Suspect in Elwood officer’s death withdraws insanity defense

Suspect in Elwood officer's death withdraws insanity defense

MADISON COUNTY, Ind. – A man charged with killing an Elwood police officer during a 2022 traffic stop withdrew his insanity plea. Attorneys for Carl Boards II claim he’s experiencing delusions that affect his ability to stand trial. A judge had earlier ruled him competent for his death penalty trial in the 2022 shooting of Noah Shahnavaz. Carl Roy Webb Boards II That determination came after three separate mental health evaluations. At the time,…

Suspect in Elwood officer’s death withdraws insanity defense

A man charged with killing an Elwood police officer during a 2022 traffic stop withdrew his insanity plea.

Boards withdraws insanity defense in shooting of Elwood officer

A planned insanity defense has been withdrawn in the trial of Carl Roy Webb Boards II, who is charged with the murder of an Elwood police officer.