in July. Her lawyers say she is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and regularly dissociates and hallucinatesDiane Mattingly opens up to ELLE.com about her sister's tragic past—and why she thinks sparing her life can"break the chain of evil actions."account of the abuse she and Montgomery both endured growing up was part of her testimony in court in support of Montgomery's unsuccessful motion to vacate the death sentence.
I think this story is heartbreaking. It's a testament to how horrific the crime was that she was sentenced to death even though mentally ill... and lost all appeals. So sad. I cannot imagine the pain all of these people have been through.