A lot is happening at the preliminary hearings in the Luka Magnotta murder trial, currently taking place in Montreal, but none of the evidence presented can be reported due to a publication ban. Magnotta, a former porn actor and suspected kitten killer, is charged with first-degree murder for the gruesome death and dismemberment of 33-year-old Concordia student Lin Jun.

The only way to hear the evidence being presented in court right now is to physically go to the court and fight for one of the dozen or so seats reserved for the public — which some people are actually doing right now. This Canadian Press article from today briefly profiles some of these lost souls, including a friendly-sounding retiree who’s too curious to wait for the ban to be lifted, a teenager of Middle Eastern descent simply excited that he can watch Canadian justice in action, as well as medical students observing how forensic evidence is presented in court.

And then, there’s this guy…

A 22-year-old man, who called himself Kyle, said he drove 1,400 kilometres from Raleigh, N.C., to Montreal to show his support for Magnotta and the defence team.

“I’m not against the victim’s family or anything like that,” he said, noting he thought Magnotta looked “very attractive” in person.

“I hope that people realize that as hard as this is on the victim’s family… this is also terribly hard on Luka Magnotta and his family.

“It’s probably the hardest time of his life right now.”

Oh Jeez. But hold on, there’s more.

Kyle was proud to declare that he made eye contact with Magnotta several times in the courtroom. He also displays his obsession with Magnotta in a blog, which features flattering photos of him.

During his stay in Montreal, Kyle visited sites relevant to the case. He even posted a photo from Lin’s gravesite.

Thanks for making the 13-hour drive north, Kyle.

Courthouse criminologists have already met with this loon and are likely keeping an eye on him, lest he get too excited by what he sees at trial. Still, keep your doors locked if you live in Montreal.