The accused was charged with the first-degree murder of his wife and the attempted murder of his daughter following a stabbing in the family home.
At the preliminary inquiry, the Crown sought committal on first-degree murder based on planning and deliberation, as well as constructive murder via unlawful confinement.
The Crown also sought committal for attempted murder.
The court found sufficient evidence of planning and deliberation based on the accused's internet searches and statements prior to the offence.
The court also found sufficient evidence of unlawful confinement of both the deceased and the daughter.
Finally, the court found sufficient evidence of specific intent to kill the daughter.
The accused was committed to stand trial on first-degree murder and attempted murder.
