Finlay MacDonald Denies Murder Charges in Court
Finlay MacDonald Denies Murder Charges in Court

Finlay MacDonald Denies Murder Charges in Court

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Finlay MacDonald, 41, is on trial for the murder of his brother-in-law John MacKinnon and the attempted murder of his wife and two others following a violent incident on August 10, 2022. During police interviews, MacDonald admitted to stabbing his wife after discovering text messages suggesting she intended to leave him, describing the act as a 'moment of madness' and expressing regret. He recounted feeling a 'total darkness' and proceeded to attack his brother-in-law and a couple with a shotgun, after which he saw his injured wife lying on the ground as he drove away. MacDonald claims his actions stemmed from a combination of deteriorating physical health and a crumbling marriage, which he attributes to chronic pain and emotional strain. He has denied all charges against him, asserting that his mental state was impaired at the time of the attacks. The court has heard evidence of his life being on a 'downward spiral' leading up to the incident, further complicating the narrative of his mental health.

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