Tim Watson-Munro

Tim Watson-Munro
Born1952 or 1953 (age 71–72)[1]
NationalityAustralian
EducationM.A (Psychology)
Alma materUniversity of Sydney
Years active1978–present
Children5

Tim Watson-Munro (born 1953) is an Australian criminal psychologist. His expertise has been used in some of Australia's biggest criminal trials.[2] He has analysed some of Australia's most prolific and violent criminals, including underworld figure Alphonse Gangitano and mass murderer Julian Knight.[3] His work involves determining whether those charged with acts of extreme violence are legally insane. Watson-Munro is regularly called upon to provide expert evidence in court and in the media.

  1. ^ Russell, Stephen A. (28 July 2018). "Tim Watson-Munro, the jailhouse shrink who beat his own demons". The New Daily. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  2. ^ Butcher, Steve (6 February 1999). "Top psychologist is reprimanded". The Age. p. 4. Retrieved 25 April 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Sweet, Melissa (29 April 1996). "Mass Murderers 'usually bad rather than mad'". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 2. Retrieved 25 April 2023.