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Megan Huntsman: Admitted Killing Her Six Babies

Megan Huntsman made the news yesterday after her estranged husband, Darren West, was at the house where her two young adult children and teenager lived.  He was cleaning out the garage when he found a dead infant’s body in a box. He called the police. Upon investigation, police found six more more bodies for a total of seven deceased babies.

The story is absolutely mortifying. And when you read the news, its quite surprising to hear the neighbors speak well of Huntsman.  She even babysat for the neighbor’s grandchildren! Chilling in hindsight.

For a woman to do this, you would think that she suffered some mental illness that other people might have picked up on.

Many of you are wondering what expression she is making in the photo above, which I suspect was taken when she was taken into custody.

First, I notice the stress in the forehead, which is indicated by the wrinkles.

Second, I notice her oblique eyebrows, which can indicate either stress, concern, or sadness.  Or all of the above.

And last I notice her eyes which are unusually wide open, and display a fear look to me. They could also indicate surprise.

To me, her expression is indicative of a woman who is totally stressed out and concerned for her well-being, and has the potential to be suffering from a mental illness. Her expression is very unique to say the least and often odd expressions come from mental illness because the brain fires confusing signals that you and I don’t get.

Expression of the Day


Copyright by Vadim Pacev

What expression of emotion is this?

Expression of the Day


Copyright by Stephane

What do you see?

My answer will appear in the comments in the coming days.

Expression of the Day


Photo by Kevin Gebhardt (click for more info)