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Liam Kryger’s Incompetency and Legal Dead End | Seattle News
Liam Kryger, a 27-year-old accused of brutally attacking two homeless men in 2024, faces a chilling legal cliff: despite overwhelming evidence, including surveillance, phone records, and a purchased axe, he’s been deemed permanently incompetent to stand trial — and the state may drop charges. After months of psychiatric treatment, including forced medication, a June 2026 evaluation confirms his severe delusions and disorders, including autism, schizophrenia, and a brain injury. With his restoration window closed, the court may soon order a civil commitment, sending him to a long-term…
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