Tag Archive for: Martin County

Insanity Defense: What Does It Mean for Austin Harrouff’s Case? – WPTV
Attorneys for Austin Harrouff, who was caught eating the flesh of one of his victims when law enforcement arrived on the scene, have filed notice that they will be relying on an insanity defense in his trial. Read more.

Martin County Sheriff’s Office to Hire Mental Health Professionals to Respond to Emergency Calls – WPTV
Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has made plans to hire new mental health professionals to respond to emergency calls related to mental health crises. The new program is funded by a $325,000 grant and is expected to begin in October. Read…