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Breaking: Sawicki found not criminally responsible

Christopher Vladislov Sawicki was found not criminally responsible for killing George Benoit of Piccadilly almost two years ago.  Telegram file photo

Christopher Vladislov Sawicki was found not criminally responsible for killing George Benoit of Piccadilly almost two years ago.  Telegram file photo

Published on January 15, 2010
Published on June 30, 2010
Staff ~ The Telegram  RSS Feed
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Supreme Court , Waterford Hospital , Corner Brook , St. John's

Christopher Vladislov Sawicki was found not criminally responsible for killing George Benoit of Piccadilly almost two years ago.

A jury gave the verdict early Friday afternoon, just over an hour after they went to deliberation in Supreme Court in Corner Brook.

Sawicki will now be taken back to Waterford Hospital in St. John's, where he will continue to be treated for bipolar mood disorder. A review board, comprised of mental health and justice professionals, will determine how long he will remain there.

As he was leaving the courtroom following the decision, Sawicki said, "it feels good," and he offered a "sincere apology" to the Benoit family.

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    Graham
    - July 2, 2010 at 15:03:27

    Do you KNOW that this person was not taking his meds, TaxDodge? People with BPD have been known to go toxic while on their meds. And no one HAS to be held criminally responsible, Baggs, if no one IS criminally responsible. Missing the public hangings, are we?

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    W
    - July 2, 2010 at 15:00:40

    Someonme has to be criminally responsible.............or does bad luck get you stabbed to death, because that could create mass hysteria.

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    Mel
    - July 2, 2010 at 15:00:17

    I suffer from Bipolar Disorder and i think this is a clear example on how the Mental health system in Newfoundland is the Worst In canada ..twice his Friend and an Ex-Girl friend tryed to get he help and he was turned away !! Unless you have a mental illness or know someone who sufferers from one ,then you can't understan how it takes over your Live !!

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    Esron
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:13

    I don't believe he is Polish, as his middle name should be spelt W?ads?aw , not Vladislov ... Also, his name would be pronounced Sa-Viht-sky , not Sah-wick-kee ... I'm not taking sides on the incident or the verdict, but if the media is going to report, they should report, spell, and pronounce names properly.

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    John
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:04

    Shoot a moose without a licence and you'd probably get life....even you forgot to take your meds!

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    Paul
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:50:22

    Doesn't matter if he was ruled not responsible as long as he spends 10-20 years, or permanently, in the mental where he will be forced to take his meds. No matter what he can't be allowed to be a threat to society anymore, at least no less, than any other murderer that has served his time. But even then releasing someone who may be a certain threat to society has to be looked at, like they should do with pedophiles.

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    TaxWatch
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:45:57

    If this person was NOT taking his medication for bipolar as required by his doctor then I would say he is accountable and shouldpay for his crime.

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    W
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:41:57

    Graham, what if it was your spouse, your father or your mother. Would you like to see him at the post office, the gas station while your loved one died well before their time.

    It seems no one is responsible for anything anymore, it's always not my fault

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    Graham
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:52:06

    Do you KNOW that this person was not taking his meds, TaxDodge? People with BPD have been known to go toxic while on their meds. And no one HAS to be held criminally responsible, Baggs, if no one IS criminally responsible. Missing the public hangings, are we?

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  • Username
    W
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:48:39

    Someonme has to be criminally responsible.............or does bad luck get you stabbed to death, because that could create mass hysteria.

    Submit a comment

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    Mel
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:48:01

    I suffer from Bipolar Disorder and i think this is a clear example on how the Mental health system in Newfoundland is the Worst In canada ..twice his Friend and an Ex-Girl friend tryed to get he help and he was turned away !! Unless you have a mental illness or know someone who sufferers from one ,then you can't understan how it takes over your Live !!

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    Esron
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:22

    I don't believe he is Polish, as his middle name should be spelt W?ads?aw , not Vladislov ... Also, his name would be pronounced Sa-Viht-sky , not Sah-wick-kee ... I'm not taking sides on the incident or the verdict, but if the media is going to report, they should report, spell, and pronounce names properly.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    John
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:06

    Shoot a moose without a licence and you'd probably get life....even you forgot to take your meds!

    Submit a comment

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    Paul
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:33:04

    Doesn't matter if he was ruled not responsible as long as he spends 10-20 years, or permanently, in the mental where he will be forced to take his meds. No matter what he can't be allowed to be a threat to society anymore, at least no less, than any other murderer that has served his time. But even then releasing someone who may be a certain threat to society has to be looked at, like they should do with pedophiles.

    Submit a comment

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    TaxWatch
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:25:42

    If this person was NOT taking his medication for bipolar as required by his doctor then I would say he is accountable and shouldpay for his crime.

    Submit a comment

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    W
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:18:51

    Graham, what if it was your spouse, your father or your mother. Would you like to see him at the post office, the gas station while your loved one died well before their time.

    It seems no one is responsible for anything anymore, it's always not my fault

    Submit a comment

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