Quebec City Sword Attack
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Quebec City Halloween sword attacker granted new trialThe Court of Appeal says the judge failed to properly tell jurors they could not determine Girouard's innocence or guilt based on the fact he remained silent in interrogation.CrimeMar 31
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Quebec Halloween 2020 murderer sentenced to life in prison, will appealCarl 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.CanadaJun 10, 2022
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Day 3 of jury deliberations in Quebec City Halloween 2020 murder trialAcquittal is not an option because Carl Girouard has admitted to stalking the streets of Old Quebec on Oct. 31, 2020, to murder and maim.CanadaMay 18, 2022
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Jury at Quebec sword murder trial hears from final Crown expert psychiatristDr. William Pothier has described Girouard as someone who wanted attention but was rejected by his peers because of his disturbing and provocative behaviour.CrimeMay 4, 2022
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Psychiatrist says Quebec Halloween stabbing suspect fell between cracks in systemDr. Gilles Chamberland says Girouard suffered from schizophrenia and was in a state of delirium when the attacks in Quebec City took place.CrimeMay 2, 2022
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Crown wraps case at Quebec Halloween murder trial, defence to begin next weekThe judge has told jurors that Girouard admits to killing two people and injuring five others but will argue he was not criminally responsible at the time of the events.CanadaApr 21, 2022
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Quebec City Halloween stabbing suspect was calm at time of arrest: officerCarl Girouard is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder in connection with the sword attacks on Halloween night 2020.CanadaApr 20, 2022
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Quebec Halloween stabbing suspect did not get immediate psychiatric help, trial hearsSocial worker Charles-André Bourdua told the court he continued to see Girouard beyond the usual three-month assessment to ensure he would be taken in by a psychiatrist.CrimeApr 12, 2022
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Accused in Quebec City sword attack to argue not criminally responsible for killingsThe case at the Quebec City courthouse is expected to last from four to five weeks and will focus on Carl Girouard's mental condition at the time of the events.CrimeApr 11, 2022
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Quebec City honours victims on first anniversary of deadly sword attackCarl Girouard of Ste-Thérèse, Que., was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder after the attack and is currently awaiting trial.CanadaOct 31, 2021
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