CA: Prosecutors cite cannabis “psychosis” theory in UC Davis stabbing spree

Source: SFGate

“Prosecutors introduced a new mental-state theory in court Thursday as they prepare to retry a former UC Davis student in the 2023 Davis stabbing spree that left two people dead. Carlos Reales Dominguez is accused of stabbing 50-year-old David Breaux, 21-year-old UC Davis student Karim Abou Najm and 64-year-old unhoused resident Kimberlee Guillory. Breaux and Abou Najm were killed; Guillory survived with three stab wounds. The attacks occurred within a week in April 2023 and sent fear through the Davis community. Dominguez’s first trial ended in a mistrial in June. During a motion hearing on Thursday, KCRA-TV reported that Judge Samuel McAdam acknowledged prosecutors’ newly stated position, asking: ‘Is this an entirely new theory for the people?’ Assistant Chief Deputy District for Yolo County Attorney David Wilson sought permission for a new psychiatric evaluation to assess whether Dominguez experienced cannabis-induced psychosis.” (11/21/25)

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cannabis-psychosis-theory-davis-stabbing-spree-21201642.php