Nathan Carman's defense teams says he is competent to stand trial in murder of his mother
RUTLAND, Vermont -- The defense team for Nathan Carman says he is competent to stand trial. Carman is accused of murdering his mother at sea
On Friday, a federal judge in Vermont asked both the defense and prosecution if Carman should take a mental health evaluation. Both sides said no.
A grand jury indictment accuses Carman of killing his mother during a fishing trip in 2016 and allegedly sinking their boat. Carman was later rescued.
Prosecutors said killed his mother to inherit the family's estate.
Carman says he is not guilty.
