An expert witness testified last week that Justin Heyne, convicted Brevard County, FL, triple murderer, has significant
brain damage and cannot contain aggressive and violent behavior. Dr. Joseph Wu, a psychiatrist at University of California, says Heyne shows damage in his temporal lobe and likely
suffered damage from a concussion in childhood and possibly another one
later in life. "His
temporal lobe is malfunctioning," Wu said, comparing Heyne's condition
to faulty brakes on a car. "Cocaine and alcohol on top of that is like
putting gas on a fire."
Palm Bay forensic psychology expert William Riebsame testified Heyne knew what he was doing and knew that it was wrong when he shot and killed the family of three in 2006. But he also said Heyne may suffer from bipolar disorder. He said both Hamilton and Heyne were using cocaine and drinking beer the day of the shootings. "That should be considered when trying to make sense of Heyne's actions," he said. Assistant State Attorney Tom Brown said it appeared Heyne was able to think clearly when he fled the scene, hid the weapon, showered and changed into clean clothes.
Excerpted from FloridaToday.com.
Palm Bay forensic psychology expert William Riebsame testified Heyne knew what he was doing and knew that it was wrong when he shot and killed the family of three in 2006. But he also said Heyne may suffer from bipolar disorder. He said both Hamilton and Heyne were using cocaine and drinking beer the day of the shootings. "That should be considered when trying to make sense of Heyne's actions," he said. Assistant State Attorney Tom Brown said it appeared Heyne was able to think clearly when he fled the scene, hid the weapon, showered and changed into clean clothes.
Excerpted from FloridaToday.com.
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