"When Battered Women Kill"

*"When Battered Women Kill"* is a key case in criminal law that addresses how extreme domestic abuse can impact a woman's mental state and her actions. It examines whether women who kill their abusive partners do so out of self-defense, often under intense psychological and physical violence. The case explores the legal principles surrounding lawful self-defense and understanding the battered woman's mental condition, emphasizing the complex factors that can influence such decisions. Overall, it highlights the importance of considering systematic abuse and psychological trauma when assessing culpability in cases of domestic violence-related homicide.