Luka Magnotta Trial
We'll have regular updates from the Luka Rocco Magnotta trial in Montreal. Magnotta has admitted to killing Chinese exchange student Jun Lin in May 2012 but is arguing he was not criminally responsible because he was suffering from schizophrenia. WARNING: the following contains disturbing images and details
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We'll have regular updates from the Luka Rocco Magnotta trial in Montreal. Magnotta has admitted to killing Chinese exchange student Jun Lin in May 2012 but is arguing he was not criminally responsible because he was suffering from schizophrenia.
WARNING: the following contains disturbing images and details. Full coverage here: globalnews.ca
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For those who don't know, borderline personality disorder is a bit of a catch-all diagnosis.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:42:57 PM
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There are 9 symptoms and a patient must exhibit at least five. So that leaves a lot of possible combinations.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:42:59 PM
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From @amyminsky: Magnotta admits to killing Jun Lin, jury must decide if he was of sound mind: bit.ly/1xtCBcw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByttqG1IIAAjUJj.jpg
by Global Edmonton via twitter 10/1/2014 4:43:25 PM -
Local, national and international media covering the murder trial of Luka #Magnotta in Montreal. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BytuTBkIQAAGSFB.jpg
by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:43:36 PM -
First witness, Montreal police Caroline Simoneau is showing photos from outside the apartment building, where Lin's remains were found.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:44:23 PM
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Here is Section 16 of the Criminal Code where the defence of mental disorder is codified laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/…by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:44:38 PM
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And here's the section of the Code relating the effect of an NCR verdict: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/…by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:44:40 PM
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We have seen from several angles the suitcase in which Lin's torso was stuffed, then two angles of the open suitcase.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:44:41 PM
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Simoneau is detailing the contents of one of the dozens of plastic garbage bags they searched outside the Mtl apartment. All clothes so far.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:30 PM
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Beyond the clothing, there was also a screwdriver, sunglasses, a roll of packing tape, some sort of aerosol can, some other items.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:36 PM
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Several documents including one from the National Bank and an invoice have Luka Magnotta's name on them, Simoneau shows through her photos.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:38 PM
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Simoneau described one black, plastic garbage bag that was a bit wet. There are a bunch of blue latex gloves and a red Sharpie insideby amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:39 PM
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Now we're looking at knives and scissors found among garbage. The knives look steak-knife sized.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:42 PM
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Inside one of the bags containing clothing, wet papers and a razor, there was another black, plastic garbage bag containing a part of a leg.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:44 PM
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Simoneau has described in detail how several items in the bag with the part of the leg were very wet, with a reddish liquid dripping.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:50 PM
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The first witness, a police crime scene investigator again warns of graphic images, then shows a deceased black dog from the garbage.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:49:59 PM
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Father of #Magnotta victim, who has been in the courtroom today. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByucO2aIUAET-rV.jpg
by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:50:25 PM -
We're told Mr. Lin will be here every day. If he's not in the courtroom, he'll be in the adjacent room with a live video feed & translatorsby amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:50:33 PM
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The father does not want to give interviews, we're told. Counsel asked him questions and will relate the answers to us.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:50:35 PM
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The family's concern regarding evidence was that graphic photos of the son not become public, broadcast or copied.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:50:38 PM
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The trial judge today assured no evidence would be copied, which the family was thankful for.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:50:41 PM
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In the private room Lin's father can access they can cover the graphic images with a piece of paper, saving him some heartache.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:50:44 PM
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Tearful father of #Magnotta victim speaks to media through lawyer. He intends to stay until a verdict is rendered. globalnews.ca/news/1588929/t…by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:51:06 PM
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#Magnotta Day 2: Crown to continue presenting case wp.me/p2Y4rw-6Fsw On Day 1, Magnotta admitted to crimes, but mentally unhingedby amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:51:18 PM
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#Magnotta Day 2: cross exam of Crown's 1st witness and maybe testimony from victim's boyfriend globalnews.ca/news/1589340/m… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByyLHttIIAA4-Ju.jpg
by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:51:22 PM -
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VIDEO: Luka Magnotta, Day 1. Defence says Magnotta killed Jun Lin but says he is not criminally responsible. globalnews.ca/news/1587134/m…by Domenic Fazioli via twitter edited by Global News 10/1/2014 4:52:16 PM -
Vctim's dad is already in town, intending to be at the court every day of the trial. He stood before cameras yst globalnews.ca/news/1588929/t…by amy minsky via twitter edited by Global News 10/1/2014 4:52:45 PM
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The judge, lawyers and court staff are in the room. Jury isn't in yet, though, so we can't report what's happening.by amy minsky via twitter edited by Global News 10/1/2014 4:52:48 PM
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We will see another 90 photos (she showed close to 160 yesterday). These first ones are of what Mtl police received from Ottawa police.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:52:52 PM
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Photos so far show package mailed to Liberals in Ottawa which, beyond a body part, included a handwritten note, gift paper and a blade.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:53:04 PM
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Second package from Ottawa was sent to Conservative Party, this one also with a note and wrapped like a gift.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:53:06 PM
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So the boxes to both Lib & Con parties contained a body part each, wrapped as gifts, and hand-written note seemingly addressing PMSH's wife.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:53:08 PM
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Another note on purple paper inside this box to one Vancouver school: "Die bitch! Soon!"by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:53:18 PM
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The second witness is on the stand now. Chantal Turmel with the SPVM. She says she arrived at the Mtl apartment building May 29, 2012.by amy minsky via twitter 10/1/2014 4:53:22 PM
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TV cameramen & photographers ready for day 2 of Luka Magnotta trial. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByyI3HvCcAAE534.jpg
by Domenic Fazioli via twitter 10/1/2014 4:53:57 PM