TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man accused of throwing his daughter over a Tampa bridge is set to appear in court.
John Jonchuck has a history of mental illness and was found incompetent to stand trial last week. He is slated to appear at a hearing Tuesday. If the court rules in line with the doctors' reports, Jonchuck would likely be sent to a hospital for six months before his case returns to court for another status check.
Jonchuck was arrested Jan. 8 after authorities said he dropped 5-year-old Phoebe more than 60 feet off a bridge during what appeared to be a psychotic break.
A report released by a state task force determined the people and agencies meant to help children in need failed the family nearly every step of the way before Phoebe's death.
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