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Accused Killer's Plea: 'I'm Really Sorry'
13 Mar
Summary
- Defendant apologized to victim's family, expressing deep remorse.
- Defense argues for manslaughter, citing unmedicated mental state.
- Defendant admitted to prior incidents involving knives and altercations.
Inderdeep Singh Gosal, on trial for second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Paul Schmidt on March 26, 2023, directly addressed the victim's family in B.C. Supreme Court. Gosal expressed profound regret and apologized for the incident, stating he wishes he could "go back in time."
His defense attorney contends that Gosal, who suffers from schizophrenia and psychosis, was unmedicated at the time of the killing. The defense intends to argue that Gosal lacked the mental capacity to understand his actions would cause death, seeking a conviction for manslaughter instead of murder.
During testimony, Gosal claimed he found the knife in an alley and perceived it as a divine sign for self-protection. He also admitted to prior altercations and encounters with police where he was found carrying knives in the years leading up to the stabbing.
Cross-examination revealed Gosal's admission that he had lied to police about his alcohol consumption on the day of the stabbing, characterizing his omissions as a "half-truth." Gosal's trial is ongoing, with cross-examination expected to continue.
