Ohio Woman Accused of Killing Four Customers with Fentanyl Found Competent for Trial

An Ohio sex worker accused of drugging and killing four clients—and nearly taking out a fifth—has been deemed mentally fit to stand trial.

Rebecca Auborn, 34, was ruled competent by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Karen Phipps, who stated in an order Thursday that Auborn understands the legal process and can assist in her own defense, as reported by AOL. It’s unclear when the trial will begin, but for the families of the alleged victims, the ruling is a step toward justice.

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“None of us are going to be able to relax until all of this is over,” said Christyn Crockett, daughter of 64-year-old Wayne Akin, one of the alleged victims. “But it’s a step in the right direction.” Auborn was indicted in October 2023 on nearly 30 charges, including multiple counts of murder, aggravated robbery, and felonious assault. Prosecutors allege that between January and June 2023, she met men for sex in the Columbus area, fatally drugged them with fentanyl, and then robbed them.

A fifth man survived an alleged overdose in December, leading to additional charges of felonious assault and aggravated robbery, according to NBC News. The victims, according to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, were identified as Wayne Akin, 64; Robert Snoke, 54; Joseph Crumpler, 30; and Guy Renda Jr., 42.

Auborn has pleaded not guilty, and her attorney has not publicly commented on the case. Her competency evaluation was conducted by a forensic examiner in Columbus after her lawyer requested it in June, according to court filings.

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With this ruling, the case now moves forward, bringing prosecutors one step closer to what could be a major trial.

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