New prison documents reveal that Tyree Smith, known as the “Connecticut Cannibal,” displayed violent behavior while incarcerated and was deemed a “serious threat to life” before his conditional release in February 2025. Smith, who confessed to the 2011 murder of homeless man Angel Gonzalez and admitted to cannibalism, was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a psychiatric facility. Critics, including state lawmakers, are alarmed by his release, citing his history of violence and ongoing threats to society.
