Overview

• Tyree Smith, who killed Angel Gonzalez in 2011 and consumed parts of his body, was confined to a psychiatric hospital after being found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2013.
• The Connecticut Psychiatric Security Review Board granted Smith conditional release, citing his mental health stability and adherence to treatment over the past nine months in a supervised community setting.
• Smith's release will involve strict conditions, including continued medication, therapy, and supervised day passes, with potential for expanded privileges based on his progress.
• The decision has drawn criticism from Republican state lawmakers and Gonzalez's family, who raised concerns about public safety and questioned Smith's rehabilitation.
• Psychiatrists testified that Smith's schizophrenia and substance use disorders are in remission, describing him as a calming presence in his treatment facility.