Mother accused of killing son to undergo psychological evaluation

Mother accused of killing son to undergo psychological evaluation


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OGDEN -- A woman accused of killing her infant son because he wouldn't stop crying will undergo psychological evaluations.

The Standard-Examiner reports lawyers for Jewell Hendricks, 25, say in talking with her they began to question her mental state at the time of the death of her son, Robert.

A hearing to reveal the results of the psychological evaluation is set for April 1.

Prosecutors say Hendricks admitted to smothering the 2-month-old boy with a sleeping bag Jan. 24.

Hendricks is now charged with child abuse homicide. She is being held on $250,000 bail.

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