Leroy Smith III, left, confers with defense attorney Scott Hess Friday at the Capital Judicial Center during a hearing on Smith's mental competence to tried for murder, in connection with the slaying and dismembering of his father in May 2014.

Leroy Smith III sits in courtroom during a hearing Friday on his mental competence to be tried for murder, in connection with the slaying and dismembering of his father in May 2014.

Psychologist Ann LeBlanc testifies Friday during a hearing to determine whether Leroy Smith III is competent to stand trial at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.

Psychologist Ann LeBlanc, left, looks at a report entered into evidence by Assistant Attorney General Donald Macomber, right, during the Leroy Smith III hearing on Friday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.

Justice Micheala Murphy presides over the Leroy Smith II hearing on Friday at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.

Leroy Smith III sits in court during a hearing to determine whether he is competent to stand trial for the 2014 killing of his father on Friday at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.