Violence in Sleep: Part 2

Violence in Sleep: Part 2

Update: 2025-01-23
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While extremely rare, homicidal behavior has been reported during episodes of sleepwalking.  In this podcast, we discuss two notorious cases for which sleepwalking was offered by the defense as an explanation.  Is that what really happened?  What role should sleep providers play in such cases?

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Violence in Sleep: Part 2

Violence in Sleep: Part 2

Michael H. Silber, M.B., Ch.B.