Quebec City Sword Attack

• 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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• 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
• Crown wraps case at Quebec Halloween murder trial, defence to begin next week

  The 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.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2022
• Quebec City Halloween stabbing suspect was calm at time of arrest: officer

  Carl 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.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2022
• Quebec Halloween stabbing suspect did not get immediate psychiatric help, trial hears

  Social 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.

  Crime

  Apr 12, 2022
• Accused in Quebec City sword attack to argue not criminally responsible for killings

  The 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.

  Crime

  Apr 11, 2022
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• Quebec City honours victims on first anniversary of deadly sword attack

  Carl 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.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2021
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• Quebec City sword attack suspect makes virtual court appearance from jail infirmary

  No reason was offered in court to explain why Carl Girouard, 25, was in the infirmary of the Quebec City jail.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2021