The man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend inside a popular Worcester restaurant will remain at Bridgewater State Hospital for at least six more months, a judge ruled.
Carlos Asencio was deemed incompetent to stand trial back in July. Now, a judge has ruled that Asencio can continue his psychiatric evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital until February 2020.
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After the stabbing, police charged Asencio with murder; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; armed assault with intent to murder; disorderly conduct; disturbing the peace; resisting arrest; and an outstanding warrant.
Asencio is accused of stabbing Amanda Dabrowski to death while she was at a book club meeting at O'Connor's Restaurant on July 3. Dabrowski's parents say, after the judge's recent ruling, that they feel their lives have been put on hold.
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