Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Accused Killer Of Perry County Doctor Found Competent
KENTUCKY...
John C. Combs, the 46-year-old Knott County man who is accused of fatally shooting and killing Perry County physician Dr. Dennis Sandlin this past December, was found competent to stand trial in Prestonsburg. Floyd County Circuit Judge John David Caudill, who has been assigned as special-judge in the case, heard testimony from Dr. Steven Simon, the psychologist who gave Combs his competency evaluation. Combs showed no emotion during the hearing, keeping his head lowered for the hour-long proceeding and speaking briefly only once to his defense attorneys. Caudill and both sides in the case agreed that within 30 days, Combs’ defense team would have an answer as to whether or not the death penalty would be sought, giving them time to adjust their case as needed.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 5:40 AM 
