Jurors in the retrial of Andrea Yates found the Texas mother was insane when she drowned her five children in a bathtub. The decision was reached Wednesday morning on day three of deliberations.
KEY DOCUMENTS
Verdict Form
Jurors in the retrial of Andrea Yates must fill out this form when a decision is reached.- Conviction Overturned
The Texas Court of Appeals reversed the guilty verdicts and granted Yates a new trial. - Hospital Records
Yates' discharge and assessment records show that, in the months leading up to the drownings, she had been treated for major depression on several occasions. - Indictment
A grand jury indicted Yates on two charges of capital murder, charging she killed her children with a deadly weapon water. - Psychiatric Assessment
According to this evaluation, Yates was suffering from a deep depression and was found by her husband clutching a knife. - Media Order
The judge granted the media permission to broadcast the trial, but with some stipulations, according to this ruling. - Witness Subpoenas
Doctors and hospital records officials are among those expected to take the stand.
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REBUTTAL WITNESSES
- •July 20, 2006
Confinement inevitable, despite verdict - •July 20, 2006
Read about final testimony - •July 19, 2006
Expert: Andrea Yates believed she was battling Satan - •July 19, 2006
Expert: Andrea Yates believed she was battling Satan - •July 18, 2006
Mentally ill, but insane? - •July 18, 2006
Children didn't obey, psychiatrist testified Yates said - •July 18, 2006
Psychiatrist: Yates demonstrated self-discipline - •July 17, 2006
Dietz continues his testimony - •July 14, 2006
Controversial psychiatrist called to the stand - •July 12, 2006
Deputy: Yates told psychiatrist drownings were wrong
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •July 12, 2006
Defense rests in Andrea Yates retrial - •July 11, 2006
Best friend takes the stand - •July 10, 2006
Yates in video: 'I thought they would go to heaven' - •July 10, 2006
'Homicidal ideation' rare side effect of Andrea Yates' medication - •July 7, 2006
Yates attempted suicide before drownings, psychiatrist says - •July 6, 2006
Sick juror delays testimony - •July 5, 2006
Yates stopped hearing "noises from hell" month after drownings, psychiatrist testifies - •June 29, 2006
Psychiatrist: Yates "heard" cartoon characters
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •June 28, 2006
Expert: Children suffered 'slow death' at mother's hands - •June 27, 2006
Yates weeps as jury views crime scene video
JURY SELECTION & OPENINGS
- •June 26, 2006
Prosecutors: Andrea Yates knew right from wrong - •June 22, 2006
Potential jurors challenge definition of insanity - •June 22, 2006
Jury selection begins - •June 19, 2006
Yates gets a second chance at proving insanity
PRETRIAL
- •June 16, 2006
Judge orders Andrea Yates moved to jail - •March 20, 2006
Retrial delayed - •March 20, 2006
Ex-husband remarries - •March 15, 2006
Rusty Yates announces wedding plans - •March 1, 2006
Judge clears way for retrial - •Feb. 27, 2006
Yates rejects plea deal - •Feb. 24, 2006
Inmate: Yates said to copy her to 'beat' case - •Feb. 21, 2006
Defense wants gruesome photos barred from retrial - •Feb. 3, 2006
Yates leaves jail for mental hospital - •Feb. 1, 2006
Yates granted bond - •Jan. 9, 2006
With new trial looming, Yates to appear at hearing
THE APPEAL
- •Nov. 9, 2005
Court lets stand ruling that tossed murder conviction - •Jan. 7, 2005
Yates' lawyers won't push for her freedom - •Jan. 7, 2005
Witness at heart of Yates' appeal explains error - •Jan. 6, 2005
Appeals court grants Yates a new trial - •July 22, 2004
Lawyer: Yates thinks children are alive - •July 21, 2004
Yates won't eat, lawyer says
THE FIRST TRIAL
SENTENCING
- •March 26, 2002
