Case 239: Peggy Carr
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Peggy's Life Support System Was Switched Off
The thallium eventually caused Peggy's muscles to become entirely paralyzed. She lost the ability to close her eyes and simply stared up blankly. Unable to blink, it was inevitable that ulcers would form on her corneas. The doctors had to sew her eyes shut to protect them. Within weeks, Peggy fell into a coma. On March 3, 1989, about four and a half months after Peggy first became sick, the decision was made to switch off her life support system.
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