Michigan Man Incompetent in Mother's Fatal Beating Case

Armando Jourdain Streeter, 46, of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, was found incompetent to stand trial after allegedly beating his 76-year-old mother to death with a broomstick handle in April. A 40th District Court competency hearing found Streeter is unable to understand the charges or assist in his defense but is likely to regain competency with treatment at the state Center for Forensic Psychiatry. He faces second-degree murder and assault with intent to murder charges, both carrying possible life sentences, and is being held without bond. A review hearing is set for about 90 days to reassess his competency. Prosecutors stress this does not diminish the seriousness of the charges or their intent to pursue justice if he is found competent later. The case arises amid an increase in domestic violence incidents in Michigan, and Streeter had recently been released from prison in January after serving time for a 2001 assault with intent to murder and felony firearms case.