Why did Andrea have a retrial?
Andrea ended up having a retrial because a man named Dr. Park Dietz testified that Andrea had watched an episode of Law and Order, where a woman also drowned her kids in the same manner. It was later said that there was no episode of Law and Order that existed like that.
When did Rusty Yates get married?
In 1989, she met Rusty Yates, when they lived in the same apartment complex. They got married on April 17, 1993 and it was their plan together to have many children as possible.
What did Andrea call the police?
Andrea called the police and only told them that she was ill and that she needed a police officer right away, and she also called Rusty and said that all of their children were dead.
How many siblings does Andrea have?
Andrea grew up in a loving family and had four siblings. Andrea was diagnosed with depression from a very early age, as early as 17 and was also bulimic in high school.
How old was Noah when Andrea killed Mary?
Noah was seven years old at the time, and actually caught Andrea killing Mary. He had try to escape from his mom, and actually fought with her to try to stay alive. He was found floating in the bathtub, and the other four were found in a bed together under a blanket.
Why did Andrea pleaded not guilty?
On January 9, 2006, Andrea pleaded not guilty due to reason of insanity.
When did Andrea drown?
On May 3, 2001, Andrea was reportedly in a “catatonic state,” when she filled up her bathtub and drowned her children.
