I was a 8 year old Portuguese girl when he was brutally murdered. I had met him a year prior as my dad was a superintendent of a nearby building and he knew him and introduced me. His murder by those brutal monsters took away my innocence and rudely made me aware that evil exists. Thank u for keeping his memory alive.
When you put the little hot wheels car on the grave site, I really lost it. I could only think of my boys at that age playing with their hot wheels that they loved to collect and play with for hours. I could see in your face that this was a very difficult video for you to complete, but it is a very important story and I am thankful to you, Scott, for having the strength to do this.
The reason he’s buried so far north of Toronto is that the Jacques were recent immigrants to Canada - Toronto - moving here from the Azores to make a better life for their family. They were poor, hence Emmanuel and his brother shining shoes to help support the family. The Jacques family could not afford the cemetery costs so someone donated their own plot they’d already purchased and this was the location. There was also a sister. They lived on either Gerrard or Shutet, can’t remember. The father died I think about 15 years ago and after that the mother moved back to the Azores. One of Emmanuel’s neighbour friends wrote a book about him called Kicking The Sky by Anthony De Sa. The original building at 245 Yonge Street was still there in 2008. He will always be remembered by those of us old enough at the time when this happened, affectionately, as the Shoeshine Boy. I’ll never forget this case
That was a good book. He's a teacher. But I wondered why not bury him at Prospect cemetery? It was so much closer. I have family at Holy Cross. If I ever go there I will pay my respects to him.
Any news about how the brother Luciano is doing? I wondered about him all these years. He did nothing wrong but I imagine he blamed himself and that breaks my heart
I was 14 in 1977 Was hard to believe such good happen when Toronto was called Toronto the good. Changed Toronto forever. RIP Emmanuel You will always be remembered never forgotten.
Emanuel Jaques brutal and senseless murder has stayed with me for 44 years and will probably be with me till the day I die. I knew Emanuel he was good friends with my big brother. We lived on Sackville Green in Regent Park and Emanuel would drop by several times a week. He was an ambitious, kind and friendly kid. Scott you did your homework. Your details are accurate and your compassion is evident. Thank you for sharing. RIP Emanuel🙏
Your very dear Scott, this little boy trying to earn some money for his family, someone’s boy, their son to have this done to him , don’t understand why the death penalty not brought up. The horrific acts done to this child , I believe the judicial system should have put the death penalty on the table , but then I don’t know Toronto, it’s laws , it’s legal system which I’m sure is complicated. They , these 4 monsters took this little boys life in such a horrid way, it’s truly unspeakable. You gave him dignity, honor , and most of all remembrance of this beautiful little boy that just wanted to make extra money and he paid with his life. RIP little Emanuel the angels are now watching over you, where no more harm nor pain will you ever feel again. Thank you Scott for having such a big heart, your show I do not miss.
Thank you for telling Emanuel’s story. My mother was 27 years old and lived in that same area where Emanuel lived. Saul Betesh hit my mother in the head with a large rock and chased her until she had to run into a restaurant for help. They phoned the police but he ran and disappeared. That happened a few months before Emanuel was murdered. May Emanuel Rest In Peace 💗
I stood there that day when they were tearing that building down tears streaming down my face so relieved they finally tore it down and I placed a flower there for Emanuel. Memories came back when I stood there with many others protesting in 77 after we left City Hall. 44 years ago today and up until August 1st I was glued to my CB radio along with hundreds of others in the hopes that he would be found safe and sound. I had heard many many years ago that he also shoe shined just above Gerrard & Yonge where the cement arch still stands where I put a flower every year and put my hand on it every time I walk by
I was looking through your videos last month & was shocked to see this one. Ìt was talked about frequently in my family here in Montreal. As per the internet, Woods died in prison in April 2003, after being denied parole four times. Kribs and Betesh apparently remain incarcerated; Betesh was most recently turned down for parole in 2020. Thank you so much for telling Emanuels story.
I really got emotional with the hot wheels car. My significant other passed in November 2011, 7 days after his 29th birthday. I still leave hot wheels at his grave. We're big Honda/Acura people. I'll be 50 in July 2021 and I hope people leave little cars when I'm gone, too. Very sweet gesture Scott. 🙏
Hi, I left a comment last night on another video saying how much I love your videos. But I have to comment again tonight on this one because you really touched my heart when you took just a few seconds to clean off his grave a little. It may just be something small, but it really shows how much these stories and people mean to you. I've seen you do it another time, and it really is such a nice and touching thing to do. So, thanks again for bringing these stories and people to us. 😊
Thank you for presenting this story respectfully. I was also a shoeshine boy during the summer of 1977 on Yonge Street. I was shining shoes that night with my buddies as it was common to do to make money. Usual made $3-4 a night. That night on the news it was the lead story that Emanuel went missing. It was scary and immediately they banned shoe-shinning downtown. I believe there was a McDonald’s next to the strip club where it happened, where the Burger King is now. The old imperial Six theatre was just a few doors down as well. The Eaton Centre just opened that summer. His parents never recovered and his siblings were never the same again to this day. Rest In Peace Emanuel.
Hi Scott. I managed to source Robert Hoshowsky's book last year on Emanuel Jaques' murder. Thank you so much for for doing this video. This young boy's murder should never have happened - he came from a hard work immigrant family and because of his conscientious work ethic, he was trying to make cash to assist his family. The next time I travel to Toronto, I will make a point of travelling to Emanuel's grave to pay my respects. Regards from Ireland.
Thank you for exposing sexual predators Scott, women and children especially need to be aware and prepared for such attacks. Some of us wait until it is too late. Grateful for your work.
Learn some basic self defense. Just because females or kids are smaller don't mean they can't hurt a attacker. All men have testicles. With a tap it hurts like hell, with a solid kick, punch etc it'll usually take the fight out of him. Paul Vunack taught navy Seals the Rat technique. It's online. He's in his 60s now and I'd not want to fight him unless I was far away with a rifle. There's alot of self defense weapons to help or just plain car keys. There's alot of things ppl can use that's cheap and effective and not obvious. Be safe and be strong.
So sad a little boy gone in that manner. This one really got to me. He had so much more life ahead of him. A little boy who was wanting to help his family. Thank you for sharing his story. RIP Emanuel Jaques
God Bless this child. I was 14 in 1977. I watched your snowy visit just now and had to rewatch the original video. Poor little love. Many prayers. Thank you again, Scott!
