Sergio Molina Research Paper

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When Ethan Couch made the horrendous decision to drink and drive, he destroyed the lives of many people. Along with murdering four people, he also injured nine people. One of the victims was Sergio Molina. He was seated in the bed of the pickup truck and was thrown out when the collision occurred. The LA Times reported that Sergio “suffered a traumatic brain injury and was left paralyzed for life.” He was considered a talented soccer player by many but now he will remain in a wheelchair for the rest of his life and can only communicate by blinking.
Ethan also murdered a mother and daughter, Hollie 54, and Shelby Boyles 21. Hollie, Shelby, and Eric (Hollie’s husband) heard a ruckus out on their front lawn and went outside to investigate. There

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