Prabhal Sharma was within the grips of a psychotic episode after happening a drug-affected bender and murdering his spouse and daughter, a courtroom has heard.
The courtroom heard that Sharma was apologetic for his crimes and that he was prepared to simply accept any punishment.
“It’s unbelievable to me that I’ve destroyed my own family and future. I’m sorry for my own mistakes and I’m ready to take any punishment,” Sharma wrote in a letter, which was learn out to the courtroom.
Police and paramedics had been referred to as to the household dwelling earlier this 12 months after receiving studies that Sharma was struggling drug-induced delusions.
When emergency companies arrived, the 41-year-old appeared calm and well mannered, so that they left the property.
Hours later, Sharma immediately stabbed his spouse Poonam and his six-year-old daughter Vanessa.
He chased his injured spouse as she ran out into the road, screaming for assist, and stabbed her twice extra, earlier than stabbing himself within the stomach.
The courtroom heard {that a} witness to the incident stated Sharma was “very furious” and “had blood all over his hands and face”.
There was no historical past of violence inside the household dwelling however Sharma had beforehand assaulted one other lady, who he had been having an affair with.
Sharma’s attorneys instructed the courtroom that he might be rehabilitated and stated he deserves the prospect of sooner or later being eligible for parole.
Sharma will return to the Supreme Court to be sentenced early subsequent 12 months.
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