Albrecht Muth Appears in Court, Will Remain Under Evaluation at St. Elizabeths

Albrecht Muth, who appeared in court Wednesday wearing a blue and red track suit and a buzzed hair cut, was ordered to remain under evaluation at St. Elizabeths psychiatric hospital until April 25. This was the Georgetown murder suspect's first appearance since , 2011, at which time the .

In a letter received by the court Tuesday, the D.C. Department of Mental Health informed Judge Russell F. Canan that doctors need more time to determine if Muth's condition is a "genuine psychosis" or "feigned psychological processes in order to avoid prosecution."

The mental health agency also said that although Muth is currently incompetent to proceed, there is a "substantial probability" that he could retain competence and be able to proceed with additional time. He is currently receiving medication.

Attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense agreed keep Muth in treatment at St. Elizabeths until April 25.

on the charge of first degree murder in the death of his wife, Viola Drath, 91, in her Georgetown home.