A Plymouth murder suspect will undergo psychiatric evaluation based upon his alleged actions and statements in recent events.
Court documents state that Duane Longacre will be examined by two or three psychiatrists, psychologists or physicians to determine his competence to assist in the preparation of a defense.
Longacre is accused of murder in the stabbing death of Jill McCarty at a Plymouth home in late June. He then reportedly started a fire at the residence.
During his initial hearing in Marshall County Superior Court 1 on June 30, he responded to allegations of the murder charge stating, “Your honor, I did knowingly and intentionally kill something but it wasn’t a human being.”
Additionally, in late July, Longacre allegedly intentionally injured himself by breaking a pinky finger while incarcerated at the Marshall County Jail. After he was transported to the hospital for treatment, he reportedly attempted to bite off the finger. Longacre explained that the devil, or someone working for the devil, instructed him to do it, according to court documents.
Longacre is charged with murder and resisting law enforcement as a Class A Misdemeanor. He has an additional Level 5 Felony count of prisoner possessing dangerous device or material and a Class B Misdemeanor count of criminal mischief.
