That means Jesus Ayala’s case can move forward. His attorney has previously said Ayala has suffered brain damage.
Authorities alleged Ryan Bentley lured the victim with a “care package” of drugs before he killed and dismembered the man.
A Las Vegas jury found a man guilty Thursday of killing a man and disposing of his body in a barrel, a court spokesperson said.
The 12-person jury found Ryan Bentley guilty on charges of murder with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit murder.