A man who stabbed his mother to death while high on the psychedelic drug DMT, has been found guilty of murder. Perth's Supreme Court heard from paramedics at the scene, describing the moments 63-year-old Carol Cameron was attacked by her son.
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00:00A mother calling paramedics to help her son fearing a drug overdose, killed in an incident
00:08that turned violent.
00:10When paramedics arrived at their shared home in St James, Callum Cameron appeared dazed
00:14but agitated.
00:15Ultimately we're going to ask for the police please.
00:18We're not under any direct threat, most definitely not a Kovac, but just for our general protection
00:24given this guy does have a little bit of a potential to kick off whilst trying to do
00:30our best for him here.
00:32But just minutes later, the situation severely escalated.
00:36Are you operational?
00:38Kovac mate, police.
00:39Kovac, Kovac.
00:40He's stabbing the mother.
00:41Alright mate, no worries.
00:42He's stabbing the mother.
00:43Alright mate, roger.
00:44Got it.
00:45Mrs Cameron's son stabbed her 62 times.
00:48Paramedics told the court of Mrs Cameron's final moments, pleading for help as her son
00:52repeatedly attacked her.
00:55The accused denied murder charges, claiming his altered state affected his ability to
00:59form intent to kill.
01:02But presiding justice McGrath described the incident as a prolonged, brutal attack, finding
01:07him guilty of murder.
01:09Cameron will face the Supreme Court again on November 4th for sentencing.