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‘She is a hero’: Husband of slain Fredericton officer bids tearful goodbye
“....At the funeral, Burns spoke of Sara’s desire to become a police officer. He said she decided to pursue her criminology degree when she was 35 “while running the entire family and doing 20 hours a week minimum on the auxiliary for the Fredericton Police Force.”.....
......Burns said his wife was “proud beyond her words” to be a City of Fredericton police officer.
“I can remember all too often, driving in the car, just the two of us, and in mid-sentence she would just belt out, ‘I love my job!’” he said....”
“....At the funeral, Burns spoke of Sara’s desire to become a police officer. He said she decided to pursue her criminology degree when she was 35 “while running the entire family and doing 20 hours a week minimum on the auxiliary for the Fredericton Police Force.”.....
......Burns said his wife was “proud beyond her words” to be a City of Fredericton police officer.
“I can remember all too often, driving in the car, just the two of us, and in mid-sentence she would just belt out, ‘I love my job!’” he said....”
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Awww. This makes my heart break yet again.
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Man charged with 4 murder counts in Fredericton shooting will 'vigorously' defend himself | CBC News
“.....The lawyer for a man accused of killing four people, including two police officers, in the Fredericton shooting Aug. 10 says he expects his client will plead not guilty and is looking forward to "vigorously" defending himself.
Matthew Vincent Raymond, 48, wearing an orange prisoner jumpsuit, was escorted by sheriff's deputies Monday morning for his first court appearance....”
“.....The lawyer for a man accused of killing four people, including two police officers, in the Fredericton shooting Aug. 10 says he expects his client will plead not guilty and is looking forward to "vigorously" defending himself.
Matthew Vincent Raymond, 48, wearing an orange prisoner jumpsuit, was escorted by sheriff's deputies Monday morning for his first court appearance....”
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Defence lawyer says not guilty plea expected in Fredericton shootings case
“....Security at the courthouse was tight, and a large section of parking lot was cordoned off, with sheriffs' vehicles used to block some of the view of the courthouse entrance where Raymond was brought in.
The defence presented Judge Julian Dickson with a piece of evidence but the provincial court judge imposed a publication ban on anything to do with it.
Gorham said they were unable to proceed with the case Monday because the lawyers are still awaiting disclosure -- or release of the findings of the police investigation.
"I expect that his plea will be not guilty and that we'll be requesting a preliminary inquiry but we can't make that decision until after I've received the disclosure," Gorham said.
Crown Prosecutor Darlene Blunston said she had been told not to expect the first portion of that disclosure until the first week of October.
Dickson adjourned the case until Sept. 24....”
“....Security at the courthouse was tight, and a large section of parking lot was cordoned off, with sheriffs' vehicles used to block some of the view of the courthouse entrance where Raymond was brought in.
The defence presented Judge Julian Dickson with a piece of evidence but the provincial court judge imposed a publication ban on anything to do with it.
Gorham said they were unable to proceed with the case Monday because the lawyers are still awaiting disclosure -- or release of the findings of the police investigation.
"I expect that his plea will be not guilty and that we'll be requesting a preliminary inquiry but we can't make that decision until after I've received the disclosure," Gorham said.
Crown Prosecutor Darlene Blunston said she had been told not to expect the first portion of that disclosure until the first week of October.
Dickson adjourned the case until Sept. 24....”
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For some reason I can’t directly attach the video that a blogger captured of MR, but it’s available on the CBC link below. It’s downright despicable, how he just spews internet garbage without any thought whatsoever. I wouldn’t doubt that he aspires to become a big hero in jail over cop shootings. Just disgusting, that someone so stupid can instantly destroy the lives of four good people (allegedly) 
| CBC News
“....The video spans seven and a half minutes, and in it LeBlanc challenges Raymond by asking where he got his news, and whether he was on any drugs. Raymond says he gets his news from "the Internet."
"Duh, where? Where from? Are you afraid to say where from? What made you so upset?" LeBlanc says in the video.
To which Raymond replies: "I don't go with every bit of info. They talk about the borders and stuff. And they talk about it on Rebel Media."
Raymond also says media outlets are "told be hush-hush" about issues of immigration.
