Murder Defendant Still Incompetent to Stand Trial, Report Says

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A murder defendant is still incompetent to stand trial, according to a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).

Alisa Randall, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 59-year-old Ronald Jones in an apartment on the 1300 block of Euclid Street, NW on July 15. Apparently, Randall said Jones attacked her. She also said Jones sexually assaulted her daughter.

DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe accepted the report.

Defense Attorney, Prather Guzman as well as the prosecution had no objections with the report.

According to court documents, Randall was also found incompetent by DBH at her previous court hearing on Oct. 31.

D.C. Witness previously reported, John Fowler, Randall’s previous defense attorney, said witnesses had information on Randall’s state of mind on the day of the homicide. He said the testimonies could provide a basis for a not guilty by insanity defense.

Randall will continue to be held at the St. Elizabeth’s hospital, DC’s psychiatric hospital, where she will be observed.

Judge Iscoe scheduled another medical observation hearing for Jan. 24.

Article By: Demetria Tymus

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