Murder on the Good Hope Street. Two Doctors, One Crime, and the Truth That Cannot Be Hidden

The book is in the true crime genre, based on real events. Young doctor Benjamin Gilmer begins working at a rural clinic in North Carolina and soon learns that his predecessor and namesake, Dr. Vince Gilmer, was convicted of murdering... his own father. Vince, whom patients considered a caring and kind person, was sentenced to life imprisonment and labeled a cold-blooded murderer. However, Benjamin is convinced that behind this crime lies not only guilt but also a serious illness capable of radically altering a person's personality. Starting his own investigation, Benjamin meets with Vince in prison, along with journalist Sara Kenig from American Life. He discovers that mental health and a mysterious diagnosis played a key role in the fate of the doctor, and the judicial system made a tragic mistake. The book reveals in detail how a medical diagnosis can influence the course of a case, why it's important to see the details when human life is at stake, and how difficult it is to uncover the truth when those around prefer to remain silent.
This gripping detective story is a deep psychological analysis of the causes of crime and the workings of the judicial system. The story, which shocked America, received widespread public resonance and became an example of the fight for justice.

A true story book in the genre of contemporary prose and documentary biography. It touches on themes of family secrets, investigations, and the fates of crime victims.