Episode
Dead in Jail After Not Guilty by Insanity
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- May 26, 2026
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- 81
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Summary
A tragic twist in a New Jersey case: Matthew Hertgen, 32, found dead in jail after being acquitted by reason of insanity for a brutal attack on his brother and family cat, had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and suffered severe psychosis. His family, grieving but forgiving, remembers him as kind and accomplished, urging donations to NAMI Mercer County in his honor. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/08190e1ad0dfbdde