When a dementia patient commits a serious crime, what does justice look like?

In many ways, the homicide of Barbara Innis was a clear cut case. There were witnesses, a weapon, and a suspect immediately taken into custody. 

The complication: the suspect, Barbara’s husband, can’t remember the crime.

87 year old George Innis had shown signs of dementia for years prior to the killing of his wife at their Bellevue assisted living center.

His journey through the legal system highlights the questions surrounding prosecution and care of people with degenerative memory loss.

Guest:

• Seattle Times lead breaking news reporter Paige Cornwell

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• A Bellevue man killed his wife. He has dementia. Now what? - Seattle Times

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