Man accused in deadly UT stabbing could be released, victim’s mother calls it ‘terrifying’

AUSTIN, Texas — The mother of a University of Texas at Austin student who was fatally stabbed on campus in 2017 says she is devastated and alarmed as a court date approaches that could determine whether the man accused in the killing is released from a forensic mental health facility.

On July 17, Kendrex White, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in connection with the stabbing death of freshman Harrison Brown, is scheduled to appear in a Travis County courtroom.

A judge will consider whether White can safely transition from the Kerrville State Hospital to outpatient care, a move that would allow him to live in the community while checking in regularly for medication monitoring…

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