A mentally ill woman who told police she was trying to "kill the demons" when she stabbed her 2-year-old son to death in 2007 may avoid criminal prosecution. ...more

February 13, 2009

A mentally ill woman who told police she was trying to "kill the demons" when she stabbed her 2-year-old son to death in 2007 may avoid criminal prosecution. ...more

February 7, 2009

A mentally ill woman who told police she was trying to "kill the demons" when she stabbed her 2-year-old son to death in 2007 may avoid criminal prosecution. Two psychologists who evaluated Jessica Warren have determined that she didn't understand the nature or consequence of her actions at the time of the killing, said Assistant State Attorney Mike Halkitis. ...more

February 6, 2009

When Carlos Bello takes his medication, no one questions his mental competence. ...more

September 27, 2008

Prosecutors were unable to persuade Hillsborough Circuit Judge Ronald Ficarrotta today to proceed with imposing punishment on Carlos Bello for killing a Tampa policeman, continuing more than 20 years of legal yo-yoing. ...more

September 26, 2008

A murder defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity was denied admission to a Pinellas County mental health treatment facility. ...more

September 18, 2008

A schizophrenic migrant worker thought to be responsible for a 1999 slaying may be released soon from the Florida State Hospital. ...more

September 10, 2008

A Falkenburg Road Jail inmate tried to hang himself Monday afternoon, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. ...more

September 2, 2008

A man who went to extreme means in an attempt to convince a judge that he is insane was found guilty of attempted murder Thursday and was sentenced to life in prison. ...more

February 15, 2008

As a defendant in an attempted murder case, Robert Sinclaire Lee has cut himself with a smuggled razor and rubbed feces on his face. ...more

February 11, 2008