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Defense attorney for Andrea Yates, who drowned her children near Houston, reflects on the case 25 years later
By Keenan Vaughan at Houston Public Media
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
After initially being convicted of capital murder, Yates appealed and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
Key takeaway The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? After initially being convicted of capital murder, Yates appealed and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
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