Where Is Rusty Yates Now?

Rusty Yates works at NASA's Johnson Space Center and maintains limited contact with his ex-wife Andrea Yates, who has lived in a Texas mental health facility since 2007.

Rusty Yates has spoken in a recent docuseries about the events that took place 25 years ago when his then-wife, Andrea Yates killed their five children and later called police. Andrea had documented struggles with postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, and her initial conviction was overturned before a 2006 retrial resulted in a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity. She has resided in a Texas mental health facility since 2007. Rusty has worked at NASA's Johnson Space Center since 2001 and says he maintains limited contact with Andrea. Key points: - The deaths occurred in 2001; Andrea Yates called police afterward and was prosecuted. - A 2002 capital murder conviction was later reversed, and a 2006 retrial found her not guilty by reason of insanity. - Andrea has lived in a Texas mental health facility since 2007. - Rusty Yates has worked as a computer engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Center since 2001 and reports monthly phone contact and annual visits with Andrea. Summary: The legal process resulted in an insanity finding and Andrea Yates remains under institutional care. Rusty Yates continues his professional life and limited contact with his ex-wife. Undetermined at this time.