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William Broyles deemed incompetent for trial in Nassau County family' s massacre

10/21/2022 6:30:00 PM

William Broyles told deputies he shot and killed his wife Candace daughter Cara and son Aaron He was a Jacksonville church music director

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A Nassau County man and Jacksonville church music director who told deputies he killed his family has been found mentally incompetent to go to trial. William Broyles told deputies he shot and killed his wife Candace daughter Cara and son Aaron He was a Jacksonville church music director His ruling is based on the evaluation of two psychologists and their testimony in court Thursday afternoon.What psychologists determinedForensic psychologist Dr. Allen Harris said he last evaluated Broyles in October, observing him in his cell, not eating, lying in his bed and defecating on himself.  "He would sit on the side of his bed, looking at the floor, playing with his feet for hours and hours at a time," Harris said.He said cannot reach a clear conclusion about Broyles' competency but recommends psychiatric hospitalization.  Read more:
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Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon was sentenced Friday after he was found guilty in July of two counts of contempt of Congress. Follow here for the latest live news updates. Read more >> Muncie man accused of stabbing mother to death deemed incompetent to stand trialA judge has determined that a man accused of fatally stabbing his mother at their Muncie home and telling police that a celebrity told him to do so is incompetent to stand trial due to his mental state. Mother, 2 children die in house fire in Nassau County, sheriff saysA mother and her two children died early Thursday morning after their Nassau County home caught fire, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper told News4JAX. Nooo! 😔 this is terrible… how did this happen. Mother, two kids killed in Nassau County house fireA mother and two children died in a morning house fire in Nassau County. Will Nassau County man accused of killing wife, 2 adult children be found competent for trial?A man charged with killing his wife and two of their adult children inside their Nassau County home last year will be back in court Thursday when a judge will hear testimony about whether William Broyles is mentally competent to stand trial. ‘Something’s not right’: Family has questions after mother, 2 children die in Nassau County house fireA mother and her two children died early Thursday morning after their mobile home caught fire, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper told News4JAX. Such a sad story. The story also of the 3 year old killed on JTB. That is heart wrenching. Could not imagine the heartbreak. Judge James Daniel said Broyles will be transported to a Florida State Hospital for evaluation and treatment for competency restoration.MUNCIE — A judge has determined that a man accused of fatally stabbing his mother in August at their Muncie home is incompetent to stand trial due to his mental state.Leeper said the 40-year-old mother and the children, ages 7 and 11, died after the home caught fire around 3:30 a.By October 20, 2022 at 10:06 am EDT Expand Mother, 2 children die in fire A mother and her 2 children died early Thursday, Oct.   His ruling is based on the evaluation of two psychologists and their testimony in court Thursday afternoon. What psychologists determined Forensic psychologist Dr. Delaware Circuit Court Judge Thomas A. Allen Harris said he last evaluated Broyles in October, observing him in his cell, not eating, lying in his bed and defecating on himself. Leeper said a neighbor who heard a boom early Thursday morning called 911 after they looked out their window and saw the home on fire.  "He would sit on the side of his bed, looking at the floor, playing with his feet for hours and hours at a time," Harris said. Prior to any court proceedings, the prosecutor has requested that Myron Armstrong undergo an evaluation to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. He said cannot reach a clear conclusion about Broyles' competency but recommends psychiatric hospitalization. The children were ages 7 and 11, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.   Dr. Muncie police found Sondra Armstrong stabbed in the chest when they arrived to the home, in the 1000 block of North Burns Street. Leeper said the father was out of town at the time. Jennifer Rohrer agrees with Harris. She testified Broyles' psychological and physical well-being has declined significantly over the last few months. Myron Armstrong later told investigators that it wasn't right for him to stab his mother but he was relieved it was over. She said it is unknown why he is psychotic or if there is an unknown medical condition involved, but hospitalization can rule that out. About the Authors:.  “At the state hospital, he would be observed 24/7 the entire time he is there, when professional staff are there, when they are not when he doesn’t think he is observed he is being observed," Rohrer said." TOP STORIES: People living in storage units? Marion County Public Health Department is investigating City issues vacate notice, effectively closing Red Carpet Inn and Fanta Suites From blows to bullets: Video shows fight that wounded 2 judges in 2019 White Castle shooting Woman, 4-year-old girl found shot in Avon home Woman found shot, killed overnight on Indianapolis sidewalk. At this time the state fire marshal is still investigating the cause of the fire.   The prosecution said it's hard for them to make a decision on Broyles' mental state because they believe he killed his family. The judge said the evidence is clear.  Jovan Sisljagic: .