A Sidney, Maine woman accused of killing a 14-year-old boy was ordered by a judge to undergo psychological evaluation during her first court appearance, according to News Center Maine.
39-year-old Megan McDonald was charged with murder after a teenager was found outside her home on December 20.
The teen’s identity has not been released.
The evaluation is expected to be completed before McDonald has the opportunity to enter a plea.
According to the state medical examiner’s office, the teen died of asphyxiation, manual strangulation, and sharp force injury.
“The whole neighborhood couldn’t believe it, and I still don’t believe it,” he shared. “I hadn’t seen her for about five or six weeks, but she was very friendly. I have a sickness, and she asked me if I needed some help. She was super.” said Raymond Blante, who lives down the road from McDonald’s home in Sidney.
She is scheduled to appear in court again on Feb. 3.
More Maine news
Maine
Dec 26
Police investigating overnight shooting at apartment building in Portland, Maine
Maine
Dec 24
Maine man sought in domestic violence case
Weather
Dec 24
Snowfall totals: Here's how much snow fell across New England on Christmas Eve