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Accused Mailbox Bomber Could Go Free POSTED: 10:45 am CDT April 7, 2004 UPDATED: 11:19 am CDT April 7, 2004 There's a chance the teen accused in a series of mailbox bombings could walk free. The law under which a judge declared Luke Helder incompetent to stand trial on federal charges linked to mailbox bombings in May 2002 also could set him free if doctors find he is not a threat to society. But, considering the violent nature of the mailbox bombings that triggered a nationwide manhunt, legal experts say it is doubtful the former Wisconsin college student will...

<p>CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) --  The man accused of planting pipe bombs in mailboxes in five states will use an insanity defense when he goes on trial Nov. 18, court papers show.</p> <p>Jane Kelly, the lawyer for Luke Helder, filed a notice of such a defense with the court on Friday and notified the judge of her intent to use expert witnesses to testify to Helder's mental condition.</p>

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