Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti (2007)

Scott Panetti was tried for the capital murder of his parents-in-law on September 8, 1992 in Gillespie County, Texas. He was subsequently sentenced to death on September 22, 1995. Panetti has an extensive history of mental illness, including schizophrenia, manic depression, auditory hallucinations and paranoia. Panetti was hospitalized, both voluntarily and involuntarily for mental illness fourteen times in six different hospitals before his arrest for capital murder in 1992. Following his conviction, Panetti’s former wife, and daughter of the victims, Sonja Alvarado, filed a petition stating that Panetti never should have been tried for the crimes as he was suffering from paranoid delusions at the time of the killings.

Director: Sarah Kunstler, Emily Kunstler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Editing: Emily Kunstler
Production: The Texas Defender Service, Off Center Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

death penalty, schizophrenia, texas, death row, murder, execution, mental illness, criminal justice system, american justice system

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti about?
Scott Panetti was tried for the capital murder of his parents-in-law on September 8, 1992 in Gillespie County, Texas. He was subsequently sentenced to death on September 22, 1995. Panetti has an extensive history of mental illness, including schizophrenia, manic depression, auditory hallucinations and paranoia. Panetti was hospitalized, both voluntarily and involuntarily for mental illness fourteen times in six different hospitals before his arrest for capital murder in 1992. Following his conviction, Panetti’s former wife, and daughter of the victims, Sonja Alvarado, filed a petition stating that Panetti never should have been tried for the crimes as he was suffering from paranoid delusions at the time of the killings.
Who directed Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti?
Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti was directed by Sarah Kunstler, Emily Kunstler.
Who stars in Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti?
Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti stars Phil Donahue.
How long is Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti?
Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti?
Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti is a Documentary film.
Where was Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti produced?
Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti was produced in United States of America.