8 h. ago Calgary murder suspect makes first court appearance; still looking to hire lawyer

Drayden Leroy Nayneecassum-Toto appeared in Calgary court Tuesday

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7 d. ago In Calgary courts: Murder suspect Michael Adenyi showed signs of psychosis but was able to participate in activities, psychologist found

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1 week ago Calgary murder suspect appeared to be suffering from a mental disorder when he fatally stabbed stranger on city street, says psychiatrist

Dr. Sheila Acharya testified she diagnosed Michael Adenyi with schizophrenia as well as depression

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2 w. ago Mother of Calgary murder suspect details hallucinations and fear months before attack

CALGARY — The mother of a Calgary murder suspect has testified her son was having hallucinations and was in fear of animalistic creatures months before a young woman was stabbed to death on a downtown street. Michael Adenyi, 29, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur. The 30-year-old was […]

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2 w. ago Confessed killer believed he was attacking an "animalistic creature" when he fatally stabbed a Calgary woman, court hears

Calgary murder suspect Michael Adenyi believed he was being attacked by demonic animals when he repeatedly stabbed city woman Vanessa Ladouceur. But Adenyi told defence lawyer Curtis Mennie on Wednesday that when he cut himself during the fatal attack he was “shot” back into reality and discovered the “creature” was a person. The admitted killer […]

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3 w. ago In Calgary courts: Murder suspect's internet browsing included searches into how police investigate homicides, expert testifies

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3 w. ago In Calgary courts: Earlier killing by murder suspect can be used as evidence for Crown to prove its case, judge rules

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4 w. ago In Calgary courts: No signs murder suspect Michael Adenyi was suffering delusions or hallucinations, arresting officer tells court

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