People v. Tanzy

On November 17, 1977, Shirley Tanzy, the defendant, was charged with attempt murder (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4(a), 9— 1(a)(1)), and cruelty to a child (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 23, par. 2368). A bench trial ensued. On March 8, 1978, a Kankakee County circuit judge acquitted defendant on the charges by reason of her insanity at the time the offenses occurred. Defendant was committed to the Department of Mental Health for one year. On July 2, 1979, defendant’s petition for discharge was denied. On September 2, 1981, a hearing was conducted so the trial court could set a maximum…