Alleged bank robber arraigned in Connecticut court Jun 7, 2008
Sastrom was remanded to the facility after being acquitted on extortion charges using an insanity defense. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Haq Trial Ends With A Mistrial Jun 5, 2008
While presenting his insanity defense, Haq's attorneys said he poses a risk to society and should instead be locked in a state mental hospital for the rest of his life. King County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Don Raz says his team are gearing up to bring Haq back to trial. (Q13.com, WA)
LaBarre taken out of her insanity trial sobbing loudly Jun 4, 2008
"It's one of the primary questions in this case, whether she is exaggerating her symptoms of the insanity defense," Gray said. "When you see malingering, there's a history someone may be doing pretty well then all of a sudden the symptoms pop up. In this case we see such a convincing history of psychosis (and) the progression from trauma to personality disorder to psychosis.". (Concord Monitor)
Amityville: Scamityville! May 31, 2008
Although William Weber, DeFeo s attorney, used an insanity defense, he was found guilty of six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to twenty-five years to life in prison. Roots of the Hoax. (Suite101.com)
Plans for insanity defense pose thorny dilemmas May 30, 2008
(AP) - A judge says he'll decide next week whether a school shooting suspect can use an insanity defense when he goes to trial July 7. Judge Geoffrey Crawford heard arguments Thursday but didn't rule on prosecutors' bid to block Christopher Williams, 29, from claiming he was insane or suffered from diminished mental capacity during the Aug. 24, 2006 shooting spree in Essex, which killed two people and wounded two others. (WCAX.com, VT)
Rove, White House Dispute McClellan Book Tales May 29, 2008
Are they suggesting McClellan should seek the insanity defense. From Read Street. (Yahoo News -- Bush Administration)
U.S. District Court Judge Rules Panetti Competent May 29, 2008
However, the jury rejected his insanity defense and sentenced him to death. Panetti had been scheduled to die by lethal injection on Feb. 5, 2004, but a stay of execution was issued the day before by U.S. District Judge Sparks for the Western District of Texas, pending an examination to determine if he was competent to be executed. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Judge to Allow Some Statements by Williams May 28, 2008
Williams has indicated he will use an insanity defense. But there are no experts to testify on his behalf, and that means he will have to testify himself. (WCAX.com, VT)
Attorney: Rogers will plead insanity May 27, 2008
PALMER - The attorney for a Palmer man accused of using a machete to kill his father and a gun to shoot another man will raise an insanity defense. Public defender Matt Phillips appeared in court Friday on behalf of Christopher Erin Rogers Jr. in a pair of misdemeanor cases. (Juneau Empire)
Man's trail of violenceblamed on insanity acquittal May 27, 2008
INSANITY DEFENSE QUESTIONED. Dr. Abraham Halpern, professor emeritus of psychiatry at New York Medical College, and past president of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, said what happened to Heape is "a perfect example of why the insanity defense should be abolished." ... If the insanity defense were abolished, Halpern said the corrections system would be forced to "evolve to deal with them in a rational way.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A Look Back in Time: Pristine never lasts May 26, 2008
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Rogers to plead insanity May 25, 2008
PALMER A Palmer man accused of killing his father with a machete and another man with a gun will raise an insanity defense. Friday, Christopher Erin Rogers Jr. appeared before Palmer District Court Judge John Wolfe to change his plea in a pair of misdemeanor cases one a petition to revoke his probation on a 2006 harassment case, the other a 2007 drunken driving case. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Jury selection begins in Sanders murder trial May 21, 2008
Defense attorneys Thomas Comer and John Ferrell presented an insanity defense for Sanders, who had a history of mental illness ... They will present the insanity defense again. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Prosecutor: War stress doesn't justify slaying May 21, 2008
