Prabhal Sharma was within the grips of a psychotic episode after happening a drug-affected bender and murdering his spouse and daughter, a court docket has heard.
Sharma, 41, has pleaded responsible to 2 counts of homicide after killing his members of the family in Melbourne's north-east on January 13.
The court docket heard that Sharma was apologetic for his crimes and that he was prepared to just accept any punishment.
"It is unbelievable to me that I've destroyed my circle of relatives and future. I am sorry for my very own errors and I am able to take any punishment," Sharma wrote in a letter, which was learn out to the court docket.
Police and paramedics had been known as to the household residence earlier this 12 months after receiving experiences that Sharma was struggling drug-induced delusions.
When emergency providers arrived, the 41-year-old appeared calm and well mannered, in order that they left the property.
Hours later, Sharma immediately stabbed his spouse Poonam and his six-year-old daughter Vanessa.
He chased his injured spouse as she ran out into the road, screaming for assist, and stabbed her twice extra, earlier than stabbing himself within the stomach.
The court docket heard that a witness to the incident stated Sharma was "very livid" and "had blood throughout his arms and face".
There was no historical past of violence inside the household residence however Sharma had beforehand assaulted one other girl, who he had been having an affair with.
Sharma's attorneys instructed the court docket that he could be rehabilitated and stated he deserves the possibility of someday being eligible for parole.
Sharma will return to the Supreme Court docket to be sentenced early subsequent 12 months.
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