Murder suspect Graham Veitch to undergo further psychiatric evaluation
Pharmacist David Collins died in hospital after Dec. 18 assault
Graham Veitch, accused of murder in the death of pharmacist David Collins, will undergo another seven-day psychiatric assessment.
Veitch marked his 19th birthday on Wednesday in an appearance at provincial court in St. John's.
He sat straight, wearing a dark suit and grey shirt with his hands cuffed in front of him. A tattoo was visible across both hands, reading "Family First" below scabbed and bruised knuckles.
His hair, once a neat buzz cut, was shaved into a mohawk.
Collins died in hospital after being assaulted in a home in Logy-Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove on Dec. 18.
Veitch is also charged with assaulting his mother, who had been Collins's partner, and his brother with a hammer.
After his arrest, he was also charged with stealing Collins's motor vehicle and with evading police, as well as assaulting a police officer.
