Dean Tipton
Coverage of Dean Tipton in the Nexus archive.
- Kentucky child killer walks free as family says justice failed despite years of legal fights
A Kentucky man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of a 6-year-old boy was released from prison after completing his sentence for assaulting the child's surviving family members. The victim's father criticized the release as a failure of justice, while officials stated the man's release followed legally mandated sentence credits.
- Man found not guilty of murdering 6-year-old boy by reasons of insanity is released from prison
Ronald Exantus, found not guilty of murdering 6-year-old Logan Tipton by reason of insanity, was released from prison without requiring hospitalization. His release sparked controversy among family members and lawmakers, who argue it compromises public safety.
- Man found not guilty of murdering 6-year-old boy by reasons of insanity is released from prison
Ronald Exantus, found not guilty of murdering 6-year-old Logan Tipton by reason of insanity in 2018, was released from prison in 2023. He attacked the child and his family during a mental health episode and was deemed genetically schizophrenic. His release sparked controversy among family members and lawmakers, who criticized the justice system and called for stricter involuntary hospitalization measures.
- Man found not guilty of murdering 6-year-old boy by reasons of insanity is released from prison
Ronald Exantus, found not guilty of murdering 6-year-old Logan Tipton by reason of insanity in 2018, was released from prison without being required to undergo involuntary hospitalization. His release sparked controversy among family members, lawmakers, and others, with calls for stricter mental health proceedings and victim notifications.