Jun Lin's father satisfied with guilty verdict

Jun Lin's father speaks in Montreal

The father of Jun Lin, the man murdered by Luka Magnotta, says he is satisfied with the Canadian justice system but will not be returning home with the answers he was seeking.

Speaking through an interpreter, Diran Lin told reporters Monday morning that he is unhappy that Magnotta never testified during the 11-week long trial.

He says he attended the trial to find out what happened and why it happened, but after weeks of testimony he did not hear from the one person he really wanted to, Magnotta himself.

"I just want to ask him why he did this," Lin said.

After the verdict, Magnotta's lawyer told reporters they decided not to have him testify because of his mental state.

Lin said he found it odd that Magnotta kept silent, and although he called Magnotta a "beast" he would like to confront Magnotta and ask why he killed his son.

Lawyer Daniel Urbas represented the Lin family throughout the legal proceedings to help explain the actions taken in court.

He said that Lin is still looking to know the reason why his son became the victim of a hideous crime.

"The story seems to be incomplete because there are gaps in the story and also in our opinion, it's probably not a true story -- that's just the father's opinion. So he would like to have a true version and a complete version, and he would also like to have, from the mouth of the accused, apologies," said Urbas.

Lin said the entire process, from discovering of his son's death until the end of the murder trial, was extremely draining and has taken a toll on his well-being.

"I did not sleep very well during the trial. I feel very, very tired. In the past two months, my hair became white," said Lin, as he wiped away tears with a tissue.

Lin also said he found Montrealers very helpful and accommodating, and that he was frequently approached by strangers who recognized him.

He said despite the language barrier there were many instances when people attempted to comfort him and express their sympathies with his ordeal, and that he was always touched and grateful for the gestures.

Lin said hes planning to visit his son's grave Tuesday, on what would have been his son's 36th birthday.

A family trust has been created to assist Jun Lin's family cope with the financial burden of attending the trial, and Diran Lin was forced to quit his job in China when he chose to remain in Canada to watch his son's killer be brought to justice.

$15,000 has already been raised, and those wishing to make a contribution can do so.

Last Tuesday, jurors found Magnotta guilty of first-degree murder and four other charges in the May 2012 death and dismemberment of Lin Jun, a Chinese student living in Montreal.