Dena Schlosser

Dena Schlosser is a woman who became widely known due to a tragic incident involving her daughter in 2004. This entry provides an overview of her life, the incident, and its aftermath.

Early Life

Dena Schlosser was born in 1969. Little is publicly known about her early life and background prior to the events that brought her into the public eye.

The Incident

On November 22, 2004, Dena Schlosser was involved in a tragic incident in Plano, Texas, where she amputated the arms of her 10-month-old daughter, Margaret, with a kitchen knife. The incident occurred in the family's apartment and was discovered when a concerned worker from a local daycare called the police after speaking with Schlosser on the phone.

Legal Proceedings

Following the incident, Dena Schlosser was arrested and charged with capital murder. During the trial, her defense argued that she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis at the time of the incident. In 2006, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity and was committed to a state mental health facility.

Mental Health and Treatment

Dena Schlosser's case highlighted issues related to mental health, particularly postpartum mental illness. After her acquittal, she was treated at a state mental health facility. Her case brought attention to the need for better mental health support for new mothers.

Release and Subsequent Life

In 2008, Dena Schlosser was released from the mental health facility under the condition that she would continue to receive outpatient treatment and be monitored. Her release was controversial and sparked public debate about the adequacy of mental health care and the justice system's handling of such cases.

Related Pages

• Postpartum psychosis
• Insanity defense
• Mental health in the United States
• Child protection