At a preliminary inquiry, the accused was charged with first degree murder in the death of Xhuljeta Vlashi on August 27, 2012.
The Crown sought to establish that the killing was planned and deliberate.
The court heard evidence over five days from approximately thirty witnesses, reviewed agreed statements of fact, forensic reports, and eleven exhibits.
The accused suffered from documented schizophrenia and killed the one person in his life who was caring for him while she was on a video call with her niece.
The court found that while the evidence clearly established the accused killed the victim intentionally, there was insufficient evidence to support a conviction for first degree murder.
The killing appeared impulsive, rash, and irrational, with no prior animosity, threats, or rational motive.
The court committed the accused to stand trial on the lesser charge of second degree murder.