On this episode of the Caught Red Pawdcast, Jesse tells the story of Andre Thomas. Since a young age, he had voices in his head that ultimately drove him to do the most horrific act. The main question throughout his trial was his competency. "There are times when the mind is dealt such a blow that it hides itself in insanity."
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