The entire justice system should be embarrassed by this sentence….

The justice system in Canada needs a complete overhaul. Total reform!!! Maybe if the Crown or Parole Boards were held more accountable for releasing repeat offenders or dangerous individuals, there would be a lot less cases like this.

@Quest1luv

6 ай бұрын

I second this. The overall public has continuously had to pay a heavy price, for the past mistakes of a few corrupt individuals. To end up giving up this much leeway to offenders and repeat offenders, is a direct slap in the face to law abiding citizens. In fact, those in the justice system should be charged if harm comes to someone because of their negligence.

@terriblue68

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a farce. Absolute disgrace to our country 🇨🇦

@kjova251

6 ай бұрын

💯

@TerrieLeeBirston

5 ай бұрын

No kidding!

@r.r.6863

5 ай бұрын

There’s something really f*cked up with these parole boards. It’s sickening.

Thanks for sharing this story. She’s a lucky girl to have such supportive, protective and brave parents and grandmother. It infuriates me how little our justice system does to protect victims. It’s sickening

@Quest1luv

6 ай бұрын

Well said, and I completely agree. It seems like the justice system, does a better job of looking out criminals, rather than victims.

@chrisboucher9916

6 ай бұрын

you blame the cops ? you think those are good parents?

@Quest1luv

6 ай бұрын

@@chrisboucher9916 I think you might've misunderstood. No worries though, I'll try to clarify. When I say justice system, I am definitely not talking about the police officers - I'm referring to the courts and oftentimes, policy makers. As for if they're good parents, the answer is yes. They're supportive of her. No parent is perfect, but relatively speaking, hers and her grandmother are good. Would love to hear your take on it though, as it's always good to hear different pov's. Cheers!

The laws in Canada need to be revised. They are more for the criminals than the victims. The crown should never ever had gone for a lesser charge and as for the Parole Board, you can’t trust them at all. Our family has been through this when our son was murdered in 2013. A miscarriage of justice and to me it’s corrupt system. The government does not want anyone in prison. I’m so sorry that you lost your Mom and the torture that this criminal put you through 😢

@pinkysimmsBMMM

21 күн бұрын

I am so very sorry for your loss.

bates needs to rot in jail-no parole for this vile person. the parole board and the crown needs to review its policies and take accountability for failing this family from bates

I don't know what's worse, this piece of crap coward or how pathetic our justice system is. How the **** after killing a defenseless elderly woman in her own home, then trying to kill 3 other family members and u have a chance of parole after 16 years???? R u fn kidding me???? And how the hell was that only a 2nd degree murder when the guy fully planned and premeditated that 1st murder by where he parked, what he wore and his disgusting actions that followed. I'm not even mentioning the trauma he's left on the survivors now and his prior trauma he caused on the girl. Not even also mentioning how he tried to go after the 2 cops. SMH.... Someone fire the Prosecutor/Crown attorney for failing and embarrassing our justice system. Even the defense lawyer couldn't believe the Crown offered him that deal which he accepted probably in record time. The surviving grandma said it the best in closing and sadly that's true. The violence, number of victims, trauma and lifetime anguish that these ppl will have to live thru and the Crown with a smile on her face has the audacity to say "well it doesn't necessarily mean hell get out in 16 years". Do your job lady and serve us the ppl with strict sentences and make examples of these monsters instead of setting a precedent like u did here with what seems like a slap on the wrist for such horrible and violent crimes. I'm embarrassed and ashamed that ppl like these who prosecuted this guy is what we have to rely on to serve us and give us justice. And ontop not even give justice for the brave officers who risked their lives aswell to get this piece of trash locked up for life. My deepest condolences to the Araujo family and what they went thru and what they're continuing to go thru esp when there's even a chance this guy will be out again.

