Gazette-Mail
"This book offers an authentic, close-up view of intriguing cases wherein the art and science of forensic psychology was brought to bear. I hope you will find, as I did, that the text is evocative, educational and even inspiring."
Robert Wilkinson, Chief Public Defender, Cabell County PDS
"A talented writer, Wyatt's perspective gives us a dramatic and first-hand view of the underside of lives gone awry...through courtroom testimony and forensic clinical opinions, Wyatt helps us understand how these tragedies occurred; why they happened."
Dwight Harshbarger, Ph.D., Author Valley at Risk
"Dr. Wyatt does an outstanding job of seamlessly working in psychological fundamentals into the legal process in this book. He details how psychologists can play a crucial role in forensic cases and what exactly forensic psychology entails. Very interesting cases, assessment procedures and outcomes."
Jennifer Tiano, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Marshall University
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"I just received a copy of your new book, The Breaking Point Killing and want to congratulate you on a well written and informative book. I was particularly interested in Chapter 7, He Hammered His Stepfather to Death, as I was the investigating trooper of that case. I would like to commend you for an accurate description of the events of that case and the thorough psychological aspect of this case."
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Walter Stroupe, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
West Virginia State University
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"What a great read! Very interesting cases and I appreciated your thoughtful analyses and commentary about the psychological aspects of each case."
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David Susman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
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