ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. — A sentencing hearing for a man who pleaded guilty to killing 18-year-old Aonesty Selby has been delayed after his defense team raised concerns about his mental capacity.
Family members of Selby filled the courtroom at the Isle of Wight Courthouse as they waited for the sentencing of Andarius McClelland.
Watch previous coverage: Selby's family says killer's plea 'isn't the right justice'
McClelland pleaded guilty in July to shooting and killing Selby in January 2023.
In court Monday, his defense said McClelland wasn't ready for the sentencing because of his mental capacity, deeming him incompetent. The judge ordered an evaluation for competency, resulting in the sentencing being pushed back.
Selby's family says they are exhausted by the repeated delays in the case.
"We need the judge to finally put his foot down and give this man what he deserves which is a long long time in prison," said Mary Baker, Selby's aunt.
Selby's mother, Amanda Mercer, says, "It's like constantly being stuck in the same place there's no healing when you lose your child there's no moving forward, but it just hurts that we're stuck."
Aonesty, was a senior in high school when she was killed. Her family filled the courtroom wearing pins Selby's senior picture.
"I had to go to graduation to watch my nephew graduate, and she was supposed to be there with him and that's why we chose this photo she never got to experience those things," Mercer said.
McClelland will be back in court on February 4, 2026 for a competency review and sentencing.
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"There are honestly no words to say I'm feeling. We've been drug through this for almost three years," Mercer, said after the hearing was postponed. "So there's no words for the feeling that all of us feel."
Selby's family says they are tired of the back and forth and are ready for justice.
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