In 1951, Ware attacked a woman with a hammer, and was found guilty of attempted murder. He was deemed not criminally responsible due to insanity and was committed to Broadmoor Hospital.
The incident involving Ware and the woman with a hammer in 1951 had severe consequences, leading to his guilty verdict for attempted murder. As a result of his mental health issues, he was deemed not accountable and was sent to Broadmoor Hospital for care.