Man accused of killing 3-year-old son found not competent to stand trial

A Columbus man who is accused of the death of his 3-year-old son last year was not competent to stand trial.

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Andy Miller ruled that 30-year-old Daniel Neal was incompetent to stand trial because of his mental illness, according to our news partners, WBNS.

News Center 7 previously reported that a 3-year-old boy was found dead at a home near the 100 block of Buckeye Circle in August 2025.

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According to a court order, Neal could be competent to stand trial within a year after he undergoes his treatment to restore his competence…

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