As for an insanity defense that PTSD caused the slaying, he said, "The facts and the law just don't fit.". Martinez had previously shown his knife to his fellow soldiers and was trying to find a secluded place where he could commit the murder, Jackson told the court. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GI Charged in Murder of Iraqi Family May Claim... May 16, 2008
Soldier Charged in Murder of Iraqi Family May Claim Insanity Defense ... A former Army soldier charged with murder and rape of a teen girl in Iraq may claim an insanity defense when the case goes to trial next year ... Thursday was the deadline for Green's lawyers to file their motions if they want to keep open the option of an insanity defense. (Fox News)
Former Texas Soldier May Use Insanity Defense May 16, 2008
(May 15, 2008)A former soldier who grew up in Texas may use an insanity defense when the case goes to trial on charges of murder and rape in Iraq. Attorneys for Steven D. Green, who's originally from Midland, offered details in two motions filed Thursday in federal court in Louisville, Ky. (KWTX.com, TX)
Use of taped conversations barred in student's trial May 15, 2008
Shapiro had asked Brassard to throw out the conversations as he moved forward with an insanity defense on behalf of the teenager, who appeared in court yesterday. Odgren, who has Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, which carries a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. (Boston Globe)
Insanity defense anticipated in Sitka slayings May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Story last updated at 5/14/2008 - 5:17 pm. (Juneau Empire)
Indictment in Auburn slaying May 15, 2008
Lockhart's attorneys say they are preparing an insanity defense. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Suspect indicted in slaying of Auburn student from Ga. May 15, 2008
(AP) The suspect in the slaying of an Auburn University student was indicted Wednesday on charges of capital murder and his attorney has filed documents to prepare an insanity defense ... But he is preparing an insanity defense, filing court papers claiming Lockhart has a mental disease and "lacks the ability to understand the difference between right and wrong.". (AL.com)
Longview woman faces child rape charge May 11, 2008
Amazed By Ignorance wrote on May 10, 2008 9:43 AM:" Good Lord, "because she was curious"? Sounds like she's trying to set up an insanity defense. I hope they treat her as they would a male offender, and track down her "adult male friend" as well. Sickening. ". The rest of the story wrote on May 10, 2008 10:27 AM:" What about the man that raped the child while she watched? no mention is made of his arrest or even possible arrest. I hope he is not let off the hook and ever effort is made to find... (Longview Daily News, WA)
On stand, Nichols' judge says he can be fair at trial May 9, 2008
The defense plans an insanity defense in the Nichols case, Moore said. If Nichols is still found guilty, testimony by the victims' families could well decide whether a jury gives Nichols the death penalty. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Judge Hears Williams' Insanity Defense May 9, 2008
Lawyers for the alleged Essex school shooter will tell a judge their client plans to use an insanity defense ... But prosecutors will try to block the strategy, saying a number of deadlines have passed for using the insanity defense. (WCAX.com, VT)
* Suspects dungeon plans date back to the 1970s May 8, 2008
Fritzls lawyer, Rudolf Mayer, indicated he is preparing an insanity defense. This story has been viewed 255 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Horror House' Dad May Have Raped Granddaughter May 7, 2008
His lawyer, Rudolf Mayer, has said he is preparing an insanity defense. Chief investigator Franz Polzer said experts are continuing to sift through Fritzl's property for evidence, adding there may be more "hollow spaces" that need to be examined. (Fox News)
Police: 'Horror Dad' Made Secret Dungeon Plans in 1978 May 6, 2008
Fritzl's lawyer, Rudolf Mayer, indicated he is preparing an insanity defense. In a broadcast interview, Mayer said he believes Fritzl has a serious mental disorder and that anyone with that kind of psychological illness "didn't choose" to do what police allege he did. (Fox News)
Trial postponed for man in machete killings May 6, 2008
At a status hearing this afternoon, Palmer District Attorney Roman Kalytiak said two weeks might not be enough time to set aside for Rogers' trial, particularly if he presents an insanity defense ... Rogers was represented today by Sam Westergren of the public defender's office, who said an insanity defense is still a possibility ... After today's hearing Kalytiak said the length of the trial will be hard to predict because of the possible insanity defense and how that affects another trial in... (Anchorage Daily News)
