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.

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

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

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 😢

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.

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.

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 :(.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 🇨🇦 🙏 ❤

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 ...🤬

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

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 hate the plea bargain. Crown failure for sure.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Antony Robart is a great host

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

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

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.

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..

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

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”?

Great coverage

Only 13 years then probation? Wow!!

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.

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.

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

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.

This guy is a creep

As someone who has never been in canada, what i learn from this show, is that If you plan to be a criminal, canada is your best bet, their justice system is very very lenient. All the episodes i watch i was appalled with the punishment the offenders got. Canada is not safe at all! 😮

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.

Been waiting for a new one. 👍👏😃

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

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 pathetic justice system in Canada.

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?

How terrifying! 😢

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

Ohh new season!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Giving light sentences returns such results. concurrent prison time is a direct insult to one of the victims. Canada is a democracy, people should use their power and change the balance of protecting the criminals to safeguard the victims.

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

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

what a nightmare

You can get more time for making and selling hard drugs than you can for 2nd degree murder 😮, that's crazy.

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

What kind of justice system is this ?

I’m not sure which is worse, the sentence or the piss poor prosecution office. There are two sides to every story but whichever way you look at all these facts, including the fact that he already had conditions which he had to adhere to after the initial harassment crime, there is no way this disgusting human being should ever be allowed back on the public streets. Not even mentioning the fact that he held a gun to police officers. Absolute disgrace!!

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.

Canada sentence STINKS 🤔

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.

They seem like good people, but there's no way after multiple red flags and warnings throughout the day I would have sent my elderly, unsteady-on-her-feet mother to check out a possible violent situation and then take her BACK there without at any point calling the police. As soon as tyres on both vehicles were slashed and they knew he was out I would immediately be on the phone to police.

This could be made into a Lifetime movie. Terrible what happened to this family. 13years for murder and attempted murder of more than 1 person. That is a joke!! He will be back for them based on his character in this episode!

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

Canada and Australia have such lame prison sentences

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.

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.

41:23 “The law’s an ass!” 🤯

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can't call the cops?

Poor Family..pathetic justice system.

Carry protection at all times

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.

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

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!!

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

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.

‘Bates’ as in BATES MOTEL😳

What ajoke ???

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

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

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

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

Just starting.. but SA loved no doubt about it

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