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Man charged with stabbing his mother to death in Arnold ruled competent to stand trial

Brian Rebold Brian Rebold, 38, is charged with criminal homicide and first-degree murder in the deadly stabbing of a 73-year-old woman in Arnold.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — A man charged with stabbing his mother to death in August has been ruled competent to stand trial.

Brian Rebold is facing multiple charges in connection to the deadly stabbing of his mother, Diana Rebold, 73, outside her Arnold home.

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The case has been on hold as attorneys questioned Rebold’s mental competency.

Tuesday, a judge said an independent psychologist determined he was competent to assist lawyers in his defense, per court documents.

Rebold’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for January.

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