Man sentenced to death for killing his father
A Doha Criminal Court yesterday sentenced a young man to death for fatally stabbing his father after a heated debate over buying him a new vehicle.
Gulf Times reports that the court, however, adjourned the execution of the verdict until the convict’s youngest brother reaches the legal age, giving room for the legal heirs of the victim to accept blood money, or seek mercy for the convict.
Two consultant psychiatrists from Hamad Medical Corporation testified that the convict suffers from schizophrenia, which influences his assessment.
Yet, they told the court that the nature of his illness was intermittent and at the time of murder he was completely accountable for his actions, and was able to distinguish between right and wrong.
The convict admitted his guilt. He also handed himself over to the police after committing his crime.
mohdata: I could not have said it better. So very true. I'm sure he now realises his error, but sadly its too late..
I'd trade all the Lamborghinis and skylines in the world for just one more day with my dad... Even an hour will do... Long enough to tell him I love him so much and I'm sorry for the many times I hurt him... To adapt the song; "only know you love them when they go"...
schizophrenia !! not counted for actions !
this is a heinous crime !! killing the person who raised you up cared about you and cherished you... just because you want the latest Lamborghini and he is probably scared it might kill you , is just incredibly unbearable .
There are lots of people with schizophrenia out there, brit.
Tragic.
Question: Does he stay in jail till the decision is made ?