Judge: Drifter competent to stand trial in teen's killing
A Palm Beach County judge ruled that a homeless drifter accused of killing a Palm Beach Gardens teenager last year is competent to stand trial.
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A Palm Beach County judge ruled that a homeless drifter accused of killing a Palm Beach Gardens teenager last year is competent to stand trial.
A homeless drifter accused of killing a Palm Beach Gardens teenager last year was in court Friday for a four-hour competency hearing to determine if he is able to stand trial for the crime.
Sheila Keen-Warren is charged with fatally shooting Marlene Warren, her lover's wife, in 1990. The case's age is making it difficult to prosecute.
Public defenders say it will be difficult for accused teen killer Semmie Williams to have a fair trial if his mental health is discussed publicly.
Defense attorneys say that based on their own investigation, two psychologists were wrong to say Semmie Williams is competent to stand trial.