Psychiatrist: Killer Brother In Johnathon Case Is “Deeply Disturbed”
Posted September 25, 2006 12:00 pm.
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The young man convicted of manslaughter in the death of a 12-year-old boy known only as Johnathon took the stand at his sentencing hearing Monday. He offered a tearful apology to the boy’s parents saying, “Although I only met Johnathon once or twice, I thought he was a sweet young boy. He did not deserve what happened to him.”
A judge is trying to determine the appropriate sentence for the killer who organized the crime – Johnathon’s own brother.
A court psychiatrist watched the proceedings and interviewed the convicted sibling, who was found guilty of first degree murder earlier this year. The physician found the brother deeply disturbed.
“What was so striking about meeting with this gentleman was his absolute lack of remorse,” contends Dr. Ian Swayze. “He really had no reflection. He was angry at the system. He was angry at his family, not at himself for his behaviour.”
The Crown wants both of the boys – who were still underage when the crime took place in 2003 – sentenced as adults. If that happens, the family is hoping they’ll finally be able to reveal the full name of the victim, so the world can know him they way they did.
Parents give victim impact statement
