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• Samantha Drummonds was Jacques' girlfriend and a beloved family member.

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• Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, Samantha's mother, was a dedicated nurse.

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• Dolet Hill, Samantha's grandmother, had recently completed cancer treatment.

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• Denton Burke, Dolet Hill's partner, was known for his kind-hearted nature.

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• Joshua Jacques had a history of mental health issues, including Bipolar Disorder Type I, and heavy cannabis use.

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• He had a criminal record with 11 previous convictions for 20 offenses.

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• Jacques' mental health issues were exacerbated by his heavy cannabis use.

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• He had previously been detained under the Mental Health Act in 2018.

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• Significant failings in probation supervision and mental health intervention were identified.

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• Jacques' probation conditions were not adequately enforced, and opportunities for intervention were missed.

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• Jacques was convicted of four counts of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 45 years and 301 days.

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• The trial emphasised the premeditated nature of the attack despite Jacques' claims of mental impairment.

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• The murders had a profound impact on the surviving family members and the community.

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• The case underscored the need for reforms in probation and mental health systems to prevent similar tragedies in the future.