When LeBlanc asks if Raymond is "paranoid," he says no. When he asks if he has mental illness, he says no. When LeBlanc asks him if he's smoking marijuana, Raymond says "[Justin] Trudeau has, so yeah, there you go."....”
| CBC News
“....The video spans seven and a half minutes, and in it LeBlanc challenges Raymond by asking where he got his news, and whether he was on any drugs. Raymond says he gets his news from "the Internet."
"Duh, where? Where from? Are you afraid to say where from? What made you so upset?" LeBlanc says in the video.
To which Raymond replies: "I don't go with every bit of info. They talk about the borders and stuff. And they talk about it on Rebel Media."
Raymond also says media outlets are "told be hush-hush" about issues of immigration.
When LeBlanc asks if Raymond is "paranoid," he says no. When he asks if he has mental illness, he says no. When LeBlanc asks him if he's smoking marijuana, Raymond says "[Justin] Trudeau has, so yeah, there you go."....”
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Temporary insanity says to me it was deemed he was fully aware the murders he committed were wrong. “But judge, I was only insane during those brief moments that I committed the massacre!” is hardly going to get him a Get Out Of Jail For Free pass. Disgustingly flippant remarks, all for show, extremely disrespectful to the families of the four innocent victims IMO.
Alleged Fredericton gunman Matthew Raymond says he should acquitted 'right now,' citing ’temporary insanity’
“Appearing before a judge today, the 48-year-old Raymond said he shouldn’t be in custody and should acquitted “right now.”
Alleged Fredericton gunman Matthew Raymond says he should acquitted 'right now,' citing ’temporary insanity’
“Appearing before a judge today, the 48-year-old Raymond said he shouldn’t be in custody and should acquitted “right now.”
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Accused Fredericton shooter proclaims innocence due to temporary insanity | CBC News
"This has to be settled now so I will be exonerated today," Raymond told the judge on Monday.
"I shouldn't have even been in prison at all," he said, as Robichaud's ex-wife cried and some other people in the courtroom muttered, prompting a sheriff's deputy to tell them to be quiet.
"I am innocent due to temporary insanity."
Raymond said he's being "harassed" in prison.
"I have people in jail threatening to kill me, to cut my head off," he told the court.
He also complained about his clothing, saying he's been wearing the same prison-issued orange jumpsuit and grey sweatshirt for every court appearance.
"This is a violation of my rights," he said. "This has to be ended right here."
"This has to be settled now so I will be exonerated today," Raymond told the judge on Monday.
"I shouldn't have even been in prison at all," he said, as Robichaud's ex-wife cried and some other people in the courtroom muttered, prompting a sheriff's deputy to tell them to be quiet.
"I am innocent due to temporary insanity."
Raymond said he's being "harassed" in prison.
"I have people in jail threatening to kill me, to cut my head off," he told the court.
He also complained about his clothing, saying he's been wearing the same prison-issued orange jumpsuit and grey sweatshirt for every court appearance.
"This is a violation of my rights," he said. "This has to be ended right here."
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Other MSM report the ‘issue’ involving the accused is a suspected suicide attempt by an overdose of illegal drugs. If this trial does go ahead this coming week, it’ll be the first Jury Trial since the pandemic shut things down in Canada.
New Brunswick mass shooting trial on hold until Tuesday due to ‘unexpected’ issue
“Raymond faces four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Fredericton Police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns as well as civilians Donnie Robichaud and Bobbie Lee Wright, on Aug. 10, 2018.”
New Brunswick mass shooting trial on hold until Tuesday due to ‘unexpected’ issue
“Raymond faces four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Fredericton Police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns as well as civilians Donnie Robichaud and Bobbie Lee Wright, on Aug. 10, 2018.”
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Jury in Matthew Raymond murder trial shown images from crime scene in 2018
''FREDERICTON—The jury in the Matthew Raymond murder trial in Fredericton was shown detailed and sometimes graphic pictures of the crime scene Tuesday.
Raymond is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Donnie Robichaud, Bobbie Lee Wright and Fredericton police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Aug. 10, 2018.''
''Among the items in the living room were a rifle on the floor and a shotgun on a couch. Shell casings and ammunition were found in both the living room and a storage room.
