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Freedom for man who beheaded passenger on Greyhound bus

Feb 10, 2017 | 2:21 PM

WINNIPEG – A man who was found not criminally responsible for beheading and cannibalizing a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus has been granted his freedom.

Manitoba’s Criminal Code Review Board has given Will Baker, formerly known as Vince Li, an absolute discharge.

That means he is no longer subject to monitoring.

Baker, a diagnosed schizophrenic, killed Tim McLean, a young carnival worker who was a complete stranger to Baker, in 2008.

The review board says in a written decision that there is nothing to indicate Baker poses a significant threat to public safety.

 

(This story has been updated with added information)
 

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