This is a very important and serious matter. I hope the authorities deal with it in a spirit of justice, whilst remaining sensitive to the significant nuances presented by the circumstances.
What degree of dementia?
Sorry, but, whether it's 'ridiculous' or not is what a trial will find out.
These cases will only become more common.
It will not go to trial
Both men were living in the Polson Special Care Facility — a secure facility at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital that provides care for people who have dementia complicated by psychiatric and behavioral issues.
Vernon RCMP says the victim died on the scene of his injuries.
Interior Health has begun an internal investigation, but has not released either of the men's names.
SFU gerontology researcher Charmaine Spencer says the criminal justice system is ill-equipped to deal with offenders suffering from serious dementia.
"In most cases when these occur, the person is cognitively impaired, has absolutely no idea what they've done or the harm they've caused," said Spencer.
What degree of dementia?
Sorry, but, whether it's 'ridiculous' or not is what a trial will find out.
This is what happens when you cut back on the tapioca.
His name was divulged on the radio this afternoon.
How can a guy who is locked away with terminal dementia have a hope in hell of defending himself. He possibly doesn't even know what day it is. I blame the people who put him where he could cause harm.
With rising healthcare and court costs we'll all be cutting back on the tapioca!