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- The man accused of murdering a SA-born doctor Walter Reynolds in Canada he appeared in court on Wednesday.
- Deng Mabiour reportedly said he had “good reasons” for killing Reynolds.
- Reynolds apparently refused to dispense medication to Mabiour, a suspected drug addict.
The man accused of killing a South African-born doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta, Canada, made a bizarre second court appearance on Wednesday where he was ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination, the Canadian Press agency reported (CP ).
Deng Mabiour was charged with first degree murder in the murder last month of Dr. Walter “Tokkie” Reynolds at the Village Mall Walk-In Clinic in Red Deer in Canada.
Reynolds and his wife moved to Canada 15 years ago to escape the high levels of crime in South Africa, News24 previously reported.
Reynolds, 45, died after the August 10 attack. Mabiour, a suspected drug addict, was reported to have assaulted him after showing up at the clinic and demanding pills, which Reynolds refused to dispense.
CP reported that Mabiour, 54, launched several tirades at provincial court judge Bert Skinner, who asked the defendant several times if he understood the charges against him.
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“I refuse to say it because my case is more important than this,” said Mabiour, who allegedly wore a blue inmate jumpsuit and insisted on sitting on the floor of the video room at the Red Deer Redemption Center, alleging that he my knee hurt.
‘I killed him for a good reason’
“Why don’t you ask me why I killed my family doctor? I killed him for good reason,” Mabiour reportedly told the judge.
“I don’t want a lawyer. I want to talk about why I killed my GP. It’s a very, very long story.”
Little is known about Mabiour. An acquaintance of hers reportedly said he came to Canada from South Sudan.
The judge ordered a five-day psychiatric evaluation and the case was postponed until September 14.
The late Dr. Walter Reynolds with his family.
In a tribute after Reynolds’ death, his friend and colleague, Johan Myburgh, wrote: “On a normal sunny Monday morning, August 10, life changed forever for the Reynolds family. Walter tragically lost his life serving his community as a family doctor An unimaginable and horrible act of violence took him away from his loving family and he was attacked in his office by a patient.
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“His friends, colleagues and the community mourn the loss of an exceptional human being too soon. We are all devastated and heartbroken. He was a devoted father of two incredible young daughters and a loving husband. He loved to run, be healthy and, most of all, of the time all – spending time with his family. “
Myburgh wrote: “We are overwhelmed by the tremendous outpouring of generosity shown by our community, our province, our country, and even people around the world. Walter touched so many lives with his presence.”
– Compiled by Riaan Grobler
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