DEFENDANT FROM UFO CASE FACES COMPENTENCY HEARING
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Out of a group of UFO buffs grew a
murder plot against the wife of one member of the group who
once allegedly claimed he was an extraterrestrial, prosecutors allege.
Girly Chew Hossencofft was last seen Sept. 9, 1999.
Her body has not been found.
But prosecutors are seeking capital punishment if Diazien Hossencofft,
the victim's husband, and Linda Henning,
Diazien's alleged girlfriend, are convicted of kidnapping and
murdering the diminutive bank employee.
A fellow UFO enthusiast is charged with conspiracy to murder
the Maylasian immigrant, as well, the prosecution says.
The group used to meet weekly at a bookstore to talk about UFOs.
A competency hearing for Henning was scheduled here Monday
before state District Judge Frank Allen Jr...
****Reprint Courtesy of Gallup Independent (7-02-01 edition)****