We are the same age. I had had a paper route for years. I read every edition of The Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail. Until that day, other than Charles Manson, who was almost comically evil to me, a naked Vietnamese girl named Kim Phuc, whose back and left leg was on fire from napalm burns was my only horror. But that was far away. My parents were not very good at explaining why those men did what they did. It was something I should have been warned about because I took the TTC from the age of 12 to a downtown piano lesson and had experienced strange men approaching me with odd questions about who knew where I was or "would I like a hamburger?". These were not gay males, who are attracted to consensual adult sex with masculine (ideally anyways) males. Sometimes I thought they were plainclothes police. I had long hair and was frisked for pot (absurdly) on a regular basis. I learned how to deal with those grubby (not the cops) screw-ups. Emmanuel Jaques was an introduction to lethal sex crimes upon children that seemed to occur every five years or so in Toronto. Later I risked friendships with single moms (I was a very young but responsible father) who did not "get it" about minimizing risks to their mostly young daughters. This was not about blaming victims. Almost no other mammal allows their offspring out of their sight for a minute until it's time for them to go it alone. Only humans. We roamed the streets and ravines at our leisure. We always carried big sticks. Safe when there were 2 or 3 of us. But I also did it alone. I was lucky. That poor child! I hope his surviving family is doing well. But Toronto is a city of millions and has always been among the safest cities in North America. Among millions you will always have damaged and dangerous (almost entirely) men in the population. Most abuse is by a close male relative and never goes reported. Not like these three or four monsters who were caught very quickly. Thank God. Sorry for the rant but have a Happy New Year! Most people are good.
I was in high school, and just 2 years older than Emanuel Jaques, aka: shoeshine boy. I remember this story vividly. It was so sad and so scary. Emanuel was such a sweet, innocent and hard working boy. It is horrifying to think of what he endured at the hands of his captors. 💔😢 Thank you for this touching and informative reflection of Emanuel's life. It is so sweet and thoughtful of you to place a Hot Wheel's car at his grave. May he Rest in Heavenly Peace 💙🙏🤍
Such a sad story Scotty. This little kid had to endure so much. May his soul Rest In Peace. Such a sweet gesture when you placed the Hot Wheels car on his grave. Kids at the young age of 12 love those cars and I am sure Emmanuel was watching you from above and is very happy for you being able to tell us about him and for all of us paying tribute to him. Those men were so cruel and had no hearts and deserved punishment. In contrast the sadness in your eyes and voice for someone you never knew touched many hearts. Thanks Scotty. You are the best. Take care. Be safe. Lots of love from all of us❤️🤗✌🏼💕
Scott, I have seen everyone of your videos and this one is the best. The compassion and respect and emotion you show for this young man is extraordinary. Emanuel deserves all the recognition he can get. What a beautiful Angel
So sad. The so called human beings who done this sick crime should of been ripped to shreds limb by limb and given no mercy. You done a great job explaining this story Scott and was also a nice thought putting a toy car on his grave for him.
He died for some gross "pleasure"? Like thousands of other innocent children/women- so sickening that some men just can't control their "urges" or whatever it is. What a sickening species we are .
I was able to visit the grave of this poor mouse earlier today. 💔😥 Thank you for giving your viewers directions to pay our respects. I was one month short of my 14th birthday & I remember seeing this all over the news; I also saw how much it changed Toronto, the city in which I was born. Rest in peace, Emanuel. Ppl who knew of this tragedy will always remember your very existence. xx
I remember. I was an 11 years old child when this happened, living in Kitchener-Waterloo. Beyond horrific. I remember the funeral procession and his mom fainting overwhelmed with grief, no doubt imagining what her sweet child endured for 12 long hours. Rest in peace little man, in the arms of Our Savior.
I'm a Portuguese. I grew up in that area . The community for years kept a serious watchful eye on their kids. I heard this story countless times but this video finally gave me closer. It made me cry , a much needed cry . Thank you . God bless
What they did to innocent Emmanuel was beyond evil. So evil you can't even put it into words. This definitely is a death penalty case. It hurts my heart. And angers me on so many levels. When crimes like this are committed against children/minors. What they did to poor Emmanuel will be done unto them. Once they pass over to the afterlife over and over again. For all eternity. That's how spiritual law works. I know Emmanuel is in a better place. Where no one will ever hurt him again. Rest in the Heavens precious angel Emmanuel. Thank you! For remembering Emmanuel.😥👼✝️
Absolutely horrific. It’s really crazy that no one heard him. At just 12 years old too. He was a little guy so sad. My heart aches for his family. This was a great video Scott. 🌹 Side note: I remember shopping Sam the Record Man and eating at Mr. Submarine. Downtown T has really changed. Unbelievable. ❤️ Great job.
I work 15 mins away from where this happened. A few years ago I went to the building which would have been the spot where he died and said a silent prayer for him. I was 11 when this happened.
It happens to those good children good ppl to be so trusting which is my problem thinking we can trust everyone i was never taught anything at 72 I am frightened around ppl I don’t know now
Emanuel was determined to live! What a tough little man! Great video Scott and thanks for sharing it! I'm sure Emanuels family is happy that he hasn't been forgotten.
Very sad. You told the story very well. I started crying when you put the car on the grave. That was very sweet of you. Such a precious life taken so young and in such a horrible way. May the monsters never see the light of day. Thanks again Scott I had no idea about this story.
Thank You for putting this story together. I was the same age at the time and to this day I still remember. I did not know him personally butI feel like we all knew him. That summer changed everything and it had a profound effect on how our parents viewed the world for us' at that age and beyond. I will never forget this poor kid as long as I live. Rest in Peace and God Bless Emanuele
I vividly remember this horrible story back in the day. I was the same age as Emanuel and we were told to not ever talk to strangers. It was a big story. Thanks for reminding us and showing how Yonge street looked back then compared to now.
I haven't heard this story til yesterday. I saw your Christmas visit, 2024. It's scary to think that I was 6 years old, living 40 minutes away in Cambridge, Ontario when this happened. I have no words to describe what I'm feeling.
I was 6 years old, too, living in Winnipeg. I just learnt about little Emmanuel's tragic story. May he RIP along with his family members that have passed.
Im from the UK. Ive watched a few of your videos this type of subject and agree this hit me. I then realised that in 1977 (aged 7) I was visiting family in Toronto exactly 6 months to the day before the murder took place and I remember seeing photos of the red light district my family took while there and it's chilling to know all the people involved were probably in the area at the time and what it was like.
I would say my heart is hurting, but my whole body is sinking, feeling this horrific crime. It's hard to think of these disgusting individuals as being "human" beings. Some of these videos that you do are really hard to watch yet it's important that we do. Just as you are compelled to tell them, we listen to honor that person, in this case, Emanuel Jacques. I was glad there were flowers there. I believe Emanuel loves the Hot Wheels car. I could feel your sadness and that resonated a great deal as a viewer. Thank you for honoring the precious life of young Emanuel, may he rest in peace.
