BUTLER TOWNSHIP — A man accused of killing four people in Butler Township last year has been found incompetent to stand trial but it can be restored.
Judge Dennis Adkins ruled Wednesday that while Stephen Marlow, 39, “may currently be incompetent,” he will be treated at a mental health facility for further evaluation, according to online court documents.
He said both the evaluation and medication could result in his restoration to competency to stand trial.
Adkins added that Marlow “does not currently have the capacity to rationally understand the nature and severity of the charges against him.”
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News Center 7 previously reported back in September that three doctors testified over two days concerning Marlow’s competency.
He is facing 12 counts of aggravated murder for the killings of Clyde and Eva Knox, and Sarah and Kayla Anderson.
He was also indicted on eight counts of aggravated burglary and one count each of having weapons while under disability and tampering with evidence.
Marlow entered an insanity plea last December.
News Center 7 will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
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