# Adam Troy Mann murder trial

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/adam-troy-mann-murder-trial
> Updated: 2026-10-22T00:30:00.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 3.

The second-degree murder trial of Adam Troy Mann for the June 2024 death of Tori Dunn has reached closing arguments at the New Westminster Supreme Court.

Forensic evidence remains a cornerstone of the prosecution’s argument. RCMP National Forensics Laboratory biologist Janny Lau testified that blood found on a large kitchen knife recovered near the Port Kells area was a highly probable match to Dunn, stating the likelihood of it belonging to anyone else was ‘one in 290 quintillion’. Additional evidence presented includes a hoodie, a black toque, a pair of shoes, and a cellphone swab. To support the handling of these items, RCMP Sgt. Evelyn Hui testified regarding forensic identification protocols.

Earlier in the proceedings, the court heard from the victim’s partner, Trafford Wace, who reported hearing Dunn scream and seeing a man positioned against a wall in front of her upon rushing to the scene.

Adam Troy Mann has testified in his own defense, providing details regarding an upbringing in Windsor, Ontario, marked by poverty and physical abuse. Mann addressed his criminal history, including past convictions in Ontario and recent failures to comply with court orders in Abbotsford and Vancouver. Regarding the incident, Mann testified that he was unfamiliar with the area and had exited a bus approximately 2.4 kilometers from the victim's home following a disagreement with a passenger. He claimed he found a kitchen knife and a cellphone by the road that evening.

In closing arguments, defence lawyer Paul McMurray urged the jury to maintain the presumption of innocence, highlighting discrepancies between the initial suspect description provided by Trafford Wace and Mann’s actual appearance.

## Claims

- James Cody Bryant was indicted by a Washington State grand jury for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The indictment alleges Bryant committed several overt acts to further the school shooting conspiracy. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Bryant allegedly agreed to record and broadcast the shooting over the internet as early as August 2025. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Blood found on the center blade of a large kitchen knife was a highly probable match to Tori Dunn. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Trafford Wace testified that a kitchen knife was missing from his home following the alleged home invasion. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Adam Troy Mann is on trial for second-degree murder. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The alleged murder occurred in June 2024 during a home invasion in Surrey’s Port Kells neighbourhood. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- DNA expert Janny Lau testified about her role in interpreting DNA profiles and performing statistical analysis. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Adam Troy Mann is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the June 16, 2024, killing of Tori Dunn. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Adam Troy Mann testified in his own defense at the New Westminster Supreme Court. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Mann testified that he grew up in poverty and experienced daily physical abuse from his father. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Mann confirmed a criminal history including a 2003 conviction in Ontario and multiple failures to comply with court orders in Abbotsford and Vancouver. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Adam Troy Mann murder trial reaches closing arguments

Closing arguments have begun in the second-degree murder trial of Adam Troy Mann, accused of killing Tori Dunn in a June 2024 Surrey home invasion.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adam-troy-mann-murder-trial-reaches-closing-arguments

### 2026-10-19: Adam Troy Mann testifies in Surrey murder trial

Adam Troy Mann has testified in his own defense at the New Westminster Supreme Court, facing second-degree murder charges for the June 2024 killing of Tori Dunn in Surrey.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adam-troy-mann-testifies-in-defense-regarding-surrey-killing

### 2026-10-06: Adam Troy Mann pleads not guilty to Tori Dunn murder

Adam Troy Mann pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder of Tori Dunn in a B.C. Supreme Court trial that began Monday.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adam-troy-mann-pleads-not-guilty-to-tori-dunn-murder

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