
An Ohio sex worker charged with fatally drugging four customers and trying to kill a fifth has been found competent to stand trial. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Rebecca Auborn, 34, understands the nature and objective of the proceedings and can assist in her defense, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Karen Phipps said in the order Thursday. It was not immediately clear whether a trial date has been set.
Main Idea: Rebecca Auborn has been found competent to stand trial in Ohio on charges that she fatally drugged four customers and tried to kill a fifth.
Key Points:
The case points to deadly drugging and robbery risks for customers and can raise fear in local communities and nightlife settings.
A competency ruling can move the case toward trial, which may help victims’ families and the public see the justice process move forward.
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