The case of Andrea Yates made the headlines in 2001 and continues to stir controversy today. Originally found guilty in the courts, Yates was retried and found “not guilty by reason of insanity.” She was to be committed to a mental hospital for treatment. Research the Andrea Yates cases and the use of the “not guilty by reason of insanity” plea in the justice system. Andrea Yates dro wned all five of her children on the morning of 20th June 2001. She was under the care of a psychiatrist due to a history of postpartum psychosis, depression, and sui cide attempts. He advised Andrea Yate’s husband Russell Yates, also known as Rusty Yates not to leave her alone with the children. He had left for work with his mother due to arrive an hour later to help the Yates family. But by the time she arrived the children were dead. Andrea Yates locked up the family dog outside