Could It Have Been Dissociative Disorder?

Some experts had even shared that there was a possibility that Nick suffered from Dissociative Disorder, which was basically a mental condition described as ‘memory loss beyond normal forgetfulness; mental health problems, including depression and anxiety; a sense of detachment; and distorted perceptions.’ They were basically claiming that there was a chance he may not have been ‘totally present’ while he was doing the killing. Yet despite that, he would still plead guilty to their deaths.

Pleading Guilty To The Charges

Although Nick’s lawyer, criminal defense attorney Brian Murphy, tried to get the charges against him lessened, Nick would still plead guilty to four counts of murder. While the crime was described in the courtroom in detail, Nick openly cried listening to what he had done. And while he will live out many years in prison for his crimes, because of his guilty plea, it was agreed that he would not, at least, receive the death penalty.