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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- June 20, 2018
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During a hearing June 19, counsel questioned the mental competency of a man who allegedly killed his neighbor over noise from a lawnmower.
After his arrest, William Hunt has been held at St. Elizabeths Psychiatric Hospital (pictured) for treatment for his anti-social personality disorder.
William Hunt is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing George White on the 400 block of Newcomb Street, NE in 2011. Hunt, 62, did custodial work at the apartment building where he and White lived.
According to multiple witnesses, White, 48, confronted Hunt when the sound from the lawnmower disturbed White’s sleep. Court documents said White suffered 59 stab wounds to the head, neck, shoulder and hands.
In 2015, a doctor from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric hospital, testified that Hunt was competent to stand trial. That same doctor was questioned about Hunt’s competence again on June 18 and June 19. Hunt is currently being held at the hospital.
The witness shared information about Hunt’s diagnosis and treatment while at St. Elizabeth’s. She said, since his arrest, Hunt has been diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder.
Due to conflicting schedules, the court decided to continue the motion hearing on Oct. 15. The court is also open to setting a later date in January if complications arise.
Stay tuned to D.C. Witness to find out more about the case.