Michael McDermott

DA, defense disagree on mental illness claim in Duanesburg killing of woman and child

  “The Duanesburg man charged with the stabbing death of his wife and 5-year-old son at the family’s home in 2021 will be evaluated by a psychiatrist or psychologist as the case appears headed for trial. The prosecutor’s request last month, which a judge granted, for Nelson Patino to be assessed by an expert for … [Read more…]

Duanesburg man ruled competent to stand trial in family killings

  “The Duanesburg man accused in the stabbing deaths of his wife and 5-year-old son last year inside their home is competent to stand trial for murder, according to attorneys involved in the criminal case against Nelson Patino. Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney explained Wednesday that two experts, typically forensic psychologists or psychiatrists, were … [Read more…]