Connecticut man accused of cannibalism and murder granted conditional release by psychiatric board
A man accused of cannibalism and murder in Connecticut has recently been granted conditional release by the state’s Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). Tyree Smith, who is currently held at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, was found to have demonstrated long-term stability, remained engaged in treatments, and consistently followed his care plan. Smith, who is accused of hacking a man to death with an axe in Bridgeport and consuming part of the victim’s brain and an eyeball, will be placed under structured supervision and continue to receive mental health services as part of his release.
However, state GOP leaders have strongly objected to the decision, calling it outrageous and mind-boggling. Senators Heather Somers, Paul Cicarella, Henri Martin, and Stephen Harding expressed concern for the victim’s family and public safety, arguing that Smith should not be let out. They labeled the decision as an injustice and questioned the message it sends to violent crime victims and their families. The PSRB defended its decision, stating that rehabilitation, not punishment, is the goal for individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI).
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