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The summer of 1897, while Tom still lived in his parent's house, Tom was said to frequently go out at night at the town to dance and play violin. That summer, he met Rosa Lespérence, who he started to frequently visit. He had also had interest in marrying other women in the past, including Élisabeth
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the crime, but rather not criminally responsible due to mental alienation. Tom's family gave testimonials regarding his childhood, including his mood swings and violent tendencies. The clinical experts then diagnosed Tom with
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