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In 1972, Clayton was injured in a sawmill accident when a piece of wood pierced
his skull and entered his brain (Tr.1522-1525; PCRTr.44; Ex.4,p.75,77). He underwent surgery and was hospitalized for nine days (Ex.4,p.3,24,75,76). Clayton tried to resume his job as a sawmill operator but was unable to work (Tr.1528-1529; Ex.4,p.2,18,20-21,24-25,47,50). After the accident, friends and family noticed changes in Clayton’s behavior. His sister, Carolyn Dorsey, noticed that Clayton would be very quiet at times and had memory problems (PCRTr.45). Clayton was less sociable, and it was hard for him to maintain his normal every-day life (PCRTr.47-48). He dwelled on and was tormented by small things that most people would just ignore (PCRTr.46). Clayton had difficulty controlling his anger (PCRTr.45-58). Clayton’s friend, Arnold Evans, noticed that Clayton was more nervous, depressed, and upset more easily (PCRTr.612). Leslie Paul, another friend, noticed these same things and that Clayton was more easily frustrated, confused, and angered (PCRTr.106-119).In 1974, Clayton voluntarily admitted himself to Nevada State Hospital, because he wanted help coping with his brain injury (Ex.7). The admission records state, “[p]atient stated that he has become irritable and is fearful that he might lose his temper beyond control” (Ex.7). Clayton was “cooperative, asking for help so he can function better as husband and father” (Ex.7). The records state, “He loves his wife and children and he wants to provide for them. He finds that his mental functioning is interfering with his ability to make a living” (Ex.7). According to the records, Clayton was experiencing memory problems, confusion, anxiety, undue sensitivity, and depression (Ex.7). |
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