BRADENTON, Fla. ( WWSB ) - The man accused of killing his mother and her boyfriend appeared before a Manatee County judge Thursday morning.

Thomas Matejic is facing multiple charges, including two counts of murder in the first degree. The same judge who ruled him competent to stand trial presided over the hearing.

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Matejic is accused of killing his mother, Patricia Matejic, and her boyfriend, Sean Harrison Sr., in November 2023 at the Arbor Terrace RV Park in Bradenton.

Over the past year, prosecutors and Matejic’s defense team have been battling over his competency. In April, after evaluations from doctors, a judge ruled him competent. This allowed the trial to move forward.

The hearing was scheduled fo

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