@michellestringfellow7494

6 ай бұрын

Perfectly said my friend!❤

@michellestringfellow7494

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to actually understand🕊

@monicakelloway3953

6 ай бұрын

I couldn’t have said it better myself, you said what everybody thinks and are talking about the prosecutors and how they are failing the victims and their families. We’ve been through the same system in 2013 when our son was murdered…the prosecutor was incompetent and my husband asked him on the telephone where did he get his license in a Cracker Jack box. You see our son was murdered in Calgary. Miscarriage of justice in the strongest form.

@user-uw4xe2pt9g

Ай бұрын

I wonder why he wasn't also charged with attempted murder of a police officer? Even though it was a starter pistol, surely there was intent..pity they couldn't add that charge.

13 years ….THIS IS BS no justice he will come after this family the day he is released he is stewing with anger he needs to be classified as a dangerous offender and never let him out of jail.

@billsutherland3935

6 ай бұрын

He got life, with no chance of parole for 13 years. Very likely will be there for the 25 years.

@sebastianaykler4905

6 ай бұрын

@@billsutherland3935 25 years isn’t a life term 🤡 don’t be proud in Houston He would serve 100 years

@shortandcut

6 ай бұрын

@billsutherland3935 it's Canada he will be eligible after good behavior.

@joemendiuk

3 ай бұрын

Many of those commenting on this story lack an important bit of information which is unavailable to most. In prison, it always becomes known what nature of crimes inmates are incarcerated for. Now understand that there's many ruthless and violent inmates within those walls. Many of whom also have children and families. These do not take well the knowledge of such inmates amongst them and thus they become targeted for 'jailhouse justice' which is an entirely different beast. This perverse man will live in fear and in all likelihood protective custody for his entire sentence or until he is murdered in prison. Take some comfort in that.

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

@@billsutherland3935 The parole boards seem to have too much say.

My ex assaulted me and smashed my computer Christmas Day, 2022. He would have done more to hurt me, but my dad was able to pull him off of me. His trial was in February of 2024 and I was just informed that while the judge had, “grave concerns” about his actions they were letting him off because he promised he would never come back to the city I live in. I explained to them that this is the fourth time he has done this to a partner, but they just didn’t care. He is escalating and no one believes the women he is hurting when they call for help because he technically has no priors :(.

@Mscavalli2

2 ай бұрын

I am so sorry you went through that. He could have killed you if your dad wasn’t around . So sorry our justice system really sucks .

@FuneraryGirl

2 ай бұрын

@@Mscavalli2 you are kind. Thank you 💜

@leannegander796

Ай бұрын

So shocking.. ❤

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

Time to start focusing on prevention instead of just waiting for something bad to happen, first.

@FuneraryGirl

Ай бұрын

@@Ketowski I agree. I requested an emergency intervention order. There was clear evidence of previous violence (emotional and mental) and that he was escalating. I expressed my concern that he was going to kill me. They refused the request. He was asked by my lawyer to stay in Italy with his relatives over the holidays, as he was there visiting, but he made a special flight home just to disrupt Christmas. The police kept saying that it is his house too and that they don’t deal with civil issues. When they arrived Christmas Day, I was standing in the living room with blood running down my neck. I looked them in the eyes and said, “I asked for your help. I told you this is why he was ping to do.” The system has so many flaws :(

I watch a lot of true crime. I can honestly say that the more Canadian it is the less justice. That's the real crime.

Ridiculously light sentence. Regardless, an incredible story and thank you.

These judges, parole people need to have these creeps they are so kind to live next to them.

Love the video series. Embarrassed for our "justice" system.

Wow!! What a traumatic story. It truly affected me watching what you all went through. I feel for every single one of you. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I don't live in Ontario any longer, but I'm very familiar where this all took place. I grew up in Whitby. Sending love & light to you all as you trudge along this tough journey of healing. Take good care of yourselves. Much love from Fredericton NB 🇨🇦 🙏 ❤

This story is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 And the worst thing is they never really got justice 😢

I can’t watch these parents lying through their teeth. They make me sick. Who gives a man the benefit of the doubt regarding an “inappropriate” relationship with their teenage daughter. They knew like a lot of people do and they did nothing for their own selfish reasons. We are living in a time where parents do not get to plead ignorance anymore. They have a duty to educate themselves and protect their children. These losers failed at the basics.