Mental state questioned in sex abuse case May 6, 2008
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Gwathney trial delayed May 5, 2008
Gwathney's attorney plans to use the insanity defense ... Gwathney's attorney plans to use the insanity defense. (WREG.com, TN)
What is Forensic Psychiatry? May 5, 2008
Expert Witnesses, Insanity Defense, Criminal Responsibility ... Expert Witnesses, Insanity Defense, Criminal Responsibility. (Suite101.com)
Regatta made big splash Apr 22, 2008
Kaye, who is married, has served as an expert witness around the country in cases involving the insanity defense and other matters. He gave up rowing and now flies his own helicopter. (Albany Times Union)
Meat Cleaver Killer 'To Plead Insanity' Apr 16, 2008
Mr Konoski said he also filed notice of an "extreme emotional disturbance" defence "as a fallback" to an insanity defense. He said the difference is that an insane person does not know what he is doing is wrong, while one who is extremely disturbed emotionally knows what he is doing is wrong but cannot control himself. (Sky News)
NYC Cleaver Murder Suspect To Plead Insanity Apr 16, 2008
NEW YORK -- A lawyer for a mental patient accused of hacking a Manhattan psychotherapist to death with a meat cleaver said Tuesday that his client will offer an insanity defense at his trial ... Konoski said "the evidence is clear that he (Tarloff) did it, but the reasons he did it, what was behind it, are so crazy that we believe we have a very strong insanity defense.". (WNBC.com, NY)
Braintree Woman Pleads Insanity in Flight Scare Apr 15, 2008
Mayo is using an insanity defense at her trial in Boston, where she is charged with interfering with a flight crew. Prosecutors have said they believe Mayo has no links to terror and is mentally ill. (WCAX.com, VT)
Eddings not competent Apr 13, 2008
Late last year, Eddings' defense attorney, Tim Buckley of Fayetteville, moved for a psychological evaluation and indicated he could pursue an insanity defense in the shooting deaths of Jerry Lee Smith, 47, and Jimmy Charles "Red" Davis, 65. Last Friday, Eddings was ruled to be incompetent to stand trial and was then committed to the state hospital, where he will stay until such time as treatment allows him to stand trial. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Kaine Dye Guilty, Jury Says Apr 5, 2008
"His behavior close to the time before and close to the time after will be very important in your making a decision that insanity defense holds water," said defense attorney Jay Mez. Testimony began on Tuesday afternoon with an expert from the Iowa Medical Examiner's Office, who told the jury how Moser was killed. (7 KETV Omaha)
Accused killer found not guilty by reason of insanity Apr 3, 2008
The verdict for Hill, who was hearing voices "from God" on Nov. 9 that told him to kill the man in the next room at the Halifax psychiatric unit, was the latest local result of the insanity defense. Last July, Linda Sue Anderson of Port Orange was found not guilty by insanity of the double shooting deaths of her Port Orange neighbors. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Murdered teen remembered for smile, helping others Apr 2, 2008
"There were only three people there, and this guy tells all kinds of stories," said Spoerl, who said she thinks he may be planning to use an insanity defense. "We really loved our grandson and now he's not here," Spoerl said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Man Accused of Killing NYC Therapist Pleads Not Guilty Apr 2, 2008
The abuse claims could help form the basis of a possible insanity defense. In court Tuesday, his lawyer said Tarloff has made bizarre statements to his father such as, "I'm the Messiah; why are they doing this to me?". (Fox News)
Not-guilty plea in therapists cleaver murder Apr 2, 2008
Ex-mental patients abuse claims may set up insanity defense in NYC case ... The abuse claims could help form the basis of a possible insanity defense. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Much Of Man's Interview In Jewish Center Shooting Ruled Inadmissible Apr 2, 2008
That he had taken his medicine could dent his insanity defense. During the interview, shortly after his arrest, Haq told detectives he has bipolar disorder, isn't usually a bad guy and stopped his shooting rampage when he noticed his potential victims were all women. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rusty Yates a father again Apr 2, 2008
