I can feel the hurt through the screen. You're using your platform the best you can by shedding light on the injustices of any legal system, not just Australia. Im sure the victim's family are extremely grateful for you, THANK YOU!
A- great name Kels! B- I totally agree. The holes in the legal systems world wide need addressed. Too many people are forgotten about who shouldn’t be!
Should mutliate them....Skin them alive, boil them, fish hooks in the ass hole and rip it out....Blowtorch their balls and feed them to ants.....pull their teeth out with a bottle opener
This is my hometown, my mum was friends with the girls and almost went to the party and says it could have been her. It changed everything and we drive past the memorial most days. always hits so close to home. Thanks for being so kind and respectful
@@kimberlysantiago1130 teens do all the time what do you mean? I know my friends walked further then that and would literally sleep on the side of the road or in a field at times from alcohol.
@@nikkibess5982 YeH it was definitely a thing that happened at that time. My mum would walk places n sleep on a beach drunk around the same time (not super safe but it just happens) I’ve walked an hour to a party before while it’s not super safe it’s a tiny town you basically know everyone driving past and can also most likely get a lift as well.
The brother in this case breaks my literal soul when he talks about his sister and feels so responsible for what happened to them. I pray for him every night 🙏 R.I.P Sweet Angels
I’m from Bega, I went to high school there just like the girls did. I’m family friends with Garret and he is such an amazing man, but his heart will always be broken. He is so quiet now. This case broke our whole communities hearts. The memorial they have set up is always filled with flags and lots of flowers. Never thought Bella would make a video that hit so close to home.
i’m so sorry :( i’m an Australian woman too and it’s so disappointing to know that we can’t always safely rely on the support we’re supposed to get because it doesn’t favour us. Unfortunately this issue translates at varying degrees throughout the world and it just sucks to hear. I’m sorry darling and I hope you’re doing okay - you have so much strength in you ❤️
Im so sorry that happened to you NO ONE deserves that. It seem like your a very strong person that can get through anything so I really hope that you get justice for what happened. Im sending my love to you I hope your doing ok!💗
Same here, you're not alone x we were assaulted and it's the loneliest place I've ever been. Still is. But we're in this together. We both can't forget that there's an army of women fighting this fight to bring justice for ourselves and our sisters in a world built to traumatize us. Yeah I can't say anything other than good girl for doing all you can I'm proud and grateful you're out there fighting for us as well as yourself❤️ Honestly I'm a bit triggered from watching, I was 17 for my most violent assault. Hopefully I said my words right and the message is clear, so many are out there making the little headway that will lead to big changes, it has to. We support eachother out here. Also from Australia.
I can’t believe the police let them go after abducting and abusing a 19 year-old girl, like couldn’t they have taken her to a hospital to check for abuse signs to confirm that she was telling the truth? And wouldn’t they get in trouble for selling drugs? With everything they’ve done, it’s truly horrifying how they got away with all of it for so long.
Yeah, I thought if they only did petty crimes it's hard to put them in jail for long but jesus they did some horrible, big things that alone should get them prison for life.
It isn’t the police that let them go, it’s the court system. It’s completely messed up. My husband is a police officer and the amount of work they put in to try and get them convinced and charged to only be realised by the courts.
Wow those statistics are terrible. I didn’t even realize violence against women in Australia was as bad as these statistics. I’m glad you are shedding some light into these dark corners. Great job
One woman a week is killed by their current or former partner in Australia. Violence against women is a serious issue but not that serious according to Scott Morrison 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Statistics aren't everything. It only means a lot of women come forward. I can assure you that in a lot of other countries the statistics are nowhere this and yet it happens more often. However, I do believe that change can only start this way, by women coming forward and shedding light on what is actually happening.
WTF are you all on about. The murder rate on a bad weekend in Chicago is equivalent to 10 years of murder for the whole of Australia. The USA is the capital of Serial Murderers and school shootings and London is the stabbing centre of the world.
@@TheLoneCamper absolutely. Men are more likely to experience violent crime too. Not to mention, most interpersonal violence is two-way violence, meaning BOTH parties are violent. In many surveys that allege 1 in 2 women were assaulted, the women surveyed THEMSELVES often did not even claim or "recognize" that they were assaulted. It is merely classified as such, by activist researchers, cuz they define EVERYTHING and an assault. It's a joke.
Anyone else sick and tired of the system favoring criminals rather than the victims law abiding decent people? Creating a false victim out of a criminal is not only ridiculous, it hurts people. It needs to STOP! I don’t feel that ANYONE gets to use the abuse card to explain away terrible things. Nope. It’s sad. It sucks. And, we grow up and handle it so we aren’t crappy human beings like those slimes that hurt us. That’s that. People have proven again and again that we can survive horrific things and still be great people later on. We have choices as adults.
I agree, I’m a survival of child abuse and I’m not continuing the cycle. I am educating my kids so they can understand, recognize, and identify unwanted advances and steps to take when they feel uncomfortable. It’s not perfect but it’s a step forward. Im tired of all these crimes against women and children.
