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Camas man accused of threatening to kill his estranged wife

Judge orders him to undergo a mental health evaluation

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George Leon, 55, of Camas appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court, accused of threatening to kill his estranged wife. (Kimberly Cortez/The Columbian)

A Camas man with a history of reported mental illness is accused of calling 911 and saying he planned to kill his estranged wife before driving to her residence Nov. 8.

George Leon, 55, appeared Monday in Clark County Superior Court on an allegation of attempted first-degree murder. During the hearing, his court-appointed attorney raised concerns about his mental health. A judge on Nov. 13 ordered Leon to undergo a competency evaluation. He is being held without bail, court records show.

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