Carl Girouard

• Quebec Halloween 2020 murderer sentenced to life in prison, will appeal

  Carl Girouard, 26, was found guilty by a jury on May 20 on two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder for the sword attacks in Quebec City.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2022
  
• Day 3 of jury deliberations in Quebec City Halloween 2020 murder trial

  Acquittal is not an option because Carl Girouard has admitted to stalking the streets of Old Quebec on Oct. 31, 2020, to murder and maim.

  Canada

  May 18, 2022
  
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• No verdict after Day 2 of deliberations at Quebec City Halloween 2020 murder trial

  If jurors reject the defence of criminally not responsible, then they must consider among three verdicts including first-degree murder, second-degree murder or manslaughter.

  Crime

  May 17, 2022
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• Judge begins final instructions for jury in Quebec City Halloween murder trial

  After conflicting expert testimonials, Judge Richard Grenier gives instructions to jurors on how to evaluate the credibility of testimony on Quebec City Halloween stabbing trial.

  Crime

  May 12, 2022
• Jurors in Quebec Halloween 2020 murder trial hear closing arguments

  The defence lawyer is questioning the findings of the prosecution's psychiatrist who concluded Girouard was not psychotic but instead had a narcissistic personality disorder.

  Crime

  May 11, 2022
• Evidence complete in Quebec Halloween murders trial, final arguments on Wednesday

  Final arguments will begin Wednesday at the Quebec City courthouse for Carl Girouard, who is facing two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder.

  Crime

  May 9, 2022
• Quebec Halloween sword murder accused was on ‘narcissistic quest’: expert

  Dr. Sylvain Faucher told the jury that Carl Girouard was suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder that fuelled the attack that night.

  Crime

  May 5, 2022
• Jury at Quebec sword murder trial hears from final Crown expert psychiatrist

  Dr. William Pothier has described Girouard as someone who wanted attention but was rejected by his peers because of his disturbing and provocative behaviour.

  Crime

  May 4, 2022
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• Psychiatrist says Quebec Halloween stabbing suspect fell between cracks in system

  Dr. Gilles Chamberland says Girouard suffered from schizophrenia and was in a state of delirium when the attacks in Quebec City took place.

  Crime

  May 2, 2022
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• Man charged in Quebec Halloween sword attack was suffering from delirium: doctor

  Dr. Gilles Chamberland, who assessed Carl Girouard after the killings, said he believes the accused is on the autism spectrum and likely suffers from schizophrenia.

  Crime

  Apr 30, 2022