The Buffalo man accused of shooting and killing his wife and then allegedly dismembering her body at a camp in the Town of Allen, has been found not competent for trial. Philip M. Farren, 52, has been facing charges of second-degree murder degree and first-degree manslaughter since his arrest April 24, 2020 on Holdridge Road. Allegany County court sources say two psychiatrists determined Farren was unable to stand trial. He was ordered to a mental health facility for 90 days. The case will be re-evaluated at that time.
From the original report:
State Police responded to Holdridge Road in the Town of Allen for a welfare check that was dispatched by Allegany County 911.
Troopers arrived at the residence and interviewed Farren who allegedly stated the person in question had left the area. State Police re-contacted the original caller for the check the welfare complaint and additional information was given. Troopers started investigating further with Farren who then allegedly made admissions. State Police said they determined that Farren had shot and killed the victim earlier in the week and was in the process of dismembering the victim’s body when Troopers arrived on scene. The body was taken to the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office for cause of death and identification.
