The suspect behind the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed to death on a North Carolina train, has been found “incapable to proceed” to trial.
In a motion that was filed on Tuesday, it was revealed that Decarlos Brown Jr. — the man who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after Zarutska’s death, had undergone an evaluation at Central Regional Hospital, WBTV News reported.
Brown was found to be “incapable to proceed,” a report from December 29, 2025 said, according to the outlet.
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Per the outlet, “Brown’s public defender is asking the court to continue the case,” and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office “agreed” that the case should be continued:
In the court motion filed Tuesday, Brown’s attorney claimed that the court required capacity hearing cannot take place as long as Brown remains in federal custody. The attorney also argued that the court can’t order
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