That's how I feel. It's just wrong to do very public shaming like that.I think it's ridiculous to blame AS for the criminal actions of his son. There is nothing to suggest he had anything whatsoever to do with the crimes.
That's how I feel. It's just wrong to do very public shaming like that.I think it's ridiculous to blame AS for the criminal actions of his son. There is nothing to suggest he had anything whatsoever to do with the crimes.
In Ontario there is an "Innocent Victims of Crime" fund. I have no idea how it works exactly, but maybe BC has a similar fund. I don't know if the fund is available to out of country families.
All right, fellow sleuths, answer me this, do you think any "wrongful death"-type lawsuits are going to arise out of this? Five dead, five grieving families from three different countries suddenly faced with the worst news anyone could possibly imagine...I am not even sure a lawsuit is possible, what with no definite answers--yet--as to what exactly transpired.
Any experts in international law here?
I'm mixed about her statement which I did read last night. I think she has a few misunderstandings in her comments. However, I noticed she was really angry at the Charlotte Post reporters from their home town, going to the funeral of Chynna and lurking outside for some information. Keeping that in mind, I'm surprised she didn't go after CBS 60 Minutes Australia and the USA based CBS 60Minutes for doing the interviews to begin with. This interview of Mr. Schmegelsky was not done by any Canadian media.What do you guys think of this? I think she has come down a bit hard on AS. At least AS did apologize publicly. Does she also blame the parents of Kam?
Homicide victim's sister accuses fugitive's dad of failing to take responsibility
Wouldn't that be a provincial/BC matter? Wrongful death lawsuits fall under civil law, I believe, and thus would fall under BC's laws regarding such action.
Here in Alberta, we have a Fatal Accidents Act that allows for wrongful death lawsuits. I'll go see if the lawyer in the office next door is in...
‘Serious inquiries only:’ Boat believed to have been used by B.C. fugitives posted on Kijiji
The RCMP says the photo in the ad was taken from their Twitter account.
“We are aware of the ad and can confirm that we still have this boat in our possession,” Sgt. Paul Manaigre said.
All right, fellow sleuths, answer me this, do you think any "wrongful death"-type lawsuits are going to arise out of this? Five dead, five grieving families from three different countries suddenly faced with the worst news anyone could possibly imagine...I am not even sure a lawsuit is possible, what with no definite answers--yet--as to what exactly transpired.
Any experts in international law here?
For me, Chynna’s sister gets a no-strings-attached hall pass to have and express whatever emotions she has. It WOULD be galling in her position to see her sister’s killer’s family given a platform in this particular way, with Alan’s particular execution. I totally get it. Chynna’s family owes AS nothing, and he has created an emotional burden for them just by agreeing to the 60 Minutes feature.I think it's ridiculous to blame AS for the criminal actions of his son. There is nothing to suggest he had anything whatsoever to do with the crimes.
Idiots.
After Diane Schuler killed eight people in a drunk-driving incident including herself, her husband sued the state of New York for "failing to keep the highway safe," and her brother whose three kids were all killed for "being the owner of the car." So I'm going to guess there probably will be lawsuits of some kind. These guys' estates collectively consisted of one suit and two half-eaten pork chops, so there's no point going after that. But I could see lawsuits against their parents and schools for missing the signs, or something. Now, whether those lawsuits will actually lead to something, is another matter.
Thanks for that info. $25,000 is probably more than the families would get from K&B's "estate" if the families sued...In Ontario the maximum you can apply for $25,000. You have to apply, and complete a lot of paperwork, then a board reviews your case, and either approves or denies the request. Then they have a decision on the payment amount, once that is complete they mail you a cheque. Process is about 6 months if you are actively completing the paperwork.
Thanks for that info. $25,000 is probably more than the families would get from K&B's "estate" if the families sued...
That's how I feel. It's just wrong to do such a public shaming.
IMO typically the Canadian justice system is not as litigious as the US system. But I think that is shifting...FOR SURE if a firearm was used in the crimes and it was stolen or given to K&B the giver, or person who failed to lock up their firearm could be held responsible, first by law enforcement in terms of charges being laid, then in the courts. That is just my understanding.After Diane Schuler killed eight people in a drunk-driving incident including herself, her husband sued the state of New York for "failing to keep the highway safe," and her brother whose three kids were all killed for "being the owner of the car." So I'm going to guess there probably will be lawsuits of some kind. These guys' estates collectively consisted of one suit and two half-eaten pork chops, so there's no point going after that. But I could see lawsuits against their parents and schools for missing the signs, or something. Now, whether those lawsuits will actually lead to something, is another matter.
EDIT: Especially if the gun came from Kam's parents and they failed to keep it properly secured. Let's just say their dream lake house is in serious danger if that's the case...JMO.
For me, Chynna’s sister gets a no-strings-attached hall pass to have and express whatever emotions she has. It WOULD be galling in her position to see her sister’s killer’s family given a platform in this particular way, with Alan’s particular execution. I totally get it. Chynna’s family owes AS nothing, and he has created an emotional burden for them just by agreeing to the 60 Minutes feature.
That said, if I read the sentiments in her post in just about any other context, I wouldn’t find them compelling. And I sure wouldn’t see them as insightful, curious or empathetic.
It is difficult to believe they both chose, at exactly the same moment to end their lives, and then managed to achieve that ambition. Yes, Thelma and Louise did, with the aid of a soft top Chevy, but Kam and Bry?..
It is easier to believe that the one who did the killing, did so right up to the end, but then, they had to have kept some ammo and an operative weapon, dry and oiled.
It's the logistics. I just cant see them both carrying weaponry and dry ammo all this time, waiting for the last moment, where they shoot themselves together with their own carefully looked after guns.. . Hard to believe..
And drowning themselves, they have no control over where they are found, much less found together. .
Who called it as the last moment ?..
For me, Chynna’s sister gets a no-strings-attached hall pass to have and express whatever emotions she has. It WOULD be galling in her position to see her sister’s killer’s family given a platform in this particular way, with Alan’s particular execution. I totally get it. Chynna’s family owes AS nothing, and he has created an emotional burden for them just by agreeing to the 60 minutes feature.
That said, if I read the sentiments in her post in just about any other context, I wouldn’t find them compelling. And I sure wouldn’t see them as insightful, curious or empathetic.
No, he gets a hall pass too. My post didn’t intend to address anything from AS’s side as that was not the subject.So she gets a hall pass and he doesn't. Didn't they both lose a loved one?
In both cases I really wish somebody would explain to these folks that they should not be saying these things.
There is a fund through Victims Services in Alberta and I would think BC has similar. However, I too wonder about the availability to out of country families. Worth the research on this...In Ontario there is an "Innocent Victims of Crime" fund. I have no idea how it works exactly, but maybe BC has a similar fund. I don't know if the fund is available to out of country families.
So she gets a hall pass and he doesn't. Didn't they both lose a loved one?
In both cases I really wish somebody would explain to these folks that they should not be saying these things.