Most people who are abused don't commit crimes but if 90% of criminals where abused then its defiantly connected, its not about making excuses for anyones behavior its about looking at things as a society that can help stop crimes in the future...
@@blahblah1287 i completely agree. its not about making excuses or justifying their crimes, its about trying to understand what caused them to commit those crimes. obviously, providing justice to the victims or their families matters, but so does figuring out the exact behaviour of someone committing those crimes, only so that they can be prevented in the future.
Yes, my husband (30), was murdered in Darwin in 1995. His killer received only 10 years, for taking Conor's life. This has affected so many of his loved ones. A pain that never really leaves you!😢
Not many cases really get to me anymore after studying them ever since I was a little girl but this one rocked me to my core.. the absolute sheer terror these two girls would’ve felt over those 12 hours hurts me to think about. And the pain the families have gone through.. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. They had their whole lives ahead of them. It scares me to think about how someone could even think about doing this to another human
Jesus christ, these little girls deaths, beyond horrific. Their poor parents find out what happened to their girls my god, ugh this just makes me so sad I actually feel sick.
Why do you feel the need to insult Jesus/God's name? Would you disrespect your mother's name like that? God who knitted you together in your mother's womb, gave you life and Jesus died on the Cross for your sins... Yet you repay Him with blasphemy.
one of my friends is from NZ & apparently her little sister was gang-r*ped when she was very little but the boys were teens. nothing happened to the teens that did it because they were under the age of 18. in fact, they're records were sealed and expunged, they got to move to Australia for a "new chance at life". meanwhile my friends little sister has tried to kill herself and still has a lot of other issues to this day. my friend nearly beat one one to death and to be honest, times like that i think vigilante justice is the right way to go.
Well they may have gotten away with it on this side of life. But on the other side, when they have to face God. If they hadn't repented; God will have justice and punish them accordingly.
I think everyone that commits these crimes should be punished in the same way. These men should be raped, stabbed and drowned. They don’t deserve our tax payer money to sustain them for life.
I have only seen one other channel covering this case. It is horrendous and terrifying. Everyone who loves these girls (especially the brother) just breaks my heart. It’s SO SAD. Also, this tragedy was PREVENTABLE. How many more people have to die for a change to happen?!
I agree with everything you said. I guess we as citizens expect officers to solve or fix the problem immediately. G Ram... I don't think all problems can be solved so quickly.
I have to say you covered this case so beautifully as you do with every case you have ever covered. You have quickly become one of my favorite true crime TH-camrs if not my favorite. I always look forward to Mystery Mondays with you every week. Thank you so much for all you do for the victims and families of these horrific crimes. ❤️
The way this story really made me feel sick with what they did to those poor girls…when I heard over 148 convictions I immediately thought “why tf are they out then??” The justice system always fails
This was one I had to pause for a cry. This girls didn’t deserve what they went through. Thank you Bella- I’m sure what you have to research in order to share the injustices that these girls suffered at the hands of an ineffective justice system wasn’t easy. May you find your mind at ease knowing you’re helping others ❤️
I can feel so much pain from this one, I think the Australian ones always hit closer to home because I’m Australian. I normally watch your videos while doing my makeup but I started crying whilst half way through this morning… my heart breaks for any family loosing a child.
Wait police found the clothing of one girl, but didn’t think it was evidence at the time and gave it back to parents? Not concurring that a girl is missing and her clothing is found? Right.
I've heard about the Bega SchoolGirls case before and I'm really angry and disgusted at the fact that not only Lauren and Nicole had gone through this horrific tragedy caused by those idiots Camilleri and Beckett, but also the justice system decided to give those two thugs bail while knowing about their criminal history. Also, the fact that Camilleri yawned after being told about his sentence in court shows that he's disgusting and he doesn't care about how much trouble he's caused. I hope both him and Beckett never get released from prison.
How disappointing that after ALL these years of the same thing happening, the justice system don’t think career criminals/repeat offenders wouldn’t take a step further in their madness. This has happened way too many times that I don’t understand how people like them get out. So disgusting
It's so disgusting that these two men would do this to teenagers. They are young and innocent and they had their whole lives ahead of them. Its so heart breaking they were killed in the most cruel and gruesome way possible. Remember the Hannah Clarke murders in 2020? When is the violence against women going to stop? I just feel that this whole system is completely backwards and I do not think that these women are being protected against these perpetrators. Thank you for this case Bella.
My brother Epifanio Colon from NY Long Island, is missing 🥺 since May 7th, 2021 I’ve been watching your channel since years I’ve always been into the unsolved cases or solved ones too.. & it’s so sad to say that My family & I are going thru it. Never in a million years would I ever think something like this would happened. To watch the solved cases you talk about brings little faith in me, hoping that we will find out what happened. It’s the worst thing ever. To not know is painful. To not know what happened to them is so sad… We’re praying that we find him soon🥺 I honestly think that, because he’s a man, it plays a big role when it comes to missing people.. because if it were a female, it would be much different. 🥺 Epifanio Colon From Long Island, Brentwood, New York 30years old 5’9 brown eyes around 175 pounds scar under his left eye His skin tone is tan Caucasian Hispanic male
“No place should ever be considered a safe place” literally the truest statement ever made!!! A sad but true fact of life ugh people. Love your videos 💛
I always, ALWAYS, hate these types of cases. The poor helpless parents that loose someone they love for 16 years. They bring them into to world to protect them and care for them but then these FREAKS come and ruin and take lives. It’s ridiculous and they should stay in prison until they die. Rest in peace to these two poor girls that fought really hard. God has a plan for us all. Stay safe y’all❤️💕
I remember when this happened, it was absolutely horrific. Those monsters should never see the light of day again and I hope with every fibre of my being that they are experiencing the same horror and torment as what they put Nicole and Lauren through. Thanks for your respectful cover of such an abhorrent case.
