 Police arrested Julie Schenecker at the scene , later that day she was admitted to hospital for a " pre @-@ existing medical condition " . She was released the next day and taken to Hillsborough County Jail , where she was held without bail . On February 9 , 2011 , Schenecker was indicted by a grand jury for first degree murder . Her arraignment was set for February 16 , where she entered a plea of not guilty , with her defense team indicating they would pursue an insanity defense . Prosecutors initially said they would seek the death penalty for Schenecker . , but later declined to do so . In August 2012 , lawyers on both sides said they needed a year to review computer files found on the computer in the Schenecker home before trial . In December 2012 , at a hearing a trial date was set for October 7 , 2013 for Julie Schenecker . In August 2013 , Hillsborough Circuit Judge Emmett Lamar Battles granted a defense motion requesting more time to review evidence and depose expert witnesses . The trial was delayed until April 28 , 2014 . 
