Shooter was in manic state: psychiatrist

MONTREAL – A psychiatrist who met with alleged murderer Richard Henry Bain nearly two weeks after his arrest in 2012 says it’s clear to her he was in a manic state brought on by bipolar disorder. Marie-Frederique Allard took the stand Wednesday for the defence at Bain’s first-degree murder trial. Bain has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, three counts of attempted murder and two arson-related charges in connection with a shooting on Sept. 4, 2012, the night the Parti Quebecois won the provincial election. Lighting technician Denis Blanchette was killed and fellow stagehand David Courage seriously injured after they were both struck by the same bullet outside the club where the PQ was celebrating its victory.