Collingwood man accused in brother’s death deemed not criminally responsible
A Barrie judge has deemed a man charged with the murder of his brother in Collingwood not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder.
Lawrence Caines was arrested in January 2022 following the death of 57-year-old Donald Caines, who was found dead inside a Hurontario Street apartment.
Police charged Lawrence Caines with first-degree murder.
The family was in attendance at the Barrie courthouse Thursday morning.
In a previous interview with CTV News, the daughters of Donald Caines said the two brothers had battled mental health demons.
Donald Caines, 57, is seen in this undated photo. (Supplied)
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A hearing is scheduled in October to determine whether Caines, now 56, will be deemed a high-risk accused under the Mental Health Act.
Caines may be remanded to the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene should a bed become available as per the request of Justice Michelle Fuerst.
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