I've been binge watching so many true crime videos lately, from kidnappings to gruesome torture cases but something about this case just breaks my heart. The girls suffered so much and it's just so horrific. I hope they are in a happy and pain-free place now
It was heartbreaking at the time and all these years later it still makes me cry. The terror those girls must have gone through in those 12 hours is just too much to bear. It is cases such as this where I wish we still had the death penalty here in Australia. Those animals don't deserve to kept alive at the tax payers expense.
You can really tell you use the channel to make sure peoples stories get heard in the proper way. It shows that you really care and that’s so important. Love your channel and what you do!
I am curious.. Statistics aren't everything. It only means a lot of women come forward. I can assure you that in a lot of other countries the statistics are nowhere this and yet it happens a lot, maybe the same amount, maybe more. However, I do believe that change can only start this way, by women coming forward and shedding light on what's actually happening. Do you think Australia is on the way to change yourself though??
@@MissTalkToMyHand this is a weird comment fr delete this, so many women are silenced by many things. Why do the women have to make the difference and are always responsible for trying to fix the issue that should never exist
Hey Bella, hope you haven't been too badly affected by the floods lately. Its been extremely heartbreaking. I lost my house and everything inside, its slammed up against a tree... the wreckage here in Lismore NSW is absolutely devastating and I dont even know where to begin with cleaning up. This story is heartbreaking too... I'd never heard of it until now. You always upload great videos.
@@kimberly-tw2il I think my place is gonna be condemned, but its okay, im gonna look for somewhere else to live, hopefully closer to work but the rental market is fucked around here.
bella you should do a video on marta del castillo. i just watched a docuseries on netflix about her. just so heartbreaking and should have been a wider known case outside of just spain. it’s a pretty insane case and they still don’t know where her body is or the truth of what actually happened because the guy has given so many statements. appreciate all the hard work and research you put into these videos!! x
Yes and Also about Sandra palo a Girl Who was brutally murdered burnt hit by a car raped etc by some guys and because most of them was under 18 at that time nowadays they are free even one of them IS a singer now ...we need Justice !!!!!!!!!!
You should definitely cover the Alcasser girls murders, it was the first and most mediatized murder case in Spain (1992) and it was wild. The autopsy pictures of the remainings of those poor girls were made public and it was so outrageously inappropriate. Every show was milking the tragedy, the victim's parents were on TV all the time too, it got out of hand. There is so much to talk about, so much information and many theories. You could also cover Marta del Castillo's case.
My birthday is October 11, 1980. Just hearing how incredibly close to my own age Lauren was is heartbreaking The entire story is heartbreaking, but really hits harder when it's an older case and the one of the people are in your age group. Poor girl should be turning 40 this year, not forever 14. Same for Nicole, she should be 42 like me for this year and not forever 17. I truly hope they have both found peace.
This soft on crime attitude is getting worse here in the USA as well. Depending on your politics you can loot burn down police stations and yes even murder during riots and get off. Bella is right , those two with their criminal history should never have been free to rape and murder
RIP sweet girls 🕯🤍🕊 Condolences to EVERYONE and a big thanks to everyone who was there and helping. You rarely hear the family thank the jurors( not bc they don't want to), so I thought that was very respectful. May God be with you all🙏✝️
This case always just gets me - whenever people ask whats upset me the most its this one. Maybe its because I just feel like I could have been friends with these girls, that it was such a horribly chance occurence, or that such brutality was inflicted upon them over such a short period, but it always hits so hard. Glad to see you covering it since I've not seen it anywhere else.
You taking the time to explain the injustices these girls faced and how there needs to be a change to protect women is really amazing. Using your platform to educate and promote change. It’s appreciated ❤️
This case is completely heartbreaking. This is why I am so paranoid. It’s always the kindest kids it’s always the smallest “safest” towns. It’s always the most beautiful souls. Rest In Peace ladies I am so sorry. 💓💓
the is absolutely horrible but there’s a story about a sweet asian girl Junko Furata. The things that poor girl had to go through was to horrific to even try to process or imagine. i can’t even explain what happened you just gotta see for yourself.
You dont often hear about stories in other countries. We are so engaged in our own issues. Love your accent. Thanks for sharing. I am so sorry there are horrible monsters where you live too.
This case never fails to break my heart. It’s one of those cases that stick with you, you just don’t forget it. The anger I felt at what those soulless monsters did to these beautiful girls & how this could of been prevented if the justice system had kept them inside..just so infuriating!
