Nancy Hixt De Grood

The trial for the man accused of Calgary’s worst ever mass murders will begin Monday.

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#degrood said "I don't know about the guys but I definitely regret killing the girl" #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:12:45 PM
Accused said he didn't want his parents to find him because he worried he would kill them too #degrood #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:13:48 PM
#degrood asked police to tell media his family had nothing to do with it #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:14:18 PM
#degrood was taken to SAFPC later that day (Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre) #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:15:38 PM
Accused had no alcohol or drugs in his system according to blood tests #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:16:06 PM
Accused was assessed and was certified under the mental health act- #degrood #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:17:14 PM
In hospital #degrood was observed having conversations with himself, would walk around naked and referred to Adam and Eve & Son of God #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:18:38 PM
Stab wounds to victims being described now #yyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CimB2JoVAAAwuHo.jpg

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:19:34 PM
disturbing/graphic detail of stab wounds the five young people suffered #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 5:21:34 PM
Safeway manager testifies -says de Grood noticed a change in him in the month before killings #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 6:03:07 PM
She says she noticed significant changes in de Grood leading up to April 14/14 & "rants" on Facebook were strange/bizarre to her #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 6:04:55 PM
Mgr testifies de Grood purchased garlic supplement April 14/14 she says several co workers noticed "odd behaviour" #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 6:06:57 PM
Mgr says de Grood was a very kind, gentle person "he was very quiet but when he spoke he was always nice" prior to changes in behaviour #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 6:08:01 PM
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT 'I did what I had to do’: Matthew de Grood pleads not guilty in Brentwood mass murder globalnews.ca/news/2697356/t… #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 6:42:31 PM
This is a sketch of Matthew de Grood done by @JaniceEFletcher today in court #yyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CimbnG1U4AAGoCW.jpg

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 7:12:18 PM
This is a must watch from @Jill_Croteau -Parents of Brentwood tragedy speak out: ‘we share pain, but also share joy’ globalnews.ca/news/2697709/p…

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 8:35:40 PM
Officer testifies #degrood told him he was trying to kill werewolves #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 8:38:39 PM
A lot of testimony being heard this afternoon is first hand accounts of info that's already been presented in agreed statement of facts #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 8:40:24 PM
#degrood sits in prisoners box listening to witness testimony. He frequently looks down, appears sad/concerned.Wearing suit, glasses #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 8:55:19 PM
Media in overflow coat are now able to watch a screen that shows #degrood .

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 8:56:26 PM
Officer testifies #degrood had mental health issues when arrested. #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/16/2016 8:59:10 PM
WATCH-family worried about Matthew de Grood's mental health in days leading up to Brentwood mass murder globalnews.ca/news/2697356/t… #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 3:50:57 AM
This is a must watch- @Jill_Croteau continues her series-helping to honour the victims of the Brentwood tragedy #yyc twitter.com/jill_croteau/s…

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 3:51:02 AM
#degrood trial moved to a new courtroom. Media now able to sit in the same room as proceedings -in the jury box. #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 3:57:35 PM
The second day of proceedings about to begin. Matthew de Grood is charged with five counts of first degree murder #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 3:58:45 PM
These are the five victims in this case. Families/friends/loved ones are packed in the courtroom #yyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ciq5PTGUUAATgy3.jpg

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:00:05 PM
Matthew de Grood is now in the court room, proceedings about to begin #yyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ciq79LvUUAAUJlw.jpg

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:11:56 PM
Tributes to five victims in this case will be heard now #yyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ciq8SnEVAAER_YJ.jpg

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:13:26 PM
Judge noting these are not victim impact statements but tributes to the young people killed #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:15:16 PM
Mother of Jordan Segura speaking now "he was affectionately known as baby" "my heart was the first heart that loved Jordan" #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:16:24 PM
Patty Segura speaking about her son Jordan's childhood "Jordan knew he was loved that was never a question." #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:17:25 PM
Patty Segura says her son had a Tattoo on his right arm that said "mom" "Jordan loved me more than he loved anyone else in the world" #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:18:29 PM
"He always liked upbeat and cool music" says Patty Segura of her son. #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:19:07 PM
Jordan was taking religious studies. Patty Segura describes the accomplishments her son has made in his short life #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:20:55 PM
Family day 2014 was the last family day they spent as a family-Patty Segura shares beautiful memories they made while Jordan was with them

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:21:47 PM
Jordan's brother Julian speaking now "he was a mentor and a leader" #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:23:26 PM
"He was compassionate with families going through loss"- Julian says of his brother's work at a funeral home #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:24:20 PM
Julian says people used to confuse him and Jordan as being twins #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:26:12 PM
"I love my brother and will forever love him" says Julian of his sibling Jordan Segura #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:27:18 PM
Jordan's father struggling to speak, fighting back tears saying "he was always well behaved..." #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:29:39 PM
Jordan's father describes his favorite memories-vacations, surfing. "I love looking at those pictures. He was such a nice person" #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:31:57 PM
"I loved Jordan so much" Jordan's father says, leaving the room now in tears. It's heart breaking to hear these tributes #yyc

by Nancy Hixt via twitter 5/17/2016 4:33:05 PM

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Nancy Hixt De Grood

The trial for the man accused of Calgary’s worst ever mass murders will begin Monday.