Suspect in murder of Creighton baseball director found incompetent to stand trial

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man charged with the murder of Creighton baseball director Chris Gradoville has been found mentally not competent to stand trial for a third time.

Judge Horacio Wheelock found Ladell Thornton will likely become competent within a reasonable amount of time.

Thornton will continue to be held in the Lincoln Regional Center until his status is reviewed Mar. 3.

Gradoville was found shot to death at a house west of 61st and Pratt last September. According to the police report, officers arriving at the scene found Gradoville lying in the yard of a residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Omaha Fire Department medics declared him dead at the scene.