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Insanity Acquitted Tyree Smith Released: Public Safety Concerns Rise

2/23/2025

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Tyree Smith, acquitted of murder due to insanity in 2012, has been conditionally released from a maximum-security psychiatric hospital in Connecticut. While concerns for public safety linger among Angel Gonzalez's family and lawmakers, a psychiatrist assures that Smith's mental health is stable. He will undergo continued treatment under close supervision in the community.

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Tyree Smith, acquitted of murder due to insanity in 2012, has been conditionally released from a maximum-security psychiatric hospital in Connecticut. While concerns for public safety linger among Angel Gonzalez's family and lawmakers, a psychiatrist assures that Smith's mental health is stable. He will undergo continued treatment under close supervision in the community.