In a rebroadcast of an earlier investigation, 60 Minutes examines the phenomenon of women who correspond with, date, and marry convicted violent felons serving long or capital sentences in high-security prisons. The report explores the psychological condition known as hybristophilia, in which individuals experience romantic or sexual attraction to those who have committed severe crimes. Through interviews with women married to incarcerated murderers, clinical psychologists, and legal observers, the broadcast details the emotional motivations behind these relationships, the common tendency of partners to minimize or deny the inmates’ past violence, and the enduring distress such unions inflict on the victims’ families.
- The report is a re-broadcast covering the relationships formed between outside individuals and prisoners convicted of violent crimes, including murder.
- Psychological experts outline the dynamics of hybristophilia, examining how some individuals find validation, purpose, or emotional security in relationships with incarcerated offenders.
- Featured interviewees describe initiating contact through prison pen-pal networks and often express convictions that their spouses are either innocent or entirely rehabilitated.
- Mental health professionals note that the physical barriers of prison can create an illusion of safety, allowing partners to maintain emotional intimacy without facing daily physical risks.
- Advocates and families of crime victims criticize the romanticization and public attention surrounding violent offenders, highlighting the ongoing trauma it causes to surviving relatives.
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If you are going to recycle 30-year-old stories, the least thing you can do is give an update to today's situation or what happened with those involved, give something extra that only time allows you to.
No offence lol but I dont these killers even deserve to marry and man can you imagine the kids dealing with this madness…these woman have to be half sick to even consider such a thing…….sick
4:30 Cat is saying, "He ain't my daddy. Let me go!" 😂🤣😂
Fathers please stay in your children's lives and love them. Or else they'll grow up to become these women. 😢
Pathological liars, all of them. Jekyll and Hyde, be careful 😮
I no spoke the England but I see much shit from the 🐂🐂 bull, and Im thanks from the heart of my bottom.
What's so fascinating by the fact that they had not onsimated their relationship
Obsurd
Adult delusion is especially disturbing and never ceases to boggle the mind.
Marrying inmates is a counterproductive decision in the name of so called love.
Chris Watts is trying to get married now. 🤮
These women are so pathetic. They all need help. SMH.
If I was a man in jail for life for murder, you bet I'm manipulating and sinking my claws into any person that writes to me. For money, security, to make me look good to the board, boredom, emotional support, intimacy and access to the outside world including running my errands. These women are not chosen by these men, they're easy targets unfortunately. But I guess the women get something out of it – intimacy without fully committing and the sense of being needed. So win/win?
These women fell in love with narcissists. "SAD'
I sure do miss those old fashioned cars.
Love is blind I guess
Hibristophiliacs
This is hilarious
Lynne's daughter, despite being 17 then, seemed to be smarter than her mother.
Why am I watching this stupid OLD program about stupid creepy people.
And they lived happily ever after…
Please do a follow-up. Find those people. I'll bet that the women are alone, after their husbands have absconded.
These are the women that when they finally live with the guy for real complain about DV and want someone to come and save them. It is all fine and lovely while he is still in jail but what happens when he gets out? Yuck!
absurd
Eww..
both women look alike
This must be some kind of mental issues. Why would a woman choose a marriage like that?! Absolutely ridiculous! 😏🙄
Sick people
Desperado 🙄
Is Current Affair running out of new topics? Need the totally new staff.
Anyone who wants to get together with these men are just as sick
death penalty would have prevented this garbage
Lawless. What an appropriate name!
What ended up happening to each of them?
hybristophilia
How about a 2026 update?
Bonkers..
I was expecting an update 🤷🏾♀️
UGHH
0:55 the marriage broke up when he was released and returned to a life of crime.
He later died of cancer in prison.
Completely dumb
Delusion personified.
They know he can't run away. It makes them feel secure.
Why prisoners have privilege to get married in jail …should be confined to the cell ,shame on the failed system to victims
This is insecure women wanting a man who cannot cheat not love