Virginia man acquitted by insanity in killing flees US during 48-hour mental hospital pass

A Virginia man found not guilty by reason of insanity in a 2019 killing fled the United States during an approved 48-hour pass from the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI). Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda traveled to Washington Dulles International Airport and boarded flights that went through Istanbul before reaching Dushanbe, Tajikistan. After he failed to return to NVMHI on time, authorities placed him on escape status and issued a facility warrant.