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Carjacking Suspect Ordered for Mental Health Evaluation in Boston Death
22 Jun
Summary
- Suspect faces murder and carjacking charges in woman's death.
- Victim was struck and killed on sidewalk after carjacking.
- Suspect's mental state to be evaluated for trial competency.
Ibraim Matos, 37, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation to determine his competency to stand trial for murder and carjacking charges. The events unfolded last Saturday when Matos allegedly stole a car after crashing his own vehicle.
Minutes later, Matos is accused of driving the stolen vehicle onto a sidewalk in Mattapan, striking and killing Mabinty Janneh, 32. Janneh had just exited an MBTA bus. Surveillance footage showed her attempt to evade the vehicle before being struck and dragged.
Following the incident, bystanders subdued Matos until police arrived. Matos, who reportedly suffers from PTSD and schizophrenia, has a significant criminal record. He was ordered held without bail and sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for a 20-day evaluation.
