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Pastor charged with killing young mother deemed competent for trial
Posted: 01.03.2013 at 3:27 PM
Anne Cook

Anne is the Internet Managing Editor for UpNorthLive.

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A Mount Pleasant pastor who was charged with murdering a young mother has been deemed competent to stand trial.

John White is charged with killing 24-year-old Rebekah Gay at her home in October and dumping her body in the woods.

Police say he confessed to killing her as part of a sexual fantasy.

Prosecutors will meet with White's lawyer next week to schedule a hearing to determine whether the case goes to

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