- October 14, 2024
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A resident at a Palm Coast assisted living facility who was charged with the murder of another resident at that same facility last May has been declared incompetent to stand trial.
Cliff Mody, 72, has been released from custody to the care of a family member following an order from a Flagler County judge, signed on Oct. 6.
That order declared Mody incompetent to stand trial for second-degree murder due to major neurocognitive disorder, also known as dementia.
Mody was released from involuntary hospitalization since he no longer meets the criteria to be held legally.
“It’s a very sad situation,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families involved, especially the victim’s family. I continue to encourage anyone who wants to send family members to an assisted living care facility to do their research and ensure the safety of that family member before they move in.”
Mody was charged with murder in the death of a 77-year-old woman at the Gold Choice Assisted Living & Memory Care facility on North Old Kings Road on May 11.
