This is not an unexpected ending.
When schizophrenics are in a delusional state they are a significant danger to everyone around them. Several of my family members are lucky to be alive after dangerous encounters with her. My 13yo daughter will never know her aunt, based on the particular pattern of her delusions...one specifically believing that everything of mine is actually hers and that I somehow stole it from her. There were times when she grabbed young nieces and nephews and jumped in a car with them thinking she was a stunt driver who could handle anything. There were times she showed up at elementary schools screaming that they were all going to hell because they were not practicing traditional catholicism, terrifying students and teachers.
You cannot predict how dangerous they can become. Many a police officer in the area know her well. So do the hospitals.
My sister was certain on occasion that she belonged at Buckingham Palace, specifically to Princess Diana - had Diana visited Ohio at some point, or any of the Royal Family, we probably would have had to get my sister in some sort of lockdown.
Had my sister gone through the motions at the WH as their sister, not one of us in our family would be surprised at the outcome. They probably hadn't experienced such sever episodes in the past with their sister before this happened in DC. If they had they wouldn't be questioning the outcome. (And I loathe having to say that basic truth.)
Schizophrenia in a family member is one of the most painful circumstances a family can endure.
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