CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A judge has ordered that a New Hampshire man accused of setting his twin sister on fire should be evaluated to see if he’s mentally fit to stand trial.
The Concord Monitor reports (https://bit.ly/2hMtwXK ) the judge on Dec. 16 granted the motion filed by Dwayne Crawford’s attorney, Melinda Siranian, who wrote she believes there is a “legitimate question” relative to her client’s competency to stand trial.
Crawford, of Concord, was charged with attempted first-degree murder and other offenses after authorities say he deliberately lit his sister on fire on Dec. 15. Police said the sister, Tamika Crawford, was found in a snowbank outside their home. She said Crawford poured gasoline on her before setting the blaze.
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Crawford remains held without bail pending his evaluation, which is scheduled for Feb. 9.
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Information from: Concord Monitor, https://www.cmonitor.com
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