Inquest into 10-Year-Old's Death Exposes Mental Health System Gaps Before Killing

A coronial inquest into Bridgette Porter's 2020 killing by a teenager heard testimony that the killer experienced command hallucinations, claimed not to "feel real," and disclosed homicidal ideation to her mother. The killer was found not criminally responsible. The inquest, convened June 15–19, 2026, examines whether mental health services adequately responded to known warning signs of acute psychosis.