@ElyssaWyld

Ай бұрын

I agree they just seem so…… pathetic.

@yennefer440

Күн бұрын

Her grandmother only had sense. Rest in peace to her.

My God ..13 years for 2 counts of attemptted murder and one cound off murder .. isnt that something.... way ta go Canada 🇨🇦 oh and my money is on the fact that he will be out befire he has 10 years behind him ...🤬

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

Better elsewhere where there is just as much crime?

Not gonna lie, the second I find those tracking devices... I'm arming myself 100% of the time. The police are NOT going to protect you the minute you actually need protection. They can't, they can only show up after you've already needed protection and hope it's not too late to help.

I didn’t finish yet and that’s awful what happened to her. I don’t understand why her dad would let her go alone with a crew of guys camping alone though I would never let my daughter

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

Smart.

The transition from one crime scene to the next was confusing despite watching it over again. Better editing or a more informative segue would be helpful. We don’t know these folks and keeping track of locations and family members got a bit hairy at the end. Very good episode and I feel so bad for all the ppl traumatized by this one disgusting pedophile... that’s what you are, a pedophile. We should trust our close friends and family without being blamed for the actions of others. Hear this, please... NOT THE PARENT’S FAULT.

I hate the plea bargain. Crown failure for sure.

HORRENDOUS SITUATION !! Justice system in Canada is just as horrendous !

That was awful, he groom and rape a minor and they let him go. He tried to get out of the country he got caught but they let him go! Failure from the crowns. 3 year later he became a psycho killer they could have prevent this! 26 years jail time with good behavior he will out in 3-5 years LOL

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

More emphasis needs to be on prevention. This attitude of waiting until the worst happening is too late.

The lack of a social justice, makes a vigilante justice, justifiable...

Glad she decided to keep running. As a mom, I would have wanted my daughter to do that. No guilt.

Unjustice system in Canada and the Parole board is absolutely disgraceful! Instead of giving hundreds of millions to other countries, the government should be overhauling the system and the board! Canada is acting on laws that havent been reformed for hundreds of years and judges need to start growing a pair and give criminals max sentences that run consecutively! As far as im concerned, the government is responsible for this tragedy for not taking his crimes seriously! Shame on them!

@Rottimail

2 ай бұрын

Could it be the lawyers? Afterall they are the ones that know our law.

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

There’s the same issue in other countries. Crime is growing at an accelerating rate. Too bad the Wealthy Corporations are in bed with China instead of keeping the wealth over here. They squander more wealth every month making other countries richer than governments have in a year.

Antony Robart is a great host

So sad when victims have to become the hero's that keep society safe. Hero's

How does ur father let a 14 yr old be with his friends alone ? 😮

@sandrapisani9225

6 ай бұрын

I know my father would never had allowed this, and nor would I with my child. I asked myself this same question.

@MegaGoldeyes

6 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@elbt101

5 ай бұрын

It started when the dad was injured and got out of hand. The perp turned their friends against the parents.

@nicoles7872

5 ай бұрын

She wasn't alone with him, there were other friends of the dad's there and she had her own tent. Don't blame victims . All of this is that monster's fault, no one else's

@AvonBarksdale411

4 ай бұрын

​@nicoles7872 I didn't see someone blaming the victims. It was an honest question, whether justified or not. No one in this thread said it was the parents' fault, nor was it SA's fault.

Make sure everyone in prison knows that he is a child molester,he won't make it thirteen years never mind getting parole.

Not to blame this [poor family....but I do not understand why Meaghan and her mum went to the house started to go to the basement ! they had suspicions -why didn;t they call the police, her mother coud havre died- and as for the so called Justice system...shocking

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

Agreed. It was like a bad movie.

How is it possible to have literally no discernment or survival instincts? Why would they let their young daughter be with a grown man? Also her alias is “SA”?