But jurors rejected her insanity defense and found her guilty of capital murder in March 2002. Her conviction was overturned in July 2005 after the appellant court determined a witness had given erroneous testimony. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Man Who Shot Neighbor Sentenced Apr 1, 2008
Hubert Santos, Shustock's attorney, said that although his client forbade him from using an insanity defense, he believes Shustock suffered from some form of mental illness at the time of the shooting. From the time the police entered his property, Shustock's paranoia grew and led to the shooting nearly three weeks later, Santos said. (FOX61, CT)
Dad Guilty Of Putting Baby In Microwave Mar 26, 2008
Texas Father Found Guilty Of Putting Baby Daughter In Microwave; Jury Rejects Insanity Defense. GALVESTON, Texas, Mar. (CBS News -- US)
Mental health may be factor in case against Rogers Mar 21, 2008
PALMER When accused machete killer Christopher Erin Rogers Jr. will stand trial, in the spring or summer, hinges on one question whether his attorney will mount an insanity defense ... Palmer District Attorney Roman Kalytiak said at the same hearing that if there s no insanity defense there s no reason why it couldn t be tried earlier ... But, if Richard is planning to mount an insanity defense, that means more evaluations and more sharing of evidence. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fate of microwaved baby's dad hinges on effectiveness of insanity defense Mar 17, 2008
However, the insanity defense requires the defense to show only that Mauldin was unaware his actions were wrong at the time he committed them, regardless of his mental state later, even minutes later. I m not a psychiatrist, and I guess a person can snap out of insanity, but if that s the theory, then he must have snapped out pretty quickly, Russell said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Alzheimer's Evaluation Ordered For Sarpy County Man Mar 15, 2008
His attorney said he intends to use the insanity defense and wants Rodriguez specifically tested for Alzheimer's disease. Doctors will also try to determine if he's competent to stand trial. (7 KETV Omaha)
Microsoft Tries To Prevent Further Discovery Mar 10, 2008
by Insanity Defense (Score:2) Sunday March 09, @04:32PM. (Score:5, Funny). (Slashdot)
Essex Shooting Suspect in Court Mar 8, 2008
"We don't have any expert testimony concerning an insanity defense," said Williams' lawyer, Margaret Jansch. His defense team has been unable to find expert witnesses willing to say Williams was insane at the time of the Essex shootings in the summer of '06. (WCAX.com, VT)
Prosecutors To Challenge Insanity Defense In Babys Murder Mar 7, 2008
Prosecutors To Challenge Insanity Defense In Babys Murder ... Prosecutors To Challenge Insanity Defense In Babys Murder ... Galveston County prosecutor Xochitl Vandiver says she intends to challenge Mauldin's insanity defense by showing a "pattern of lying, deceitfulness" about his criminal history. (KWTX.com, TX)
Accused Cop Killer May Use Insanity Defense Mar 7, 2008
HOUSTON -- A man accused of shooting a Houston police officer to death will use the insanity defense in his case, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday. Attorneys for Juan Leonardo Quintero, 33, filed papers showing they will use the insanity defense ... Prosecutor Denise Bradley said, "In order for a defendant to prevail on an insanity defense, they would have to show that the defendant had suffered from a mental disease or defect, some form of mental illness that would render them incapable of... (Click2Houston, TX)
Saudi Atrocity: Baby Beheaded in Public Mar 5, 2008
"I've never heard the insanity defense work in this Saudi Arabia. The concept of mental capacity exists, I just can't think of a real case where it applied," Wilcke said. This is the latest in a handful of criminal justice cases in Saudi Arabia that have grabbed Western attention in the last year. (ABC News)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Mar 1, 2008
His attorney had notified the court that he intended to rely on the insanity defense. Jandura remains in custody without the possibility of release on bail. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Man guilty of killing, beheading roommate Feb 26, 2008
The jurors had been asked to consider an insanity defense. Defense lawyer John Elash presented expert psychiatric testimony at trial that Mr. Baldwin, who had no adult criminal record, was suffering from a schizophrenic disorder when he attacked Brendon Glen-David Martin, 19, on Jan. 25, 2006. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Man Accused in Bush Threat Found Not guilty by... Feb 19, 2008
