Belgian Man Diagnosed With Psychopathy Recalls Sister Drowning Incident

Loïc De Marie, a Belgian man diagnosed with psychopathy, describes a childhood incident where he watched his sister drown without intervening.

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De Marie recalled that at age six, he watched his younger sister drown in a family swimming pool but did not jump in to save her because he did not want his clothes to get wet. ^[1] Loïc De Marie, a 26-year-old man from Belgium, was formally diagnosed with psychopathy three years ago. ^[2] De Marie recalled witnessing his younger sister fall into a swimming pool at age six, where he merely dragged her closer to the ladder with a toy golf club instead of diving in to save her. ^[3] De Marie explained that he has no feelings of empathy, comparing it to not being able to hear the melody in music. ^[4] De Marie's mother realized her son was different after the drowning incident when he stated, 'Mom, my clothes are clean' instead of expressing concern. ^[5] Loïc De Marie claims he has never experienced anxiety, depression, or guilt in his life. ^[6]

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De Marie recalled that at age six, he watched his younger sister drown in a family swimming pool but did not jump in to save her because he did not want his clothes to get wet. · Daily Star

Loïc De Marie, a 26-year-old man from Belgium, was formally diagnosed with psychopathy three years ago. · Daily Star

De Marie recalled witnessing his younger sister fall into a swimming pool at age six, where he merely dragged her closer to the ladder with a toy golf club instead of diving in to save her. · Daily Express

De Marie explained that he has no feelings of empathy, comparing it to not being able to hear the melody in music. · Daily Star

De Marie's mother realized her son was different after the drowning incident when he stated, 'Mom, my clothes are clean' instead of expressing concern. · Daily Star

Loïc De Marie claims he has never experienced anxiety, depression, or guilt in his life. · Daily Express

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