Overview
- He was formally discharged from Whiting Forensic Hospital after a February ruling and now lives under conditional release in a Waterbury group home with strict supervision and ongoing care.
- He was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2013 for killing Angel ‘Tun Tun’ Gonzalez in 2011, leading to judicial commitment to a maximum‑security forensic facility.
- Treating staff reported sustained stability, medication adherence, and engagement in therapy, with one doctor describing him as a calming presence for other patients.
- A forensic psychiatrist advised the review board that his condition is controlled, though doctors cautioned he could become dangerous if he stopped taking medication.
- Several Connecticut state senators and members of the victim’s family condemned the release, arguing it endangers public safety and should not have been approved.