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Norfolk freezer murder suspect in wife's death found competent to stand trial
David Varela, a Navy reservist, has been found competent to stand trial for first-degree murder and concealing his wife Lina Guerra's body in a freezer. The expert evaluation confirms his ability to participate in legal proceedings.
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