A Thousand Oaks woman, Bryn Spejcher, has been convicted of killing a man she had been dating during a marijuana-induced episode of psychosis. Spejcher and the victim had smoked marijuana together before she experienced an adverse reaction and stabbed him multiple times. She also stabbed herself. Spejcher was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and faces several charges related to the crime. Vivian Chow reported
A woman from Thousand Oaks has been found guilty of killing a man while experiencing a marijuana-induced psychosis. The woman, identified as Bryn Spejcher, stabbed Chad O’Melia multiple times during a psychotic episode triggered by marijuana. She also stabbed herself. When officers arrived at the scene, they found O’Melia dead and Spejcher holding a knife and screaming hysterically. It took several attempts, including the use of a taser and baton blows, to disarm her. Spejcher has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and is facing additional charges related to the use of a deadly weapon. The victim’s family had to wait a long time for justice in this case. Spejcher is scheduled to appear in court on December 4 for a hearing on the special allegations and enhancements..
A woman from Thousand Oaks, identified as Bryn Spejcher, has been found guilty of killing her boyfriend, Chad O’Melia, during a marijuana-induced psychotic episode. The incident occurred on May 27, 2018, when Spejcher visited O’Melia’s apartment and they both consumed marijuana from a bong. Unfortunately, Spejcher had a negative reaction to the drug, leading to a Cannabis-Induced Psychotic Disorder. In her psychotic state, she stabbed O’Melia multiple times, resulting in his death. She also inflicted self-inflicted stab wounds.
When authorities arrived at the scene the next morning, they found O’Melia’s lifeless body and Spejcher still holding a knife, screaming hysterically. They had to use a taser and multiple baton blows to disarm her. Eventually, they managed to take away a long serrated bread knife from her possession. O’Melia was pronounced dead, and Spejcher was charged with involuntary manslaughter, along with several special allegations related to her use of a deadly weapon and violent conduct.
Audry Nafziger, Ventura County Senior Deputy District Attorney, expressed gratitude for the jury’s verdict, acknowledging the long wait for justice by the victim’s family. The presentation of evidence will continue on Monday. Spejcher is scheduled to appear in court on December 4 for a hearing on the special allegations and enhancements..