Scott, a difficult murder to cover. You did a nice job. Emanuel Jaques should never be forgotten. I was 18 when this happened and I recall it well. Finally a book has been written Outraged by Robert J. Hoshowky 2017. Unfortunately it is out of print. Couldn't find any used to purchase. The Toronto library has 6 copies thankfully. This book should be reprinted. Emanuel and all Yonge St.was in the 70's should be remembered. Thank you for making this remembrance. Every kid loved Hot wheels back then. Blessings...
Scott, excellent job my friend..this hits home (literally) big time..I'm 55, from Niagara Falls Ont. and was 10 when this happened..I'll never forget my mom who was a social worker at the time, telling me about this horrible event. I could see in her face how (even after her years and years of dealing with children of abuse, broken homes and dead beat parents) she was absolutely shaken and filled with sadness. Now that I have 2 boys (10 and 8) of my own, I can only imagine what she felt looking at me at the age of 10..this event had such a huge impact on all us Ontario boys from that point on..everywhere parents were warning their children to beware of strangers, and not to trust adults even if an incentive is offered and to stay in groups..etc etc..it's so nice how you remembered him and made the journey to his resting place..I spent a lot of time in TO in the 80's as a teenager as Yonge St. was fun St. as you know. I did however tend to stick to places like Sam's A&A's, Big Slice, MLG Leaf Games and the arcades as this event was always over one's shoulder..I just recently stumbled across you channel and have to admit that now after living 30+yrs in Europe, it's nice to spend some time watching your channel and remember my roots..I really enjoyed your Tim Horton episode..all the best, peace out man..Andrew
So sad!! RIP little one!! So horrible!! Senseless!! His poor family!! So nice of some one to give the family there grave for Emmanuel!! Great job Scott!! The hot wheels was priceless!! Love you and your videos!! God bless that little boy!! 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
That was so nice thank you. I remember Emmanyel Jacques and the day he was found like it was yesterday. I was 15 at the time and learned more about Emmanuel than I knew. Sad that his family had to bear such a great loss. Their lives would never be the same and Toronto would never be the same too. RIP Emmanuel you"re not forgotten along with all the other missing kids.
This video is why I love your channel, so reserved and respectful. My mum told me about this heinous crime when I was a kid to remind me to not go with strangers and it always stuck with me.
Dearest Scott, your touching tribute to Emanuel was sincere and so kind. May God bless you. I was 4 months old and living in Mississauga at the time. I am surprised my parents didn't tell me about this, as I remember hearing many stories from Toronto when I was older. This is something that more people should know about. Emmanuel deserves to live on in the minds and hearts of all Canadians. As difficult as it was for you to share his story, you did a good and right thing. You did so with grace and preserving Emmanuel 's dignity. Thank you. Take good care. Be safe. Travel well.
Hey Scott, JD here from the Philippines. Been a subscriber since your video of Gram Parsons and this video moved me even more than GP. Thanx man. Always look forward to your work. Please stay safe buddy.
Hi Scott 🖐🏼. This video really tugged At My heart, I only have one child.(My Son). And I couldn't imagine someone doing this to my child. Even though he's A GROWN Man NOW. I'd still die for My one AND ONLY Son. I hope And pray nothing but the best for HIS Family. This is so sad, AND so tragic beyond belief. If they wanted sex so bad, WHY didn't they just rape each other ⁉️ Thanks so much for sharing the details with US. Have a great evening scott.stay safe out there ‼️🙋🏿♀️.
I am the same age as Emmanuel, I recall this as if it was yesterday. We went to the protest at City Hall. I also went to see the Funeral arriving at the Church.
I remember this tragic story as a young child on the news media, I wept for this boy, full out sympathy and empathy and prayed for him and his family, as many of us did. I did not ever forget him. I always cringed when walking by that area and Burger King, such a bad energy, some adult clubs down town remained even in the 90s, I felt very uneasy in this area, when going to art school in TO. Toronto was once considered a safe city more than others, one of the most darkest moments in Toronto history. Scott this video, is a very sincere message of honoring his young life in memory. Child abduction , abuse, trafficking and murder is world wide and continues to this day,, very evil sick , prey on poor children and occasional kidnappings of rich kids. Monsters is an understatement, Pedo crimes are more common that we know sadly, the positive thing that came out of this is the streets in the area the business closed down at this time and glad you had mentioned this.
Scott, I’m a new subscriber and have been binge watching. This particular episode really got me. I’m from Toronto. I was born in 1965, and I frequented the Yonge/Dundas are at the time for the arcade. This story is very sad to hear but you told it very well with respect. I’m hooked on your channel now. God bless.
Poor sweet baby, its hard but I'm glad you made this video Scott. Shining a light on this boy, I have been to that Vans store many times and had no idea, I will now think of him when I pass by. You are not forgotten Emanual! Glad those pigs are rotting in jail.
Scott, you have given such a beautiful respectful presentation on such a heinous crime. Thank youi for helping us remember this little boy who was demonstrating he was going to be an active member of his community for the good. The fleas that robbed him of his potential achievements can NEVER measure up to his little toe let alone his character. I appreciated the depth of the feelings you were feeling presenting this vlogg. Blessings to you and darling little Emanuel. Keep up the great work of helping us to remember those who would be forgotten and only remember by the scum and their actions. God bless and thank you.
At this time of year,in August, I always think of Emmanuel, especially in the last two weeks,every year since 1977. It was so horrible,it was cruel.It was beyond words! I remember,how it was covered in the Portuguese media here and across the world,it shook the entire Portuguese community's around the world,they couldn't believe it that something like this horrible could happen in Canada... So many of us were not allowed to go anywhere near Young Street. All the extra street smarts that kicked in....such an ugly horrible feeling that families,parents had,for the safety of young children. Emmanuel sweet boy rest in peace ! Thank you for making this video and doing it with care and respect.
Sam the record man was my favorite record store. Used to wait hours outside on boxing day back in the 80s. This story always haunts me. I am 1 year younger than Emanuele and I was just as tiny and scrawny. Heard about him in the 80s and I never forgot him. his poor brother must be living w extreme guilt leaving him alone to make a phone call home. Looked like a kid I would have been friends with. RIP sweet boy.❣️
I was 11 living in North York. We spent our summers walking the strip from Bloor to the Eaton Centre. Joke shops, Sams, Mr Sub. My mom worked at Old Angelo’s Restaurant on Elm st. This event changed all of that. Toronto changed overnight. There is a documentary on this. I miss Maple Leaf Gardens, House Of Lords, Joke Shops, Exhibition. Sad.
