So the man who did this crime was found to be not criminally responsible for his actions. Psychiatrists for both the defense and the prosecution agreed that he was having a major psychotic episode and was not capable of understanding that what he was doing was wrong. As such, he will not go to prison, but will be relegated to a secure mental health facility. While it is *possible* that he could be released into the community if doctors felt his condition was under control and there was little to no likelihood that he represented a danger to others, I think it is important to keep in mind that doesn't mean he automatically *will* be released back into society.

The family of the victim in this case is pushing for a change in the law - essentially they are are asking that anyone who commits a violent crime not be allowed to avoid prison just because they are sick. Advocates for those suffering from mental health issues obviously oppose this idea, it is bound to be quite a debate.

Lastly, suggesting that the man should be executed for his crimes, or even that the police should have shot him dead, is moot, because in Canada we don't have the death penalty any more. Police do not have the authority to summarily execute someone, even if he asks them to, as was the case here.

It is a sad story, I don't think it is a victory for anyone.