James David Russell — the man from Bonner County accused of cannibalism and microwaving the victim’s body parts is now deemed fit for trial after he was declared mentally unstable following his arrest.
KHQ has details of James David Russell’s case;
According to reports, Flaget was working as the groundsman for a Russell family commune where James David Russell was staying during the time of the murder. Investigators have indicated that Russell killed Flaget with blunt force trauma.
But perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this case is what the medical examiners determined. Their studies revealed that Russell removed the flesh from his victim’s outer right thigh, along with his penis, scrotum, and both testicles. They also determined that Rusell microwaved some of Flaget’s flesh with the intention of consuming it for a meal. This theory was confirmed when they found some of Flaget’s DNA in a bowl at Russell’s apartment.
Parts of Flaget’s body were eventually discovered under some trash bags inside Russell’s vehicle at his family’s home in Clark Fort, Idaho back in September. Russell has been charged with first-degree murder and cannibalism for the aforementioned transgressions.
Russell’s hearing on May 17th will be followed by a two-day preliminary hearing that is set for June 13th and 14th.
Following his arrest, Russell was admitted to Idaho Security Medical Program for psychological evaluations. Earlier in April, his competency evaluation was sent to an Idaho judge determining he is now mentally able to stand trial.
I believe this should be a very short trial that should end with him never getting out of jail again. Do you notice the wilder the criminal they happen to be a certain complexion?
I am just saying, you don’t her about any brothers putting ears in the microwave, do you?
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