A hearing to determine the mental competency of the Thibodaux man charged with first-degree murder in the killing and beheading of his son has been rescheduled. The Daily Comet reported 31-year-old Jeremiah Wright's hearing was originally set for Sept. 21. It was later reset for November; and attorneys now have agreed on a Jan. 3 date. (Associated Press)
Hearing delayed for dad accused of beheading son
Last Modified: Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:41 AM
THIBODAUX (AP) — A hearing to determine the mental competency of a man charged with first-degree murder in the killing and beheading of his son has been rescheduled.
The Daily Comet reported 31-year-old Jeremiah Wright's hearing was originally set for Sept. 21. It was later reset for November; and attorneys now have agreed on a Jan. 3 date.
Wright is charged in the death last year of 7-year-old Jori Lirette.
Wright remains in the Lafourche Parish jail. His bond was set at $5 million.
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