Attorneys want judge to commit ND murder suspect

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Attorneys for a Fargo man accused of murdering his wife want a judge to suspend the case and commit him to the state mental hospital in Jamestown.

Fifty-year-old Henry Deniger would remain at the State Hospital until he regained competency or until he reached the end of the maximum possible sentence for the alleged crime. That could be a lifetime commitment for Deniger, who faces up to life in prison without parole if convicted of stabbing 52-year-old Kathye Deniger to death in March.

Prosecutor Reid Brady tells The Forum newspaper (http://bit.ly/TjqUN8 ) that he hasn't decided whether to oppose the defense motion, which comes after two psychological evaluations of Deniger that have raised questions about his mental competency.

A hearing on the motion is set for Wednesday.

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Information from: The Forum, http://www.in-forum.com

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