Judge Arthur Wetzel orders competency evaluation for James Thompson Jr., accused of murdering a man during a Jeep theft attempt.

Judge Arthur Wetzel ordered a competency evaluation for James D. Thompson Jr., accused of murdering a 72-year-old man at a Hall County rest area on I-80. Thompson allegedly attacked a Missouri couple during a Jeep theft attempt, fatally stabbing Gary Weaver, 72, and injuring Mary Weaver, 71. The evaluation will be conducted by a doctor from the Lincoln Regional Center, and the next court date is scheduled for Aug. 6.

July 09, 2024
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