Virginia Beach child abduction suspect not fit to stand trial
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The man accused in a double stabbing and deadly abduction was found not fit to stand trial on Thursday.
While in court on Thursday, Dana Plummer, who is accused of stabbing his ex-wife and stepdaughter before abducting his three children in August of 2024, was ruled incompetent and ordered to undergo in-patient restoration services.
VBPD: 1 child dead, 2 injured after Amber Alert ends in crash in Maryland
This comes after a doctor said in court in February Plummer was fit to stand trial, but required more testing before coming to a decision.
Another competency evaluation for VB abduction suspect
Police said on Aug. 15, 2024, Plummer's vehicle was spotted on I-95 after an Amber Alert was issued for three children. One of the children, Plummer's 16-month-old daughter, died after a pursuit ended in a vehicle crash in Maryland.
Shortly after the incident, Plummer told 10 On Your Side he believed he was mentally competent, saying, 'mental fortitude is something I've always taken pride in, always. I'm of sound mind.'
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Plummer's next court date is scheduled for July 31, 2025.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
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