Murder Defendant’s Competency Still Inconclusive

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 10, 2019
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>A murder defendant’s competency for trial is still uncertain even though he has undergone several examinations since 2018.

Daryl Thompson is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, obstructing justice and threat to kidnap or injure a person  for his alleged involvement in the deaths of Edward Roberts Jr. and Tyler McEachern. 

During a mental observation hearing on July 9, DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe reviewed the results of Thompson’s latest mental evaluation. According to the report, Thompson would need to undergo another full competency exam. A doctor for DC Courts said Thompson, 27, would not have to be sent to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric hospital, for the exam. 

Counsel agreed that Thompson will be held at DC Jail until he is examined. Apparently, all of Thompson’s examinations have been conducted by the same doctor. 

According to court documents, Roberts, 29,  was found shot on the 3500 block of 14th street NW on July 30, 2016. McEachern, 23, was also found shot on the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace SE on Aug. 29, 2016. 

Thompson’s next mental observation hearing is scheduled on Aug. 23.