GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - We're learning new information in connection to the Connor Hilton murder case that occurred in 2023 in Friendswood.

Connor Hilton murder case: Defense witness claims medication caused psychosis

What we know:

During a hearing on Monday, a witness for the defense team, Dr. James Douglas Bremner, said in his opinion, a medication for acne, called isotretinoin, marketed as Accutane, caused or contributed to Hilton's mental state. The defense said Hilton has been taking the medicine to treat acne that caused large, painful cysts and bleeding across his body. He had been on the medication since July 2022, and on the day of the shootings, he took four 80-milligram pills - which was more than what was prescribed.

What is Accutane?

According to Cleveland Clinic, Acc

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