Son charged in baseball bat beating death of mother ruled not competent

Jason Wood charged with 2nd degree murder in death of his 71-year-old mother

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 40-year-old man charged in the death of his 71-year-old mother at her home on Jacksonville’s Northside has been ruled not competent for prosecution, News4Jax learned Friday.

Jason Wood was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his mother, Barbara Wood. He was also charged with aggravated battery on his niece.

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The attack at the home was reported on Feb. 4. Jason Wood’s arrest warrant stated it was a metal bat that was used in the attack on Barbara Wood, as well as the 71-year-old’s wooden walking cane.

According to the warrant, a bloody bat was found in the pantry, and a broken cane was found on the floor next to Barbara Wood’s body.

Wood’s arrest report shows he has a history of mental health issues, including schizophrenia. He was placed in the custody of DCF for treatment.

A competency review will be held in August.