The family of slain RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang says a judge’s ruling that the suspect is unfit for trial reflects a “systemic failure” in the justice system.
Jongwon Ham is accused of fatally stabbing Yang in October 2022. In January 2026, the B.C. Supreme Court ordered a mental health assessment to determine whether he was fit to stand trial, with the evaluation later extended over additional days.
A formal fitness hearing was held in March, and on April 20, Justice Michael Tammen ruled that Ham is unfit to stand trial. The judge found that Ham’s delusions would prevent him from making rational decisions or meaningfully participating in the court process….