WASHINGTON COUNTY (KFSM) – A mental examination is being sought for a man accused of killing his mother and going on a beer run, officials say. Scott Roch...

WASHINGTON COUNTY (KFSM) – A mental examination is being sought for a man accused of killing his mother and going on a beer run, officials say.

Scott Rocha, 36, of Springdale was arrested on March 8 on suspicion of shooting his mother in the back of the head and killing her. According to court documents, Rocha killed his mother following an all-day drinking binge and then went to get more beer after being unable to load her into a car.

Rocha pleaded not guilty to a charge of capital murder in April, according to court records.

His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 15. It was pushed back to allow for a mental evaluation of Rocha, officials said.

On Aug. 15, Rocha’s defense attorney filed a notice of intent to rely on the defense of mental disease or defect, court records state.

Rocha is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

On March 7, police discovered Rocha’s mother, Frances Rocha, 65, dead and inside the garage, according to the court document.