Overview

• On day three of the B.C. Supreme Court trial, Blair Donnelly told the court he believed the Holy Spirit prompted him to hurt someone on Sept. 10, 2023.
• Under cross-examination, he said he was mentally and “morally” sick that day, acknowledged he knew the stabbings were illegal, and fled the scene.
• The defence said Donnelly admits the assaults but argues his state of mind is the issue, noting a diagnosis of atypical bipolar disorder and a longstanding religious preoccupation.
• The Crown has closed its case after presenting surveillance showing he bought a chisel at Home Depot, took SkyTrain to the festival, and stabbed three people, which it says he has admitted.
• A psychiatric witness for the defence is expected next week, as the court weighs criminal liability against a finding of not criminally responsible.