Defendant in Alexandria stabbing case found competent to stand trial

Defendant in Alexandria stabbing case found competent to stand trial

ALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria man accused of stabbing his adult niece to death has been found competent to stand trial. The order declaring Angel Rua-Torres, 80, competent was filed in Douglas County District Court on Aug. 11. Based on medical evaluations and testimony, the order declared that Rua-Torres, among other points: Is feigning an inability to communicate with other individuals in either English or Spanish. Intentionally failed to engage…