@SurferFille17

6 ай бұрын

her name is: SARAH as per articles I read

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

If that’s a real question, there are real answers.

@yennefer440

Күн бұрын

Yeah her alias being SA is effed

I'm sorry but you let your 14yr old daughter go camping with your biker friends!!?? ...then she continues to hang out with them...without you??...I dont get that part..

@terriblue68

6 ай бұрын

We don't know the circumstances. We weren't there. We can't judge. This predator knew what he was doing and unfortunately his manipulation tactics were enough to gain the trust in this rather large circle of friends. He was a con and played into everyone's emotions and vulnerability. Knew exactly what he was doing. Believe me, it can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, there are many more, just like that snake, out there in society today. We must always be vigilant. This is one crazy messed up world we live in. Just my humble opinion on this post. Thank you.

@sandrapisani9225

6 ай бұрын

I don't get that either.

@hookedonthechronic

5 ай бұрын

Wow, well, let's hope if you're a parent that you never have something like this happen. Because you can't have eyes on them 24/7, and stuff like this is happening everywhere. Not just amongst Bikers. How ignorant of you to shame the VICTIMS! I truly hope you're never one. Because Karma is a B.

@abprairiegurl

4 ай бұрын

They aren't bikers. They are bike enthusiasts. You make it sound like they were Hell's Angels.

@earthrooster1969

Ай бұрын

If you don't get that part, stop overthinking and just chill.

How utterly rediculous the judicial system is in Canada.my God what that family has been through......and is going through until this guy dies.

They sent a teenager , 14 with older bikers? Wow! Crazy!on a camping trip? Crazy! It all could of been avoided!,

@chantellegattrell7073

6 ай бұрын

My dad's two best friends were like his brothers like our uncles and they had their kids and then it was me and my sister and we would go camping with them or their kids would go camping with us and we do all family things it wasn't a big deal to send your kids with close family members

@lionseatfirstsportsent5971

6 ай бұрын

​@chantellegattrell7073 big difference is they had kids also... this guy had no kids they're just hanging out....

@evelynhernandez6764

6 ай бұрын

@@chantellegattrell7073 this man was not a family member, she was 14 young lady becoming a woman, just think . Even uncles cousins good friends have done this!

@sandrapisani9225

6 ай бұрын

I agree with you; this all could have been avoided.

@MissX905

5 ай бұрын

Plus didn't they know this guy had gotten out of prison? Heck the girl's mom was a cop.....

Only 13 years then probation? Wow!!

This is disgusting. How do these people in the judicial system sleep at night. They may not make the laws, but accepting them, when they know they are wrong, is disgusting. Canada has gone to the dogs. Two attempted murders and one murder of a defenceless older woman , and the perpetrator gets his knuckles wrapped. It is time to get real people making the laws, not gutless ones.

@abprairiegurl

4 ай бұрын

They don't create the laws, our government does. If you don't like it then vote for people that will make change or get involved in advocacy. The police and court system have to follow the law and rules as they are written.

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

@@abprairiegurl Stop voting for lawyers and career politicians. Most of them create laws that benefit them or their cronies.

I feel really sorry for what the family has endured. Stalking should be judged more strictly. Stalkers can easily become murders. Hope this experience will make the judicial system more severe.

@Ruth78620

Ай бұрын

It's how most serial killers start out. Bundy, ridgeway, btk, keeper, rifkin, sells, shawcross, brudos the list could go on so why they don't take stalking seriously is unbelievable and it's terrifying never knowing when they're going to pop up. The police are as useful when it comes to stalking in the UK as they are in Canada.

Bates is a disturbing individual. My biggest take from this case is how this girl had 4 parental figures in her life, including a cop mom, who failed her. It was like watching ' abducted in plain sight' all over again.

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

They all took steps. With a society that only takes things seriously after crimes are committed, it leaves most people at risk.

@oliviaol5656

Ай бұрын

Stop blaming the victims, sort out the judicial system to protect them!

