Overview

• Authorities executed an arrest warrant on Oct. 10 after Lex Ashton was discharged from hospital, and he faces charges of homicide and attempted homicide.
• A control judge ordered preventive detention during the initial hearing, and the defense requested extra time, setting the linkage hearing for Oct. 16.
• Ashton was transferred to Reclusorio Preventivo Varonil Oriente to await the next court date following his hospital recovery.
• His attorney says he suffered a psychotic episode and does not recall the attack, adding that prior psychological treatment reportedly stopped for financial reasons.
• Prosecutors point to social-media posts hours before the attack tied to 'incel' communities and a reported medical note quoting Ashton on intended multiple victims and inspiration from U.S. attacks.