I remember House Of Lords! Always wanted to get my hair cut there. Sounds like you’re a bit older than me but lived pretty much the same Toronto suburb kid existence that I did! I miss MLG the most even tho it’s still there. I recently went for a walk through it filming everything and went into all these cool parts I don’t think I was supposed to lol. Nothing like downtown Toronto. Thanks for watching man
What is the documentary called? I remember watching a great documentary about this but never found it again. I remember seeing Emmanuelle mom passing out during the ceremony and had to be carried. I can't even imagine the horror that family lives every single day
I remember those message parlors everywhere on Young St. in the 70's. I have not been back to Toronto, oh wait it was just two years ago that I was there. Thanks for posting.
Such a sad way for his life to end. I just watched the Christmas video and wanted to see this one as well. I have the utmost respect for you, Scott. You always treat each person with dignity and respect. RIP Emanuel🙏🙏
Never knew about poor sweet Emanuel until seeing this. I'm so devastated and how he suffered until his last breath. I hope his killers rot in hell. Scott, you always amaze me with the utmost respect and history you provide. I really admire you for what you do.
Poor little boy 😔😢 I go back at that time , because I was born in ‘64 as well . It makes me think of all the times I walked alone . Thank You for sharing Scott
Thank you Scott and merry Christmas! I have seen today Sunday Dec. 22nd, 2024 vid on "Visiting the Grave of Emanuel Jaques for Christmas - The Tragic Murder of the Toronto Shoeshine Boy " and referred to check this vid out on the details of it. Heartbreaking and RIP Emanuel. As well crazy how far we have come since 2020 beginning of when COVID-19 started and I have never set foot back in Toronto since. May be some day soon will come back to Toronto for a visit and you definitely have set of hair back then, than side being fully shaved which we know today. All the best and keep up the vloggin' and peace, out!
Such a sad story. Great tribute Scott. I'm sure the family would love that he was honored as you did. Your a great person so kind. Stay safe in your travels and as always God bless you my friend
My uncles was very close friends with one of the officers on this poor boys case. There was some information that was never released to the public that makes this case all the more heartbreaking. From what I was told, it was mostly kept from the family too.
Teens of the 70s (& probably earlier) came down to hang out too! I remember starting to go downtown TO feeling like a cool teenager at age 14, 1979. Walking up & down Yonge, checking all the stores out, especially Sam the Record Man! Such a horrific story, glad people still remember him. Thanks for doing this video, Scott ✌️
I’m trying to get through this but my heart is breaking….this poor child😢….Scott I love how you tell us these stories with so much love & respect….Thank You,🙏🏻
Thanks for this Scott. You always do such good research. I just finished high school when this happened and it stuck with me all those years. When I moved to Toronto I'd walk through that corner all the time, not realizing it was "that" corner. There was an excellent book written about this a few years ago called Outraged, by Robert Hoshoesky.
This story is so heartbreaking. I'm actually from Toronto as well and I honestly never knew about this case. I used to work at yonge dundas square too. Now everytime when I'm in that area I will definitely think of Emmanuel Jaques. Such a innocent kid was just trying to help his family. Those disgusting monsters on little Emmanuel. It just irritates my soul. How can you do that to a little child... I hope they burn in hell. Well done on the video Scott. It was very heartwarming when you put the little hot wheels car on his grave. God bless you. ❤🙏🏽
You are good at this, thank you for remembering Emmanuel. (From what I heard his parents didn't call the police at first. The father went out himself showing his picture and asking everyone if they had seen him. )
I was a 8 year old Portuguese girl when he was brutally murdered. I had met him a year prior as my dad was a superintendent of a nearby building and he knew him and introduced me. His murder by those brutal monsters took away my innocence and rudely made me aware that evil exists. Thank u for keeping his memory alive.
Think of you every day Suzy
I am sorry but this is Canadian gay culture. The gay pride parade marches by there every year in memory of Sir Emanuel Jacques.
Sure you did.
Is anyone surprised that ALL of the culprits are white?
When you put the little hot wheels car on the grave site, I really lost it. I could only think of my boys at that age playing with their hot wheels that they loved to collect and play with for hours. I could see in your face that this was a very difficult video for you to complete, but it is a very important story and I am thankful to you, Scott, for having the strength to do this.
Amen
AMEN
Omg this is so sad.
I am sorry but this is your Canadian gay culture. The gay pride parade marches by there every year in memory of Sir Emanuel Jacques.
Is anyone surprised that ALL of the culprits are white?
You respectfully honoured Emanuel's legacy with dignity and grace Scott. A highly commendable tribute, thank you!
Is anyone surprised that ALL of the culprits are white?
The reason he’s buried so far north of Toronto is that the Jacques were recent immigrants to Canada - Toronto - moving here from the Azores to make a better life for their family. They were poor, hence Emmanuel and his brother shining shoes to help support the family. The Jacques family could not afford the cemetery costs so someone donated their own plot they’d already purchased and this was the location. There was also a sister. They lived on either Gerrard or Shutet, can’t remember. The father died I think about 15 years ago and after that the mother moved back to the Azores. One of Emmanuel’s neighbour friends wrote a book about him called Kicking The Sky by Anthony De Sa. The original building at 245 Yonge Street was still there in 2008. He will always be remembered by those of us old enough at the time when this happened, affectionately, as the Shoeshine Boy. I’ll never forget this case
So sad. I was about 6 years old when this happened, so I didn't know about it when it occurred. Learned a few years later.
That was a good book. He's a teacher. But I wondered why not bury him at Prospect cemetery? It was so much closer. I have family at Holy Cross. If I ever go there I will pay my respects to him.
@@Canadiana71 I am aware of Prospect Cemetery but not sure if there were still some costs related?
Any news about how the brother Luciano is doing? I wondered about him all these years. He did nothing wrong but I imagine he blamed himself and that breaks my heart
I was 14 in 1977
Was hard to believe such good happen when Toronto was called Toronto the good.
Changed Toronto forever.
RIP Emmanuel
You will always be remembered never forgotten.
Emanuel Jaques brutal and senseless murder has stayed with me for 44 years and will probably be with me till the day I die.
I knew Emanuel he was good friends with my big brother. We lived on Sackville Green in Regent Park and Emanuel would drop by several times a week. He was an ambitious, kind and friendly kid.
Scott you did your homework. Your details are accurate and your compassion is evident. Thank you for sharing. RIP Emanuel🙏
As someone who is still affected by the murder even though I did not know him or the families but you did I send you my condolences.
RIP Emanuel
jack flash my condolences to you RIP Emmanuel
My neighbour was also a friend of his, 56 now, ran into one of them in the pen and stuck a fork in his neck, he lived but passed recently.
My condolences to you Jack on the loss of your friend.
