John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinated President Ronald Reagan but was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
He was 25-years-old March 30, 1981 when he shot Reagan, wounding him. He also shot three other people. He is now 64-years-old. He was released from a psychiatric hospital two years ago. Doctors determined his underlying psychotic disorder and major depressive disorder may have been in remission for three decades, according to court records.
Hinckley remains under court-ordered supervision, which require regular mental health appointments. He undergoes assessments which are reviewed by a federal judge who may issue rulings to give him additional freedoms or revoke them. So far, the assessments have granted him additional freedoms.
He is still undergoing psychiatric evaluations as a part of the supervision. Hinckley said in a 2018 evaluation that he has never been happier. Hinckley is single, and some members of his mental health team have suggested he try online dating. At least one other mental health expert said online dating would be too risky to Hinckley.
Hinckley cares for his elderly mother, who he lives with in Virginia, along with his brother. Hinckley became his mother’s primary caregiver in August, 2017 when she fell and broke her hip. He handles many of the chores in their household, taking his mother and brother to meetings and appointments, grocery shopping and sometimes cooking. He also sells books online and at antique bookstores. He plays guitar and sees a music therapist.
His legal and mental health team indicated in court records that Hinckley has grown increasingly independent and mature.
His attorney, Barry Wm. Levine, told the Los Angeles Times “He is doing beautifully, perfectly. He is compliant with every requirement of the court and he is happy.”
This CREEP Should have been Eliminated 40 Years ago.
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