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22.4 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Psychopathic personality, January 1946
'This lad was very backward at school, had a low IQ, did not sit control exam. Worked in a shop for a time but could not count the change; then on a farm. Is now in the navy. [Male informant] says that he had brains but used them the wrong way; a liar and mischievious. Dr says this boy seems OK now.'
Relatives in survey: 22.3, 22.5
24.6 Female, Widowed, 35-44 yrs, Psychopathic personality, Dull and backward, August 1947
'Not very bright, immoral, a bad egg. Shrewd. Worked in munitions during the war, "wears fur coats and has a young man" . Dirty, would lie in bed till midday and neglect her family, but could always catch the 2 o'clock bus to go to the pictures. Siblings: None known. husband died of TB. Children: House dirty, overcrowded. Much of the above from gossip. Minister confirms - of low intelligence.'
Relatives in survey: 24.5
16.71 Male, Married, 15-24 yrs, Psychopathic personality, February 1947
19.38 Male, Single, 55-64 yrs, Psychopathic personality, November 1945
'This man is a "desparate fellow", a tramp and casual labourer.'
19.52 Male, Married, 25-34 yrs, Psychopathic personality, April 1946
'Served a prison sentence for housebreaking. PC says he is very peculiar, disappeared for 10 days recently. Seems vacant when you speak to him, takes a very long time to reply. Ex-army.'
Relatives in survey: wife 19.54
22.22 Male, Married, 25-34 yrs, Psychopathic personality, January 1946
'This man is said to be a bad lot and very immoral. He is illegitimate. Married to a nice though feckless woman. PC thinks this man is all right. His children are bright. [Female informant] just a low lout, poaches. if he could do you a dirty he would. Has not worked for 8 months. House clean, not overcrowded. Dr - this man was in a depressive state last summer. Was out of work for a time. Has an illegitimate child. '
22.53 Female, Married, 15-24 yrs, Psychopathic personality, January 1946
'This girl has had both kinds of VD, had an illegitimate child which died, was formerly a maid.'
Relatives in survey: siblings 22.52, 22.50
24.15 Male, Married, 45-54 yrs, Psychopathic personality, July 1947
'[Male informant] says this man is a character, steals, should be included. He was an aicraft worker, now a labourer. Big simple soul.'
Relatives in survey: sons 24.16, 24.17, 24.18
25.40 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Psychopathic personality, September 1945
"Sergeant says she is a very bad girl. Was in service but spent many nights sleeping in the town with soldiers. Is now at home looking after an illegitimate child. Says this family used to live 14 in 3 rooms, just like rabbits."
Relatives in survey: Mother 25.23, siblings 25.39, 25.41, 25.42
28.54 Female, Separated or divorced, 45-54 yrs, Psychopathic personality, October 1946
"A terrible character. Has tried about 10 different jobs but has never held any of them. Only would spend about a week and then was ill for 3-5 months. Dr cannot understand how people ever employ her. Now off with a bad foot - no swelling. Born lazy. On insurance benefit."