DA examines husband's conduct - •March 18, 2002
Yates family criticizes husband - •March 18, 2002
Jurors speak out - •March 15, 2002
Yates gets life in prison - •March 15, 2002
Family pleads for Yates' life - •March 14, 2002
Penalty phase begins
VERDICT
- •March 13, 2002
Yates convicted of capital murder - •March 12, 2002
Deliberations begin
CLOSINGS & REBUTTAL
- •March 11, 2002
Closing arguments begin - •March 8, 2002
State begins rebuttal of defense case
DEFENSE CASE
- •March 7, 2002
Yates' video interview played - •March 7, 2002
Psychiatrist: She didn't know it was wrong - •March 6, 2002
Witness: Yates was in a psychotic fog - •March 6, 2002
Yates' mom sings praises from stand - •March 5, 2002
Expert under defense's fire - •March 4, 2002
Expert: Yates previously diagnosed as a threat - •March 4, 2002
Trial enters third week - •March 1, 2002
Psychiatrist: Yates thought she was saving kids - •March 1, 2002
Fearing worst, best friend kept journal - •Feb. 28, 2002
Russell Yates: I didn't think she was dangerous - •Feb. 28, 2002
Husband describes wife's mental deterioration - •Feb. 28, 2002
Witness: Yates warned about more kids - •Feb. 27, 2002
Doctor: Yates was legally insane - •Feb. 27, 2002
Yates' husband prepares to testify - •Feb. 26, 2002
Ringholz speaks outside jury's presence - •Feb. 25, 2002
Expert: Yates explored different methods - •Feb. 25, 2002
More witnesses to be called Monday - •Feb. 25, 2002
Yates' fate rests in doctors' hands - •Feb. 22, 2002
Defense calls first witness
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •Feb. 22, 2002
Jury hears chilling confession - •Feb. 21, 2002
Yates sobs as jurors view photos - •Feb. 20, 2002
Photos admitted - •Feb. 20, 2002
Mother-in-law takes the stand
OPENINGS & JURY SELECTION
- •Feb. 18, 2002
Lawyers square off in openings statements - •Jan. 28, 2002
Jury seated - •Jan. 9, 2002
First two jurors chosen - •Jan. 8, 2002
Prospective jurors share opinions in court - •Jan. 7, 2002
Jury selection begins
PRETRIAL
- •Dec. 12, 2001
Special prosecutor appointed to probe violations - •Dec. 11, 2001
Judge mulls gag order violation investigation - •Dec. 10, 2001
Yates' husband speaks out publicly - •Dec. 5, 2001
Judge rules 911 tape, confession admissible - •Dec. 4, 2001
Cops testify at hearing - •Dec. 4, 2001
Husband to take the stand at hearing - •Dec. 3, 2001
Defense lawyers fight capital murder - •Sept. 24, 2001
Yates deemed fit for trial - •Sept. 21, 2001
Doctor testifies Yates competent to stand trial - •Sept. 19, 2001
Defense psychologist: Yates not ready for trial - •Sept. 18, 2001
Jury selection starts for competency hearing - •Aug. 27, 2001
Women's groups pledge support for Yates - •Aug. 10, 2001
Outcomes vary in trials of mothers who kill kids - •Aug. 9, 2001
Prosecutors say they will pursue the death penalty - •Aug. 8, 2001
Yates pleads insanity during court appearance - •July 31, 2001
Houston grand jury indicts Yates for capital murder - •June 27, 2001
Five children buried as mother sits in jail - •June 27, 2001
Judge issues gag order - •June 25, 2001
Legal experts predict insanity defense - •June 22, 2001
Mother describes drownings in police interview - •June 21, 2001
Yates' husband defends charged wife - •June 21, 2001
Depressed mother charged with drowning children
CASE IN BRIEF
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A jury found her guilty of drowning her five children, ages 6 months to 7 years, but the Houston panel spared her the death penalty. Now, Andrea Yates faces a retrial after an appeals court reversed her conviction.
BACKGROUND
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Criminal defense attorney comments
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•Dr. Joseph Deltito
Psychiatry professor fields questions
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