Last-minute twist in trial of Ontario man accused of killing parents [Video]

After a three-week trial for Alpha Henry, a surprise twist on the day for closing submissions.

Henry is on trial for two counts of second-degree murder relating to the fatal stabbing of his parents, Veronica and Colin Henry, and one count of attempted murder relating to his younger brother, Daniel Kwame Henry.

The Etobicoke man’s lawyer requested on Thursday that counsel argue whether or not the 28-year-old unlawfully caused the death of his parents and tried to kill his brother, suggesting his client could not form the intent to commit murder.

“If your honour is to find that Alpha Henry committed the act, I would be raising the issue of not criminally responsible (NCR) and seeking an assessment,” Jamie Kopman told Superior Court Justice Joan Barrett.

Kopman said Henry has not yet been assessed.

Assistant Crown attorney Michael Wilson told Barrett he was not surprised by the defence’s request, given the Crown anticipated that the argument of not criminally responsible …