The accused was charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault following a stabbing incident that left his intimate partner dead and her young daughter and his mother seriously injured.
In the first stage of a bifurcated trial, the Crown was required to prove the actus reus and mens rea of the offences.
The court rejected the accused's claims of self-defence and provocation, finding his testimony incredible and unreliable.
Applying count-to-count similar fact evidence, the court found the accused had the specific intent to kill all three victims.
The court concluded the Crown had proven all essential elements beyond a reasonable doubt but refrained from entering convictions pending a determination on whether the accused was not criminally responsible due to mental disorder.