There were also documents and papers throughout the apartment, some of which had the words “serpent” and “hoax” on them, while others showed mathematical calculations featuring the numbers 666 and 33-1/3.''
Jury in Matthew Raymond murder trial shown images from crime scene in 2018
''FREDERICTON—The jury in the Matthew Raymond murder trial in Fredericton was shown detailed and sometimes graphic pictures of the crime scene Tuesday.
Raymond is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Donnie Robichaud, Bobbie Lee Wright and Fredericton police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Aug. 10, 2018.''
''Among the items in the living room were a rifle on the floor and a shotgun on a couch. Shell casings and ammunition were found in both the living room and a storage room.
There were also documents and papers throughout the apartment, some of which had the words “serpent” and “hoax” on them, while others showed mathematical calculations featuring the numbers 666 and 33-1/3.''
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I’d be very curious to know the percentage of spree killers with an obsession over conspiracy theories as a common denominator. Thinking of other cases, I bet it’s a majority.
Defence lawyers say mass shooter in Fredericton not criminally responsible
“Defence lawyers say mass shooter in Fredericton not criminally responsible.
She said in the year or two leading up to the shooting, Raymond had withdrawn from his family and his mental health was on the decline.
He became fixated on issues that were previously unimportant to him – things like religion and politics,” Vandebeek said. “He would spend hours on the computer obsessing over conspiracy theories. No one realized the extent of what was going on.”
She said in the days prior to the shootings, the delusions had taken over....”
Defence lawyers say mass shooter in Fredericton not criminally responsible
“Defence lawyers say mass shooter in Fredericton not criminally responsible.
She said in the year or two leading up to the shooting, Raymond had withdrawn from his family and his mental health was on the decline.
He became fixated on issues that were previously unimportant to him – things like religion and politics,” Vandebeek said. “He would spend hours on the computer obsessing over conspiracy theories. No one realized the extent of what was going on.”
She said in the days prior to the shootings, the delusions had taken over....”
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It appears the Crown is winding down but the outcome of the trial is mainly dependent on whether or not the accused was criminally responsible at the time of the murders. I’m sure the defense will dwell on that.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-...-not-criminally-responsible-defence-1.5743618
“Rioux testified the Simonov is a Russian "unrestricted" rifle.
He said the Simonov is "designed to basically kill. It's a firearm."
However, he said it's now typically used for hunting.
According to the RCMP website, "most common long guns are non-restricted" and are legal to own in Canada. The website says anyone who's 18 years or older and has a Possession and Acquisition Licence can own a non-restricted firearm, and won't have to register it.
A photo of Raymond's Possession and Acquisition Licence was entered into evidence earlier in the trial. Its expiry date was Apr. 2, 2023...”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-...-not-criminally-responsible-defence-1.5743618
“Rioux testified the Simonov is a Russian "unrestricted" rifle.
He said the Simonov is "designed to basically kill. It's a firearm."
However, he said it's now typically used for hunting.
According to the RCMP website, "most common long guns are non-restricted" and are legal to own in Canada. The website says anyone who's 18 years or older and has a Possession and Acquisition Licence can own a non-restricted firearm, and won't have to register it.
A photo of Raymond's Possession and Acquisition Licence was entered into evidence earlier in the trial. Its expiry date was Apr. 2, 2023...”
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Jurors shown images of 'demons' from computer of accused Fredericton shooter | Toronto Sun
''FREDERICTON — Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of the accused Fredericton mass shooter on Friday reviewed more material seized from the suspect’s computer regarding how to identify demons and serpents.
RCMP Cpl. Aaron Gallagher, a computer expert, was back on the witness stand for a third day. He said many of the thousands of videos and screenshots on the suspect’s computer came from a conspiracy theory website run by someone identifying himself as Rob Lee.''
''The defence admits Raymond killed the victims but says he was delusional and paranoid at the time and should be found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder''
Jurors shown images of 'demons' from computer of accused Fredericton shooter | Toronto Sun
''FREDERICTON — Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of the accused Fredericton mass shooter on Friday reviewed more material seized from the suspect’s computer regarding how to identify demons and serpents.
RCMP Cpl. Aaron Gallagher, a computer expert, was back on the witness stand for a third day. He said many of the thousands of videos and screenshots on the suspect’s computer came from a conspiracy theory website run by someone identifying himself as Rob Lee.''
