Convicted North Kansas City Cop Killer Diagnosed With Autism Amid Sentencing

A place on "the spectrum" might not avoid the death penalty in the ongoing trial.

Here's the update . . . 

Monday morning, the defense called to the stand Dr. Scott Bender, a clinical neuropsychologist and professor at the University of Virginia.

Bender diagnosed Rocha with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

He said that he looked at Rocha's medical, academic and medical records as part of his evaluation. Bender also interviewed Rocha as part of his two-day evaluation, and spoke with several of Rocha's family members.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Neuropsychologist says Joshua Rocha has autism on Day 7 of trial

The trial of the man convicted in the killing of North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez, continued Monday.

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