Veltman murder trial: Here's what you need to know before day 24
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Accused in the deaths of a London Muslim family, Nathaniel Veltman took the stand in his own defence, his evidence will continue in Windsor’s Superior Court Monday. Here’s what you missed.
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Accused in the deaths of a London Muslim family, Nathaniel Veltman took the stand in his own defence, his evidence will continue in Windsor’s Superior Court Monday.
Here’s what you missed:
On Friday, Veltman, 22, took the stand for the second day, inching closer to his actions on June 6, 2021. – the day of the attack.
Through evidence previously presented by the Crown, Veltman has admitted he was driving the pickup truck that hit the Afzaal family.
During his evidence Friday, Veltman explained his history of suicidal thoughts and drug usage, specifically psilocybin, which is commonly referred to as magic mushrooms.
Veltman told the jury that in April 2020, he wanted to “experiment” with them as the pandemic had hit and his college classes were cancelled.