During the trial of Ahmad Alissa, who killed 10 people in a 2021 Colorado supermarket shooting, his father, Moustafa Alissa, testified that he believed his son might have been possessed by an evil spirit before the attack. He recounted incidents where Ahmad spoke to himself and expressed fears of being tracked, leading Moustafa to think his son's behavior was linked to possession, a belief rooted in his Syrian cultural background. Ahmad was later diagnosed with severe schizophrenia and only deemed competent to stand trial after receiving potent antipsychotic medication. While the defense argues that he was legally insane and unable to distinguish right from wrong at the time of the shooting, prosecutors contend that Ahmad displayed awareness of his actions through prior planning and concern about facing consequences. Testimony revealed a cultural stigma regarding mental illness that contributed to the father's hesitance in seeking help for Ahmad. The ongoing trial continues to explore the complexities of mental health in relation to criminal responsibility.