Carlos Dominguez’s murder trial continued in Yolo County Superior Court, with the defense planning to call three expert witnesses to testify about Dominguez’s mental state and the prosecution intending to call five of Dominguez’s former roommates and a criminologist to testify about his marijuana use.
Dr. Stephen Weiner testified that Carlos Dominguez was severely psychotic at the time of the stabbings, believing he was being chased by a supernatural being, and Dr. Sirintip Rhee confirmed that Dominguez had auditory hallucinations and believed he was being guided by shadows.
Carlos Reales Dominguez testified in court about his childhood, academic background, and the onset of schizophrenia symptoms, including visions of “shapeshifting shadow figures” that incited paranoia and fear, as he faces charges of two counts of murder and multiple counts of unlawful use of a deadly weapon.
Carlos Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, with testimony from his roommates describing his behavioral changes, including hearing voices and a stiff posture, and a police officer who extracted a victim’s cell phone.
Carlos Reales Dominguez faces two felony counts of murder, one felony count of attempted murder, and multiple enhancements, with the trial continuing with testimony from a former college friend, a coworker, and a fraternity brother who described Dominguez’s deteriorating mental health and behavioral changes leading up to the alleged stabbing spree.
Carlos Dominguez’s father testified in court that his son experienced significant changes in behavior and hygiene starting in 2021, which he suspected were due to stress and possibly drug use, and that he did not do anything beyond talking to him to get help.