Picking up the pieces

Forensic psychologist Paul Britton has the unique ability to understand the minds of murderers, rapists, and other criminals, enabling him to assist police in high-profile investigations. His latest work, Picking Up the Pieces, explores the psychological and forensic principles that underpin his expertise. The book takes readers on a remarkable journey into the darkest corners of human psychology, showcasing Britton's clinical and forensic experiences in various settings, from secure prisons to outpatient clinics. He shares intriguing cases, such as a man who believes he transforms into a werewolf daily, another who constructed an electric chair to harm his father, and a woman who falsely admits to child abuse. Britton's insights stem from his extensive experience treating disturbed individuals and profiling notorious criminals, including the child killers of Jamie Bulger and the infamous Frederick and Rosemary West. Over twenty-five years, he has assessed and treated those with fractured minds, some of whom committed heinous acts, while others were prevented from doing so. The truth behind these crimes often lies not at the crime scenes but within the complexities of the human mind and its past.