Postpartum psychosis defense eyed in Yates case
Houston woman Andrea Yates faces capital murder charges after authorities say she drowned her five children. Legal experts note the postpartum psychosis defense is rare and risky, with prior cases showing mixed outcomes and juries split on responsibility.
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Supporters back accused mother in Texas case
Friends and relatives of Andrea Yates defend her, saying they will not judge her harshly. They emphasize postpartum low mood and family grief, while noting she was a loving mother who apparently suffered a mental health crisis.
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