WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man who was experiencing psychosis when he killed his parents and attacked a colleague, and was later found not criminally responsible for his actions, has had a high-risk label removed.
Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Justice Kenneth Champagne told a court hearing that he is satisfied Trevor Farley is unlikely to use violence against others, and has revoked the high-risk accused designation.
Those designated high-risk may be required to stay in mental health hospitals longer, require more security and may also only be allowed to leave a facility for supervised appointments.
The Manitoba Law Courts building in Winnipeg on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Court heard Farley has been a model patient, is engaged in his mental health treatment plan and has researched his bipolar disorder.
Champagne says Farley does continue to pose a threat to public safety, and will remain detained at a mental health facility, but additional privileges could be introduced in the future.
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Farley was found not criminally responsible in the 2021 slaying of his 73-year-old parents and the stabbing of his co-worker.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 16, 2026.