The Dangerousness of Persons with the Othello Syndrome
Leong, GB
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California at Los Angeles, and Staff Psychiatrist, West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.

Silva, JA
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and Staff Psychiatrist, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.

Garza-Treviño, ES
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and Staff Psychiatrist, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.

Oliva Jr, D
Resident in psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Ferrari, MM
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Komanduri, RV
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California at Los Angeles, and Staff Psychiatrist, West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.

Caldwell, JCB
Social worker, West Lost Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Los Angeles, California


Abstract
The Othello syndrome, or delusional jealousy, often raises significant forensic issues, particularly dangerousness. Dangerous patients suffering from the Othello delusion may present with hostility ranging from verbal threats to homicidal acts. We present three cases of individuals suffering from Othello syndrome associated with significant hostility and organic mental factors. We analyze these cases along with Othello syndrome cases culled from the recent anglophonic literature, especially in terms of implications for domestic and public safety.

Keywords:
dangerousness, delusions, forensic science, mental disorder, mental illness, organic delusional disorder, Othello syndrome, psychiatry

Paper ID: JFS396941445

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Author Leong GB, Silva JA, Garza-Treviño ES, Oliva D, Jr, Ferrari MM, Komanduri RV, Caldwell JCB Title The Dangerousness of Persons with the Othello Syndrome Symposium , Committee on