Rebecca Mayrhofer expressed her frustration upon learning about a triple stabbing in Vancouver’s Chinatown, allegedly committed by a man on day release from psychiatric detention. However, Mayrhofer was not surprised because she has personal experience with the flaws in the system. Kenneth Barter, who killed Mayrhofer’s brother in 2010, was also found not criminally responsible and returned to the community unescorted. Mayrhofer and other victim advocates have been calling for reform in the system that handles offenders with mental disorders, as they feel that community safety and justice for victims are not prioritized. Critics argue that some offenders are left without adequate supervision. Lawyers working within the system urge caution and careful consideration when making risk assessments. The B.C. Review Board is responsible for deciding the detention and conditions of not-criminally-responsible offenders. Donnelly, the man responsible for the Chinatown stabbing, had a history of violent incidents while on day release. The board’s decision to allow him unescorted time in the community is now under review due to the mistakes in Donnelly’s care. B.C. Premier David Eby has appointed a former police chief to investigate cases like Donnelly’s. While some believe the system needs improvement, others emphasize the extensive process and careful consideration that goes into determining whether an offender should be allowed back into the community. Mayrhofer has been advocating for stricter guidelines, permanent monitoring, and psychiatric supervision for violent offenders. She believes there should be better safeguards in place to ensure public safety.
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