20-year-old Jabari Parsons found not guilty by reason of insanity for 2022 killing of Mary Blackwell in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

20-year-old Jabari Parsons, who had schizophrenia at the time, was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2022 killing of Mary Blackwell in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Charged with first-degree murder, arson, and using a weapon, the court determined that Parsons, then 18, did not know right from wrong due to his mental illness. A hearing on September 30 will assess if Parsons is a threat to himself or others, and he remains in custody without bail.

August 23, 2024
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