''The defence admits Raymond killed the victims but says he was delusional and paranoid at the time and should be found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder''
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While this tragedy hasn’t got the same level of media coverage as the more recent N.S. spree killings, that both were thought to have been motivated through the killer’s belief in conspiracy theories is extremely alarming. Both also involved the killing of police officers, as if committing murder of innocent people was used as a magnet. Was it the same site both of these killers followed I wonder? Demons, servants taking over the world?
IMO there is nothing more atrocious than the operators of conspiracy websites who prey upon troubled souls, who then become avid believers of the dangerous and deadly propaganda they spew. Do they shrike in glee when one of the mentally disturbed, paranoid freaks become active minions of their fantasy war to destroy and destruct the lives of others? It wouldn’t surprise me. This was not what Cdn Rights and Freedoms was designed to protect.
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Jury hears about Matthew Raymond’s YouTube activity
“The jury heard on Monday that much of the content uploaded to Raymond’s channel drew links between various conspiracies to demonic influence in all aspects of society.
The YouTube channel created by Raymond, the name of which is under a publication ban, first started posting videos in March of 2017. There were 26 videos uploaded to the channel in total, the last of which was posted in January of 2018.....”
“The jury heard on Monday that much of the content uploaded to Raymond’s channel drew links between various conspiracies to demonic influence in all aspects of society.
The YouTube channel created by Raymond, the name of which is under a publication ban, first started posting videos in March of 2017. There were 26 videos uploaded to the channel in total, the last of which was posted in January of 2018.....”
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-shooter-trial-first-degree-murder-1.5766117
“One video downloaded on Matthew Raymond's computer connects police with a demonic order set on controlling people's minds.....
......YouTube conspiracy theorist known as Rob Lee features heavily in the defence's evidence. One video presented Monday claims a 2017 shooting of a white Australian-American woman by a Somali-American police officer in Minneapolis was a hoax. The video claims the woman never existed and the media was complicit in spreading "lies." Other videos claim space doesn't exist and pyramids were built by ancient demons.
The narrator also says there are "Freemason logos" on more than 30 police badges he flashes on the screen.
"Who do you think controls them?" the narrator says of the police.....
This is a similar theme to other videos on Raymond's computer, where Freemasons are equated with demonic powers who control everything, and many terrorist attacks are hoaxes.....
.......Pate also testified about viewing a YouTube channel, the name of which is under publication ban. The defence said the channel is Raymond's.
The jury was shown most of the videos on that channel on Monday and over the last week. They have similar themes to the other videos Pate testified about. They include Islamophobic, anti-Justin Trudeau content and images of people with dots added around their eyes and mouths to show they are demons.
One video shows the user pointing out masculine or feminine features on famous people that show they're transgender. In a comment under the video the uploader writes: "These are the END Times, start preparing with God and Jesus. Stay away from most churches of even non Cath as they are controlled.".....
Schizophrenia diagnosis
The Crown and defence have agreed Raymond had a mental illness at the time of the shooting. Dr. Ralph Holly testified Friday he diagnosed Raymond with schizophrenia.
The agreement means that to get a not-guilty verdict, the defence must prove to the jury, on a balance of probabilities, that Raymond's mental illness either stopped him from knowing the nature and consequences of his actions, or knowing what he was doing was wrong.....”
“One video downloaded on Matthew Raymond's computer connects police with a demonic order set on controlling people's minds.....
......YouTube conspiracy theorist known as Rob Lee features heavily in the defence's evidence. One video presented Monday claims a 2017 shooting of a white Australian-American woman by a Somali-American police officer in Minneapolis was a hoax. The video claims the woman never existed and the media was complicit in spreading "lies." Other videos claim space doesn't exist and pyramids were built by ancient demons.
The narrator also says there are "Freemason logos" on more than 30 police badges he flashes on the screen.
"Who do you think controls them?" the narrator says of the police.....
This is a similar theme to other videos on Raymond's computer, where Freemasons are equated with demonic powers who control everything, and many terrorist attacks are hoaxes.....
.......Pate also testified about viewing a YouTube channel, the name of which is under publication ban. The defence said the channel is Raymond's.
