Court-appointed shrinks are still puzzling over the trial fitness of accused killer nanny Yoselyn Ortega, charged with the heinous bathtub slashing deaths of two young Upper West Side children under her care.
The court-appointed psychologists need more medical records before they can determine if Ortega is mentally fit for trial, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro said during a brief hearing today.
Ortega — who had slashed herself in the throat after allegedly slaughtering Lucia and Leo Krim, ages 6 and 2 respectively — remains held without bail at the prison ward of Elmhurst Hospital until the shrinks can determine if she is able to assist in her own defense and understand the charges against her, the judge said.
“Apparently the doctors are requesting more medical records before they can make their finding of fitness,” the judge said, setting Ortega’s next court date for March 8.