Chapter 6 - The Medical EvidenceThe stateâs next witness was Dr. Aris, the chief neurologist from St. Judeâs Hospital.
Dr. Aris took the stand, placing a thick medical binder on the ledge in front of him.
âDr. Aris,â Prosecutor Jenkins asked, stepping toward the witness stand. âBased on your medical evaluation of Henry Vale on the night of his rescue, did he suffer from severe dementia as claimed by the defense?â
âAbsolutely not,â Dr. Aris stated firmly. âMr. Vale suffered from mild expressive aphasia resulting from a minor stroke eighteen months ago. His cognitive reasoning, memory, and awareness were completely intact.â
âThen why was he incoherent when visited by neighbors?â
âBecause he was being systematically poisoned,â Dr. Aris revealed, pointing to a series of chemical charts displayed on the screen. âThe blood samples taken upon his admission showed toxic levels of Haldol and lorazepamâheavy anti-psychotic sedatives that were never prescribed by his primary physician. These drugs were administered to simulate severe dementia and render him incapable of resisting his isolation.â
The courtroom erupted into quiet murmurs of shock.
Dr. Aris continued, pointing to a series of high-resolution body scans. âFurthermore, the pattern of bruising on his wrists, ribs, and shoulders indicates he was physically tied to a steel support post for weeks at a time, resulting in deep tissue trauma and muscle atrophy.â
Prosecutor Jenkins turned to the defense table, where Nolan was sweating profusely, his hands trembling violently against his chains.
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âNo further questions, Your Honor,â Sarah said, sitting down at the prosecution table.
The defense attorney, Sterling, looked at the medical charts, then at his clients, and slowly sat down without asking a single question on cross-examination.
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