TSP #65 - Leaked Medical Records Show Mica Francis’ Confusion Over Her Diagnosis + Bowen Turner Case Heads for First Appeal

Leaked medical records from Mica Francis’ in-patient and outpatient visits to mental health facilities were leaked to the public over the past week, and investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are diving in. According to the records — some of which were sent directly to Luna Shark Media and others that were posted online by a TikToker sympathetic to JP Miller’s plight — Mica was confused about her diagnosis and its symptoms.

At the same time, these records raise questions about how Mica was being treated and where clinicians were getting some of their information about her alleged behavior. In one report, the clinician notes that Mica recognized the need to “listen to her husband when he raises concerns.”

Also on the show, one of the two appeals in the Bowen Turner case is set to be heard and it’s a big deal.

Next week attorneys representing one of Bowen’s victims — whom he pleaded guilty to assaulting — will argue that the prosecution and defenses deprived her from her constitutional right to be present at Bowen’s plea hearing. How the court rules could have a lasting impact on the future of victims’ rights in South Carolina. We will broadcast the hearing LIVE for Luna Shark Premium members next Tuesday at 10 am ET... So mark your calendars... 

Episode Resources:

Chris Osher Article in The Denver Gazette

Rachel Pickrel GoFundMe Listing

David Miller’s JMSC Hearing - Nov 8, 2023

Bowen Turner DUI Dash Cam Video

Robbie Harvey Interview - 31:45 Timestamp

Jan 11, 2018 Email to Mica Francis

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