Kansas City Wrist Slap Waiting Game: Serial Killer Suspect Team Requests 'Advisory' Jury

The narrative has already been set in motion . . .

Defense for a suspected Kansas City serial killer hinges on leveraging his mental state after spending years waiting for various mental evaluations.

Here's a peek at the team wearing down local media with their controversial claim . . . 

Scott's public defender, said the case is the longest pending criminal case in Jackson County. While the lengthy timeline is frustrating for the victims' families, the reason it has taken so long to get to this point is because Scott suffers from a schizophrenic disorder, his attorney said.

When Scott was in court last July, he had an outburst in the courtroom, which led to the courtroom being cleared and Scott being committed to a state mental health facility.

That's why when Scott goes to trial, HIS LAWYER is requesting an "advisory jury."

An "advisory jury" is a group of people who provide opinions or recommendations to a judge on a case, but their decision is not binding.

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