Defendant charged with second degree murder not responsible by reason of mental disease

 

The Fort Salonga woman charged almost one year ago for the fatal stabbing of her husband will not stand trial after pleading not responsible by reason of mental

disease or defect today in Suffolk County court.

 

Kathleen Prisco remains incarcerated in the Suffolk County jail without bail.  

 

By statute, the New York State Office of Mental Health will direct the defendant to a state mental health facility for additional testing and treatment.  Reports compiled from these psychiatric exams will be provided to the court and a hearing will be scheduled to determine whether or not the defendant has a dangerous mental disorder.