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Judge Rules Kansas Woman Incompetent for Murder Trial

1/17/2026

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In Kansas, a judge ruled that Angelynn "Angie" Mock, 48, is not mentally competent to stand trial for the first-degree murder of her mother, Anita Avers.
The court ordered Mock to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The case remains on hold until she is deemed competent to proceed.
Mock allegedly stabbed her mother on Halloween, and she has a history of schizoaffective disorder.

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In Kansas, a judge ruled that Angelynn "Angie" Mock, 48, is not mentally competent to stand trial for the first-degree murder of her mother, Anita Avers.
The court ordered Mock to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The case remains on hold until she is deemed competent to proceed.
Mock allegedly stabbed her mother on Halloween, and she has a history of schizoaffective disorder.