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Boise River Murder and Mental Health | Boise News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
A Boise man, Ross Allen Wardlaw, 41, faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing 25-year-old Jordan Harbst multiple times on the Boise River Greenbelt — an unprovoked attack where Wardlaw reportedly stepped in front of Harbst on an electric scooter, pushed him down, and then attacked him. The weapon was found in Wardlaw’s possession at arrest, and DNA evidence links him to the scene. Wardlaw claims he suffered from paranoia, believing scooter riders targeted him, and allegedly confessed post-arrest. His defense is requesting a mental competency evaluation — a move that’s not new, as he was previously found competent and acquitted in another case. The prosecution won’t object to the evaluation but may challenge its findings. The case heads to a status hearing on August 25th, spotlighting the tangled legal and mental health issues at play in serious criminal cases. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4fe031b7c115b3c5