A prosecutor requested that a murder defendant go through another competency exvaluation because the first one was unsatisfactory.
Daryl Thompson, who is also known as Darryl Tomkins, 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. Roberts, 29, was killed on the 3500 block of 14th Street, NW on July 30, 2016. McEarchern, 23, was killed on the 3100 block of Beuna Vista Terrace, SE on Aug. 29, 2016.
During a mental observation hearing on Oct. 25, the prosecutor said the second evaluation was requested because he wanted to address Thompson’s mental health with another expert.
D.C. Witness previously reported that Thompson has already undergone three mental competency evaluations. All three evaluations were inconclusive.
DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe granted the prosecution’s request for an additional mental competency evaluation.
However, Thompson’s defense lawyer, Suen Pierce, said he intends to challenge the competency finding.
Pierce also requested that Thompson, 30, be released to a halfway house instead of held in DC Jail.
Judge Iscoe denied the request, citing his inability to keep the community safe and ensuring Thompson will appear at his next court date.
Another mental observation hearing is scheduled on Dec. 2.
