Brian Lansing Martin's competency still in question 4 years after arrest for killing Sheffield officer

Brian Lansing Martin's competency still in question 4 years after arrest for killing Sheffield officer

COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Before Brian Lansing Martin can stand trial for capital murder, it must be determined if he's mentally sound. But the process of getting there has been long and complicated. Martin is accused of killing his roommate, William Mealback Jr., and shoving him out of his truck in 2021 in Muscle Shoals. That led to a police chase and shootout, where Sheffield police sergeant Nick Risner was killed and another officer was i…

Accused Killer of Sheffield Officer Faces Competency Hearing - Radio7Media

The man accused of killing Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner appeared Thursday morning before a Colbert County judge for a competency hearing, according to WAAY 31. During the hearing, attorneys for Brian Lansing Martin challenged the state’s forensic evaluation from the Alabama Department of Mental Health regarding his ability to stand trial. The judge granted the defense 60 days to have Martin evaluated by a third-party expert. Martin’s attorn…