Son accused of killing mother, charged 17 years later enters insanity plea
A man charged for his mother's murder more than 17 years after she was beaten and strangled has entered a plea.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
Jeffrey Young pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for his charges connected to the death of Patricia Peck, according to Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas documents filed on March 19.
>>RELATED: Son accused of killing his mother arrested for murder 17 years later
He filed his plea the day after a judge found him competent to stand trial.
Court records indicate that Young must now undergo a psychiatric examination.
Young was arrested and charged for the death of his mother in June 2024.
TRENDING STORIES:
'Badly decomposed body' found near local ballpark
Road closed in Oregon District after large section of building crumbles
'CPR training just kicked in;' Correction officer saves baby's life
He was indicted on murder, felonious assault with serious physical harm, and tampering with evidence charges.
News Center 7′s Cheryl McHenry previously highlighted Peck's case in Miami Valley Murder Mysteries in 2023.
Peck was reported missing on Feb. 24, 2007, after she didn't show up to work at her hair salon.
'I had seen her on the Friday night before she went missing just for a few minutes. She told me she had plans with her son,' Ron Rohling, a close friend of Peck told McHenry during Miami Valley Murder Mysteries in 2023.
Nearly two weeks later, on March 8, 2007, Peck's car was found in a parking lot of the now-Dayton Airport Hotel.
Inside the car was her body, covered with blankets and a towel, and stuffed on the rear seat floor, according to a previous News Center 7 report.
The Montgomery County Coroner determined that Peck died from strangulation.
The prosecutor's office said Young was a suspect early in the investigation, according to Heck.
>>RELATED: Miami Valley Murder Mysteries: Who killed Patricia Peck?
In 2023, the Dayton Police Department Cold Case Unit obtained new evidence, including DNA, and reopened the case.
Young was arrested on June 13 in the 300 block of W 3rd Street and remains booked in the Montgomery County Jail.
He is scheduled to appear in court on April 22 at 9:30 a.m.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Police looking for woman accused of using stolen credit card at local mall, taking over $14K
Police are searching for a woman who they said spent over $14,000 using someone else's credit card. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Beavercreek Police Department shared a photo of the woman on their social media and said that on May 23, she used a stolen credit card at multiple stores inside the Mall at Fairfield Commons. TRENDING STORIES: 3 new businesses coming to Huber Heights; Neighbors 'feel good' about continued development 1 dead, at least 2 others hurt after homemade fireworks cause explosion at Ohio home Invasive stinging insect that could cause death spotted in Ohio The woman is then accused of going to Chase Bank, where she made a large withdrawal. In total, the woman is accused of stealing $14,631.30. Anyone who can identify the woman is asked to contact Detective McCain at (937) 426-1225, ext. 249, or email mccainc@ Police said you may remain anonymous. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
GA man accused of slapping victim, taking phone as they tried to call 911
A disturbance call led to the arrest of a 27-year-old Georgia man. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Last Friday, just before 6 p.m., deputies in Saratoga County, NY, responded to a disturbance call on Reynolds Road in Moreau. During the investigation, deputies arrested David J. Peters, 27, of Columbus, Ga. Peters is accused of slapping another person and taking their phone as they tried to call 911. The 27-year-old is also accused of stealing two cellphones, each worth over $1,000. TRENDING STORIES: I-75 NB shut down at Delk Road Conner Smith hits, kills 77-year-old woman walking in crosswalk, police say 'Black Mecca' no longer? Atlanta prices cause families to move out of the city Peters was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, criminal mischief, and attempted assault. The Columbus man had an arraignment and was later released. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Solicitor doesn't have required permits, resists arrest after reports of suspicious behavior
A man was arrested after several residents reported suspicious behavior of him walking around door to door in their neighborhood. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Springboro Police Department said in a media release that they received multiple reports of a man wearing a reflective vest who was going door to door and 'filming private property such as garages and yards, and becoming belligerent when questioned by residents.' The man was allegedly acting as a solicitor in the Settlers Walk neighborhood without the required permit. TRENDING STORIES: 2 taken to area hospital after wrong-way crash on SR 4 in Huber Heights Invasive stinging insect that could cause death spotted in Ohio 1 dead after shooting near Fairborn apartment complex Officers responded, but the man refused to identify himself and became uncooperative, according to the release. He resisted arrest and was later booked into the Warren County Jail. He faces charges of obstructing official business and resisting arrest. 'The City of Springboro requires all solicitors to obtain a permit before going door to door. This process helps protect residents from potential scams and ensures accountability. The individual arrested did not have a valid permit and failed to comply with local laws and police instructions,' a spokesperson for the police department said in the release. The Springboro Police Department thanked the community for being aware and doing their part in reporting suspicious behavior. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
