John Sydney Smith
Dr John Sydney Smith is a neuropsychiatrist specialising in the misuse of physical treatments in psychiatry, the weaponization of mind control techniques, and the wrongful imprisonment of people due to junk science. He was a key contributor to the Australian Royal Commission into ‘deep sleep therapy’ at Chelmsford Hospital and provided expert input to the 2022 inquiry that exonerated Kathleen Folbigg of the deaths of her four children.
Author, neuropsychiatrist, and advocate for justice in infant-death exonerations.
John Sydney Smith's latest works delve into the complexities of sudden infant deaths, the enigma of mind control, and the exposure of dubious medical treatments. Each book is a captivating journey into the depths of these intriguing subjects.
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Beneath the surface of modern medicine lies a troubling legacy of hidden crimes and ethical betrayals. In Killers in White Coats, the veil is lifted on one of history’s darkest medical scandals—the Chelmsford Hospital Deep Sleep Therapy case—through the eyes of an insider who lived its aftermath and fought for justice.
But this isn’t just a chronicle of past horrors. Weaving together personal testimony, survivor voices, and meticulous research, the book draws powerful parallels between Chelmsford’s unchecked experimentation and a global culture of medical abuse: from Cold War mind control projects and Big Pharma cover-ups to ongoing psychiatric and neuroscience trials that still risk patient lives today.
Turning its gaze forward, Killers in White Coats sounds a timely warning as humanity races toward a transhuman future. In an era of brain implants, AI augmentation, and biotech euphoria, the old temptations of medical hubris and regulatory lapse are once again reemerging—threatening to repeat history on an even grander scale.
With gripping narrative and incisive analysis, this book challenges readers, researchers, and policymakers to confront uncomfortable truths, defend human dignity, and demand accountability in science’s relentless quest to remake what it means to be human.
Killers in White Coats is a chilling exposé, an urgent call to vigilance, and a testament to the resilience of those who refuse to be silenced.
It is estimated that in the United States up to 100,000 are serving prison sentences for crimes they did not commit and over 1,000 relate to the edeath of an infant or child.
Infant Death Exonerations shows how misunderstandings of medical evidence, rare genetic conditions, and bias can turn infant deaths into wrongful convictions, using the Folbigg case to explain how investigations work, where they go wrong, and how miscarriages of justice can be prevented through clear understanding of the medical, forensic, and legal issues and practical reforms to protect families and improve practice.
In Press
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In Press
Beneath the surface of modern society runs a hidden war for the human mind. From early religious coercion and state “re‑education” programs to deep sedation, psychosurgery, and covert psychological warfare, attempts to control thought and behaviour have shadowed every era.
In The Weaponization of Mind Control Dr Smith traces this disturbing history from crude indoctrination and chemical experiments to surgical mutilation of the brain and the rise of sophisticated neuro‑marketing and surveillance. Drawing on medical records, declassified programs, and first‑hand experience confronting institutional abuse, he reveals how psychiatry, intelligence agencies, and corporate interests have repeatedly crossed ethical lines in the name of science, security, and profit.
As artificial intelligence and brain–computer interfaces move from the laboratory into everyday life, Dr Smith asks a stark question: who will control the controllers? This urgent book maps the dangers of AI‑driven neurotechnology—and offers a framework for developing powerful new tools without sacrificing human dignity, autonomy, and freedom.
The Exoneration Project
Currently there are 84 cases identified internationally in my list of exonarees, of which 36 involve accusations of shaken baby syndrome. I welcome any queries or additional information from families, advocates and or professionals.