Denver construction site fire suspect found mentally incompetent to stand trial
The ruling could force dismissal if Becerra cannot be restored to competency, and he faces 27 arson charges and one burglary charge.
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Suspect in huge fire at Denver apartment construction site found incompetent for trial
Suspect in huge fire at Denver apartment construction site found incompetent for trialThe suspect in a massive fire that destroyed a partially built apartment complex in east Denver has been found incompetent to stand trial.Denver District Judge Andrew Luxen issued an order Thursday finding Tony Becerra, 38, incompetent. Under state law, the finding means a defendant is unable to understand the legal proceedings or help in their defense.Becerra …
Leetsdale apartment arson suspect too mentally ill to stand trial
Demolition crews work on tearing down what’s left of the apartment complex on April 14, 2026. (Matt Geiger/BusinessDen) A man accused of setting the worst Denver fire in recent memory is mentally incompetent. Tony Becerra, 38, underwent a mental health evaluation last month to determine whether he can take part in his court proceedings. Becerra faces 28 charges for allegedly setting fire Jan 2. to Harker Heights, an apartment project under const…
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