The Quiet One Snaps at Christmas Eve
He'd break into random, vacant giggles and let saliva trail from his mouth, looking every bit the part of a madman.
"Your Honor, my client has suffered from severe schizophrenia due to long-term professional stress. He was in the middle of a psychotic episode during the time of the alleged crimes and lacks the capacity for criminal responsibility."
The lawyer even produced an authoritative report from a medical institution.
In the gallery, Grandma's eyes lit up with a flicker of hope. If the evaluation held, Uncle Adam could get medical parole or even avoid prison altogether.
I sat in the plaintiff's seat. Before I could even open my mouth, Aunt Zoe, sitting on the other side of the defense
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