Iraq War Veteran Eddie Ray Routh Pleaded Not Guilty of Killing Chris Kyle by Reason of Insanity

Kyle put Routh in the backseat of his truck and drove two hours to a shooting range. While Routh sat among a small arsenal of guns and ammo, Kyle and his friend, both of whom Routh had never met, sent texts to each other about Routh, barely speaking to him. Kyle's text read, "This dude is straight up nuts." His friend in the passenger seat texted back: "He's right behind me, watch my back." Routh, suffering from severe mental illnesses, became convinced that the two men intended to kill him.

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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Eddie Ray Routh Transported to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Psychiatric Facility for Evaluation to Determine Prison Assignment

On March 9, 2015, Eddie Ray Routh was transferred from a state prison near Abilene, where he underwent various tests and an initial psychological screening, to Jester IV Unit, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice psychiatric facility near Richmond, which has more advanced medical facilities.

According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Routh was transported to Middleton on Friday, March 6, and has since undergone psychological screening.

According to TDCJ spokesperson Jason Clark, during Routh's psychological screening, it was determined he needed further evaluation, which is why he was transported to the Jester IV Unit on Monday, March 9.

After further evaluation, Routh will be permanently assigned to begin serving his life sentence.