Accused Seattle Axe Attacker Has His Murder Charges Dismissed by Court

With the use of surveillance footage, investigators were able to map out Kryger as he cased down the area before swinging the axe down at Van. Further investigation also points it the fact that he also had prior history of violent threats against his family.

Kryger faces two charges of first degree murder but in 2025, his defense raised up alarms on his ability on competency to go through with the case. Kryger has underwent separate rounds of competency restoration but all attempts have remained unsuccessful.

Judges dismissal does not automatically mean Kryger is to be released back into normal society. Instead he is to be committed to Western State Hospital until his mental condition improves and prosecutors can then result murder charges.