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Letecia Stauch to Plead Insanity in Retrial for Stepson's Murder
Court overturns previous conviction, grants new trial for Colorado woman accused of killing 11-year-old stepchild.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:10pm
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The retrial of Letecia Stauch for the murder of her stepson Gannon will focus on her reported mental health issues, exposing the complexities of the criminal justice system.Denver TodayLetecia Stauch, who was previously convicted of murdering her 11-year-old stepson Gannon in 2020, is expected to plead not guilty by reason of insanity in her upcoming retrial. The Colorado Court of Appeals has reversed Stauch's original conviction and granted her a new trial, citing the presence of a biased juror during the initial proceedings.
Why it matters
The case has garnered significant public attention and raises questions about the role of mental health in criminal cases, as well as the fairness and impartiality of the judicial process. Stauch's defense is expected to focus on her alleged severe borderline personality disorder and the potential for psychosis, which could impact how the retrial is approached.
The details
Stauch was originally convicted in 2023 of first-degree murder after deliberation, among other charges, for the death of her 11-year-old stepson Gannon. However, the Colorado Court of Appeals has now reversed those convictions and granted Stauch a retrial, citing the presence of a biased juror during the initial trial. Stauch's defense attorney, Josh Tolini, has indicated that they will likely argue that Stauch is not guilty by reason of insanity, citing her alleged severe borderline personality disorder and the potential for psychosis.
- Gannon Stauch went missing in 2020 before his body was later found in Florida.
- Letecia Stauch was convicted of Gannon's murder in 2023.
- Stauch's convictions were reversed by the Colorado Court of Appeals in 2026, and she was granted a retrial.
The players
Letecia Stauch
The defendant, who is expected to plead not guilty by reason of insanity in the retrial for the murder of her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon Stauch.
Gannon Stauch
The 11-year-old stepson of Letecia Stauch, who was murdered in 2020.
Josh Tolini
The defense attorney representing Letecia Stauch, who believes she may have a severe borderline personality disorder with the potential for psychosis.
What they’re saying
“There's also been a lot of studies, and everything coming out in the last couple of years, dealing with, that it is not uncommon at all for psychosis to occur in people with borderline personality, and so I think we'll be exploring that quite a bit more for the next trial.”
— Josh Tolini, Defense Attorney
“You know, all she had ever wanted was her day in court with a fair and impartial jury, and hopefully we'll get it this time.”
— Josh Tolini, Defense Attorney
What’s next
The judge in the case will set a date for the retrial, during which Letecia Stauch's defense team is expected to argue that she is not guilty by reason of insanity.
The takeaway
This case highlights the complex interplay between mental health, the criminal justice system, and the pursuit of a fair trial. The retrial will likely focus heavily on Stauch's alleged mental state and the potential impact of her reported borderline personality disorder, raising important questions about how the legal system should approach such cases.
