NewsKRON4October 26, 2026San Francisco County
Judge orders mental competence evaluation for Milpitas woman charged in two homicides
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Criminal court proceedings have been suspended for Anila Baby, a 32-year-old Milpitas woman facing two murder charges, while medical professionals evaluate her mental competence to stand trial. The defendant is scheduled to return to Santa Clara County Superior Court on Dec. 18 for the submission of the doctors' evaluation reports.
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The legal proceedings in a double homicide case are paused indefinitely pending a court-ordered medical examination to determine if the defendant understands the charges against her.
Key Facts
- Judge Meghan Piano suspended criminal court proceedings after the defense raised doubts about the defendant's mental competency.
- Anila Baby, 32, is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of 39-year-old Ann Mathew and 35-year-old Anjana Hari.
- The two homicides occurred within hours of each other on Aug. 28 in Milpitas and San Jose.
- Anjana Hari was struck and killed by a blue Toyota Highlander SUV at the Mill Creek Apartments in Milpitas.
- Ann Mathew was found deceased from stab wounds at a residence on Linda Vista Street in San Jose about two hours after the first incident.
- Police located Baby sitting in a damaged SUV with blood on her arms and legs less than a mile from the apartment complex, appearing incoherent.
- Doctors were appointed to examine Baby's mental state, and a court date is set for Dec. 18 to submit their reports.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationSanta Clara County Superior Court“Court handling the criminal case”PersonAnila Baby“32-year-old defendant charged with two counts of murder”locationMill Creek Apartments“Apartment complex in Milpitas where Anjana Hari was killed and the defendant liv”locationDixon Landing Road“Location of the Mill Creek Apartments in Milpitas”OrganizationDistrict Attorney’s Office“Agency that charged Baby with two counts of murder”locationLinda Vista Street“San Jose location where Ann Mathew was found deceased”PersonAnjana Hari“35-year-old victim killed in Milpitas”PersonAnn Mathew“39-year-old victim killed in San Jose”PersonMeghan Piano“Judge overseeing the case in Santa Clara County Superior Court”