“This individual killed and ate part of his victim and was found not guilty by “reason of insanity,” the lawmakers said.
“His victim’s family raised objections about his release. What about THEM? Where is the justice for THEM? This terrible decision puts public safety in jeopardy and is yet another terrible message to send to CT violent crime victims and their families. This person should never be out. We are dumbfounded at this injustice. In what universe is this ok?”
Victim’s Family: Cannibal Killer “Had No Remorse”
Gonzalez’s sister-in-law, Talitha Frazier, also spoke out against Smith’s release, urging the board to keep him in the hospital.
“How do we really know he’s not going to do this again?” Frazier asked during Friday’s hearing, as reported by CTPost. “He had no remorse for killing Angel.”
Frazier further shared that Gonzalez’s family remains fearful. “His grandkids are scared. His daughter is scared—she couldn’t come today, her sugar dropped to 52,” she said, according to WFSB.
The Terms of Smith’s Release
Smith, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, will initially receive day passes but will remain confined to the hospital’s grounds. Over time, he may gain additional freedoms, such as supervised off-site visits. His ultimate release depends on how he progresses.
