The accused was charged with manslaughter after killing his father and setting the body on fire in a vehicle.
The accused had a lengthy history of mental illness and was experiencing severe delusions at the time, believing his father was an alien trying to kill him.
Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the court found that the accused suffered from a schizoaffective disorder that rendered him incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.
The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) and the matter was referred to the Ontario Review Board.
