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Below are excerpts from medical records of Mario Masiello's as recorded by four different physicians. Medical records are legal documents.
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September 24, 1996 - a Charleston, South Carolina internist noted:
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"[Mario's] wife is concerned about his short term memory. She and her daughter have noticed a significant change over the last six months to one year and asked me to do some formal testing. Mario agreed to this and I was surprised at the findings. He could not remember three objects even for one minute - could not remember his birth date and is having considerable problems with anomia [definition: lacking a capacity to understand or use spoken or written language]. His wife described an incident where their dog brought home a dead raccoon and told Mario on several occasions that it was a raccoon, he told me that he knew exactly what the animal was but he couldn't remember the name. When we told him it was a raccoon, he said, 'yeah, that's it,' but then one minute later couldn't remember the name of the animal. I was quite surprised at how bad his short term memory was, and he even had some difficulty with his long term memory, that is, remembering what city he was born in. At first, he said it was NYC, but then when he was told by his wife that was not true, he had to think for a while and then remembered that, in fact, he had been born in Philadelphia."
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May 29, 1997- the same Charleston internist noted:
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"Mr. Masiello comes with his daughter from New York and his wife for re-evaluation of his diabetes and dementia think his short term memory is significantly impaired. On previous exams he has been unable to remember three objects even immediately after I mentioned them, and today he could not remember his home address his wife and daughter admit that he does lose things frequently and is becoming more agitated and at times somewhat hostile. I spent about 20 minutes counseling him and asked him if he would please keep an initial appointment with [another physician's name] in the Memory Disorders Clinic. [Mario] has adamantly refused, despite my strong recommendation."
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July 27, 1998 - a Walterboro internist noted:
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"I met with the patient's wife and daughter for about a 30 minute family conference during which time we discussed issues related to his progressive dementia, including assigning legal guardianship or power of attorney to his daughter, limiting his financial risk, and taking away his car keys so that he does not continue to drive."
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September 28, 1998 - a Walterboro internist noted:
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"[Mr. Masiello] prior to the office visit left the office to smoke. Patient had to be escorted/directed back into the office by the staff. Patient would have problems concentrating and answering questions."
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September 8, 1999 - a Walterboro physician wrote to a town judge:
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"RE: MARIO MASIELLO, Dear Judge, The above individual is a patient of mine. Due to his medical condition and his cognitive function, I do not believe that he can safely operate a motor vehicle. I recommend that's his driver's license be revoked."
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September 24, 1999 - director of a medical department at the local hospital notes in a letter to the South Carolina Highway Department:
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Masiello was evaluated by me on September 21st, 1999. Due to his medical condition, I do not believe he can safely operate a motor vehicle, and I recommend his driver's license be revoked."
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October 6, 1999 - an independent psychiatric consultation by a medical doctor results in involuntary commitment of Mario Masiello.
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October 11, 1999 - a Walterboro internist noted:
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"I met for about 15 minutes with [Mario's] daughter Irene to review recent developments. [Mario] has been psychologically unstable since his wife died about a month ago. Previous he had moderately severe Alzheimer's dementia with very short-term memory. His daughter has been increasingly concerned about his safety especially because he has access to a car and firearms. She shared her concerns with Dr. [psychiatrist] at Mental Health, and [Mario] underwent commitment and is currently in Charter Hospital. Given the information received from her and my past experience with Mr. Masiello, I have no doubt that he is a threat to others and himself…he may need assisted living. I would consider him to be at high risk for suicide as well as high risk for motor vehicle accidents and firearm accidents."
November 24, 1999 - a Walterboro internist noted: "The patient is at home and has a paid 24-hour caregiver because of his Alzheimer's disease."
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Legal Documents:
Below is a document filed with the Court containing a fraudulent address. Additional legal documents are available to law enforcement and credentialed members of the media.
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Document For False Address Appears
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