MO - Jasmine Miller, 6, found strangled in Branson motel, 21 Feb 2015 *Arrest*

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Accused child-killer might get another mental exam

A man accused of murdering a 6-year-old girl in a Branson hotel room in 2015 might be going back for a fourth mental exam.

At a hearing June 25, John Roberts’ public defender filed a motion requesting another competency exam for his client. The judge, Greene County’s Jason Brown, has given the Taney County Prosecutor until July 9 to file a response to the motion.

Trial Could Be Delayed for Branson Murder Suspect Posted

 

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New hearing set for accused child-killer

At a hearing June 25, Roberts’ public defender filed a motion requesting another competency exam for his client. The judge, Greene County’s Jason Brown, granted the defendant’s request July 19. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Taney County Judicial Center.

According to online court records, the judge will likely not re-hear any evidence previously presented in court.

 

[Jewels53]

I look for him to be found incompetent to stand trial. Although he wasn't too incompetent to commit this crime on poor Jasmine and hide her body.He knew what he did was wrong.

Jasmine didn't deserve what he did to her. God rest her soul!

 

[mistivon]

Another competency exam granted in September with a reply sent to the court on Oct 30

Judge grants competency exam for accused child killer

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do

 

[Jewels53]

This is the Case #15AF-CR00184-01 - ST V JOHN P ROBERT if you are ever looking anything up on Missouri Casenet.

https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet

There is a lot of John Roberts in the system.

 

[Rayemonde]

August 2019:

During a competency hearing Friday at Taney County Judicial Center, Judge Jason Brown listened to expert testimony from multiple witnesses...

Public Defender Bryan Delleville questioned [Dr. Steven] Mandracchia on past mental evaluations Roberts underwent. Mandracchia said he found Roberts had an intellectual disability when he was examined in February 2018. The psychologist said he also gathered information by reviewing evaluation reports.

Roberts did not demonstrate enough understanding of what a trial is while being evaluated, Mandracchia said. He did not grasp the severity of the possible punishment he may receive if convicted, he said. Rather than go to prison, Roberts believed he may only receive probation, Mandracchia said.

Mandracchia said he believed Roberts would not be able to hold up to cross-examination should his case proceed to trial, nor would he understand how his lawyer is there to assist him...

Brown asked Mandracchia with Roberts being drug-free for about four years, could his mental state have improved? In a 550-page document from the Missouri Children’s Division of the Department of Social Services, Roberts told an investigator that he had been on “devil poison,” or meth, the night of Miller’s death.

Mandracchia said it’s a possibility; however, long-term damage may have lasting effects due to age and unlikelihood of cell regeneration.

“Any improvement would have been seen early on,” Mandracchia said...

Reynolds said Roberts thought the best outcome to going to trial would be to speak with children about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. Reynolds said Roberts thought the worst outcome would mimic the movie “Green Mile,” where a character was given the death penalty and electrocuted or, as Roberts said, “cooked him to death.” Roberts also balked at the thought of possibly spending years in prison if convicted, Reynolds said.

“That told me that he did not understand the range of punishment,” Reynolds said.

Experts testify to determine if Branson man is competent to stand trial in girl's death

Sept 2019:
The judge orders that Roberts undergo additional mental health evaluations.
https://virtualnewscenter.com/2019/...-to-undergo-additional-mental-health-testing/