Rubio found competent to stand trial for capital murder
The capital murder trial of accused child killer John Allen Rubio can move forward now that he has been found competent to stand trial.
A Cameron County state jury deliberated for about 90 minutes on Friday before reaching a unanimous verdict that Rubio is competent to stand trial in the murders of three children in March 2003.
Rubio, 29, stood before visiting state District Judge Noe Gonzalez of Hidalgo County as the judge read the jury’s verdict.
"Mr. Rubio at this time, you have been found to be competent by a jury in this county," Gonzalez told Rubio. "We will proceed with scheduling this case for trial on the merits."
Rubio showed no emotion as the decision was read. Minutes later, Cameron County bailiffs shackled him with chains and led him out of the courtroom.
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