60. Along Came a Spider - James Patterson

You better cross your heart, but don’t cross the streams cause the Phools just came accross Alex Cross. 

Will the worlds sexiest detective solve the double kidnapping crime of the century? Will the kidnapper only have one personality? Can everyone working this case be trusted implicitly? And most importantly, where all the spiders at?

The Phools may not have hot crossed buns, but they sure have some hot cross puns. Haha! I’m getting fired…

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, the Phools explore the dark and thrilling world of James Patterson's 'Along Came a Spider,' delving into its plot, characters, and the intriguing themes it presents. Join them as they unpack the story of Alex Cross, the mysteries of the Lindbergh kidnapping, and the book's surprising blend of dark themes and blockbuster appeal. In this episode, we explore the fascinating case of Billy Milligan, the first person in US history to be acquitted of serious crimes by pleading not guilty by reason of insanity due to dissociative identity disorder. We discuss the complexities of DID, its diagnosis, and the legal and ethical questions it raises.