Episode 78 Out Now – Learn about Dr. Cotton and the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane
Below are some collected materials from my research into Dr. Cotton and the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane.
In Episode 78 of the Podcast “Dr. Cotton and the Mouths of Madness,” we examine the operation of one of the nation’s largest state hospitals for the insane. When a man named Dr. Cotton was hired on in 1907 he had a big mess to clean at the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane. He also had his own ideas on how to ‘fix’ insanity.
Dr. Henry Cotton believed he had found the root of insanity. His solution? Remove infected body parts, starting with teeth. As medical director of the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane, Cotton’s radical methods shocked the world.
He pulled teeth, tonsils, and even internal organs, convinced this would cure mental illness. The results were devastating. Patients died. Families suffered. But Cotton’s confidence never wavered. He manipulated recovery statistics and silenced critics. The media hailed him as a hero.
Over time, his methods fell apart. Investigations exposed the truth. Yet, his story remains a chilling reminder of the dangers of unchecked medical ambition.
Discover the full story of Dr. Cotton, his twisted theories, and the lives forever changed by his actions. Listen to Episode 78, Dr. Cotton and the Mouths of Madness.
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