Andrea Yates

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Andrea Yates is a Texas woman who gained national notoriety after drowning her five children in 2001, a crime that led to her conviction for capital murder. Her case brought attention to severe mental health issues, particularly postpartum psychosis, and raised questions about the influence of religious beliefs on her actions. In 2006, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity and has since remained in a mental health facility, where she continues to receive treatment.