Saint John Man Back In Court On Murder Charge

A thirty day psychiatric evaluation has determined a 30 year old east Saint John man is fit to stand trial for first degree murder in the death of 28 year old Melanie Getson of Douglas Avenue. Judge Anne Jeffries told the court Jason Getson's stay at the Restigouche mental health facility determined he is not suffering from a mental disorder that would prevent him from criminal responsibility. Getson, of Martha Avenue, was charged after his estranged wife was stabbed to death in the parking lot of a tanning salon on Rothesay Avenue May 10th. They were living apart at the time. Getson returns to court July 8th at which time a date for a preliminary hearing is expected to be set to determine if there is enough evidence to warrant a trial. In the meantime, Getson will stay behind bars.