Alleged murderer 'competent for trial' after removing eyes and bit of own tongue
Robert Brandon Keller has been deemed competent to stand trial for alleged murder after a disturbing incident of self-mutilation.
Robert Brandon Keller, a 32-year-old man from Georgia, has been ruled fit to stand trial for the murder of Bruce Dupree, a 43-year-old victim whose body was found near an interstate with multiple stab wounds. Doctors concluded that Keller was sound of mind at the time of the alleged murder, which took place on October 14, 2024.
The disturbing nature of Keller's case escalated when he inflicted severe self-harm, removing his own eyes and a portion of his tongue while awaiting trial. This act of self-mutilation raises serious questions about his mental health and the conditions he is faced with while in custody.
Keller's arrest followed a witness's report to police about blood on his hands and the cash he used to pay at a nearby store shortly after Dupree's body was found. The case has garnered attention not only due to the violent crime but also the shocking nature of Keller's actions, highlighting the complexities of criminal justice regarding mental health and competency to stand trial.