Great coverage

DAD, you’re alive.. this is your chance to get prepared. Your entire family, especially your daughter shd take a SELF-DEFENSE course!

This guy is a creep

Been waiting for a new one. 👍👏😃

Discourage her from spending time with him? How about don't let her out of the house?

@ElyssaWyld

Ай бұрын

That would be false imprisonment

Such a shame to the justice system. It serves the criminals, not victims. The victims have to go through the nightmare all over again to make sure that murderers, rapists don't come out. When do they heal??? The justice system needs a reform. Stop being gentle with those who don't deserve that.

What kind of sentencing is that? He should just rot in jail never to be out. It’s obvious that bastard, given the chance, will reoffend and kill again! INFURIATING

I'm every time again and again surprised about the nonexistent conviction in Canada. Sorry! 😢

What a sin. Thay poor girl. Naive parents are too trusting sometimes.

You protect yourself,don't rely on the judicial system.

8:30 ~ I understand that when someone is in the situation of being faced with a man w/ a gun, threatening them in public daylight, it may be very hard to contest their assailant in the moment. But the truth of the matter is that, the one with the gun is really really hoping you will succumb to his verbal threat. The last thing on earth that would be in his interest is to discharge his firearm in broad daylight, injuring or killing somebody, without knowing who could have seen him, who now has eyes on him, while he has to flee the scene, in foot, having called everyone’s attention to the sound of his weapon for blocks around him. Offenders who are in this position, tend to think real hard about how to verbally pose their threat in an attempt to coerce the victim into quietly following them to a more secluded area, which is exactly what the man did in this case. I would never deign to give advice to resist, but resist on the spot is exactly what I would do. Sure there’s risk. But you have to weigh that risk against the risk of being in a quiet place with this offender, where the possibilities for their will to be imposed exponentially multiply.

@Ketowski

Ай бұрын

Time for people to get much smarter. Too bad most people in conservative culture don’t want to talk about anything important.

What a pathetic justice system in Canada.

My God…. My God…… MY GOD. Infuriated doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt when I heard he will be eligible for parole in 13 years. 13 years after MURDER AND 2 ATTEMPTED MURDERS!?!? Let that sink in. Yes, that doesn’t mean he will ever get parole - but still this means that once he does inevitably apply for parole, this poor family has to fight for *why* he shouldn’t ever be released. Then they have to do that every single time he re-applies. Why should they have to continue to suffer like that?!? As if what happened to them collectively isn’t enough, now they have to also have his parole eligibility in their minds in 13 years time…. This man cannot be rehabilitated. This man should *NEVER* walk free, under any circumstance. God forbid he ever does…. This story is utterly devastating on SO many levels. What is wrong with Canada’s Justice system?! People like Alex Bates should never even have the option to be free again. He would be a continued danger to this family, as well as any other people he would come across. I pray this poor family can find some sort of healing together after such trauma… May Alberto’s mother Rest In Peace🕯️🤍😔

I’m so sorry for you all, I hope that you can get beyond this and livlife freely as you all so deserve. Stay safe and love each other, peace and love to you all.

How terrifying! 😢

I missed the part where they explained why he wanted them dead, can someone please fill me in ?

@abprairiegurl

4 ай бұрын

Revenge.

Ohh new season!

What a sick joke in NIAGARA..KATE..POOR FAMILY..THEY DON'T DESERVE THIS..THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH..GIVING RIGHTS TO A PSYCHOPATH.

So sad and so frightening. It's hard to belive that people can be so cruel, sick and violent. I hope this family will have good days from now on.....and only 13 years before he can try to get out ...that's sick too.

3 years of sexual assualt on a minor, 2 x attempted murder, malicious wounding, aggravated assault, stalking and murder and he can apply for parole in 13 years. This is an absolute indictment on the Canadian legal system, it's no wonder people take the law into their own hands. If he gets out and begins to harass them again, what other choice would they have but to protect their family?

