Man Acquitted of Murder by Insanity

0:00A Fort Worth man named Cresantis Omondi just got acquitted of murder by reason of insanity for beating a stranger to death with a piece of firewood. Back on January 13, 2024, the victim was 51-year-old Scott Jackson, a grandfather unloading wood from his truck. On Tuesday, Judge Vincent Giardino approved the not-guilty verdict after both prosecutors and defense lawyers agreed on Omondi's severe mental issues. Here this week, a clinical psychologist sealed report backed up that Omondi couldn't grasp right from wrong, due to his mental state. The 29-year-old now faces transfer from jail straight to the state hospital system for treatment. Jackson was out delivering firewood on the side to make extra cash during that cold Texas snap, stocking folks up for winter. His daughter Casey DeLien set up a gold fund me for funeral costs, and later broke down in court, telling Omondi straight up not to take another loved one. While believing real justice would come someday, Omondi also pleaded guilty to a separate

1:00misdemeanor terroristic threat charge during the hearing, even calling the judge, your highness. Officials will keep checking his psych status at the hospital, and he could get released only of proven no longer at danger. This case shines a light on how mental health crashes into the justice system, leaving families torn but pushing for real answers down the line. I'm Corey, with the story, and you've been listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news.