The case of a woman accused in a fatal stabbing in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood is going to trial after the accused pleaded not guilty, a Vancouver Provincial Court judge heard Sept. 12.
The Vancouver Police Department said July 19, 2022 that Lindsay Scott was charged with second-degree murder and assault in the death of Justin Mohrman.
The 29-year-old man was walking near Smithe and Homer streets around 8:30 a.m. July 11 when he was stabbed. 911 was called and he was taken to hospital.
Crown prosecutor Brendan McCabe KC told Judge David St. Pierre a four-day preliminary inquiry will take place May 21-24.
Such hearings are held to determine if enough evidence exist for the case to proceed to trial. They are covered by a publication ban in order not to taint a potential juror pool should an accused elect trial by judge and jury.
Police said at the time there was no evidence to suggest the victim and his attacker knew each other.
“We believe they were strangers,” Sgt. Steve Addison said.
Police arrested Scott shortly after the incident at Main and Hastings.
She has been in custody at Maple Ridge’s Alouette Correctional Centre for Women.
Defence lawyer John Turner told Judge James Sutherland Nov. 23 Scott’s mental state at the time of the allegations is an issue. In January, Judge Patrick Doherty ordered a psychiatric assessment.
