Calgary Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Stabbing of Fitness Instructor Amid Hallucinations Defense
CALGARY, Canada — A jury has convicted a 29-year-old man of first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of a fitness instructor on a downtown street three years ago. Michael Adenyi was found guilty in the death of Vanessa Ladouceur, who was reportedly attacked while walking on the street in 2022. During the trial, Adenyi claimed he was hallucinating and believed he was assaulting a creature rather than a person. His defense argued that he was not criminally responsible for his actions due to a mental disorder. In his testimony, Adenyi described experiencing vivid hallucinations, stating … Read more