Opinion ID: 2509517
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Expert Testimony of Dr. Chris Hatcher

Text: Dr. Chris Hatcher, a clinical psychologist, was an expert witness for the prosecution. He described the characteristics of persons who commit crimes such as the sodomy and murder of Paul Bailly. Dr. Hatcher testified that persons who commit abductions similar to the abduction in this case are carrying out a fantasy in which children are abducted, bound, and sexually assaulted. Characteristic components of the fantasy include forcible sodomy, strangulation, and disfigurement of the victim's body. Dr. Hatcher did not examine defendant or give an opinion on defendant's mental state. (We describe Dr. Hatcher's testimony further when we discuss issues regarding its admissibility and use. See post, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d at 564-567, 107 P.3d at 237-240 et seq.)