Tonawanda, N.Y. (WBEN) – Daniel Abbotoy, 26, of Niagara Falls, was arraigned Monday morning in State Supreme Court on a felony charge of manslaughter.
Abbotoy is accused of beating another patient at People Inc. in the Town of Tonawanda on April 1. The victim, 56-year-old Diana Robinson, died from her injuries two weeks later.
According to the Erie County District Attorney's Office, the results of a forensic examination revealed that Abbotoy is not competent to stand trial. A judge signed a temporary commitment order, keeping him in the custody of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Another court appearance is scheduled for August 6 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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