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Originally Posted by Muta

Brave thinking by the son. Sometimes, in situations like those, I would imagine you 100% trust your instincts and somehow defend yourself if possible. If not, the situation could get worse.

If this accused was mentally disturbed, that is unfortunate and hopefully isn't some sort of cop out.

On a related note, why is it when people are mentally disturbed, they're linked to violence? Why can't a mentally disturbed person commit wanton acts of kindness and peaceful activity?

No it appears this was planned.

In writings seized by police, he referred to stalking his prey as the Hunting Game.
Police seized hundreds of computer documents, which included references to purchasing a torture kit and praise for well-known serial killers. Police also found images of raped and slain women from a reality website he frequented, stories he'd downloaded about incest, thousands of images of violent pornography and stories he'd written about targeting people he knew.
"This is an intelligent, articulate but extremely disturbed individual. He planned his final act for a very long time," Crown attorney Kusham Sharma told court Tuesday.