"Sydney Mall Killer's Parents Blame Schizophrenia Medication for Deadly Stabbing"

The parents of Sydney mall killer Joel Cauchi expressed deep sorrow and regret for their son's actions, revealing that he had been diagnosed with schizophrenia at 17 but had recently stopped taking his medication. They described him as a "beautiful" boy who had "let himself down" and expressed their heartache for the families affected by the tragedy. Cauchi's mother emphasized that his actions were out of character and urged support for those dealing with mental illness. The family is cooperating with investigators, and the police are looking into the handling of incidents involving individuals with mental health issues.