Murder suspect Fredrick Scott’s morning evidentiary hearing in Kansas City, Mo. took an unexpected turn.
According to witnesses, Scott’s behavior in the courtroom caused an outburst that will result in yet another delay for the seven-year-old case.
In 2017, victims’ remains were found on the trails near Indian Creek, leading to six murder charges against Scott. Among these charges were three cases directly linked to the discovered remains.
The evidentiary hearing that was scheduled to take place over two days was disrupted on Monday when Scott became agitated and verbally abusive towards courtroom employees. He also directed profanity towards his public defender, leading to the clearing of the courtroom at the Jackson County Courthouse.
According to Scott’s public defender, Patrick Berrigan, Scott can only be considered competent to stand trial if he is receiving medication for his mental health condition. However, this has been a challenge to maintain while Scott has been in jail.
Allison Boddicker expressed her intense anger and frustration, stating, “I’m filled with rage now more than ever before, after what happened today.”
Mike Darby, the owner of the famous Coach’s Bar and Grill on 103rd Street in south Kansas City, was 61 years old when his remains were discovered on the Indian Creek trails seven years ago. Boddicker and her sister, Jennifer O’Shea, are his daughters.
According to Darby’s loved ones, they have had to attend court up to 60 times since then, and the constant delays in this case have left them feeling exhausted.
Boddicker expressed his disbelief, saying, “You have got to be kidding me.” He believes that the reason behind this situation could be the individual’s decision to not take their medication, which is beyond their control. “We are powerless over that,” he adds.
According to O’Shea, this is one of the oldest cases that remains open in Jackson County. It’s a significant crime, not just a minor one. It’s absurd that the trial has yet to take place.
According to Darby’s family members, Scott’s outburst on Monday morning is just a facade.
According to Berrigan, it is crucial for Judge Charles Frazier to assign Scott to a state mental facility in Fulton, Missouri to closely monitor his medication. Berrigan expressed his concern over his client’s mental health and its potential consequences.
Bill Darby, brother of Mike, expressed the desire for his brother to be found competent and to stand trial for all the murders. He emphasized the importance of not delaying justice any further.
The request to send Scott to Fulton, Missouri, had not been approved by the judge by the close of business on Friday. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s office declined to comment on Monday regarding this matter.