HAMILTON — A murder suspect's grandmother testified Friday that the killing of James L. Sudberry could have been prevented.

        Lula Rome of Eaton testified Thursday that she had tried to get her grandson, James D. Sudberry, admitted to a psychiatric hospital around Jan. 24, 1999 — two days before police say he stabbed his uncle to death with a pair of scissors.

        Ms. Rome said she saw signs that “he was sick again,” but her efforts to get help on his behalf were unsuccessful. She said if some one had listened to her, James D. Sudberry, 26, wouldn't be on trial for murder and his uncle, James L. Sudberry, 37, would still be alive.

        James D. Sudberry's lawyer, Ron Morgan, said he plans to present more evidence to show that his client was mentally ill, and that he acted in self-defense.

        The trial began Monday in Butler County Common Pleas Court.

        During his stay in the county jail, Mr. Sudberry was accused of assaulting a jail officer and also was accused of stabbing a fellow inmate in the eye with a pencil.

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