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A man accused of brutally murdering an eight-year-old boy with a hammer—calling the child a “demon”—has been ruled unfit to stand trial due to schizophrenia. The horrific attack, which also injured the boy’s father and uncle, occurred in Hamilton in September 2024. Despite confessing to police, psychiatric evaluations over two years show he cannot comprehend legal proceedings or assist his defense. The judge upheld the ruling, and the man remains in custody awaiting a future hearing to determine his care and next steps.

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