Compassion Killing
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Quebec man receives 2-year sentence in killing of wife with Alzheimer’sMichel Cadotte who suffocated his severely ill wife with a pillow has been sentenced to two years less a day in jail.CanadaMay 28, 2019
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Jocelyne Lizotte’s sons tell court killing of their ailing mother was no act of compassionA jury found Michel Cadotte, 57, guilty of manslaughter Feb. 23CanadaMar 8, 2019
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Jury in case of Montreal man on trial in ailing wife’s slaying asks to hear his testimonyLate Friday, jurors sent an envelope making the request to Quebec Superior Court Justice Helene Di Salvo, asking to re-listen to Michel Cadotte's testimony.CrimeFeb 22, 2019
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Jurors continue to deliberate in case of Montreal man charged with killing ailing wifeThe jurors have two possible verdicts open to them: They must decide whether the crime carried the intent requisite for second-degree murder or if it was manslaughter.CrimeFeb 21, 2019
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Judge gives juror final instructions in trial of Montreal man accused in wife’s deathNo acquittal possible for Montreal man accused in wife's death: judgeCanadaFeb 20, 2019
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Defence suggests manslaughter conviction in case of Quebec man who killed ailing wifeThe minimum sentence for a second-degree murder conviction is life in prison with no parole for 10 years.CanadaFeb 19, 2019
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Quebec man accused of killing ailing wife wasn’t suffering from major depression: expertMichel Cadotte has described for the jury how he used a pillow to smother his wife, who had been living in a long-term care centre with advanced Alzheimer's disease.CanadaFeb 11, 2019
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Expert says man accused of killing ailing wife had disturbed state of mindA psychologist testifying at the trial of a man accused of murdering his ailing wife says the accused had a disturbed state of mind at the time of her death.HealthFeb 7, 2019
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Depression clouded judgment of man accused of killing ailing wife: psychiatristA man on trial for second-degree murder was suffering from depression that affected his ability to make decisions.HealthFeb 6, 2019
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Quebec man accused of smothering ailing wife with pillow says he knew it would kill herMichel Cadotte testified he realized his actions would "cause the death" of his wife.CanadaFeb 5, 2019
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