This is a "suppose" post based on this article:
http://www.bremertonpatriot.com/news/270835211.html
and this article:
http://www.insidebainbridge.com/tag/gabriel-gaeta/
In the first article, it states: "He was given food, soda and the chance for multiple restroom breaks and
access to anti-depression medication" BBM. They don't normally give access to anti-depression medication to just anyone. That was the first clue way back when that he was on medication. Then it was confirmed (in the second article) when " His defense attorney agreed that the evaluation was appropriate, citing the fact that Gaeta suffered from depression for which he was taking medication."
From this site:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/medications_depression.htm
- "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires all depression medications to include a warning label about the increased risk of suicide in children and young adults."
- "For some people, antidepressant treatment causes an increase, rather than a decrease, in depressionand with it, an increased risk of suicide. While this is particularly true of children and young adults on antidepressant medication, anyone taking antidepressants should be closely watched for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The suicide risk is greatest during the first one to two months of antidepressant treatment."
- "Signs that medication is making things worse include anxiety, insomnia, hostility, and extreme agitationparticularly if the symptoms appear suddenly or rapidly deteriorate."
BBM
SUPPOSE GG had not been on the medication very long. SUPPOSE what happened was a reaction to the medication. SUPPOSE what happened was the first and/or only indication that this medication severely adversely affected GG. If any of this is the case, this is exactly where his attorney is going to go. And rightly so if, by some bizarre conjunction of the universe, whatever medication this young man was on turned him into some kind of raging bull. There are enough posters here who have seen loved ones on and off of medication to know it can do worlds of help, and worlds of harm. (not to mention any personal experiences)
IF (and that is a big IF), GG hasn't enough recollection of what happened due to some reaction with the medication, it may be determined he cannot help his defense in his case, thereby possibly making him not competent.
And this could be why they are keeping his face covered. If he isn't charged as an adult (because he is not competent), then he is still a juvenile.
Just me looking at this from another direction.