
Case 81: Brian Wells
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The Collar Bombing of Brian Wells
In Pennsylvania, the maximum sentence for third-degree murder at the time was 20 to 40 years. Guilty but mentally ill is a plea which has been in place in the state of Pennsylvania for criminal cases since 1983 and is different to being found not guilty by a reason of insanity. After accepting the plea deal, Marjorie was sentenced to 7 to 20 years in prison for the murder of Jim Rodden. The plea bargain allowed Marjorie to receive mental health treatment at Mayview State Hospital before transitioning into the general prison population.
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