Lucia Piovesan was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia but rarely took her prescribed anti-psychotic medication. She stabbed to death the child of a neighbour after being convinced that the soul of her dead son was inhabiting the child's body. Based on the circumstances, she was:

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The best choice is D, as the circumstances suggest that Lucia Piovesan was not in a sound mental state during the time of the crime. She had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and it is evident that she was experiencing hallucinations and delusions which contributed to her actions. As such, she may be considered "not criminally responsible" for the crime, meaning she would not be held responsible for the act but may be required to undergo treatment or institutionalization for her mental condition.

Lucia Piovesan Was Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia but Rarely Took