Canada · 19 d ago
An inquest opens into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto
Korchinski-Paquet, 29, fell from a 24th-floor balcony on May 27, 2020, while police were in her home after calls about a family disturbance that involved knives.
The term
postictal delirium
She had two seizures that morning, and an epilepsy specialist told jurors she had earlier shown patterns of postictal delirium, a state of confusion that can follow a seizure.
Today, we begin this inquest hoping to get answers, understand what happened and help ensure that people experiencing a crisis receive a safe and compassionate response from first responders.
— Her family, in a statement read to jurors
Background
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit cleared Toronto police of wrongdoing, finding she fell while trying to move from her balcony to the one next to it.
Length of the inquest
14 days
The inquest is set to last 14 days with 13 witnesses; the jury assigns no criminal responsibility but may make recommendations to prevent similar deaths.
