Dayton man accused of killing 6-year-olds in stolen cruiser crash wants to represent himself

2nd competency evaluation ordered for man accused of stabbing father, killing 2 kids

He is charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, felonious assault, robbery, aggravated vehicular assault, failing to comply with a police officer and other offenses. He is due back in court on Feb. 29.

On Aug. 26, Walters allegedly stabbed his father multiple times, stole and crashed his truck, stole a police cruiser and then crashed it in front of the downtown Dayton Metro Library while driving about 97 mph, striking a van, resulting in the deaths of two 6-year-old girls.

Cousins Penelope Jasko and Eleanor McBride were best friends who did everything together, family of the girls told this news organization.

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Montgomery County Public Defender Michael Pentecost has represented Walters during his hearings so far in the case, and the attorney is still listed as a party in the case. A request for comment from Pentecost wasn’t returned this week.

No order granting or denying the motion has been filed by the judge.