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That verdict was later reversed, and in July 2006, Andrea was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
If Reiner is found not guilty by reason of insanity then he would likely be committed to a mental health facility.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
On July 26, 2006, Andrea Yates was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2017, both girls pleaded guilty to being a party to attempted intentional homicide, but not guilty by reason of mental disease.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
If Reiner is found not guilty by reason of insanity then he would likely be committed to a mental health facility.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
On July 26, 2006, Andrea Yates was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2017, both girls pleaded guilty to being a party to attempted intentional homicide, but not guilty by reason of mental disease.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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“By reason of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20reason%20of. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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