Do you know what happened to his siblings .I would love to find them
It's good to see flowers there for him and it's healing to know that he's never forgotten
Hi Joan. Those were my thoughts as well, almost at the time Scott said it, about there being flowers there. Feeling this one, beyond tragic.
Your very dear Scott, this little boy trying to earn some money for his family, someone’s boy, their son to have this done to him , don’t understand why the death penalty not brought up. The horrific acts done to this child , I believe the judicial system should have put the death penalty on the table , but then I don’t know Toronto, it’s laws , it’s legal system which I’m sure is complicated. They , these 4 monsters took this little boys life in such a horrid way, it’s truly unspeakable. You gave him dignity, honor , and most of all remembrance of this beautiful little boy that just wanted to make extra money and he paid with his life. RIP little Emanuel the angels are now watching over you, where no more harm nor pain will you ever feel again. Thank you Scott for having such a big heart, your show I do not miss.
@@cynthiahusband106 Justin's daddy and The Liberal Party , scrapped the death penalty .
@@cynthiahusband106 I would reply to the death penalty thing, but this page is to remember a young man.
Is anyone surprised that ALL of the culprits are white?
Thank you for telling Emanuel’s story. My mother was 27 years old and lived in that same area where Emanuel lived. Saul Betesh hit my mother in the head with a large rock and chased her until she had to run into a restaurant for help. They phoned the police but he ran and disappeared. That happened a few months before Emanuel was murdered. May Emanuel Rest In Peace 💗
😳Wow!
Wiccan. Thank you for sharing, I really feel for your Mother experiencing something so horrible. RIP Emanuel 🌟
Your mom was lucky
Was that Saul immigrant?
Is anyone surprised that ALL of the culprits are white?
I stood there that day when they were tearing that building down tears streaming down my face so relieved they finally tore it down and I placed a flower there for Emanuel. Memories came back when I stood there with many others protesting in 77 after we left City Hall. 44 years ago today and up until August 1st I was glued to my CB radio along with hundreds of others in the hopes that he would be found safe and sound. I had heard many many years ago that he also shoe shined just above Gerrard & Yonge where the cement arch still stands where I put a flower every year and put my hand on it every time I walk by
Is anyone surprised that ALL of the culprits are white?
I was looking through your videos last month & was shocked to see this one. Ìt was talked about frequently in my family here in Montreal.
As per the internet, Woods died in prison in April 2003, after being denied parole four times. Kribs and Betesh apparently remain incarcerated; Betesh was most recently turned down for parole in 2020.
Thank you so much for telling Emanuels story.
Can’t believe 3 of those dirtbags are still alive.
I really got emotional with the hot wheels car. My significant other passed in November 2011, 7 days after his 29th birthday. I still leave hot wheels at his grave. We're big Honda/Acura people. I'll be 50 in July 2021 and I hope people leave little cars when I'm gone, too. Very sweet gesture Scott. 🙏
Spencer Hurley Thank you for sharing your story and yes it was a beautiful touch 🌟
Hi, I left a comment last night on another video saying how much I love your videos. But I have to comment again tonight on this one because you really touched my heart when you took just a few seconds to clean off his grave a little. It may just be something small, but it really shows how much these stories and people mean to you. I've seen you do it another time, and it really is such a nice and touching thing to do.
So, thanks again for bringing these stories and people to us. 😊
Scott you have such a heart of gold. This story made me sad! This little guy didnt deserve that! Love when you put the car on the grave! RIP Emmanuel
Thank you for presenting this story respectfully.
I was also a shoeshine boy during the summer of 1977 on Yonge Street. I was shining shoes that night with my buddies as it was common to do to make money. Usual made $3-4 a night.
That night on the news it was the lead story that Emanuel went missing.
It was scary and immediately they banned shoe-shinning downtown.
I believe there was a McDonald’s next to the strip club where it happened, where the Burger King is now. The old imperial Six theatre was just a few doors down as well. The Eaton Centre just opened that summer.
His parents never recovered and his siblings were never the same again to this day.
Rest In Peace Emanuel.
I wish I could find his siblings as I was friends with his sisters RIP Angel
Hi Scott. I managed to source Robert Hoshowsky's book last year on Emanuel Jaques' murder. Thank you so much for for doing this video. This young boy's murder should never have happened - he came from a hard work immigrant family and because of his conscientious work ethic, he was trying to make cash to assist his family.
The next time I travel to Toronto, I will make a point of travelling to Emanuel's grave to pay my respects.
Regards from Ireland.
Hi. Where can I find that book in digital format? It seems to be impossible to find in 2024..
Thank you for exposing sexual predators Scott, women and children especially need to be aware and prepared for such attacks. Some of us wait until it is too late. Grateful for your work.
Learn some basic self defense. Just because females or kids are smaller don't mean they can't hurt a attacker. All men have testicles. With a tap it hurts like hell, with a solid kick, punch etc it'll usually take the fight out of him. Paul Vunack taught navy Seals the Rat technique. It's online. He's in his 60s now and I'd not want to fight him unless I was far away with a rifle. There's alot of self defense weapons to help or just plain car keys. There's alot of things ppl can use that's cheap and effective and not obvious. Be safe and be strong.
So sad a little boy gone in that manner. This one really got to me. He had so much more life ahead of him. A little boy who was wanting to help his family. Thank you for sharing his story. RIP Emanuel Jaques
God Bless this child. I was 14 in 1977. I watched your snowy visit just now and had to rewatch the original video. Poor little love. Many prayers. Thank you again, Scott!
We are the same age. I had had a paper route for years. I read every edition of The Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail. Until that day, other than Charles Manson, who was almost comically evil to me, a naked Vietnamese girl named Kim Phuc, whose back and left leg was on fire from napalm burns was my only horror. But that was far away. My parents were not very good at explaining why those men did what they did. It was something I should have been warned about because I took the TTC from the age of 12 to a downtown piano lesson and had experienced strange men approaching me with odd questions about who knew where I was or "would I like a hamburger?". These were not gay males, who are attracted to consensual adult sex with masculine (ideally anyways) males. Sometimes I thought they were plainclothes police. I had long hair and was frisked for pot (absurdly) on a regular basis. I learned how to deal with those grubby (not the cops) screw-ups. Emmanuel Jaques was an introduction to lethal sex crimes upon children that seemed to occur every five years or so in Toronto. Later I risked friendships with single moms (I was a very young but responsible father) who did not "get it" about minimizing risks to their mostly young daughters. This was not about blaming victims. Almost no other mammal allows their offspring out of their sight for a minute until it's time for them to go it alone. Only humans. We roamed the streets and ravines at our leisure. We always carried big sticks. Safe when there were 2 or 3 of us. But I also did it alone. I was lucky. That poor child! I hope his surviving family is doing well. But Toronto is a city of millions and has always been among the safest cities in North America. Among millions you will always have damaged and dangerous (almost entirely) men in the population. Most abuse is by a close male relative and never goes reported. Not like these three or four monsters who were caught very quickly. Thank God. Sorry for the rant but have a Happy New Year! Most people are good.
