Andrea Yates

Andrea Yates

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BIRTHDAY July 3, 1964
BIRTH SIGN Cancer
BIRTHPLACE Houston, TX
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ABOUT ANDREA YATES

Texas woman who suffered from postpartum depression and tragically drowned her five children on June 20, 2001.

She struggled as a teen before graduating from the University of Texas School of Nursing.

She was found not guilty by reason of insanity and was committed to a mental health facility.

She was married to Russell Yates until 2004; her children's names were Noah, John, Paul, Luke, and Mary.

Her tragic story was a partial inspiration for the series Desperate Housewives, according to series creator Marc Cherry .