Charges have been filed against the father of three young boys killed in a Friday morning fire in Argyle.More >> Charges have been filed against the father of three young boys killed in a Friday morning fire in Argyle.More >>
MADISON (WKOW) -- A judge says the Argyle teen accused of helping set a fire that killed his three nephews back in September is competent to stand trial.
Jeremy Wand appeared in LaFayette County Court for a competency hearing Thursday morning.
The 18-year-old faces three counts of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and one count of arson.
Officials say he helped his brother, Armin Wand III, set a fire September 7 that killed Armin's three sons and nearly killed Armin's wife and daughter.
Armin faces similar charges.
Jeremy will be back in court on November 13 for a preliminary hearing. His brother, Armin, is due back in court on the same day.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- An Argyle teenager accused of helping set a fire that killed his three nephews is back in court.
Jeremy Wand appeared in LaFayette County Court for a competency hearing Thursday morning. This hearing is expected to determine whether the defendant has the capacity to assist his attorneys.
Eighteen-year-old Wand faces three counts of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and one count of arson.
Prosecutors say he helped his brother, Armin Wand III, set a fire September 7 that killed Armin's three sons and nearly killed Armin's wife and daughter.
Armin Wand faces three counts of first-degree intentional homicide, three counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and one count of arson.
