A man accused in one of Guam’s most disturbing murder cases may never be fit to stand trial. Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino said Donovan Allen Chargualaf Ornellas could be deemed permanently incompetent, raising the possibility his case could be dismissed or shifted to civil commitment.

Ornellas is accused of killing and beheading his uncle, 61-year-old Andrew Ray Castro, in the 2021 Santa Rita-Sumai murder case. A court-ordered forensic evaluation found Ornellas is not currently competent to proceed, and questions remain over whether he can be restored. Defense attorneys raised concerns about the treatment and medical care he is receiving at the Post 7 Annex of the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, while prosecutors noted legal limits on civil commitment once criminal proceedings begin.

The court is now considering appointing an independent evaluator to determine whether Ornellas can regain competency. A follow-up status hearing is scheduled for February 18, 2026.