I had to pause. I was feeling so sick when you described what happened to the girls. My stomach was in knots and I just started crying. The fear and pain the girls had to go through is terrifying. I wish the men the same torture in prison!
Once again I have learnt some new info on this case,thank you Bella..Being a survivor of child abuse from a woman at 9 and a man at 14..i can’t help but cry when I see these things but it’s important for me to “know the enemy “ and learn the human psyche to understand why and help others…My surrogate daughter is a pretty girl and I protected her many times,she had a stalker who won’t be doing that again(no comment) She is now 28 and has 2 beautiful kids and calls me dad and her absent father by his first name…She thanked me for saving her recently..I cried but it was the happiest day of my life..Love & hope to all victims and families❤️🙏
I will NEVER understand what I personally see as such light punishments that are handed down in Canada, Europe, Australia…how does life (TWICE) mean “parole in 35 years”? Here in the US, and specifically in Florida and Texas, guys that commit crimes like those would get the needle in some states and life would mean LIFE. As in..when you stop breathing and your heart permanently stops beating. That is life! These kind of monsters deserve nothing less than a literal life sentence if not the death sentence.
I agree with you. Everything you have just said, I feel the same. Why call it life when it's not life, it's 25 years or whatever. The UK are the same. I love the way the US actually hand out mostly appropriate sentences. As you said, Canada, Australia, Europe and the UK are too soft. The tragedy is that crimes can be prevented such as this one, had these thugs been behind bars where they belong this crime would not have occured. I really feel some people can never be rehabilitated and will always be a threat to the community. Those people should never be released. Their personal rights should be overriden by the community's right to safety.
I grew up where it took place, there are still parties out in the bush where the girls were abducted, I remember my parents always being so hesitant to let me go because of what happened. Thank you sm for speaking on this case with such elegance and respect xoxo
What a terrifying nightmare those poor girls went through. I can't imagine the pain their families went through knowing how they spent the last few hours of their lives. The girls put on a hell of fight to the very last minute...it wish so much that things would have been different for them. RIP Nicole and Lauren.
This is disgusting. Why. Do. Men. Thank you for covering this case, Bella. Hope you’ll do one on Melissa Caddick. She allegedly scammed the people closest to her out of millions, disappeared and then found dead.
I have seen a couple of documentaries on this case. It is so heartbreaking and my heart goes out to the girls’ family and loved ones. I hope that Lauren and Nichole are resting in peace. 💗
It is hurtful & upseting to think what these babies went through & to think these monsters think they had the right to end their lives so brutally. It's really heartbreaking.
They shouldnt be Alive.... I think that type of Monsters should be used in experiments ro investigate diseases and ways to heal people in the place of inocent animals......
Great work Bella as always. Such a sad case. I can’t imagine the pain of the girls family and friends from losing them. I’m thankful these monsters were caught.
This case definitely hits home for me as its my childhood hometown and still to this day drive past the girls memorial just outside of Tathra. It's such a horrific case for a town with such kindhearted, community centred people. I hope the girls rest in peace x
Thank you Bella!! I look forward to seeing your videos so much! I believe the more light we put into these horrible cases, the more we can teach our children,sisters ,brothers and other family members to be aware of the evil out in the world and how to avoid putting themselves in positions of danger! I know that you can't avoid ALL situations that may occur, but it is important to be aware of your surroundings the best you can. Thank you for bringing cases to light!
Would you consider doing a Q&A video? Would love to learn more about you and how it is being on youtube, especially with the type of videos you make! 💗 ✨ Love your videos ✨
yes absolutely i can! i wasn’t sure anyone would be interested in a Q&A from me which is why i haven’t done one in a while but i’ll post a question box on my IG stories and film one with those questions soon :)
Thanks for covering this case! I went to the same school ( years later) and teachers wouldn’t even talk about it because it’s such a tight community and everyone knew them
I watch quite a lot of true crime and it caused me to get quite detached. But Jesus, this case made me cry so much. The pain of the families is palpable through the screen.
my cousins live in Bega, and I always went there for easter. I've barely started the video and already can feel so much pain. It's such a lovely little town and was destroyed in the Australian 2020 bushfires with many houses being completely burnt down. I am definitely going to cry watching this, thank you for covering Australian cases.
Bella! the case about how Anu Singh murdered her boyfriend, Joe Cinque, would be a wonderful one to hear you cover. That case really has me peeved and she’s able to freely live her life! Completely and utterly despicable.
Whoever was responsible for letting those monsters out of prison on bail has to share some of the responsibility for what happened to those two lovely girls. This is by far the most hideous case I’ve ever heard of. How the families must have felt hearing the gruesome details of the murders doesn’t bear thinking about. In a civilised country the killers would have received the death penalty and nobody would have to see or hear from them ever again. I just hope wherever they are they’re miserable.
I’m sure you meant nothing by this comment except for appreciation of Bella’s content but it can come off quite insensitive. I don’t think the families would feel good reading this comment over their daughters deaths being entertainment for you whilst you do daily tasks..
