Boise man indicted on first-degree murder, accused of torturing ex-girlfriend
The Boise man accused of brutally torturing and killing his ex-girlfriend was indicted by a grand jury last month after being restored to competency.
David L. Randall, 56, was arrested in December after his ex-girlfriend Darla Fletcher, 56, was found dead in his home. Randall was declared incompetent to stand trial temporarily, but has since had his competency restored, according to a court order.
Rather than proceeding to a preliminary hearing, Ada County prosecutors brought the case to a grand jury. A copy of the indictment obtained by the Idaho Statesman outlines the allegations made against Randall.
Fletcher reportedly ended her relationship with Randall and moved out of the Boise home they shared on Cambria Lane, according to prosecutors. She returned in mid-December because they arranged a time for her to pick up some belongings.
According to a copy of Randall’s indictment, Fletcher had been repeatedly beaten and stabbed before her death. She suffered fractured bones, bruising, abrasions, lacerations, pain, wounds, hemorrhages and blood loss before her death, the document says.
The indictment states that the victim suffered “extreme and prolonged pain” inflicted by the suspect with the intent to cause suffering, execute vengeance, or to “satisfy some sadistic inclination.”
Randall is charged with first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon.
Prosecutors also previously said Randall had been stalking Fletcher for about a month before her death, and multiple people were concerned for her safety.
First-degree murder is punishable by life in prison or the death penalty. The prosecution has not announced whether or not they will be pursuing the death penalty in this case.
Randall remains in custody at the Ada County Jail without bond. His next court appearance is set for 9 a.m. Aug. 17.
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