Quincy murder suspect to undergo mental fitness examination
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) - A Quincy man facing murder charges is scheduled to undergo a mental fitness exam.
The Quincy Herald-Whig reports (http://bit.ly/1KmfBB8 ) a preliminary hearing was delayed Tuesday in Adams County Circuit Court for David Masterson at the request of Chief Public Defender Holly Henze. Psychologist Frank Froman will examine the 50-year-old defendant to determine his fitness to stand trial.
Masterson faces two counts of first-degree murder in the Dec. 13 death of Jason Tournear in a Quincy apartment. Police says Masterson beat Tourneau in the head with a metal pipe after an argument.
Masterson is being held in the Adams County Jail in lieu of $5 million bond.
___
Information from: The Quincy Herald-Whig, http://www.whig.com
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.