We have a brand new updated website! Click here to check it out!

New competency hearing for Kan. woman charged in beheading

SEDGWICK — A competency hearing for the woman accused of decapitation her ex-boyfriend’s mother is set for Monday afternoon in Wichita.

Hilyard-photo Sedgwick Co.

The hearing for 35-year-old Rachael Hilyard was moved from Wednesday before Judge Bruce Brown, according to a media release from the Sedgwick County Attorney’s office.

In January, a judge ruled a Hilyard was not competent to stand trial.

She was ordered returned to Larned State Hospital for more treatment and her status would be re-evaluated.

Hilyard is charged with first-degree murder in the April 2017 death of 63-year-old Micki Davis. Hilyard is the ex-girlfriend of Davis’ son. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett said a hospital evaluation found that Hilyard could regain competency if she continues treatment.

Prosecutors say Davis was attacked when she went with her 9-year-old grandson to a home to get property. The boy was able to run away and call 911.

Davis’ decapitated body was found in the garage and her head was in the kitchen sink.

Copyright Eagle Radio | FCC Public Files | EEO Public File