I was in high school, and just 2 years older than Emanuel Jaques, aka: shoeshine boy. I remember this story vividly. It was so sad and so scary.
Emanuel was such a sweet, innocent and hard working boy. It is horrifying to think of what he endured at the hands of his captors. 💔😢
Thank you for this touching and informative reflection of Emanuel's life. It is so sweet and thoughtful of you to place a Hot Wheel's car at his grave.
May he Rest in Heavenly Peace 💙🙏🤍
Such a sad story Scotty. This little kid had to endure so much. May his soul Rest In Peace. Such a sweet gesture when you placed the Hot Wheels car on his grave. Kids at the young age of 12 love those cars and I am sure Emmanuel was watching you from above and is very happy for you being able to tell us about him and for all of us paying tribute to him. Those men were so cruel and had no hearts and deserved punishment. In contrast the sadness in your eyes and voice for someone you never knew touched many hearts. Thanks Scotty. You are the best. Take care. Be safe. Lots of love from all of us❤️🤗✌🏼💕
Scott, I have seen everyone of your videos and this one is the best. The compassion and respect and emotion you show for this young man is extraordinary. Emanuel deserves all the recognition he can get. What a beautiful Angel
Thanks Scott for this such a heartbreaking story. R.I. P Emanuel Jacques
So sad. The so called human beings who done this sick crime should of been ripped to shreds limb by limb and given no mercy. You done a great job explaining this story Scott and was also a nice thought putting a toy car on his grave for him.
Hell is too good a place for the scumbags that committed this crime.
I AGREE!!👍👍👍
@@SDiskic there is no place worse, they are evil for this horrific deed and that has reserved their place there.
He died for some gross "pleasure"? Like thousands of other innocent children/women- so sickening that some men just can't control their "urges" or whatever it is. What a sickening species we are .
I was able to visit the grave of this poor mouse earlier today. 💔😥 Thank you for giving your viewers directions to pay our respects. I was one month short of my 14th birthday & I remember seeing this all over the news; I also saw how much it changed Toronto, the city in which I was born. Rest in peace, Emanuel. Ppl who knew of this tragedy will always remember your very existence. xx
Beautiful. Thank you for visiting little Emanuel Randi. ❤️.
@@SCOTTONTAPE Thank you for your reply, Scott. I really enjoy your videos. 👍
I remember. I was an 11 years old child when this happened, living in Kitchener-Waterloo. Beyond horrific. I remember the funeral procession and his mom fainting overwhelmed with grief, no doubt imagining what her sweet child endured for 12 long hours. Rest in peace little man, in the arms of Our Savior.
Ok, sorry, but , started watching this and had to stop. I knew from the comments I just couldn’t watch!
What a beautiful child! So horribly sad what happened to him! You did an awesome job telling his story! May he rest in peace!
Thank you.. from the portuguese community 🇵🇹 🇨🇦 ❤️
I'm a Portuguese. I grew up in that area . The community for years kept a serious watchful eye on their kids. I heard this story countless times but this video finally gave me closer. It made me cry , a much needed cry . Thank you . God bless
First time ever hearing this story. Very sad story 😔 I can’t imagine the agony Emmanuel went through and the parents to lose a child like this.
What they did to innocent Emmanuel was beyond evil. So evil you can't even put it into words. This definitely is a death penalty case. It hurts my heart. And angers me on so many levels. When crimes like this are committed against children/minors. What they did to poor Emmanuel will be done unto them. Once they pass over to the afterlife over and over again. For all eternity. That's how spiritual law works. I know Emmanuel is in a better place. Where no one will ever hurt him again. Rest in the Heavens precious angel Emmanuel. Thank you! For remembering Emmanuel.😥👼✝️
Absolutely horrific. It’s really crazy that no one heard him. At just 12 years old too. He was a little guy so sad. My heart aches for his family. This was a great video Scott. 🌹
Side note: I remember shopping Sam the Record Man and eating at Mr. Submarine. Downtown T has really changed. Unbelievable. ❤️ Great job.
I work 15 mins away from where this happened. A few years ago I went to the building which would have been the spot where he died and said a silent prayer for him. I was 11 when this happened.
It happens to those good children good ppl to be so trusting which is my problem thinking we can trust everyone i was never taught anything at 72
I am frightened around ppl I don’t know now
My parents had their shoes shined by this young man - They said he was just the sweetest little fellow! May he rest in peace xx
Emanuel was determined to live! What a tough little man! Great video Scott and thanks for sharing it! I'm sure Emanuels family is happy that he hasn't been forgotten.
Very sad. You told the story very well. I started crying when you put the car on the grave. That was very sweet of you. Such a precious life taken so young and in such a horrible way. May the monsters never see the light of day. Thanks again Scott I had no idea about this story.
So sad that a beautiful boy suffered so much. RIP young man you are in Gods hands forever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank You for putting this story together. I was the same age at the time and to this day I still remember. I did not know him personally butI feel like we all knew him. That summer changed everything and it had a profound effect on how our parents viewed the world for us' at that age and beyond. I will never forget this poor kid as long as I live. Rest in Peace and God Bless Emanuele
I vividly remember this horrible story back in the day. I was the same age as Emanuel and we were told to not ever talk to strangers. It was a big story. Thanks for reminding us and showing how Yonge street looked back then compared to now.
Im already feeling emotional today BUT I always Watch Every Video Of Scotts so here I go folks Im going full screen mode!!
I haven't heard this story til yesterday. I saw your Christmas visit, 2024. It's scary to think that I was 6 years old, living 40 minutes away in Cambridge, Ontario when this happened. I have no words to describe what I'm feeling.
I was 6 years old, too, living in Winnipeg. I just learnt about little Emmanuel's tragic story. May he RIP along with his family members that have passed.
The car made me cry....this was so sad
Great job Scott
Im from the UK. Ive watched a few of your videos this type of subject and agree this hit me. I then realised that in 1977 (aged 7) I was visiting family in Toronto exactly 6 months to the day before the murder took place and I remember seeing photos of the red light district my family took while there and it's chilling to know all the people involved were probably in the area at the time and what it was like.
