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Penta Pleads Insanity in Double Homicide | Chico News
Jesse Penta, the Redding man accused of murdering his mother and brother in September 2025, has just entered a not guilty by reason of insanity plea — a major twist that’s delayed his October trial. Though previously deemed competent and planning to represent himself, new psychiatric evaluations are now required to determine if he understood his actions at the time. The DA’s office has officially vacated the trial until those findings come in, turning the spotlight squarely on Penta’s mental state as the case moves forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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