Three days before the Oct. 22 trial date, Dost's attorney filed a notice of insanity defense. Dost was examined again, and the latest evaluation, filed in December, found him to be insane at the time of the alleged offense. (Fox News)
Sheila LaBarre: Poster child for insanity defense? Feb 17, 2008
com: Sheila LaBarre: Poster child for insanity defense ... Sheila LaBarre: Poster child for insanity defense ... EPPING The rarely used insanity defense brought into play in the case of Sheila LaBarre has not worked for a handful of other murder defendants in the state. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Insanity defense: LaBarre pleads not guilty in 2 murders Feb 13, 2008
Denner said he believes LaBarre will become the "poster child" for this type of insanity defense case. Wilson also detailed much of the forensic evidence linking LaBarre to the murders during the hearing. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mom sentenced to 28 years in crash that killed baby Feb 6, 2008
Jurors rejected Aimee Andrea Fisher-Riza's insanity defense on Monday and found the 37-year-old Keene woman guilty of murder and serious bodily injury to a child. Jurors deliberated about three hours before deciding on 28 years for the murder charge and 20 years on the injury charge, both sentences to be served concurrently. (Houston Chronicle)
Defense says it will present insanity case in Sanders trial Feb 6, 2008
Defense attorneys Thomas Comer and John Feller, both of Booneville, told the court Monday that they will present an insanity defense. Law enforcement officers from Tishomingo County and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation described the 1985 crime scene W.D. Crawford dead on the floor in the kitchen and Elma Crawford severely wounded on a sofa. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Texas Woman Sentenced In Crash That Killed Her Baby Feb 6, 2008
Jurors rejected her insanity defense Monday and found her guilty of murder and serious bodily injury to a child. Her attorney Bill Mason did not immediately return a call seeking comment. (KWTX.com, TX)
A year later, still no trial for Nowak Feb 5, 2008
30-day news archives. ""It's part of the process," said Orange County Prosecutor Pam Davis, who is representing the state in the case.The evidence included a dufflebag containing a BB pistol, a metal mallet, a knife and rubber surgical tubing.The appeal means Nowak's trial won't start at the scheduled time in April, itself a rescheduled time from the original July 30 start date.According to her Feb. 5, 2007, statement to Orlando police, Nowak admitted to driving from Houston to Orlando and... (Florida Today)
Accused claims he was fighting a demon Feb 3, 2008
I was weighing the possibility that he might be perfectly sane but talking about demons in order to appear insane in order to pursue an insanity defense when the trial comes ... Seriously, is he establishing grounds for an insanity defense. (Odessa American, TX)
Judge in Atlanta Resigns From Courthouse-Shooting Case Jan 31, 2008
Superior Court Judge cited recent media reports referring to a New Yorker magazine article quoting him as saying of the defendant, : "Everyone in the world knows he did it." The quote was made in the context that Nichols's attorneys were employing an insanity defense. Fuller, a retired judge who was asked to take the Nichols case after all judges recused themselves, has been criticized for decisions in the case related to defense funding issues. (Washington Post)
A tough case to make for Higa Jan 28, 2008
Use of "ice" could muddle an insanity defense, experts say ... The man charged with the shocking crime of tossing a baby off a pedestrian overpass on the H-1 freeway this month apparently suffered from enough mental problems for his lawyer to one day raise the insanity defense to his murder charge ... Although Higa's lawyer isn't precluded from still pursuing the insanity defense, legal observers believe drug use in any mental insanity case will make it more difficult for the defense to prevail.... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Desnoyers Murder Trial Postponed Jan 26, 2008
If and when the case does go to trial, Desnoyers lawyers are expected to use an insanity defense. They have an opinion from an independent psychiatrist who said she was insane at the time of the murder. (WCAX.com, VT)
