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Second-degree murder charges were dismissed against a 9-year-old Charlotte boy after authorities concluded he was incompetent to stand trial in the strangling of his 5-year-old brother two years ago.
A forensic psychologist found the boy did not understand the seriousness of the charges against him and was unable to assist his attorney in his defense, the boy’s court-appointed attorney said.
The body of 5-year-old Joseph Lewis was found in an apartment building swimming pool on July 6, 1999. An autopsy concluded he did not drown. The attorney for the boy, who was 7 at the time, says he denies strangling his brother but has given conflicting statements.
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