Accused killer of beloved Seattle dog walker found not competent to stand trial

Jahmed Haynes will do his competency restoration at Western State Hospital and be re-evaluated in December.

SEATTLE — The accused killer of an 80-year-old beloved Seattle dog walker was found not competent to stand trial by a King County judge.

Jahmed Haynes is accused of carjacking and killing Ruth Dalton on Aug. 20. Dalton had a group of dogs with her, one of which Haynes is accused of stabbing to death. Haynes was charged with murder, animal cruelty and assault.

According to prosecutors, Haynes was seen in surveillance video walking past Dalton’s car several times before forcing his way inside. Prosecutors said the passenger

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