The Case of Richard Clark

Richard clark was charged with first degree murder. Was sedated in a psychiatrists office and had an i v line inserted into his body. The doctor over seeing the procedure had carried it out yes prior unconvicted killer melvin ranald's. It had worked then to expedite a confession, and detectives were convinced it would do so again. When asked why he was at the missouri river, a sedated clark replied that he was drinking and hearing voices. He said: 'The voices told me to sacrifice a maiden'