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[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Prominent Surgeon Murdered by Patient IN EXAM ROOM: WHY?

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Police say the shooting of a Tennessee hand surgeon was a targeted event.

Dr. Benjamin Mauck was shot to death in front of a nurse, in an exam room. Larry Pickens, 29, was later arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Staff at the Campbell Clinic Orthopedics say they recognized the shooter from previous appointments. Mauk was shot three times in the neck, chest, and upper abdomen.

A psychological evaluation of the suspect has been ordered.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

Matthew Mangino– Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County); Author: “The Executioner’s Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States”
Dr. Michelle Joy- Forensic, Clinical, and Academic Psychiatrist; Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense;” Twitter:@Westphillymorbidart
Patricia Caristo – Executive Director, Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death; Private Investigator and Former Detective at University of New Mexico Police Dept.
Dr. Jan Gorniak – Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV), Board Certified Forensic Pathologist
Jen Smith – Chief Reporter at DailyMail.com; Twitter: @Jen_e_Smith

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[Feature Photo: Benjamin Mauck/Campbell Clinic]