http://bearcreekledger.com/2007/08/30/only-in-america/

Did you hear about the deaf mute illegal alien? No, this is no joke. A deaf mute illegal alien by the name of Oswaldo Martinez of El Salvador who is charged with raping and killing 16 year old Brittany Binger was found incompetent due to his inability to communicate. So, what did the courts do? Why they sent him to a sign language hospital for the last TWO YEARS!!

Deaf and mute murder suspect prepares for defense http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... 27040/1002

[i][b]On Monday, Circuit Judge Samuel Powell ordered Martinez transferred to Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail so that he can have more contact with his attorneys, Timothy Clancy and Edward Webb. Powell also appointed a sign-language interpreter to work with Martinez and his attorneys.

“Western State was tasked with teaching him sign language — they have done that,â€