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The judge's decision follows extensive proceedings examining Morris' mental health and the events surrounding the stabbing death.

Defense lawyers argued that Morris was in a state of psychosis and unable to understand his actions.

Prosecutors questioned the thoroughness of psychiatric evaluations and pointed to Morris' effort to cover up the stabbing.

Morris remains in custody at Eleanor Slater Hospital pending an evaluation of his dangerousness and potential for community release.

Owen Morris , a Warren man who was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his former chiropractor , is not guilty by reason of insanity, according to Providence Superior Court Judge Maureen B. Keough.

Keough's recent decision has ended a prosecution that dated back

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