Connecticut Man Who Killed and Ate Victim Granted Conditional Release from Psychiatric Hospital

Tyree Smith, committed in 2013 after being found not guilty by reason of insanity, will be under strict supervision as part of his release plan.

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.