This article was last updated on April 16, 2022
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The prime suspect accused of Calgary’s worst mass homicide, Matthew de Grood, is fit to stand trial, court heard Thursday. 22-year-old De Grood underwent a comprehensive 30-day assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre (SAFPC) before appearing in provincial court via closed circuit TV on Thursday.
Judge Bob Wilkins read from a report filed by the doctor who assessed de Grood, saying that “it indicates that Mr. de Grood is fit to stand trial.” However, despite the findings of Dr. Reilly Smith, defence counsel, Allan Fay, pointed out that his client will have to prolong his stay at the psychiatry centre due to ongoing mental health issues. Fray informed the court that “Dr. Smith has recommended that Mr. de Grood go back to SAFPC.” Wilkins inquired “under a mental health certificate?” to which Fray replied “Yes.” A doctor’s consent that someone is fit to stand trial only means that the subject is capable to comprehend the legal process and will be able to provide their lawyer with instructions on how to proceed with the case.
Mr. de Grood’s lawyer mentioned outside the court that his client remains certified under the Mental Health Act and will remain at the forensic centre until doctors decide he is fit enough to be sent to the Calgary Remand Centre. De Grood is facing five charges of first-degree murder in the slayings of four men and a woman at a house party. The victims, including Zackariah Rathwell, Kaiti Perras, Lawrence Hong, Joshua Hunter and Jordan Segura were all stabbed to death on April 15
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