Judge rules man accused of killing Daytona Beach couple competent to stand trial

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A judge has ruled the man accused of killing a Daytona Beach couple is competent to stand trial.

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Jean Macean is accused of stabbing Terry and Brenda Altman after Bike Week last year.

Prosecutors believe Macean was exaggerating his mental health issues.

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In a ruling on Monday, a judge said that while Macean may have some intellectual challenges, that does not make him incompetent to proceed with trial.

However, a trial date has not been set.

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