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Idaho Murder Case Hinges on Mental Health | Boise News
A 41-year-old man accused of stabbing a 25-year-old to death on the Boise River Greenbelt is deemed incompetent to stand trial, prompting a legal and mental health tug-of-war. The evaluation warns he poses extreme danger, potentially requiring maximum-security treatment. Prosecutors demand more time to review his history, while his attorney urges immediate intervention. A September hearing looms as the judge weighs next steps — possibly 90 days of competency restoration, followed by trial if successful. The case underscores the tangled intersection of justice and mental health in violent…
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