New video evidence that surfaced in the second-degree murder trial of Surrey man Tejwant Danjou was played in a Kelowna courtroom on Friday, June 5.
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According to Danjou香蕉视频直播檚 defence lawyer, Donna Turko, the content of the video, specifically Danjou香蕉视频直播檚 interpretation of it, is important in determining whether Danjou had delusions regarding Gauravarapu香蕉视频直播檚 infidelity or if it progressed to hallucinations.
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In March, the court heard RCMP discovered Danjou hiding in a dumpster shortly after Gauravarapu was found covered in blood, clinging to life in their nearby West Kelowna hotel room. She died a short time after RCMP香蕉视频直播檚 arrival and Danjou was arrested.
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The defence began its case on Tuesday, as the Crown rested its own. In her brief opening statement, Turko laid out her case claiming Danjou could not have formed intent to kill Gauravarapu due to him being mentally unwell.
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Turko said Danjou became delusional about Gauravarapu having relationships with other men.
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The defence closed its case following the playing of the video in court, marking the end of the evidentiary phase of the trial.
The matter is expected back in court on June 12 at 10 a.m. for both Crown and defence to give final submissions.
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