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In a shocking turn of events, Mary Girard shot and killed Dr. Howard, claiming that he had murdered her husband. Her actions sparked a media frenzy, and she was subsequently institutionalized for her own supposed "insanity." The trial and subsequent institutionalization of Mary Girard raised questions about her mental state, the role of women in society, and the corruption of the medical profession.