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A Calgary judge ruled that John Patrick Harder, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was not criminally responsible for killing his mother and attacking his aunt due to a severe mental disorder. The incident occurred in July 2023, during a psychotic episode where Harder believed his mother and aunt were imposters. The Crown prosecutor and defense lawyer agreed on the not criminally responsible verdict, citing clear signs of psychosis. Harder now faces a review by the Criminal Code Review Board, likely starting in a secure mental health facility.

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