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New Jersey Mother Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Drowning of Two Daughters

Naomi Elkins, suffering from postpartum psychosis and religious delusions, is sentenced to 150 years in a secure psychiatric hospital following the deaths of her children.

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3mo ago

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

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Chicago Woman Acquitted by Reason of Insanity After Stealing Police Car and Injuring Officer

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California Man Sentenced to Life for 2021 Movie Theater Murders

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Colorado Supermarket Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

Insanity Defense

New Jersey Mother Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Drowning of Two Daughters

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

ITV Documentary Explores Gender Dynamics in Notorious 'Penicide' Cases

Husband of Accused Boston Nurse Speaks Out, Defends Wife Amid Tragedy

Colorado Grocery Store Shooter Found Guilty of Murdering 10

Father of Colorado Supermarket Shooter Believed Son Was Possessed Before Attack

Jurors Shown Chilling Footage in Boulder Shooting Trial

Chicago Woman Acquitted by Reason of Insanity After Stealing Police Car and Injuring Officer

California Man Sentenced to Life for 2021 Movie Theater Murders

Colorado Supermarket Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity