Teen accused of grandfather's murder pleads insanity

Tools

Teen accused of grandfather's murder pleads insanity

By JOLEEN FERRIS

Story Created: Apr 10, 2008 at 1:44 PM EST

Story Updated: Apr 10, 2008 at 5:12 PM EST

UTICA - The Clinton teen accused of his grandfather's murder entered a plea, but he will not be going to prison - instead to a psychiatric facility.

Kevin Adams entered a plea Thursday of "not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect" in the death of his grandfather, Edward Bogan.

Prosecutors said there is evidence that Adams was on the verge of a nervous breakdown or psychotic episode the night before the murder. Several doctors have diagnosed him as paranoid schizophrenic.

Through tears today, Adams gave the court insight into the delusions that lead him to kill his grandfather.

"During that time, I thought I was Jesus and decided that if i killed my grandfather, I would be imprisoned and therefore would be unable to be crucified," Adams said today in court.

Kevin Adams will remain in a psychiatric facility until the judge determines, based on doctor's assessments, that he's not a danger to himself or anyone else.

User Agreement

View comments

The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited.

Friday, Nov 7 at 11:11 AM Brianne wrote ...

I think that he should be put in jial because the law clearly states that the use of a controlled susbstance cannot be used as an excuse for a crime

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 5:35 PM Dr. Mcgillicutty wrote ...

Insane or not, this young man needs to be locked up for a long time.

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 1:40 PM mjb, clinton wrote ...

Like so many others, I was very suspicious of anyone claiming anything "mental" when a crime was involved. That was until Kevin, a sweet, gentle, kind, smiling young man who was very comfortable in his own skin. He is opposite of aggressive. We experienced his change, a darkness descending upon him and enveloping his very being. Looking back on this great, loveable kid we couldn't wait to see, the change was taking over - we did not understand it for it not a cut, or broken bone- it was mental.

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 12:56 PM dear "clarkmills ny" wrote ...

well guess what, the familys feelings go to kevin and i hope you have something this tragic happen to you so you can see how it feels. you are a terrible person

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 12:55 PM ANNOYED wrote ...

I really think WKTV should take the comment section off of Kevin Adams articles, it is over, leave it alone. You are hurting his family

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 11:23 AM me wrote ...

Kevin is one of the nicest people that i have ever met and i believe that people should not be judging him in the way that they are. yeah what he has done was wrong but never in a million years would i think that he harmful. my heart goes to kevin and his family in this difficult time. :-)

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 10:29 AM Momof4 wrote ...

My heart goes out to Kevin and his family. God bless all of you.

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 10:08 AM whatever wrote ...

TO all of you who do NOT have a serious mental illness, you have no idea what it is like to live with one. It is a daily struggle. I am so sorry for this family and so glad you are so supportive of Kevin. I am sorry for your lost. I know what it is like to be living with a serious mental illness and it is not easy at all.

Flag for moderation

Friday, Apr 11 at 10:01 AM clark mills ny wrote ...

that is crazy, pleading not guilty, he murdered someone with i think good intent. Its a crazy world we live in now I guess. My feelings go to the family but not Kevin.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 7:26 PM abc wrote ...

This was a truly tragic event and no one has the right to pass any negative judgement about Kevin. His actions were the result of a mental illness, and everyone's heart should go out to his family. Prayers.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 6:40 PM Deansboro wrote ...

I wish Kevin and his family all the best. I hope he gets the treatment he needs. :)

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 5:23 PM Concerned wrote ...

I think this comment be removed from this website! I know that to some of you this story seems far fetched, but the reality is that you are sane and Kevin Adams has a mental illness. No one has the right to judge Kevin's actions. I hope that he gets the help he needs. I am very offended by the comments on this website! I know Kevin very well and I hope none of you have to ever experience what him and his family have gone through in the past 3 months!

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 4:27 PM To Kevin's Family wrote ...

There are many ignorant people out there - please ignore them. They obviously have not had to live with the pain of what a mental illness can do to a family. Please know that most people feel only sadness for your entire family.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 4:17 PM Dana wrote ...

Thank God now this man will get the help he deserves. May God bless him and his family. I am not saying what he did was right but if his family can forgive him b/c he has an illness.. we all should not blame

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 4:17 PM todd wrote ...

hmmm....psychiatric facility...wonder who's paying for that?

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 3:59 PM k from Herkimer wrote ...

To Kevins sister. I am very sorry for the loss created in your family. Both through the death of your grandfather and the illness of your brother. Take care of yourself. Things will get better. Know that I, feel for the pain that your family is going through and hope that from this point forward everyone will leave your family alone and let you all deal with things on your own terms. Good luck to you and your family and I'm sorry that you have all had to go throught this mess.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 3:27 PM to C.A. aka Kevin's sister wrote ...

your family suffered a loss and people shouldn't be critizing your brother. My heart goes out to your family.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 3:23 PM mike wrote ...

he got off easy. anyone who takes weapon with them to commit a crime knows what they are doing.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 3:20 PM sm wrote ...

Obviously this young man has a serious illness, and he is not going to get the help he needs in a jail. i'm happy the judge realized this. i wish good luck to kevin and his loving family. i hope his grandfather can rest in peace.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 3:09 PM smrtgrl wrote ...

Stephen, there is no trial none of his family are charges against Kevin...It was a horrible tragic accident and unfortunatly it happend to a smart, sweet young man who has lost himself to mental illness. it is sad to me that so many judge and jump to conclusions about situations when you dont know the facts. It must be sad to be so ignorant :)

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 2:59 PM dear "MOM" wrote ...

you say "eye for an eye" are you saying Kevin should be killed for having something wrong with his brain? If so... YOU need help.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 2:50 PM C.A. aka Kevin's sister wrote ...

You all obviously do not understand what has happened to my little brother, do you think he is happy about this? Do you think we are happy about this? It was MY grandfather ok... it was kevin's grandfather, Kevin loved him and he loved Kevin. Yes, Kevin is going to a hospital because that is where he belongs, he is not a killer, he is mentally ill, he doesnt belong in prison. So if you dont know Kevin and you dont know our family then you dont know anything so dont say anything.

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 2:27 PM MOM wrote ...

Insanity, way to easy now days. If this country was more of an eye for an eye, there would be a lot less crimes. Now us tax payers will pay for the so-called sicko to sit at a hospital!

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 1:58 PM C.A. wrote ...

Thank God and Thank you everyone who stood behind Kevin and his family

Flag for moderation

Thursday, Apr 10 at 1:56 PM Stephen Miller (Holland Patent) wrote ...

Again, This story is not written very well. He pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect and he is not going to jail? How does that work in our justice system? Doesn't he still have to stand trial at some point so his lawyer can prove he is not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect? I think you may have left some information out of this story. Your story clearly implies that he pleaded not guilty and is walking free. I'm sure he will end up in a state hospital.

Flag for moderation

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

NBC-WKTV News Channel 2 and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

I have read and agree to the terms

Hide comments

Weather On Demand

Weather Radar
Icon
Current Temp 47 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind : From the South at 15 MPH
Humidity : 50 %
Pressure : 29.43" (996.6 mb) in.
Wind Chill : 41 °F
More Weather

On Demand

AP Video

Stock Quotes

Permanent Client link holder
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Viewer Poll

Who do you feel should replace Hillary Clinton as a U.S. Senator?

  • Governor David Paterson
  • Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
  • U.S. Representative Kirsten Gillibrand
  • U.S. Representative Nydia Velazquez
  • Someone else you feel is more qualified

What's On