@@JP-kl7gu word. i haven't listened to the story yet, but i can only imagine how awful it would feel for anyone personally familiar with this case would feel reading that someone is excited to listen to the story of someone they knew being murdered.
My heart aches for those two families and the officers. I could not imagine losing a child let alone hearing those horrific things that they did to them, I am quite sure there would’ve been no stopping me from trying to seek justice.
the thing that stuns me most about these kindof cases is that the killer can not only murder one person, but then go ahead and kill another person straight after. it just shows they have no regret or remorse for their actions after committing the crime. Like they didn’t even feel bad enough to let the second girl go 💔
uk what i appreciate all the effort you put into uploading and the entire process. researching and fact checking… all the effort i could never buckle down to get done. well done bella
I love you so much but you got me when u said shower with their parents and get changed with their parent lol .... yes I know what u meant just sounded weird lol .... please keep these videos coming ! I can't live without them your such a great story teller
Luckily adrenaline increases and reduces perception of pain. It's the only saving grace in hearing what these girls went through. And that the men were punished.
The fact that they had 200 CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS and weren’t in jail is absolutely disgusting. 200?! It’s almost like you wouldn’t believe it unless you see it. Unbelievable. Those poor girls deserved so much better 💔
Hearing stories like this makes me kind of grateful i can't have kids. I couldn't live through losing my babies. I would just rather not have any to lose. My heart hurts for parents every parent that has to endure that kind of pain. I just can't even imagine.
The way beckett was just sitting like it was his home in the interview, but stops moving immediately when they mention the pink tv. They knew they hit the right spot.
I can feel the hurt through the screen. You're using your platform the best you can by shedding light on the injustices of any legal system, not just Australia. Im sure the victim's family are extremely grateful for you, THANK YOU!
A- great name Kels! B- I totally agree. The holes in the legal systems world wide need addressed. Too many people are forgotten about who shouldn’t be!
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Should mutliate them....Skin them alive, boil them, fish hooks in the ass hole and rip it out....Blowtorch their balls and feed them to ants.....pull their teeth out with a bottle opener
This is my hometown, my mum was friends with the girls and almost went to the party and says it could have been her. It changed everything and we drive past the memorial most days. always hits so close to home. Thanks for being so kind and respectful
@@kimberlysantiago1130 teens do all the time what do you mean? I know my friends walked further then that and would literally sleep on the side of the road or in a field at times from alcohol.
@@nikkibess5982 YeH it was definitely a thing that happened at that time. My mum would walk places n sleep on a beach drunk around the same time (not super safe but it just happens) I’ve walked an hour to a party before while it’s not super safe it’s a tiny town you basically know everyone driving past and can also most likely get a lift as well.
Wouldnt want to know the situations i put myself in as a teen your really not scared of anything...until i had my kids to worry about.
@@evie2851 probably not a good idea to tell people where you live
@@jacktheclone1343 why?
The brother in this case breaks my literal soul when he talks about his sister and feels so responsible for what happened to them. I pray for him every night 🙏 R.I.P Sweet Angels
I can’t help but cry it’s so sad
I’m from Bega, I went to high school there just like the girls did. I’m family friends with Garret and he is such an amazing man, but his heart will always be broken. He is so quiet now. This case broke our whole communities hearts. The memorial they have set up is always filled with flags and lots of flowers. Never thought Bella would make a video that hit so close to home.
Who is Garrett?
As an Australian woman that is currently experiencing the injustice regarding sexual assault laws in Australia, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
i’m so sorry :( i’m an Australian woman too and it’s so disappointing to know that we can’t always safely rely on the support we’re supposed to get because it doesn’t favour us. Unfortunately this issue translates at varying degrees throughout the world and it just sucks to hear. I’m sorry darling and I hope you’re doing okay - you have so much strength in you ❤️
i’m so sorry to hear you’re going through that, sending so much strength and love 💗
Im so sorry that happened to you NO ONE deserves that. It seem like your a very strong person that can get through anything so I really hope that you get justice for what happened. Im sending my love to you I hope your doing ok!💗
Same here, you're not alone x we were assaulted and it's the loneliest place I've ever been. Still is. But we're in this together. We both can't forget that there's an army of women fighting this fight to bring justice for ourselves and our sisters in a world built to traumatize us. Yeah I can't say anything other than good girl for doing all you can I'm proud and grateful you're out there fighting for us as well as yourself❤️
Honestly I'm a bit triggered from watching, I was 17 for my most violent assault. Hopefully I said my words right and the message is clear, so many are out there making the little headway that will lead to big changes, it has to. We support eachother out here. Also from Australia.
Same here but In the uk :(( the laws revolving this issue are messed up here too🥲sending you all my love ❤️
I can’t believe the police let them go after abducting and abusing a 19 year-old girl, like couldn’t they have taken her to a hospital to check for abuse signs to confirm that she was telling the truth? And wouldn’t they get in trouble for selling drugs? With everything they’ve done, it’s truly horrifying how they got away with all of it for so long.
