Man accused of killing Raleigh teacher ruled incapable for trial

A man indicted for the January killing of a Raleigh school teacher has been declared incapable of standing trial, according to a forensic psychologist's evaluation obtained by ABC11 WTVD.

The evaluation was filed with the Wake County Clerk of Court and comes eight months after a grand jury indicted the man on first-degree murder and burglary charges related to the death inside the victim's home.

Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said the finding pauses the case while the accused undergoes medical treatment but does not end it. The man will remain in custody during this period.

Freeman explained that if the man is restored to competency, the trial will proceed. He acknowledged the delays can be frustrating for the victim's family and community but emphasized the importance of handling the case correctly to avoid retrials.

Neighbors in Raleigh expressed ongoing anxiety months after the incident, highlighting the lasting impact on the community.