I would say my heart is hurting, but my whole body is sinking, feeling this horrific crime. It's hard to think of these disgusting individuals as being "human" beings. Some of these videos that you do are really hard to watch yet it's important that we do. Just as you are compelled to tell them, we listen to honor that person, in this case, Emanuel Jacques. I was glad there were flowers there. I believe Emanuel loves the Hot Wheels car. I could feel your sadness and that resonated a great deal as a viewer. Thank you for honoring the precious life of young Emanuel, may he rest in peace.
Scott, a difficult murder to cover. You did a nice job. Emanuel Jaques should never be forgotten. I was 18 when this happened and I recall it well. Finally a book has been written Outraged by Robert J. Hoshowky 2017. Unfortunately it is out of print. Couldn't find any used to purchase. The Toronto library has 6 copies thankfully. This book should be reprinted. Emanuel and all Yonge St.was in the 70's should be remembered. Thank you for making this remembrance. Every kid loved Hot wheels back then. Blessings...
Scott I don’t have any words, you’re so unique
Re-watching this today, as it is the 45'Th anniversary of this horrific event. Rest in eternal peace, Emanuel.
Scott, excellent job my friend..this hits home (literally) big time..I'm 55, from Niagara Falls Ont. and was 10 when this happened..I'll never forget my mom who was a social worker at the time, telling me about this horrible event. I could see in her face how (even after her years and years of dealing with children of abuse, broken homes and dead beat parents) she was absolutely shaken and filled with sadness. Now that I have 2 boys (10 and 8) of my own, I can only imagine what she felt looking at me at the age of 10..this event had such a huge impact on all us Ontario boys from that point on..everywhere parents were warning their children to beware of strangers, and not to trust adults even if an incentive is offered and to stay in groups..etc etc..it's so nice how you remembered him and made the journey to his resting place..I spent a lot of time in TO in the 80's as a teenager as Yonge St. was fun St. as you know. I did however tend to stick to places like Sam's A&A's, Big Slice, MLG Leaf Games and the arcades as this event was always over one's shoulder..I just recently stumbled across you channel and have to admit that now after living 30+yrs in Europe, it's nice to spend some time watching your channel and remember my roots..I really enjoyed your Tim Horton episode..all the best, peace out man..Andrew
So sad!! RIP little one!! So horrible!! Senseless!! His poor family!! So nice of some one to give the family there grave for Emmanuel!! Great job Scott!! The hot wheels was priceless!! Love you and your videos!! God bless that little boy!! 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wooooo... there are a lot of memories for me at Yonge/Dundas. I remember this poor kid, RIP, Emanuel.
That was so nice thank you. I remember Emmanyel Jacques and the day he was found like it was yesterday. I was 15 at the time and learned more about Emmanuel than I knew. Sad that his family had to bear such a great loss. Their lives would never be the same and Toronto would never be the same too. RIP Emmanuel you"re not forgotten along with all the other missing kids.
This video is why I love your channel, so reserved and respectful. My mum told me about this heinous crime when I was a kid to remind me to not go with strangers and it always stuck with me.
Scott,you are so compassionate,thank you,you’re a good man.I’m binge watching over a cold winters weekend here in Maine.Bless you 😢
What a heartbreaking story your producing and editing is done uniquley in a way to honor that poor boy such a sad story
Dearest Scott, your touching tribute to Emanuel was sincere and so kind. May God bless you.
I was 4 months old and living in Mississauga at the time. I am surprised my parents didn't tell me about this, as I remember hearing many stories from Toronto when I was older. This is something that more people should know about. Emmanuel deserves to live on in the minds and hearts of all Canadians. As difficult as it was for you to share his story, you did a good and right thing. You did so with grace and preserving Emmanuel 's dignity. Thank you. Take good care. Be safe. Travel well.
Hey Scott, JD here from the Philippines. Been a subscriber since your video of Gram Parsons and this video moved me even more than GP. Thanx man. Always look forward to your work. Please stay safe buddy.
Hi Scott 🖐🏼. This video really tugged At My heart, I only have one child.(My Son). And I couldn't imagine someone doing this to my child. Even though he's A GROWN Man NOW. I'd still die for My one AND ONLY Son. I hope And pray nothing but the best for HIS Family. This is so sad, AND so tragic beyond belief. If they wanted sex so bad, WHY didn't they just rape each other ⁉️ Thanks so much for sharing the details with US. Have a great evening scott.stay safe out there ‼️🙋🏿♀️.
I am the same age as Emmanuel, I recall this as if it was yesterday. We went to the protest at City Hall. I also went to see the Funeral arriving at the Church.
I remember this tragic story as a young child on the news media, I wept for this boy, full out sympathy and empathy and prayed for him and his family, as many of us did. I did not ever forget him. I always cringed when walking by that area and Burger King, such a bad energy, some adult clubs down town remained even in the 90s, I felt very uneasy in this area, when going to art school in TO. Toronto was once considered a safe city more than others, one of the most darkest moments in Toronto history. Scott this video, is a very sincere message of honoring his young life in memory.
Child abduction , abuse, trafficking and murder is world wide and continues to this day,, very evil sick , prey on poor children and occasional kidnappings of rich kids. Monsters is an understatement, Pedo crimes are more common that we know sadly, the positive thing that came out of this is the streets in the area the business closed down at this time and glad you had mentioned this.
Scott, I’m a new subscriber and have been binge watching. This particular episode really got me. I’m from Toronto. I was born in 1965, and I frequented the Yonge/Dundas are at the time for the arcade. This story is very sad to hear but you told it very well with respect. I’m hooked on your channel now. God bless.
Poor sweet baby, its hard but I'm glad you made this video Scott. Shining a light on this boy, I have been to that Vans store many times and had no idea, I will now think of him when I pass by. You are not forgotten Emanual! Glad those pigs are rotting in jail.
This video brought tears. Scott you are a beautiful soul. Ty💛
Thank you Scott, it's must have been a difficult one for you but you did it with grace & dignity. The little car was a beautiful touch. Cheers mate.
Scott, you have given such a beautiful respectful presentation on such a heinous crime. Thank youi for helping us remember this little boy who was demonstrating he was going to be an active member of his community for the good. The fleas that robbed him of his potential achievements can NEVER measure up to his little toe let alone his character. I appreciated the depth of the feelings you were feeling presenting this vlogg. Blessings to you and darling little Emanuel. Keep up the great work of helping us to remember those who would be forgotten and only remember by the scum and their actions. God bless and thank you.
At this time of year,in August, I always think of Emmanuel, especially in the last two weeks,every year since 1977. It was so horrible,it was cruel.It was beyond words!
I remember,how it was covered in the Portuguese media here and across the world,it shook the entire Portuguese community's around the world,they couldn't believe it that something like this horrible could happen in Canada...