Yeah, I thought if they only did petty crimes it's hard to put them in jail for long but jesus they did some horrible, big things that alone should get them prison for life.
It isn’t the police that let them go, it’s the court system. It’s completely messed up. My husband is a police officer and the amount of work they put in to try and get them convinced and charged to only be realised by the courts.
Especially after their track record oh my God, did they even check their criminal history?
Wow those statistics are terrible. I didn’t even realize violence against women in Australia was as bad as these statistics. I’m glad you are shedding some light into these dark corners. Great job
One woman a week is killed by their current or former partner in Australia. Violence against women is a serious issue but not that serious according to Scott Morrison 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Statistics aren't everything. It only means a lot of women come forward. I can assure you that in a lot of other countries the statistics are nowhere this and yet it happens more often. However, I do believe that change can only start this way, by women coming forward and shedding light on what is actually happening.
Me either it’s so sad
WTF are you all on about. The murder rate on a bad weekend in Chicago is equivalent to 10 years of murder for the whole of Australia. The USA is the capital of Serial Murderers and school shootings and London is the stabbing centre of the world.
@@TheLoneCamper absolutely. Men are more likely to experience violent crime too.
Not to mention, most interpersonal violence is two-way violence, meaning BOTH parties are violent.
In many surveys that allege 1 in 2 women were assaulted, the women surveyed THEMSELVES often did not even claim or "recognize" that they were assaulted. It is merely classified as such, by activist researchers, cuz they define EVERYTHING and an assault. It's a joke.
Anyone else sick and tired of the system favoring criminals rather than the victims law abiding decent people? Creating a false victim out of a criminal is not only ridiculous, it hurts people. It needs to STOP! I don’t feel that ANYONE gets to use the abuse card to explain away terrible things. Nope. It’s sad. It sucks. And, we grow up and handle it so we aren’t crappy human beings like those slimes that hurt us. That’s that. People have proven again and again that we can survive horrific things and still be great people later on. We have choices as adults.
This was perfectly said and I couldn’t agree more.
I agree, I’m a survival of child abuse and I’m not continuing the cycle. I am educating my kids so they can understand, recognize, and identify unwanted advances and steps to take when they feel uncomfortable. It’s not perfect but it’s a step forward. Im tired of all these crimes against women and children.
Most people who are abused don't commit crimes but if 90% of criminals where abused then its defiantly connected, its not about making excuses for anyones behavior its about looking at things as a society that can help stop crimes in the future...
@@blahblah1287 i completely agree. its not about making excuses or justifying their crimes, its about trying to understand what caused them to commit those crimes. obviously, providing justice to the victims or their families matters, but so does figuring out the exact behaviour of someone committing those crimes, only so that they can be prevented in the future.
Yes, my husband (30), was murdered in Darwin in 1995. His killer received only 10 years, for taking Conor's life. This has affected so many of his loved ones. A pain that never really leaves you!😢
It broke my heart when Bella said "what they suffered during last 12 hours of their life". Such a heartbreaking case.
Not many cases really get to me anymore after studying them ever since I was a little girl but this one rocked me to my core.. the absolute sheer terror these two girls would’ve felt over those 12 hours hurts me to think about. And the pain the families have gone through.. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. They had their whole lives ahead of them. It scares me to think about how someone could even think about doing this to another human
Jesus christ, these little girls deaths, beyond horrific. Their poor parents find out what happened to their girls my god, ugh this just makes me so sad I actually feel sick.
Why do you feel the need to insult Jesus/God's name? Would you disrespect your mother's name like that? God who knitted you together in your mother's womb, gave you life and Jesus died on the Cross for your sins... Yet you repay Him with blasphemy.
@@jess1987 amen
Christ. not. christ. And
God. not god
@@jess1987 it honestly makes me sick when people use His name so lightly 🥺🤢
God. not. god
one of my friends is from NZ & apparently her little sister was gang-r*ped when she was very little but the boys were teens. nothing happened to the teens that did it because they were under the age of 18. in fact, they're records were sealed and expunged, they got to move to Australia for a "new chance at life". meanwhile my friends little sister has tried to kill herself and still has a lot of other issues to this day.
my friend nearly beat one one to death and to be honest, times like that i think vigilante justice is the right way to go.
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That is really really sad, poor wee girl. I am from NZ and there is terrible abuse and domestic violence here.
Well they may have gotten away with it on this side of life. But on the other side, when they have to face God. If they hadn't repented; God will have justice and punish them accordingly.
I think everyone that commits these crimes should be punished in the same way. These men should be raped, stabbed and drowned. They don’t deserve our tax payer money to sustain them for life.
They will meet their maker and hopefully justice is served. That is so heartbreaking to hear😭
I have only seen one other channel covering this case. It is horrendous and terrifying. Everyone who loves these girls (especially the brother) just breaks my heart. It’s SO SAD. Also, this tragedy was PREVENTABLE. How many more people have to die for a change to happen?!
I agree with everything you said. I guess we as citizens expect officers to solve or fix the problem immediately. G Ram... I don't think all problems can be solved so quickly.
@@PrinceMarcusWilliam at this point, we are beyond finding a solution “immediately”. This has been happening for years and years.
