DES MOINES, Iowa — A judge decides a Des Moines man accused of killing his mother and uncle is now competent to stand trial.
Thirty-year-old Joshua Adams is accused of stabbing Gaylord Jolly Jr. and Tracy Adams to death back in December. He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
In February, Adams was ruled incompetent to stand trial and remanded to the custody of the Department of Corrections for treatment. The judge found Adams suffers from a mental disorder and was unfit to stand trial.
Earlier this month the judge ruled Adams’ competency had been restored and he properly understood the charges filed against him. Continued treatment will be needed to maintain Adams’ competency.
Proceedings in the case have resumed and Tuesday, Adams entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a speedy trial.
WHO Channel 13 reports the trial is set for June 24th.