Judge Accepts Mother’s Claim COVID Made Her Kill Her Infant Daughter
A woman from Miami was found not guilty by reason of insanity after she claimed that COVID-19 caused her to drown her 15-month-old daughter and attack her family. Teh court, led by Judge Miguel de la O, persistent that she did not understand the nature or consequences of her actions during the incident, which occurred on August 23, 2021. Her defence argued that a psychotic episode triggered by COVID-19 was responsible for her behavior. During the event, she reportedly told family members that COVID would kill everyone and managed to drown her daughter, stab her husband and teenage daughter, and injure herself. her husband and daughter received treatment for their wounds, while she was also treated for self-inflicted stab wounds.Charges included murder, attempted murder, and child abuse, but she waived her right to a jury for a bench trial. The judge allowed her to remain at home while awaiting further mental health evaluation. This case is believed to be the frist instance of a prosperous COVID-related insanity defense.
A Miami woman was acquitted after claiming COVID-19 caused her to drown her infant and stab her husband and other daughter.
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Miguel de la O acquitted Precious Bland on reason of insanity last Tuesday, NBC6 reported Wednesday. Her attorney said during the bench trial that a psychotic episode triggered by COVID-19 was responsible for the fatal incident that occurred at her home on Aug. 23, 2021.
“Jesus Christ is coming and COVID is going to kill us all,” she began telling family members the night of the incident before insisting to baptize them, according to a police report, NBC6 reported.
Bland held her 15-month-old daughter underwater in the bathtub soon after, per the report. She reportedly stabbed her husband multiple times when he tried to intervene. She also reportedly stabbed her 16-year-old daughter in the forearm before she, her three siblings, and father escaped the house.
The Miami-Dade Circuit Court did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
Bland’s husband and teenage daughter were treated for their wounds, NBC6 reported in 2021. Bland was treated for apparent self-inflicted stab wounds on her wrists. Her toddler was pronounced dead after authorities found her unresponsive in the bathtub.
Charges against Bland included second-degree murder, attempted second degree murder, and aggravated child abuse. She opted for a bench trial, waving her right to a jury.
The judge ruled that Bland didn’t understand the nature or consequences of her actions that night, according to NBC6. Bland’s defense attorney told the outlet that he believes this is America’s first successful COVID-related insanity defense.
The judge let Bland stay home as she awaits a hearing that’ll determine if she needs more mental health treatment, according to NBC6.
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