Connecticut Man Granted Conditional Release After Cannibalism Conviction

Tyree Smith, who was committed to a psychiatric hospital after being found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2011 murder and cannibalism of Angel Gonzalez, has been granted conditional release by the Connecticut Psychiatric Security Review Board. The board stated that Smith demonstrated long-term stability and engaged positively with treatment protocols. His release comes with strict conditions, requiring ongoing mental health treatment and structured supervision. Republican state legislators have vehemently condemned the decision, expressing concerns for public safety and highlighting the objections raised by Gonzalez's family. They described the ruling as 'outrageous' and a dangerous message to victims of violent crime. Smith had previously been sentenced to up to 60 years in the hospital for the brutal crime, which included beating Gonzalez with an axe and consuming parts of his body.