Florham Park Mother Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Daughter's Drowning

Jeanine Glass remains in psychiatric facility, with a hearing set for April 23 to determine if she still poses a danger.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 43-year-old Florham Park mother, Jeanine Glass, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning of her 3-year-old daughter. Glass remains in a secure psychiatric facility, and a hearing is scheduled for April 23 to determine if she still poses a danger to herself or others.

Why it matters

This case echoes other heartbreaking New Jersey child death cases involving severe mental illness, highlighting the complex challenges in balancing public safety, justice, and compassionate treatment for those struggling with mental health issues.

The details

Glass' husband first found his wife, semi-conscious and in wet clothes, in their Florham Park home on July 6, 2025. He called 911, reporting a potential drug overdose. It was only after police and EMS arrived and rushed Glass for treatment that her spouse made the horrific discovery of his three-year-old child's lifeless body in a bathtub. Glass was alone with both of their children earlier that evening while her husband was out, investigators said.

  • On July 6, 2025, Glass' husband found her semi-conscious and in wet clothes, and called 911.
  • The hearing to determine if Glass still poses a danger is scheduled for April 23.

The players

Jeanine Glass

A 43-year-old Florham Park mother who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning of her 3-year-old daughter. She remains in a secure psychiatric facility.

Jeanine Glass' husband

The father of the victim, who first found his wife semi-conscious and in wet clothes, and later discovered his 3-year-old daughter's lifeless body in the bathtub.

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What they’re saying

“The decision acknowledges that mental illness is complex and requires the compassionate administration of justice.”

— Anne Collart, Attorney for Jeanine Glass (FBT Gibbons firm)

“Jeanine's family thanks the Morris County Prosecutor's Office for the sensitivity they showed in handling this case. As long-time advocates for mental health awareness, her family understands the importance of Jeanine receiving the professional medical care and support she needs, which she will now be afforded under ongoing court supervision.”

— Anne Collart, Attorney for Jeanine Glass (FBT Gibbons firm)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on April 23 whether or not to continue Jeanine Glass' commitment to the secure psychiatric facility.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the critical need for improved mental health resources and support systems to prevent such heartbreaking incidents, while also ensuring a compassionate and just approach to those struggling with severe mental illness.