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The case of Jimmy Lee Frost was heard before the Drew County Circuit Court Tuesday, and he was ordered to undergo a full mental evaluation for both of the cases he is facing; a September, 2007 case where he attacked his wife and a former resident with a knife, and shooting described in the  October, 2007 MonticelloLive.com story below.

Both cases have been continued, awaiting the outcome of the mental evaluations.  

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The following story posted on October 23, 2007 

Shooting North of Monticello Results in Attempted Murder Arrest

Monday night, Oct. 22, at 10:56 pm, a call came in to the Drew County Sheriff’s Dept., reporting a shooting on highway 425 north of Monticello, in the Montongo area.

At the scene, Jimmy Lee Frost was arrested for shooting his wife, Vanessa, 3 times.  The victim is hospitalized and is undergoing surgery.

Frost has been charged with attempted murder, 2nd degree, and domestic battery, 1st degree.  He had reportedly, recently bonded out on other domestic charges.

According to Lt. Rick Rausch, Criminal Investigative Detective, Drew County deputies David Wesson and Rex Davis were the first to arrive on the scene, who arrested Frost.

Also on the scene were Sheriff Mark Gober, Chief Deputy Robin Hood, and Lt. Rick Rausch.   

The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance, and the weapon was recovered.