Evaluation

Mother in Morgan County to Undergo Additional Mental Evaluation Following Child’s Fatal Stabbing

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Hartselle, AL — A troubling case unfolds in Morgan County as Jennifer Long, a mother accused of fatally stabbing her 8-year-old son, may not stand trial due to mental health concerns. Long, who is also charged with the stabbing of her father on the same day, is currently under a second order for mental evaluation, as determined by Judge Jennifer Howell on Monday. The decision for a further mental health assessment followed an initial evaluation deemed “unusual” by Howell. The evaluation is set to take place at the Alabama Department of Mental Health clinic in … Read more

Drew Peterson’s Bid for New Trial Hits Roadblock as Mental Fitness Evaluation Request Denied

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BOLINGBROOK, Illinois – Drew Peterson, the man currently serving a 38-year prison sentence for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, has encountered another setback in his efforts to secure a new trial. Peterson’s defense team had requested a mental fitness evaluation after expressing concerns about their client’s mental state. However, the prosecution argued that Peterson appeared coherent and capable of communication during a recent hearing. During the hearing, Judge Carlson reviewed the initial evaluation and ultimately denied the defense’s request. The judge cited Peterson’s participation in a national news interview back in February … Read more

Accused Serial Stabber’s Refusal to Speak Raises Concerns as Mental Health Evaluation is Urgently Sought

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Melbourne, Australia – An accused serial stabber who targeted five victims in a random spree has remained silent since his arrest, refusing to communicate with anyone. Christopher Raftopoulos, 31, allegedly embarked on an unprovoked stabbing rampage lasting three hours across Melbourne’s inner suburbs over the weekend. Police suspect he used multiple knives during his attacks, which occurred in four separate incidents spanning the Central Business District (CBD) and St Kilda. Raftopoulos was scheduled to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday morning, but he did not show up in person or via video link. He … Read more