Graphic videos were shown in an Edmonton courtroom Friday of a man accused in the stabbing death of a seven-year-old girl in Mill Woods two years ago.
David Moss, who is 36, is seeking a ruling that he is not criminally responsible of second-degree murder in the killing of Bella Rose Desrosiers.
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The death happened at a home near 25 Avenue and 43 Street on May 18, 2020.
Neighbours have started a memorial for the young girl who died after a stabbing incident in Mill Woods on Monday, May 18, 2020.
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His defence lawyer showed the judge-alone trial videos of a bloodied cell as Moss injured himself while in custody.
A clip was also played of Moss attacking a health-care worker. Moss was to testify Friday and expert witnesses called to to analyze his behaviour.
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He was staying at the Desrosiers home with the girl’s sister and her mother, who was going to take him to get help for his mental health.
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