When moms turn bad: understanding the unthinkable

Kelly Smith's trial has thrown a spotlight on the complex question of how a mother can become capable of harming or even killing her child

01 June 2025 - 00:00
By Gill Gifford

Kelly Smith's trial has thrown a spotlight on the complex question of how a mother can become capable of harming or even killing her child.

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