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Yonkers man ruled incompetent to stand trial in father's murder

A recent hearing determined that Velasco would remain at a psychiatric facility, with another hearing scheduled in two years.

News 12 Staff

Apr 30, 2025, 12:27 PM

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A Yonkers man has been ruled incompetent to stand trial in the murder of his 70-year-old father, Jose Velasco.

The incident occurred in August 2023 at their home on Scarsdale Road. August Velasco, 48, was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

A recent hearing determined that Velasco would remain at a psychiatric facility, with another hearing scheduled in two years.

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