Jeffrey Dahmer admitted killing 15 young men.During his trial, the jurors considered his insanity plea.Wisconsin defines insanity using the Brawner rule, and the jurors decided that Dahmer was sane.According to Chapter 10, what potentially caused the jurors to come to this conclusion?
A) Dahmer was careful to kill his victims in a manner that minimized his chances of being caught suggesting that he appreciated that his behavior was wrong and could control it.
B) The defense didn't present a convincing expert.
C) They could find no evil motive for the defendant's actions.
D) The jurors thought that he would be released if they voted him not guilty by reason of insanity.
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