So many of us were not allowed to go anywhere near Young Street. All the extra street smarts that kicked in....such an ugly horrible feeling that families,parents had,for the safety of young children.
Emmanuel sweet boy rest in peace !
Thank you for making this video and doing it with care and respect.
Sam the record man was my favorite record store. Used to wait hours outside on boxing day back in the 80s. This story always haunts me. I am 1 year younger than Emanuele and I was just as tiny and scrawny. Heard about him in the 80s and I never forgot him. his poor brother must be living w extreme guilt leaving him alone to make a phone call home. Looked like a kid I would have been friends with. RIP sweet boy.❣️
And to say that you have (NO REMORSE) FOR WHAT YOU DID ‼️ REALLY F----D ME UP‼️GOD IS WAITING FOR ALL OF THEM‼️‼️‼️💔💔💔🤨.
Such a sad story and terrible act. I feel for him and what he went through and what his family is going through. RIP young man 💜💜💜
I was 11 living in North York. We spent our summers walking the strip from Bloor to the Eaton Centre. Joke shops, Sams, Mr Sub. My mom worked at Old Angelo’s Restaurant on Elm st. This event changed all of that. Toronto changed overnight. There is a documentary on this. I miss Maple Leaf Gardens, House Of Lords, Joke Shops, Exhibition. Sad.
I remember House Of Lords! Always wanted to get my hair cut there. Sounds like you’re a bit older than me but lived pretty much the same Toronto suburb kid existence that I did!
I miss MLG the most even tho it’s still there. I recently went for a walk through it filming everything and went into all these cool parts I don’t think I was supposed to lol. Nothing like downtown Toronto. Thanks for watching man
What is the documentary called? I remember watching a great documentary about this but never found it again. I remember seeing Emmanuelle mom passing out during the ceremony and had to be carried. I can't even imagine the horror that family lives every single day
I remember those message parlors everywhere on Young St. in the 70's. I have not been back to Toronto, oh wait it was just two years ago that I was there. Thanks for posting.
Toronto is awesome and Canadians are amazing people. Can’t wait to go back to visit! 🇨🇦
wow that is awful. it was hard hearing the details. poor kid.
Such a sad way for his life to end. I just watched the Christmas video and wanted to see this one as well. I have the utmost respect for you, Scott. You always treat each person with dignity and respect. RIP Emanuel🙏🙏
Thanks!
Jesus Scott. great job. I remember this as I was still living in the city then. I forgot the details. Thanks for being so real about it.
Very sad and tragic. I heard about this as a kid in the 80's. My mom told me about stranger danger.
Never knew about poor sweet Emanuel until seeing this. I'm so devastated and how he suffered until his last breath. I hope his killers rot in hell. Scott, you always amaze me with the utmost respect and history you provide. I really admire you for what you do.
Thank you for telling Emanuel's story. They took his life in such a horrific way. No sentence could ever be long enough for them to serve.
Poor little boy 😔😢 I go back at that time , because I was born in ‘64 as well . It makes me think of all the times I walked alone . Thank You for sharing Scott
A view from the UK. Thank you for representing us viewers with so much dignity, love and respect Scotty. Another great documentary.
Thank you Robert
Thank you for bringing this to light and thoughts to young Mr Jacues life,family and friends
Thank you Scott and merry Christmas! I have seen today Sunday Dec. 22nd, 2024 vid on "Visiting the Grave of Emanuel Jaques for Christmas - The Tragic Murder of the Toronto Shoeshine Boy
" and referred to check this vid out on the details of it. Heartbreaking and RIP Emanuel. As well crazy how far we have come since 2020 beginning of when COVID-19 started and I have never set foot back in Toronto since. May be some day soon will come back to Toronto for a visit and you definitely have set of hair back then, than side being fully shaved which we know today. All the best and keep up the vloggin' and peace, out!
So beautiful you put the car there for him scott, poor boy, such a horrific ending to his young life 😔
Such a sad story. Great tribute Scott. I'm sure the family would love that he was honored as you did. Your a great person so kind. Stay safe in your travels and as always God bless you my friend
This is so scary, I feel so bad for this little boy. Just looking at his picture I get very emotional.
My uncles was very close friends with one of the officers on this poor boys case. There was some information that was never released to the public that makes this case all the more heartbreaking. From what I was told, it was mostly kept from the family too.
Oh that is so awful. What that kid went through that day is beyond sickening!!!! God Bless little Emanuel. May his soul rest forever in Heaven. Amen.
Teens of the 70s (& probably earlier) came down to hang out too! I remember starting to go downtown TO feeling like a cool teenager at age 14, 1979. Walking up & down Yonge, checking all the stores out, especially Sam the Record Man!
Such a horrific story, glad people still remember him. Thanks for doing this video, Scott ✌️
I’m trying to get through this but my heart is breaking….this poor child😢….Scott I love how you tell us these stories with so much love & respect….Thank You,🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing this story for him. Done beautifully scott UNIQUE
Awe man he was a baby. Poor kid, Your awesome on how you have so much respect and clean graves💙
Thanks for this Scott. You always do such good research. I just finished high school when this happened and it stuck with me all those years. When I moved to Toronto I'd walk through that corner all the time, not realizing it was "that" corner. There was an excellent book written about this a few years ago called Outraged, by Robert Hoshoesky.
I've lived in Burlington ON for most of my life and I've never heard of this case? Thanks for sharing Scott, extremely heart breaking.
What a caring man you really are!!!
I was 10 when this happened and had forgotten the story. Thanks for keeping his memory alive. This is a very dark chapter in the history of TO.
So sensitively covered ... again well done Scott.
If he was alive right now, he would have been 55 years old, going on 56 years old, right now.
There are no words! Makes me sick to my stomach! RIP Baby Boy!
This story is so heartbreaking. I'm actually from Toronto as well and I honestly never knew about this case. I used to work at yonge dundas square too. Now everytime when I'm in that area I will definitely think of Emmanuel Jaques. Such a innocent kid was just trying to help his family. Those disgusting monsters on little Emmanuel. It just irritates my soul. How can you do that to a little child... I hope they burn in hell.
Well done on the video Scott. It was very heartwarming when you put the little hot wheels car on his grave. God bless you. ❤🙏🏽
Good work Scott. never heard of this case very interesting. thank you again.
This story really got me 😢Absolutely horrendous crime. That poor boy. Your videos are so well made and respectful.
What a touching video Scott, I'm binge watching your videos. You have some of the best content on YT as far as I'm concerned
Thank you so much
You are good at this, thank you for remembering Emmanuel.
(From what I heard his parents didn't call the police at first. The father went out himself showing his picture and asking everyone if they had seen him. )
So very sad, thank you for telling his story.