Ruth Miller’s murder trial set for March following competency ruling

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 26, 2025) – The Millersburg woman facing murder and other charges for her four-year-old son’s Atwood Lake drowning death in August has been found competent to stand trial.

Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Ernest made the ruling Tuesday based on a psychologist’s evaluation of 40-year-old Ruth Miller from last month.

Sheriff’s officials said Miller had been experiencing spiritual delusions the weekend her son died.

Ernest also scheduled Miller’s trial to begin March 4^th.

Miller previously pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Ryan Styer says that doesn’t change.

Miller remains in the Tuscarawas County Jail.

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