Andrea Yates is a Texas woman who drowned her 5 children. She was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a high-security mental health facility. Discuss how this case differs from the myths of the insanity defense. Is this a "typical" insanity defense case? What issues does the defendant in the case face upon her return to society?

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Mom Accused of Drowning Girl Wins With Insanity Defense; Now, Can She Re-Enter Society?"

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The case of Andrea Yates a Texas woman who drowned her five children is often cited in discussions about the insanity defense due to its notoriety and the complex legal and ethical issues it raised Wh... View the full answer