Wicked Words - Benjamin Gilmer: The Other Dr. Gilmer
Aug 21, 2023
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Guest Benjamin Gilmer, a doctor, takes over a clinic in North Carolina and discovers he is the second Dr. Gilmer, following the first Dr. Gilmer who murdered his father. The podcast discusses the troubled upbringing of the first Dr. Gilmer, the challenges in presenting important evidence and witnesses during his trial, the potential impact of abuse claims on the outcome, and the struggles of giving hope to an incarcerated person.
The book 'The Other Dr. Gilmer' explores the intersecting lives of two doctors sharing the same last name, one of whom murdered his father.
The podcast highlights the impact of mental and neurological health on behavior, exposing flaws in the criminal justice system and the lack of mental health resources for incarcerated individuals.
Deep dives
The Tragic Story of Dr. Benjamin Gilmer
Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a small clinic in North Carolina only to discover that his predecessor, who shares his last name, had murdered his own father. The book 'The Other Dr. Gilmer' delves into the lives of both doctors and how their paths intersected.
The Complexities of Vince Gilmer's Life
Vince Gilmer, the son of Dr. Gilmer's murderer, had a traumatic childhood marked by abuse from his troubled father. Despite the hardships, Vince managed to succeed academically and became a successful doctor himself, until one tragic event shattered his life.
The Mental and Neurological Challenges of Vince Gilmer
Vince's journey reveals the profound impact of mental and neurological health on a person's behavior and actions. His history of abuse, traumatic brain injury, and undiagnosed Huntington's disease all contributed to his tragic act of violence.
The Struggle for Justice and Rehabilitation
The podcast exposes the flaws in the criminal justice system and the lack of mental health resources for incarcerated individuals. Despite clemency being granted to Vince, the journey to get him the proper care and transition to a hospital has been met with numerous challenges and rejections.
When Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a small clinic in North Carolina, he was told that he is actually the second Dr. Gilmer to practice there. The first “Dr. Gilmer” had murdered his father in 2004. The book: The Other Dr. Gilmer details the lives of both Dr. Gilmers and how their lives intersected.
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