Maryland judge to announce decision on competency of Catherine Hoggle, mom charged with murdering two children

BALTIMORE — A Maryland Circuit Courtroom choose on Wednesday will announce his resolution on whether or not Catherine Hoggle, a Germantown lady accused of killing her two youngsters eight years in the past, is mentally match to face trial. 

Three-year-old Sarah Hoggle and her two-year-old brother, Jacob, disappeared in September 2014. Their our bodies have been by no means recovered, however they’re presumed to be useless. 

Hoggle, who’s identified with schizophrenia, was initially charged with abduction and neglect. She was charged with the homicide of her youngsters in 2017. 

Medical doctors have repeatedly discovered Hoggle mentally incompetent to face trial, however prosecutors allege Hoggle has been deceptive psychiatrists about her psychological health. 

She is presently dedicated to a psychological well being facility.

Whereas medical consultants can present testimony, it’s finally Decide James Bonifant’s resolution as as to whether she is competent to face trial. 

If Hoggle is discovered incompetent, her legal dedication to a psychological well being facility could possibly be modified to a civil dedication, in line with the Montgomery County State’s Legal professional’s Workplace. 

If she is discovered competent, a trial date will likely be set. 

WJZ spoke with Troy Turner, the kids’s father, who stated, “Catherine Hoggle has murdered my youngsters.”

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