Daniel Stith, who killed popular youth mentor Reuben Lewis III in February 2021, was sentenced to life in a mental health hospital after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. Witnesses were present during the murder at a football event in Oakland. Following the act, Stith displayed erratic behavior, ultimately leading to his arrest. His mental competency was questioned during the trial process, and he could be released if later deemed cured. The community mourned Lewis's death, calling for action against gun violence.
The court's decision allowed Daniel Stith, the murderer of youth mentor Reuben Lewis III, to plead not guilty by reason of insanity and be sentenced to a mental health facility.
Stith's actions, including the brutal killing of Lewis and his subsequent bizarre behavior, underscore the complexities surrounding mental health in criminal justice.
Witnesses recalled Daniel Stith's violent act at a public event, revealing a community's anguish mourning the loss of mentor Reuben Lewis III.
Following the murder, Stith expressed remorse and disorientation in front of witnesses, indicating a severe mental health crisis before and after his crime.
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