NewsKRON4 — Bay AreaOctober 26, 2026San Francisco County
Judge orders mental competence evaluation for Milpitas woman facing two murder charges
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Santa Clara County Superior Court proceedings have been suspended for a Milpitas woman accused of killing two people in August, pending a court-ordered medical evaluation of her mental competence. Anila Baby, 32, faces two counts of murder following the deaths of Ann Mathew and Anjana Hari, who were killed within hours of each other on Aug. 28. Baby is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 18 for the submission of doctors' reports.
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The criminal trial cannot proceed until doctors evaluate the defendant's mental competence and the judge determines whether she is able to understand the proceedings against her.
Key Facts
- Anila Baby, 32, is charged with two counts of murder for the deaths of Ann Mathew and Anjana Hari.
- The two victims were killed within hours of each other on Aug. 28.
- Judge Meghan Piano suspended criminal court proceedings after the defense raised doubts about the defendant's mental competency.
- Doctors were appointed to examine Baby's mental state following a request from her defense attorney this October.
- Baby is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 18 for attorneys to submit doctors' reports and conclusions.
- Anjana Hari was struck and killed by a blue Toyota Highlander SUV at the Mill Creek Apartments complex in Milpitas just before noon on Aug. 28.
- 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.
- Detectives located Baby sitting in her damaged SUV less than a mile from Mill Creek Apartments, with blood covering her arms and legs.
- Police reports state Baby appeared incoherent and unable to answer questions when contacted by detectives.
- Investigators have not released a suspected motive for the killings.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationSanta Clara County Superior Court“Court handling the criminal proceedings”locationSan Jose“City where Mathew was killed”PersonAnila Baby“Defendant charged with two counts of murder”locationMill Creek Apartments“Apartment complex where Hari was killed and Baby lived”locationDixon Landing Road“Road where the Mill Creek Apartments are located”OrganizationDistrict Attorney’s Office“Office that charged the defendant with murder”locationLinda Vista Street“Location in San Jose where Mathew was found”PersonAnjana Hari“Victim struck by an SUV in Milpitas”locationMilpitas“City where Hari was killed and Baby resided”PersonAnn Mathew“Victim found stabbed in San Jose”PersonMeghan Piano“Judge presiding over the case”