The man accused of gunning down Ole Miss student Ally Kostial has requested a psychological evaluation.

Brandon Theesfeld, 22, of Texas, appeared in court Thursday on murder charges in the death of 21-year-old Kostial, whose body was found July 20 about 10 miles from the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford.

His attorney, Tony Farese, had asked for a bond hearing but then withdrew the request, claiming Theesfeld needed a psych evaluation in light of “new information.”

Theesfeld was granted the evaluation at Mississippi State Hospital after prosecutors agreed with the defense’s request.

Farese had previously said he requested the bond hearing following discussions with the district attorney’s office, according to the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.

Before the hearing, Farese said he planned to ask for a “reasonable bond” for his client.

“He’s tried to remain upbeat. He certainly understands what’s going on. He’s been very candid with us about what’s going on, and the facts of the case, and what occurred on the day in question. It’s a very trying situation for him. I think overwhelming at times but he’s trying to maintain a positive attitude,” Farese told news station WREG prior to the hearing.

Kostial was discovered shot eight times during a routine patrol near Sardis Lake. Her funeral was held July 27 in her hometown of Kirkwood, Missouri.

With Post wires