R's Murray Character Analysis

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R/s McKinley Murray has a childlike mind. R/s Mr. Murray’s sister Mary Miller is the payee of his disability check. R/s Ms. Miller is not taking Mr. Murray to supply him with the things he needs. R/s Ms. Miller is not getting Mr. Murray’s medication refilled. R/s Mr. Murray needs for the medication for his heart condition. R/s Ms. Miller is not washing Mr. Murray’s clothes. R/s Ms. Miller is using Mr. Murray’s money to pay the life insurance she has on him and her children.

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