The murder trial of Kamaljit Arora, the Laval father accused of killing his two children in October 2022, reached a critical juncture this month as the defendant finished his time on the stand. While the physical facts of the deaths are not in dispute, the trial centers on Arora’s state of mind and whether the acts were premeditated.
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Arora’s testimony focused heavily on his deteriorating mental health and a claimed loss of consciousness during the events.
- Amnesia Claim: Arora testified that he remembers nothing of the killings. He claims he ingested what he thought was fentanyl in a suicide attempt and “blacked out,” only waking up weeks later in a hospital.
- Mental Health History: The defense presented a timeline of severe depression and anxiety starting in 2020, citing multiple prior suicide attempts to paint a picture of a man in a state of total psychological collapse.
The Prosecution: A Case for Premeditation
The Crown’s cross-examination aimed to dismantle the “mental health crisis” defense by highlighting signs of planning and clear-headedness.
- Timeline Discrepancies: Prosecutors pointed out that on the day of the tragedy, Arora left work early and picked up his son from school ahead of schedule—actions they argue suggest deliberate planning.
- Domestic Conflict: Evidence was presented regarding a long-standing marital rift. Arora’s wife had reportedly been seeking a divorce for years, and the Crown suggested that financial disputes and control issues were the true catalysts for the violence.
- The Survival of Others: The jury previously heard harrowing testimony from Arora’s eldest daughter, who described fighting off her father as he attempted to strangle her mother.
