Doctor at rehab may be to blame for death of Johnny Lewis and landlady (Video)
"Sons of Anarchy" star Johnny Lewis, whodismembered a cat and killed his elderly landlady before his death, did not have any drugs in his system according to a report published by The Hollywood Reporter on Nov. 30.
This leaves both the public and authorities to wonder what caused Lewis to do the things he did before his fall from a rooftop on Sept. 26, 2012.
It was previously reported that his father, Michael Lewis, a high-level Scientologist, had tried to help his son with his drug problem several times. The "Sons of Anarchy" actor went to many Scientology-approved rehab centers, which all failed him. His last stint was in a rehab clinic called Ridgeview Ranch that was not approved by Scientologists, but the doctor there was supposed to be treating Johnny's addiction to drugs as well as a mental illness.
Not treating a mental illness can be deadly
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However, instead of prescribing medication, the doctor at Ridgeview Ranch suggested a dietary change. As anyone in the medical community knows, leaving a mental illness untreated is dangerous to the patient and to others. If a dietary change was recommended, it should have been done under close medical supervision.
With the facts presented and some experts weighing in, it seems that Johnny Lewis had a psychotic break and was most likely delusional and/or hallucinating. Had he been hospitalized for his mental illness or put on medication to stabilize his condition, two people and a cat may still be alive today.
Do you think Johnny Lewis lost his grip of reality from an untreated mental illness? Is the doctor who treated the "Sons of Anarchy" star at Ridgeview Ranch negligent? Discuss in the comments below.
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|A former television star who once dated Katy Perry was not on drugs when he killed his landlady then died by falling off the roof of his home, an autopsy has revealed.The death of Johnny Lewis was ruled an accident, despite speculation he had committed suicide after murdering 81-year-old Catherine Davis.The autopsy also found that the actor had nail marks on his neck and had been partially strangled, suggesting that Davis tried to fight back when he attacked her.Clean: Johnny Lewis, pictured with his then-girlfriend Katy Perry in 2005, was not on drugs when he diedGrisly deaths: Catherine Davis was beaten to death at the property in Los Feliz while Jessie the cat which reportedly dismemberedGrisly scene: Johnny Lewis, pictured left, was found dead in Spetember at the LA home after allegedly beating to death landlady Catherine Davis (right)Lewis was widely reported to have been on powerful hallucinogenic drugs or medication at the time of his death on September 26.He had recently been released from jail and had a string of drug-related arrests before the killing, and his attorney had speculated he might have been in a drug-induced psychosis when he killed Davis.But toxicology results found no traces of cocaine, alcohol, marijuana or any other types of drugs in the actor's system. Officials checked for anti-psychotic drugs as well as psychedelic drugs.His death was ruled accidental because there was no evidence he attempted to kill himself or had been pushed.Tranquil: The property is popular with creatives visiting LA and is close to the Hollywood signHorror: Lewis, 28, who once starred in the O.C. and dated Katy Perry, was also said to have savagely dismembered his landlady's cat before his fatal fall from the roofTroubled: Johnny Lewis had several brush-ins with the law, and was released from prison only six days ago after an assault with a deadly weapon convictionPolice believe Lewis fell while trying to flee the home after killing Davis, who operated a retreat for writers and actors out of her home.He had been arrested three times during the past year. Probation officials earlier this year expressed concern about Lewis' mental health and his danger to others.A probation officer who evaluated Lewis' case after he attempted to break into the home of a woman wrote that he was being 'very concerned for the well-being of not only the community but that of the defendant.'The report added Lewis suffered from some form of chemical dependency and mental health issue, and was a transient.'Given this, he will continue to be a threat to any community he may reside,' it said.The break-in attempt came about six weeks after the actor hit two men over the head with a bottle during a fight.Lewis' attorney, Jonathan Mandel, said after his client's death that drugs may have been a factor in the deaths. He said he recommended treatment for Lewis but the actor declined it.Former lovers: Johnny Lewis, right, used to date Katy Perry, leftFatal fall: Police said Lewis, pictured left with Katy Perry, fell to his deathTV star: Lewis, pictured right, with actress Mischa Barton starred in 'The O.C.' and 'Sons of Anarchy'Lewis, who had starred in The O.C. and more recently Sons Of Anarchy, had strong ties to the Church of Scientology.Davis was found beaten and strangled in her bedroom at the property, according to GMA. Her cat was discovered dead in a bathroom.The property in Loz Feliz, popular with a celebrity crowd, is composed of five suites and a guest house which each rent for $1,650 to $3,000 per month.According to TMZ the home was popular with celebrities including indie film actor Parker Posey, who starred in Dazed And Confused and You've Got Mail, and SNL star Chris Parnell.Actor Thomas Jane, star of films Hung and The Punisher, Matt Bomer from TV series White Collar and comedian Paula Poundstone are also past residents.The rambling Spanish-style property is 'set up for creative people', according to its website.Lewis, who dated singer Katy Perry around six years ago, was involved in Scientology. The controversial religion is followed by such celebrities as Tom Cruise and John Travolta.The church did not confirm whether the actor, who was released from prison only six days ago, was indeed a member of the organization.The actor had reportedly spent time in a Scientology drug rehab program called Narconon in 2004 and had spoken publicly about the method - although the organization removed all traces of him from their website after his death.Lewis was also in the middle of a custody battle over his young daughter with her mother, who he had never married.Devastated: Perry is said to have been left distraught by news of her ex-boyfriend's deathBlood: A blood splatter in seen on the driveway, pictured, where Johnny Lewis was found deadKaty Perry was left 'devastated' after the death of her ex-boyfriend.A source close to the singer, 27, who dated the actor from 2005 to 2006, revealed that Perry could tell Lewis was on a destructive path back when they were dating.'She had to separate from him... to get ahead and focus on her career,' the source said.'He was in trouble then and she couldn't help him. A lot of her songs were partially inspired by him,' the source told US magazine.'I know The One That Got Away and Circle the Drain are partly about him. But she was young and it was a time in her life she cherishes.'Neighbours called police after hearing a woman screaming and witnessing Lewis attack two men with a piece of wood out the front of Davis' property, where the actor was understood to be renting a room.The other victims - a neighbor and a handyman - were badly beaten after the tussle, which lasted around four minutes and began when Lewis tried to break into the neighbor's home.The men Lewis fought with told officers he showed 'super-human strength' and was 'phenomenally strong.'In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the neighbor said Lewis was hardly deterred by the blows he took, that it was like 'hitting him with a fly swatter.'
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