Thomas Hamp tried to get medical help before stabbing long-time partner
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The trial continues for Thomas Hamp, a man facing second-degree murder charges, in the death of his long-time girlfriend in 2022.
The trial continues for Thomas Hamp, a man facing second-degree murder charges, in the death of his longtime girlfriend in 2022.
Catherine Sanche, the cousin of the deceased victim, Emily Sanche, took the stand on Tuesday.
Thomas Hamp’s defence attorney confirmed Monday that the trial isn’t determining whether Hamp is guilty but whether he should be held criminally responsible due to his history of mental illness.
Catherine Sanche told the court her cousin was more like her best friend. “She was kind, passionate and driven,” said Catherine. They even lived together in the same apartment where Emily was stabbed until late 2021.
Emily was in the process of getting her master’s in psychology, with a special fascination around Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). A diagnosis Hamp received early on in their relationship.
Catherine described their relationship as “healthy” and observed no serious arguments or physical altercations.
“I didn’t get the impression she was scared for herself,” Catherine said. “Any fear or anxiety was directed towards his health and safety.”
Catherine shared her own personal records with the court of Emily’s efforts to get medical help for Hamp from November 2021 until the day she died on February 20th, 2022. Mainly consisting of text messages.