Mary Felix, the mother of the accused mass killer Jamie Felix, provided testimony in court regarding her son's behavior after the violent incident that claimed five lives at a rooming house in Winnipeg. She shared that he sent her cryptic messages, expressing feelings of despair and an eagerness to live fully, stating he 'wasn't going to be around for long.' These messages raised concerns about his mental state following the tragedy.

In the lead-up to the shooting, a Crown prosecutor highlighted that Jamie Felix was struggling with substance abuse, specifically crack cocaine and alcohol, and had been advised against such use by his doctors due to his ongoing medication for seizures. Mary Felix acknowledged her son's long-standing battle with addiction, which was exacerbated by the trauma of losing his twin brother, suggesting a link between his emotional struggles and the events leading to the shooting.

The incident itself unfolded when police responded to reports of a stabbing but discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene, while others succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital. This case brings attention to issues of mental health and addiction within the context of violent crime, as well as the complexities surrounding the lives of individuals involved in such tragedies.