A superior court judge is pushing to move forward in one of Guam’s most disturbing murder cases. 

Judge Alberto Tolentino says it’s “outrageous” that Donovan Allen Chargualaf Ornellas has remained in custody for nearly four years without a clear path to trial or treatment. Ornellas is accused of beheading his uncle, 61-year-old Andrew Ray Castro, in Santa Rita-Sumai back in January 2021.

Court records show Ornellas admitted to police that he smoked meth and used a knife to kill his uncle, saying he believed Castro had endangered their family.

But the case has been stalled by conflicting psychiatric evaluations. One found him fit to stand trial, while another diagnosed severe delusions and religious hallucinations. In 2024, Tolentino ruled Ornellas incompetent to stand trial, yet no hearing has determined whether he could be restored to competency or sent for civil commitment.

On Tuesday, both sides agreed an updated evaluation is needed. Ornellas told the court he has not received psychiatric treatment and fears for his safety.

Tolentino ordered the parties to file for a new evaluation through Guam Behavioral Health and set a status hearing for December 11. He reminded everyone the victims’ families are still waiting for justice.