Parker County

Teen Killer Not Competent For Trial: Attorney

Aledo Teen's Attorneys File Motions Regarding Competency

A Parker County teenager, who confessed to killing his mother and sister nearly two years ago, may not be competent to stand trial.

Court documents filed in 415th District Court reveal that Jake Evans’ attorneys want the court to determine if he is competent to stand trial and notified the court and prosecutors that attorneys will present evidence of Evans’ insanity when the crimes took place.

Evans called 911 on Oct. 3, 2012, admitting to the call taker that he had killed his sister, Mallory, and mother, Jami. Hours later, a four-page hand-written confession detailed what allegedly happened and why Evans decided to pull the trigger.

Court-appointed defense attorney Larry Moore filed five motions on Sept. 12 in Weatherford, requesting a hearing on competency to stand trial. In an affidavit filed with the court, Moore explains why he filed such motions:

“During my representation of the Defendant, facts have come to my attention which convinced me of the necessity of having the Defendant examined by a qualified mental health expert relative to the Defendant’s present competency to stand trial. I have caused the Defendant to be examined by a qualified forensic psychologist, Dr. Stephen J. Karten, who has informed me that in his opinion, the Defendant is currently incompetent to stand trial. As a result of my personal observation and dealings with the Defendant, it is also my personal opinion that the Defendant is currently incompetent to stand trial.”


Judge Graham Quisenberry has yet to rule on the motion for a hearing. Evans’ trial date remains set in court calendars for Sept. 29, but it’s expected to be some time before they return to court.

As part of his motion for a competency hearing, Moore requests any evidence from prosecutors that show the “diminished mental capacity of the Defendant at the time of the alleged offense.” Moore requests any evidence “which are inconsistent with rational behavior may constitute evidence of such diminished mental capacity.” He asks for any witnesses, “specifically including jail personnel.”

Moore’s final motion is a “Notice of Intent to Offer Evidence on the Issue of Insanity” during the trial.

Moore did not return NBC 5’s call for comment. The Parker County District Attorney handling the case also didn’t return a call for comment.

The trial document can be read below in its entirety.

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