A Ladner, B.C., woman who killed her mother two and a half years ago pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, but was found not criminally responsible Wednesday due to mental impairment.
In December 2023, Sarbjit Panesar died due to blunt force trauma.
She was killed in the Lander home she and her daughter, Preety Panesar, shared.
Preety was 28 years old at the time of the murder.
Both mother and daughter suffered from schizophrenia, but Preety was undiagnosed.
On Wednesday, the court heard how her daughter had delusions that her mother would harm her.
Preety’s sister was in the courtroom and cried as she read the victim impact statement.
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“I miss him,” he said in court. “In small, random moments throughout my day, when something reminds me of him.”
Regarding her sister, she said, “I want my sister to know that I love you and I forgive you,” adding, “I feel so guilty and responsible… For not doing more or admitting what happened.”
Preety Panesar has been treated at a forensic hospital since December 2023.
The defense told the court he was making progress.
He chose not to address the court on Wednesday.
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