In March 2009, the court ruled that Vince Li was Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) for the murder due to severe, undiagnosed schizophrenia. The court found that he was suffering from psychotic delusions and was unable to understand that his actions were morally wrong.
A video titled “Raw: Greyhound bus beheading scene” exists online, but it shows the exterior of the bus and police activity—not the interior or the act of violence itself.
After years of treatment, during which he was described as a "model patient," Vince Li was granted increasing freedoms. In February 2017, after about six years of confinement, Li was granted an absolute discharge by Manitoba's Criminal Code Review Board. This meant he was fully reintegrated into society, no longer subject to any monitoring or treatment conditions. He has since legally changed his name to Will Baker.
Then, on February 10, 2017, the Criminal Code Review Board granted Li an absolute discharge. He was now fully free, with no conditions or monitoring required. He had legally changed his name to Will Baker, seeking to leave behind the notoriety of the past. Vince Li Crime Scene Photos
Standard news photographs show the Greyhound bus parked on the shoulders of the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, surrounded by police cruisers.
The July 30, 2008, attack aboard Greyhound Bus 1170 remains one of the most harrowing events in Canadian history. On a desolate stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Vince Li (now known as Will Baker) attacked and killed 22-year-old Tim McLean. Because the attack involved decapitation and cannibalism, it instantly became a global news sensation.
in 2009 and sent to a high-security mental health facility. Over the following years, he was granted incremental freedoms, eventually receiving an absolute discharge In March 2009, the court ruled that Vince
If there is one key takeaway, it is this: The morbid curiosity to view the crime scene photos from the Vince Li case must be superseded by our ethical responsibility as a society. No useful information or understanding is gained from viewing them—only pain is caused. The most meaningful way to honor the memory of Tim McLean is to focus on understanding the facts of the case, acknowledging its lasting impact on survivors and first responders, and engaging in the critical debates it sparked about the intersection of mental health and the justice system.
: Passengers described Li’s behavior during the attack as "robotic" and devoid of rage. Legal and Personal Aftermath
In 2009, Li was found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) due to untreated schizophrenia. 📸 Crime Scene Evidence Status After years of treatment, during which he was
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The police were quick to respond to the crime scene, and their investigation began immediately. The crime scene photos, which were taken by forensic experts, provide a glimpse into the horrific nature of the crime. The photos show the brutal injuries sustained by Li, including the multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma.
These images are classified as evidence and are protected under Canadian privacy laws, victim dignity laws, and court sealing orders. They are stored in secure RCMP evidence files and are not accessible to the public or to journalists.