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14-year-old charged in fatal stabbing of Toronto senior appears in court
14-year-old charged in fatal stabbing of Toronto senior appears in court

CBC

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14-year-old charged in fatal stabbing of Toronto senior appears in court

Social Sharing A teen charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a senior in a North York plaza parking lot appeared in court Monday. The 14-year-old wore an orange jumpsuit and sported a wrist brace. The teen talked very little, only speaking up to answer questions from the judge. He is being held at the Toronto Police Service's 14 Division and appeared in court via video. Toronto police said in a news release Sunday that the teenager had been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, following a coordinated effort by multiple police units. His matter was adjourned and he is set to appear next in court on July 28 at 10 a.m. Court heard that Micaele C.K. Zaffina from Dallas Criminal Defence has been retained as the teen's counsel. Zaffina requested time to speak with the teen, telling court he had not yet done so. Due to his age, the teen's name and photos cannot be broadcast under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Shahnaz Pestonji, 71, was loading groceries into her car when she was attacked last Thursday, police said. When officers arrived, they found her with stab wounds. She was taken to hospital, where she died. Police said they believe that the incident was "a robbery that escalated into a deadly attack."

14-year-old boy charged with murder after woman, 71, fatally stabbed in North York
14-year-old boy charged with murder after woman, 71, fatally stabbed in North York

CTV News

time2 days ago

  • CTV News

14-year-old boy charged with murder after woman, 71, fatally stabbed in North York

Toronto police say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after a woman in her 70s was fatally stabbed late last week in North York. Officers were called to the area of Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East area at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday for reports of a stabbing. Investigators say the victim, identified as 71-year-old Toronto resident Shahnaz Pestonji, was attacked in a parking lot while loading groceries into her vehicle. Pestonji was taken to hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Shahnaz Pestonji, 71 Shahnaz Pestonji, 71, is Toronto's 22nd homicide victim of the year. (Toronto Police Service handout) Police have previously described the incident as 'unprovoked' and say the suspect fled the area before officers arrived. On Sunday, police announced the arrest of a 14-year-old boy in Toronto, following what they describe as a 'coordinated effort by multiple units.' He has been charged with second-degree murder and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. The identity of the teen, who is from Toronto, is now protected under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Online videos appear to show masked individual speaking about fatal stabbing The arrest comes as videos circulating online show a masked individual speaking publicly about the incident in an interview. Police confirm to CTV News Toronto that they are 'aware of the videos circulating online,' but have not confirmed the identity of the person seen in them. Former Toronto homicide detective weighs in on arrest In an interview with CP24, former Toronto police homicide detective Mark Mendelson, shared his insights on the news of today's arrest. Mendelson said investigators took the 'fairly rare' step of seeking a provincial court order to release the teen's identity and photograph, which he noted was from Toronto police - meaning that they'd had some sort of previous interaction with him. He also pointed to the fact that the accused had allegedly taken to social media to post some of his 'thoughts and excuses' online, which Mendelson said could have had a 'component in locating him.' He also noted that police had said that the teen was known to frequent the TTC. Mendelson also pointed to the work of cyber crime investigators, whom he said also likely played an important role in finding the suspect and building the case against him. 'But we do know that it was (a) fairly quick (arrest), but it might be a combination of all of those investigative avenues that they followed. And here we are, and now he's been charged,' he said. 'I would certainly love to see the face of his defence lawyer when he sees these videos, if, in fact, it is the suspect's videos.' Mark Mendelson Former Toronto homicide detective Mark mendelson speaks with CP24 on July 20. Proving that is it the accused in those clips will be one of the first orders of business, Mendelson said, pointing to some aspects in them that he believes will be 'very troubling for the defence.' 'One is he admits to being there. He also admits to having an interaction with this elderly woman. He actually gives a bit of a motive in terms of why the interaction took place. And he also admits to the stabbing,' Mendleson said. 'So this is very damning information, if this matter does in fact go to trial.' It should be noted that the suspect's face is covered in the clips. 'You know, the Crown will make their best efforts to prove that it is, in fact him, and the defence will raise the doubt that it isn't him. I mean, we just don't know all of what is available now,' Mendelson said. 'I mean, you can be sure they're seizing his electronic equipment and they'll be able to trace that back and see if those postings came from maybe his cell phone or another electronic device. So there's all kinds of ways that they can confirm or corroborate that it is, in fact him.' Mendelson said he expects that the accused will have a brief court appearance on Monday and will be remanded into custody. He added that at this point in the investigation the accused has been charged with second-degree murder, a charge he said could be upgraded once the case goes through the court system and other evidence is obtained and presented. 'And we don't know what this young man has said to the police since his arrest,' he said. 'So there's all kinds of things that will be taking place where they may. There may be a reassessment moving into first degree murder, which of course is planning and deliberation.' Investigation is ongoing Toronto police continue to investigate this case and are asking anyone with additional information to contact them at 416-808-3300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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