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Doctor Walter “Tokkie” Reynolds.
- The man accused of killing South African-born doctor Walter Reynolds in Canada will undergo a 30-day psychiatric evaluation.
- Deng Mabiour has insisted that he is not “crazy”, has refused to receive legal assistance and has affirmed that there is Covid-19 in drinking water.
- Reynolds reportedly refused to dispense medication to Mabiour, a suspected drug addict.
The man accused of killing South African-born physician Walter “Tokkie” Reynolds in Canada will undergo a 30-day psychiatric evaluation after he refused to cooperate with staff at a local psychiatric facility. Until now, he has not been seen by a doctor.
Deng Mabiour, 54, has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly used a hammer to kill Reynolds at the Village Mall Walk-In Clinic in Red Deer, Canada, on August 10.
Reynolds and his wife moved to Canada 15 years ago to escape the high levels of crime in South Africa, News24 previously reported.
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.
On Monday, Mabiour appeared via video from Calgary, dressed in a blue prison jumpsuit and sitting on the floor with his back against the wall, the Canadian Press reported.
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He reportedly said he was concerned that he would be forced to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
“I don’t want to discuss this. First of all, I want to discuss the concept of my handlers considering that I am crazy and need treatment,” Mabiour said as he constantly interrupted provincial court judge Bert Skinner.
Legal aid is ‘stupid’
When Skinner ordered Mabiour to contact legal aid to get a lawyer as soon as possible, he reportedly called legal aid “stupid” and said, “I’m good enough to speak in court … Why should I have a lawyer represent me? “
The late Dr. Walter Reynolds with his family.
According to CBC, Mabiour also spoke about the quality of the water at the psychiatric facility, saying it was “pathetic” that he had to stay there longer.
“Is it a good idea? I don’t want the water. It has Covid,” he would have said.
Little is known about Mabiour. An acquaintance of hers reportedly said that he came to Canada from South Sudan.
The case is expected to continue on October 14.
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– Compiled by Riaan Grobler
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