Theresa Chennaux found insane in attempted abduction case

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Theresa Chennaux was found not guilty by reason of insanity of attempted abduction at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 5 October 2017. The charges arose from incidents involving children on Luas trams.

A jury returned the special verdict on all charges after forensic psychologists agreed that Chennaux had a severe and enduring mental disorder and met the statutory criteria. Judge Melanie Greally committed her to the Central Mental Hospital for assessment for inpatient treatment.