One year later, Madison Park remembering slain dogwalker with memorial plaque

Seattle will commemorate the one-year anniversary of Ruth Dalton's murder with a memorial in Madison Park, featuring a plaque overlooking Lake Washington. Family, friends, and city officials will gather to honor Dalton's legacy of kindness and discuss community safety measures. The event will take place at 5:30 PM, with a subsequent "Yappy Hour" at McGilvra's pub for attendees and their dogs. Jahmed Haynes, charged with Dalton's murder, has a significant criminal history, including previous convictions for vehicular homicide and armed robbery. He is currently undergoing treatment at Western State Hospital to restore his mental competency for trial, as the court has deemed him unfit to stand trial.

Recent reports indicate that he struggles with delusional beliefs regarding his legal proceedings. This memorial reflects ongoing community efforts to address safety and justice following Dalton's tragic death. The next competency hearing in Haynes's case is scheduled for October.