Attorney Walter McKee, left, next to his client, Andrew Balcer, 18, of Winthrop, during a hearing to determine whether Balcer should stand trial as an adult after he allegedly killed both his parents last year.
Attorney Walter McKee speaks with his client, Andrew Balcer, 18, who is accused of killing his parents, before Balcer left the courtroom on Wednesday afternoon.
Debra Baeder, the chief psychologist of the State Forensic Service, testified in court Wednesday that she believes Andrew Balcer, 18, who is accused of killing his parents, was confused about his gender identity and did not feel supported by his parents.
Assistant Attorney General Robert "Bud" Ellis, left, speaks during the hearing for Andrew Balcer, center, on Wednesday at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. Balcer's attorney Walter McKee is at right.
Judge Eric Walker is presiding over a hearing to decide whether to try Andrew Balcer as an adult for the killings of his parents on Wednesday at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
Andrew Balcer, 18, listens during his hearing on Wednesday at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
Andrew Balcer listens during his hearing on Wednesday at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
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