Suspect in stabbing death of Richmond musician incompetent to stand trial

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The man accused of killing a Richmond musician in November was found to be incompetent to stand trial.

Twenty-three-year-old Devonte Knott cannot be put on trial until he is declared competent, which could take months. He’s being charged with the murder of 45-year-old Joseph Hunt.

Hunt was known in Richmond as a talented singer and guitarist, and could often be seen busking on the streets. The local music community mourned after Hunt was found by Richmond Police with a stab wound, and died later at a local hospital…

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