In 2002, she was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison. Her conviction was later overturned based on false testimony. A second trial in 2006 resulted in a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. Yates was sent to Kerrville State Hospital, a mental health facility, where she remains today.
What is Rusty Yates doing now?
While some say that Rusty no longer works at NASA, his LinkedIn profile shows that he still holds the title of Senior Systems Engineer at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
How many years did Andrea Yates get?
In March 2002, a jury rejected the insanity defense and found Yates guilty of capital murder, sentencing her to life in prison with eligibility for parole in 40 years.