Crime trial Dundin Bus Bus: Adolescent for the process for murder adopted “Gangster Ways”, hears in court

He told the court that the defendant experienced significant cultural differences upon arrival in New Zealand and was subjected to intimidation and potential racism.

His family reported that he succeeded well until August 21, 2023, when he was assaulted by school bats in a park.

Following the attack, the defendant was withdrawn and depressed, presenting symptoms in accordance with a trauma response, Strange said.

The defendant acknowledged that he was deeply worried about his safety and was determined not to be victimized again.

He believed that, defending “harsh”, he could discourage additional attacks, Strange said.

Strange said that the defendant assimilated the elements of the “gangster culture”, because he offered him a sense of security and belonging.

“On the surface, his speech, actions and behaviors could be viewed as opposition or indicative of a cognitive disorder, but it was more likely immaturity, bravado and concern about safety. He was doing a lot of impressions, trying to look harsh. “

After a thorough evaluation and consultation with his family, the defendant was diagnosed with ADHD.

He and his parents have agreed to start medicines, which would have improved attention, focus and control.

He tightened the defendant as a bright young man, who compensated his challenges.

He explained that the management of the impression was typical for teenagers in uncomfortable situations, and the defendant behaves in ways that aligned the way he perceived himself and how he thought others saw him.

“I understand his behavior as possible to be led by anxiety,” Strange said.

At the end of Wai, the defendant continued to present with a person similar to Gangster, which Strange described as unusual, given his environment of origin.

“I understood it as part of the development of its identity – children try different roles,” he said.

He and his family declared that the August attack was fundamentally and avoided facing problems directly and looking for safety by learning to fight, Strange said.

He felt that he was not protected at school, where his attackers remained, the court heard.

Feeling powerless, he sought ways to defend himself, eventually watching youtube fighting videos, weight training, practicing boxing on a refrigerator wrapped in clothing and wearing a knife.

Once he acquired a knife, he felt a low feeling of vulnerability.

Strange diagnosed the defendant with PTSD in November 2024, mainly linked to the August attack.

However, he confirmed that the trauma made the defendant more likely to develop PTSD following the alleged fatal stabbing incident in May last year.

The process continues.

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