A Case of Unintended Consequences?
The recent conviction of George Russell Hulleman for manslaughter in the death of his five week old infant, Leviathan Puchalski, has raised complex questions about the role of intent in cases where consequences are catastrophic.
While some may view this as a clear cut case of parental neglect or abuse, others will see it as an example of how our understanding of human behavior and decision making can be influenced by cognitive limitations.