The jury was shown most of the videos on that channel on Monday and over the last week. They have similar themes to the other videos Pate testified about. They include Islamophobic, anti-Justin Trudeau content and images of people with dots added around their eyes and mouths to show they are demons.
One video shows the user pointing out masculine or feminine features on famous people that show they're transgender. In a comment under the video the uploader writes: "These are the END Times, start preparing with God and Jesus. Stay away from most churches of even non Cath as they are controlled.".....
Schizophrenia diagnosis
The Crown and defence have agreed Raymond had a mental illness at the time of the shooting. Dr. Ralph Holly testified Friday he diagnosed Raymond with schizophrenia.
The agreement means that to get a not-guilty verdict, the defence must prove to the jury, on a balance of probabilities, that Raymond's mental illness either stopped him from knowing the nature and consequences of his actions, or knowing what he was doing was wrong.....”
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Well dotr maybe it’s just you and me following this trial
This testimony is disturbing. It appears there was plenty of indication MR had lost touch with reality but unfortunately in Canada believing in virtually every conspiracy theory invented by mankind wouldn’t have been enough to force him into mental health treatment.
As this trial proceeds, given his general unhingement, I’m beginning to think he might stand a chance of a NCR conviction, unfortunately.
Sister of accused N.B. shooter testifies that he said 'crazy' things prior to murders
....She said he started sending strange emails to her in March 2017. One of them included a petition that related to the federal government, the details of which she didn't specify. Patricia said she refused to sign and told him, "Please don't send me this stuff."
She said he replied with an email stating she needed to "get on board" and that he was "defending our rights."......
......Patricia's husband Geoff -- whose last name is also protected by the court -- took the witness stand next. He said Raymond believed the earth was flat and covered by a dome and refused to hear any argument otherwise.
Geoff said Raymond believed in government conspiracies and that airplanes were spraying people with chemicals. "I was concerned for his mental health," he said.
He said Raymond thought mainstream media were not providing the whole truth and events such as the 2012 Sandy Hook shootings in the United States and the April 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan were hoaxes....”
This testimony is disturbing. It appears there was plenty of indication MR had lost touch with reality but unfortunately in Canada believing in virtually every conspiracy theory invented by mankind wouldn’t have been enough to force him into mental health treatment.
As this trial proceeds, given his general unhingement, I’m beginning to think he might stand a chance of a NCR conviction, unfortunately.
Sister of accused N.B. shooter testifies that he said 'crazy' things prior to murders
....She said he started sending strange emails to her in March 2017. One of them included a petition that related to the federal government, the details of which she didn't specify. Patricia said she refused to sign and told him, "Please don't send me this stuff."
She said he replied with an email stating she needed to "get on board" and that he was "defending our rights."......
......Patricia's husband Geoff -- whose last name is also protected by the court -- took the witness stand next. He said Raymond believed the earth was flat and covered by a dome and refused to hear any argument otherwise.
Geoff said Raymond believed in government conspiracies and that airplanes were spraying people with chemicals. "I was concerned for his mental health," he said.
He said Raymond thought mainstream media were not providing the whole truth and events such as the 2012 Sandy Hook shootings in the United States and the April 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan were hoaxes....”
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/matthew-raymond-first-degree-murder-1.5798048
After nine weeks and more than 40 witnesses, final arguments are expected Monday in the Matthew Raymond trial.
Raymond, 50, has admitted to shooting and killing Donnie Robichaud and Bobbie Lee Wright from his apartment at 237 Brookside Dr., then Fredericton constables Sara Burns and Robb Costello when they responded to calls of shots fired on Aug. 10, 2018.
Raymond has pleaded not guilty, and his defence team is arguing he was not criminally responsible for the shooting on account of a mental illness.
After nine weeks and more than 40 witnesses, final arguments are expected Monday in the Matthew Raymond trial.
Raymond, 50, has admitted to shooting and killing Donnie Robichaud and Bobbie Lee Wright from his apartment at 237 Brookside Dr., then Fredericton constables Sara Burns and Robb Costello when they responded to calls of shots fired on Aug. 10, 2018.
Raymond has pleaded not guilty, and his defence team is arguing he was not criminally responsible for the shooting on account of a mental illness.
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