Tom Walters: Insane At The Clinic For The Mentally Ill

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It has been six months. Tom Walters was charged with the murder of two people. The psychiatric examination found him insane at the time of the crime. The man was admitted for treatment at the clinic for the mentally ill. The History of Tom Walters did not come out of Phil's head, especially since it is something reminded him of the story of his late son.
- Dr. Martin, I'd like to know what the state of your patient - Tom Walters? - Phil asked, referring to a man in a white robe, who stood lost in thought in the hospital waiting

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