APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A man convicted of killing his grandparents is not competent to be sentenced in the case.
Alexander Kraus, 19, previously guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide for shooting Dennis and Letha Kraus on April 14, 2019, at their Grand Chute home. A jury determined while Kraus suffered from a mental disease or defect, he could still had the capacity to appreciate his actions were wrong and could have conformed to the law. He faces two automatic life sentences, with a judge to determine if or when Kraus will be eligible for parole.
After the verdict and before sentencing, however, Kraus’ attorneys said his mental condition had deteriorated, and another psychiatric review was ordered.
At a hearing Monday, Judge Mitchell Metropolus ordered him to be held for psychiatric treatment at the Mendota Mental Health Institute. There is no time limit for the treatment, as Kraus has been convicted, the judge said.
The criminal case would resume if Kraus regains competency.
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