Home / Crime and Justice / Officer Recounts Chaotic Scene Before Woman's Balcony Fall
Officer Recounts Chaotic Scene Before Woman's Balcony Fall
19 Oct
Summary
- Officer described a confusing family dispute with multiple aggressors.
- Woman had a history of epilepsy and post-seizure confusion.
- Neurologist linked her symptoms to postictal delirium or psychosis.
An inquest is examining the circumstances surrounding the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a 24th-floor balcony on May 27, 2020, while police were present in her home. Const. Shane Beaudoin, one of the responding officers, testified about the events.
Beaudoin stated he volunteered for a high-priority call involving an assault with knives. Upon arriving, he and another officer entered the apartment. He described the scene as chaotic, with a lot of information and difficulty determining who the main aggressor was, especially given it was a family dispute.
Evidence presented at the inquest revealed Korchinski-Paquet had a history of seizures due to epilepsy. She often experienced confusion, abusive behavior, and temporary amnesia after these episodes. A neurologist reviewed her records and testified that her symptoms aligned with postictal delirium or postictal psychosis.
These conditions are altered mental states that can occur after a seizure. The inquest continues to investigate the events leading up to Korchinski-Paquet's fall from the balcony.
