Statements made by Norwalk man charged in baby's death can't be used in daughter's trial, judge says
The statements may be considered hearsay, court documents show.
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The statements may be considered hearsay, court documents show.
WARREN, Iowa — A Norwalk man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his daughter’s newborn baby has been ruled incompetent to stand trial. District Court Judge Charles Sinnard issued a ruling Monday that Rodney Staude is suffering from a mental disorder that prevents him from fully understanding the charge against him and assisting […]
A judge ruled a Norwalk man is not competent to stand trial for the murder of a newborn child.
Court documents say that just days after Megan Staude gave birth, she and her father, Rodney Staude, placed the baby in a trash bag and left him in a ditch.
A Norwalk man charged in the death of an infant plans to use his mental health as a defense at trial.