More Testing Needed to Assess Murder Defendant’s Competency

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A DC Superior Court judge found that more testing was needed to determine if a murder defendant is competent to stand trial.

Carson Posey is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of Shantal Hill, who was 28 years-old when she was fatally shot April 15 on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.

Posey, 20, was transferred from DC Jail to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, for a full mental exam in September.

During the Nov. 12 hearing, Judge Danya Dayson said the hospital needed more time to complete testing before being able to determine Posey’s competency.

Posey’s next mental observation hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7.

Abigail Grifno wrote this article.

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