Defense psychologist: ‘Rockefeller’ is delusional

BOSTON — A psychologist testifying for the defense in the kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller says he is “completely deluded” and not responsible for his actions.

Forensic psychologist Catherine Howe testified that Rockefeller has delusional and narcissistic disorders that impair his ability to recognize the wrongfulness of his conduct.

Rockefeller’s real name is Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (GAYR’-hahrtz-ry-tur). The defense claims he was legally insane when he kidnapped his 7-year-old daughter last July during a supervised visit in Boston.

Prosecutors say Gerhartsreiter is a German-born con man who is a consummate liar. They say he was perfectly sane when he took his daughter after losing custody of the girl to his ex-wife.