A Connecticut man who killed a victim with a hatchet and ate body parts has been granted conditional release. This has sparked outrage from the victim's family and lawmakers, who fear public safety risks.

Tyree Smith was ordered confined to Whiting Forensic Hospital for 60 years in 2013 in connection with the killing of Angel Gonzalez.

The state’s Psychiatric Security Review Board on Friday voted to alter acquitted killer Tyree Smith’s status from temporary leave to conditional release – the final step for him to be fully reintegrated into the community.