Quick Info
| Profession | Former registered nurse |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Andrea Yates
Her ex-husband, Rusty Yates, told NewsNation that she is aware of the Lindsay Clancy murder case in Massachusetts, which observers compared to her own. He said he had recently visited her at the Texas mental health facility where she continues treatment after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. The Clancy mistrial reporting in early September 2026 renewed comparisons between the two filicide cases.
Coverage in 2026 marked the 25th anniversary of the case and revisited how Andrea Yates’s crimes were received at the time versus how similar cases are discussed today. The reporting noted that she was convicted in 2002, later found not guilty by reason of insanity on retrial, and remains committed to a state psychiatric hospital.
A 2026 documentary release brought renewed attention to Andrea Yates’s case and the religious influences that investigators and commentators have long discussed in connection with her deteriorating mental state. The program focused on the background leading up to the 2001 killings and her continuing treatment in a psychiatric setting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Andrea Pia Yates |
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| Known For | Convicted in the drowning deaths of her five children in 2001; later found not guilty by reason of insanity |
| Birth Name | Andrea Pia Kennedy |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Milby High School |
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| College/University | University of Texas School of Nursing |
Personal Life
| Religion | Raised in a devout Roman Catholic family |
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| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Current Residence | Kerrville State Hospital, Kerrville, Texas |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Russell Yates |
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| Marriage Date | 17/04/1993 |
| Divorce Date | 17/03/2005 |
| Children | Noah, John, Paul, Luke, Mary |
Family
| Father | Andrew Kennedy |
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| Mother | Jutta Karin Koehler Kennedy |
Career
| Occupation | Registered nurse |
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| Workplace | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Graduated as valedictorian from high school. | |
| 2. Worked as a nurse before the 2001 case. | |
| 3. Her case drew wide attention to postpartum psychosis and insanity defenses. | |
| 4. While in treatment, she makes handmade crafts such as cards and aprons that are sold anonymously, with proceeds going to a fund in memory of her children. |