I case like this one would have to think an eye for an eye is appropriate
@@gram5963 At this point... I'd look/research local police and their history in that area. It is a crap response but what else ?
G Ram, what change do you recommend keyboard warrior. I’d recommend the Death penalty for rapists and murderers but the bleeding hearts will scream.
I have to say you covered this case so beautifully as you do with every case you have ever covered. You have quickly become one of my favorite true crime TH-camrs if not my favorite. I always look forward to Mystery Mondays with you every week. Thank you so much for all you do for the victims and families of these horrific crimes. ❤️
thank you so much for your kind words! so so appreciated 💗
The way this story really made me feel sick with what they did to those poor girls…when I heard over 148 convictions I immediately thought “why tf are they out then??” The justice system always fails
That's so heart breaking. These parents did everything right to protect their children while also giving them a full teen experience.
I love the elegant way you speak and the natural beauty you possess. You tell the stories thoroughly and vividly. I'm very impressed.
Not that I like to, but you can picture how everything would have went down with the way Bella tells the story. She is absolutely amazing.
This was one I had to pause for a cry. This girls didn’t deserve what they went through. Thank you Bella- I’m sure what you have to research in order to share the injustices that these girls suffered at the hands of an ineffective justice system wasn’t easy. May you find your mind at ease knowing you’re helping others ❤️
I can feel so much pain from this one, I think the Australian ones always hit closer to home because I’m Australian. I normally watch your videos while doing my makeup but I started crying whilst half way through this morning… my heart breaks for any family loosing a child.
Wait police found the clothing of one girl, but didn’t think it was evidence at the time and gave it back to parents? Not concurring that a girl is missing and her clothing is found? Right.
I've heard about the Bega SchoolGirls case before and I'm really angry and disgusted at the fact that not only Lauren and Nicole had gone through this horrific tragedy caused by those idiots Camilleri and Beckett, but also the justice system decided to give those two thugs bail while knowing about their criminal history. Also, the fact that Camilleri yawned after being told about his sentence in court shows that he's disgusting and he doesn't care about how much trouble he's caused. I hope both him and Beckett never get released from prison.
How disappointing that after ALL these years of the same thing happening, the justice system don’t think career criminals/repeat offenders wouldn’t take a step further in their madness. This has happened way too many times that I don’t understand how people like them get out. So disgusting
It's so disgusting that these two men would do this to teenagers. They are young and innocent and they had their whole lives ahead of them. Its so heart breaking they were killed in the most cruel and gruesome way possible. Remember the Hannah Clarke murders in 2020? When is the violence against women going to stop? I just feel that this whole system is completely backwards and I do not think that these women are being protected against these perpetrators. Thank you for this case Bella.
The way his foot stopped swinging the moment they brought up the pink tv
Unbelievable how these two monsters slipped through the cracks of the justice system.
I wanna agree but the justice system sucks so badly. So many of these cases are from repeat offenders and it makes me so sick
At this point they aren’t cracks it’s literal holes because ain’t no way 🤦🏾♀️
i can tell how hard this one was to film, as i’m sure they all are but the pain is just so evident when you speak 🥺 sending so much love to all ❤️
My brother Epifanio Colon from NY Long Island, is missing 🥺 since May 7th, 2021
I’ve been watching your channel since years I’ve always been into the unsolved cases or solved ones too..
& it’s so sad to say that My family & I are going thru it. Never in a million years would I ever think something like this would happened. To watch the solved cases you talk about brings little faith in me, hoping that we will find out what happened.
It’s the worst thing ever.
To not know is painful.
To not know what happened to them is so sad…
We’re praying that we find him soon🥺
I honestly think that, because he’s a man, it plays a big role when it comes to missing people.. because if it were a female, it would be much different. 🥺
Epifanio Colon From Long Island, Brentwood, New York
30years old
5’9 brown eyes around 175 pounds
scar under his left eye
His skin tone is tan
Caucasian Hispanic male
Praying for you and your family🙏🏼 hope he makes a safe return soon🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
have they found him yet?
Hope he returns safe and sound :(
Pls do update us if possible
I give you my prayers ♥️
i hope he has returned to u and ur family! i am from bk new york i will keep u in my thoughts
“No place should ever be considered a safe place” literally the truest statement ever made!!! A sad but true fact of life ugh people. Love your videos 💛
I always, ALWAYS, hate these types of cases. The poor helpless parents that loose someone they love for 16 years. They bring them into to world to protect them and care for them but then these FREAKS come and ruin and take lives. It’s ridiculous and they should stay in prison until they die. Rest in peace to these two poor girls that fought really hard. God has a plan for us all. Stay safe y’all❤️💕
I remember when this happened, it was absolutely horrific. Those monsters should never see the light of day again and I hope with every fibre of my being that they are experiencing the same horror and torment as what they put Nicole and Lauren through. Thanks for your respectful cover of such an abhorrent case.
