article_snippet.sent: Global News reported that Saskatchewan’s children’s advocate determined the underage killer had severe behavioral issues and likely required constant supervision.
article_snippet.sent: the child had a history of troubling behavior, including a break-in where the child killed a pregnant dog and the child puppies, which had been cut out of his body.
article_snippet.sent: During the coroner’s inquest, Ms Merk testified that a social worker became alarmed when Ms Merk confided in Ms Merk that Ms Merk has been struggling with depression and had suicidal thoughts.
article_snippet.sent: Three weeks later, the 6-year-old was murdered while in the care of Ms Merk foster mother.
article_snippet.sent: The goal of the coroner’s inquest is to determine the circumstances of the murder and make recommendations to prevent similar tragedies going forward.