despite what i said about insanity or not criminally responsible defences, and how a science-based system of law would enforce greater sentences and not lesser sentences on people found to be not criminally responsible (it shouldn't be a defence to a charge, it should be a sentencing criteria that increases the severity of sentences), i actually would reject the argument if i was the judge.

the kids were aged 3, 5 and 8 months.

that's not post-partum anything. those are toddlers. it's a lot of bullshit.

i would flat out find her guilty of three counts of first degree murder and sentence her to three consecutive life sentences, with no chance of parole.