George Parnham
United StateslawyerMaleb. 19389.0Global Dominance: 0.02%George Parnham is a Houston-based attorney who represented Andrea Yates during her trial, arguing that her actions were a result of severe mental illness rather than criminal intent. His defense successfully secured a not guilty verdict by reason of insanity in 2006, highlighting the complexities of mental health in the context of the law.
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George Parnham is the attorney who defended Andrea Yates and has been involved in advocating for mental health awareness related to postpartum psychosis.
The lawyer who wouldn’t let the Andrea Yates case goCNN·United States· 2026-09-12
United States· 2026-09-12
George Parnham was Andrea Yates' attorney who argued that she drowned her children due to her belief it was the right thing to do.
Andrea Yates documentary explores cult theory in children's deathsFox News·United States· 2026-01-25
United States· 2026-01-25
