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If you have been following this case as I have, this is just shocking news
A psychological evaluation has found Lori Vallowthe doomsday mom accused of murdering her two childrennot competent to stand trial.
Assessment determined at this time the defendant is not competent to proceed and recommends restorative treatment, Seventh Judicial District Judge Steven Boyce wrote in a Thursday order pausing the case.
Prosecutors have already contested the reports findings, but the judges order remains in effect pending determination of the issue of competency.
The news comes after Vallow and her husband, Chad Daybell, were indicted on several new charges and accused of justifying the murders of three peopleincluding Vallows two kidswith their doomsday-centered religious beliefs.
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/lori-vallow-doomsday-mom-accused-of-murdered-kids-found-unfit-to-stand-trial
https://www.thedailybeast.com/lori-vallow-doomsday-mom-accused-of-murdered-kids-found-unfit-to-stand-trial
twin_ghost
(435 posts)If she had a heart attack we would treat her in a hospital also.
catrose
(5,068 posts)hlthe2b
(102,297 posts)Disturbing as hell...
RIP, children (and the other victims).
Sneederbunk
(14,291 posts)She will be sent to a state mental facility. There, she will be drugged until the authorities determine she is competent. Then she will be sent back to court for trial.