I watched this episode multiple times and thought of 86GAMMA who rides 1986 RG500 Suzuki bikes and lives near 401 & Weston Road

It appears that releasing criminals is deemed more cost-effective for the Canadian justice system than keeping them in prison.

I cant believe the sick things this man did, pure evil, my heart breaks for this family 😢💔

Why the hell are the daughter and mom all over Facebook, with their profiles wide open, if they’re worried about him one day finding them again.

That’s crazy the guy it’s so dangerous he should be in jail forever. What kind of system is this bs .

Canada sentence STINKS 🤔

What kind of justice system is this ?

This story is horrific. The police and justice system here is disgraceful. They failed to protect this entire family. They need to read these comments.

I am a father of 9 y/o and wouldn't even let my daughter have a sleepover with girls and boys. This could have been totally avoided.

parole board , bad legislated easy sentences , bad immigration . Canada is in need of Improvement .

Should never ever be released this family has been through enough they need to no he never will get out there still being tormented were is justice life never to be released

Going back to the house a 3rd without the police? This family seems like very nice people. Unfortunate situation. But guys...alot of things here have to reevaluated, mainly situational awareness.

The Crown shoukd be somewhat held responsible......they should be ashamee of themselves....yet here they are in thier long supid gowns making decisions they dont give a crap about

If he does get released and tries to seek vengeance the family would easily get away with one shot self defense!

41:23 “The law’s an ass!” 🤯

Look at all the TROUBLE/HASSLE/GRIEFFFFFFF SHE CAUSED HER PARENTS/FAMILY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTTTTTT ONCE DID SHE SPEAK ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT HERSELF !!!!!!!!!

@discipleofchrist2022

Ай бұрын

Please explain yourself😲 You don't seem to feel very good blaming the victim???!!

That is not justice!! What were they thinking! He should have got life!

The only silver lining in this case is that SA has four parents who all actively intervened when they discovered the grooming and rape, as well as two amazing grandmothers who put their lives on the line to protect her. The fact that Meaghan calls SA her daughter and Meaghan's mother calls SA her granddaughter shows how close they were. SA has an amazing support system. I hope they can all grow closer and heal. And I hope f-ing Alex Bates gets a taste of REAL justice in prison, since apparently he's not getting it from the courts.

Our Canadian justice system is less than par. Where the innocent get life sentences while the criminals get a slap on the wrist, making Police’s jobs much harder than it should be. Bring back the chain gang, make criminals accountable for their crimes instead of giving them diplomas paid by all of us tax payers!! My sincere condolences to the family and may this Bates guy be in population and get his karma!!

Canada and Australia have such lame prison sentences

Carry protection at all times

‘Bates’ as in BATES MOTEL😳

I used to admire Canada as a country but now it sounds like a sh*t hole. What happened?

Poor Family..pathetic justice system.

Eligible for parole after 14 yrs but he'll be there for a lot longer than that.

The punishment doesn't fit the crime, unbelievable, 3 life sentence would be fair!

You can't call the cops?

He should have bee given 20 years the first time!!!

the only ones with a 'life' sentance here are the girl and family

Just starting.. but SA loved no doubt about it

How is that Justice?...It's Canada..get used to it!

Stupid system in this country it needs to be like the USA life with no parole.

What ajoke ???

Released or not released is not the issue the issue is to lenient time served or I should say never to be released would be more fitting.

Nightmare

Go nuts in. Canada, you have pretty much a free pass to do what you want.

Omg I thought the Irish justice system was bad but that's a disgusting sentence , he should have got a whole life sentence , hope he gets prison justice and rots in hell

Awful story.

Bad kariokie 🙄

Just 🤮

@29:08 of course she heard him make that threat that he’d kill the old lady unless she came back. She only cared about saving herself that’s why she dipped under grandma’s arm and saved herself. She obviously knows grandma can’t walk properly but didn’t even bother to tell her to save HERSELF and get out. Naw she just cared about saving her own life.

Disgusting new introduction WHY?

@sandrapisani9225

6 ай бұрын

DIsgusting? How so?