War vet cleared for murder trial
Psychiatrist deems Horner competent
By Phil Ray, pray@altoonamirror.com
POSTED: July 8, 2009
HOLLIDAYSBURG - The Iraqi War veteran accused of killing a high school senior during the robbery of a Subway restaurant and a retired insurance executive during his subsequent getaway attempt is troubled but competent to stand trial, according to a psychiatrist's report filed in the Blair County Courthouse.
Nicholas A. Horner is in the Blair County Prison awaiting trial for the homicides of Scott Garlick, 19, and Raymond Williams, 64. His attorney, David S. Shrager of Pittsburgh, has asked that his client be moved to a state mental health facility at least until his trial.
Shrager argues that Horner, 28, cannot obtain the ongoing mental health treatment he needs in the county jail.
District Attorney Richard A. Consiglio said Tuesday his office is reviewing the suggestion.
A hearing on the matter is scheduled for July 14 before Blair County President Judge Jolene G. Kopriva.
Dr. Edwin Tan, a Hollidaysburg psychiatrist, performed the court-ordered mental health assessment.
In his report, he stated that Horner suffers from war-related post-traumatic stress disorder as well as depression, panic disorder and sleep problems.
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War vet cleared for murder trial
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