Psychiatrist tells jurors accused Fredericton mass murderer had mental illness

Oct 23, 2020 | 9:17 AM

FREDERICTON — A psychiatrist testifying at the Fredericton mass murder trial says the accused suffered from delusional disorder.

Dr. Scott Woodside told jurors today that Matthew Raymond refused to talk about the Aug. 10, shootings during their meetings together over the last two years. 

Raymond, 50, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Donnie Robichaud, Bobbie Lee Wright and Fredericton police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns.

The defence admits Raymond shot the victims but is trying to prove he should be found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder.