Judge: Woman accused of decapitating Wichita grandmother competent to stand trial

A Sedgwick County District Court Judge ruled Monday that Rachel Hilyard is competent to stand trial in the April 2017 murder of a Wichita grandmother.

Prosecutors say Hilyard attacked and decapitated 63-year-old Micki Davis at a home in south Wichita.

Monday's ruling overturns a prior decision in January that Hilyard was not competent to stand trial.

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The woman accused of attacking and decapitating 63-year-old Micki Davis appeared in court for a competency hearing.

Rachael Hilyard is charged with first-degree murder, trafficking contraband in a correctional institution, in addition to other crimes.

In court Thursday, Hilyard's attorney requested more time arguing that she was still not competent to stand trial.

District Attorney Marc Bennett argued Hilyard was never found incompetent by a court. In October, a judge sent her to Larned State Hospital for a second mental evaluation.

Bennett told the court the continuance was fine so no error is made in the case.

A judge scheduled a new court date for June 14 at 8:45 a.m. That's when the court will hear evidence and make a decision.