Criminal Excited Delirium
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Mar 6, 2026 Renu Rayasam, an investigative reporter who traced the history of 'excited delirium.' She explores the term’s origins in 1980s Miami, how law enforcement adopted it into training, and its racialized language and controversies. Short, clear segments unpack the spread, challenges to its validity, and recent policy shifts curbing its use.
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Family's Night With Angelo Before Police Arrival
- Angelo Quinto experienced recurring panic and disorientation after a head injury, which his family called "episodes."
- On Dec 23, 2020, Angelo woke his mother at night, appeared anxious and confused, and later locked arms with family while repeatedly asking "What's going on?".
911 Call, Restraint, and Angelo's Transfer to Hospital
- Bella called 911 saying Angelo was being aggressive and had tried to pick up a hammer, requesting help to calm him.
- Officers handcuffed Angelo, rolled him onto his stomach, restrained him with at least one knee on his neck/shoulder, then found him unconscious and transported him to hospital.
Hospital Silence and Independent Autopsy Finding
- At the hospital Angelo was placed on a ventilator with minimal brain activity; family was initially blocked from full information and told medical staff couldn't share toxicology results.
- The family paid $18,000 for an independent autopsy that found asphyxiation; Angelo died on Dec 26, 2020.