In a tragic incident, a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia killed her 10-year-old daughter, believing she was protecting her from perceived threats. Jaskirat Kaur, 33, stabbed her daughter Shay Kang 11 times in her sleep, fearing they were targeted by “lasers and technology.” The incident occurred on March 4 at their home in Rowley Regis, England, after which Kaur made a 999 call, telling West Midlands Police, “My kid is dead.”
During her sentencing at Wolverhampton Crown Court, Kaur showed no emotion as Judge Michael Chambers imposed an indefinite hospital order. She had pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. The court heard that Kaur was deeply paranoid, believing “projections” were coming into her home, which she thought posed a danger to her daughter. She reportedly told officers, “It was me (that killed her) because I didn’t want her getting took by it.”
The court heard disturbing details, with …