Get to know my friend Dr. Benjamin Eric First … in the ways that terrified, appealed to and confused those who knew him.

Ben’s mother shares how he was raised, and his wife talks about meeting and getting to know him before marriage.

Although far from being a “typical” doctor, Ben’s career and income took him to extremes without coming back again.

It’s easy to blame Ben for his failings and disturbing behavior, but the state of Florida cannot be excused for protecting him.

There’s no way Ben’s final victim should have met her end at his hands if PRN leaders and local police did their jobs.

What can and should be done to prevent other doctors from becoming like my friend Ben.