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In 2011, a horrifying event in Connecticut shocked everyone, from law enforcement to medical professionals. The murder of a homeless man, followed by the consumption of his body parts, culminated in the arrest of Tyree Smith, who was later dubbed the 'Connecticut Cannibal.' This story is as chilling as it sounds.

Brutal Murder and Cannibalism
Tyree Smith committed the brutal murder of Angel Gonzalez, a homeless man, using an axe in Bridgeport. Following the crime, he was discovered sitting in a cemetery, having eaten a portion of Gonzalez's brain and one of his eyes. The day before the incident, he had visited his cousin, Nicole Rabb, where he rambled about Greek gods and expressed a desire to 'stain his hands with blood.' The next day, he arrived at her home covered in blood, recounting how he had killed Angel and consumed parts of his body.

He even described the taste of the eye as 'similar to an oyster,' claiming he was drinking Japanese sake while committing the act. Days later, Gonzalez's decomposed body was found in an abandoned apartment.

Institutionalized for Mental Illness
In 2013, the court determined that Tyree Smith was suffering from severe schizophrenia at the time of the crime. He was declared not guilty by reason of insanity and was committed to Whiting Forensic Hospital for 60 years. According to doctors, his mental health improved significantly with medication and ongoing treatment. A forensic psychiatrist noted that he now assists in maintaining calm among other patients and no longer exhibits his previous violent tendencies.

Tyree's Conditional Release
At the beginning of 2025, the Psychological Security Review Board granted Tyree conditional release. He now lives among the public under strict supervision, with regular medication and therapy. However, documents from his time in prison reveal that he had several altercations with other inmates, and at one point, he had to be isolated due to reported misconduct against him.

Angel Gonzalez's sister-in-law, Talitha Frazier, expressed concerns that Tyree remains a danger to society. She questioned how he could be considered safe outside after exhibiting violent behavior even while incarcerated. Nevertheless, before the court's decision, Tyree had apologized for Angel's death.