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Mental Evaluation Ordered For Burley Strangler

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(BURLEY) – A Cassia Countyjudge has ordered a mental evaluation for a Burley man accused of strangling his wife to death earlier this year. The decision will halt court proceedings for 29-year-old Jose Antonio Lara, who was charged with the first-degree murder of Joann Lyn Lara in January. Investigators say the man used a belt to kill his wife. A previous judge found Lara incompetent to stand trial.Idaholaw banned the use of insanity as a defense in 1982, and suspects must face court proceedings if they’re able to assist in their own defense.

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