I've been binge watching so many true crime videos lately, from kidnappings to gruesome torture cases but something about this case just breaks my heart. The girls suffered so much and it's just so horrific. I hope they are in a happy and pain-free place now
It was heartbreaking at the time and all these years later it still makes me cry. The terror those girls must have gone through in those 12 hours is just too much to bear. It is cases such as this where I wish we still had the death penalty here in Australia. Those animals don't deserve to kept alive at the tax payers expense.
This case is BRUTAL. One of the most sad, heartbreaking and disgusting cases 💔💔💔
You can really tell you use the channel to make sure peoples stories get heard in the proper way. It shows that you really care and that’s so important. Love your channel and what you do!
Sexual assault in Australia is such a real issue, thank you for shedding some light on the seriousness ♥️
I am curious.. Statistics aren't everything. It only means a lot of women come forward. I can assure you that in a lot of other countries the statistics are nowhere this and yet it happens a lot, maybe the same amount, maybe more. However, I do believe that change can only start this way, by women coming forward and shedding light on what's actually happening. Do you think Australia is on the way to change yourself though??
@@MissTalkToMyHand this is a weird comment fr delete this, so many women are silenced by many things. Why do the women have to make the difference and are always responsible for trying to fix the issue that should never exist
Hey Bella, hope you haven't been too badly affected by the floods lately. Its been extremely heartbreaking. I lost my house and everything inside, its slammed up against a tree... the wreckage here in Lismore NSW is absolutely devastating and I dont even know where to begin with cleaning up.
This story is heartbreaking too... I'd never heard of it until now. You always upload great videos.
I’m sorry about that, wishing you good luck!!
@@kimberly-tw2il I think my place is gonna be condemned, but its okay, im gonna look for somewhere else to live, hopefully closer to work but the rental market is fucked around here.
bella you should do a video on marta del castillo. i just watched a docuseries on netflix about her. just so heartbreaking and should have been a wider known case outside of just spain. it’s a pretty insane case and they still don’t know where her body is or the truth of what actually happened because the guy has given so many statements. appreciate all the hard work and research you put into these videos!! x
Yes and Also about Sandra palo a Girl Who was brutally murdered burnt hit by a car raped etc by some guys and because most of them was under 18 at that time nowadays they are free even one of them IS a singer now ...we need Justice !!!!!!!!!!
@@juegosdiverkids3162 i’ve never heard of this one but i’m definitely gonna look it up!
You should definitely cover the Alcasser girls murders, it was the first and most mediatized murder case in Spain (1992) and it was wild. The autopsy pictures of the remainings of those poor girls were made public and it was so outrageously inappropriate. Every show was milking the tragedy, the victim's parents were on TV all the time too, it got out of hand. There is so much to talk about, so much information and many theories. You could also cover Marta del Castillo's case.
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this case to get more coverage internationally
My birthday is October 11, 1980. Just hearing how incredibly close to my own age Lauren was is heartbreaking The entire story is heartbreaking, but really hits harder when it's an older case and the one of the people are in your age group. Poor girl should be turning 40 this year, not forever 14. Same for Nicole, she should be 42 like me for this year and not forever 17. I truly hope they have both found peace.
Being from the US, it's interesting to hear about cases from across the world. So heartbreaking though 😢
Same
This soft on crime attitude is getting worse here in the USA as well. Depending on your politics you can loot burn down police stations and yes even murder during riots and get off. Bella is right , those two with their criminal history should never have been free to rape and murder
Right!!
Such a terrible and sad confession from the killer. Those poor girls.
I have been waiting for someone to do this case! I’m from Bega and it is something that the community never forgets.
I am a mother to two girls and I can’t imagine what these parents have gone through. What disgusting monsters.
RIP sweet girls 🕯🤍🕊 Condolences to EVERYONE and a big thanks to everyone who was there and helping. You rarely hear the family thank the jurors( not bc they don't want to), so I thought that was very respectful. May God be with you all🙏✝️
This case always just gets me - whenever people ask whats upset me the most its this one. Maybe its because I just feel like I could have been friends with these girls, that it was such a horribly chance occurence, or that such brutality was inflicted upon them over such a short period, but it always hits so hard.
Glad to see you covering it since I've not seen it anywhere else.
You taking the time to explain the injustices these girls faced and how there needs to be a change to protect women is really amazing. Using your platform to educate and promote change. It’s appreciated ❤️
I wonder how her ex boyfriend must of felt/feels to this day. So sad :/
agreed :(
I wondered that as well 💔
He must feel awful. But I hope he never blamed himself
This case is completely heartbreaking. This is why I am so paranoid. It’s always the kindest kids it’s always the smallest “safest” towns. It’s always the most beautiful souls. Rest In Peace ladies I am so sorry. 💓💓
This story really pulled at my heart strings. May the girls rip x
Such a sad sad story. Thanks for sharing Bella. Wish the outcome would have been a better one
This is one of the most horrifying cases I've ever heard. Those poor children.
the is absolutely horrible but there’s a story about a sweet asian girl Junko Furata. The things that poor girl had to go through was to horrific to even try to process or imagine. i can’t even explain what happened you just gotta see for yourself.
Anyone else hear Bella's beautiful accent before they click her video, and get even more excited to listen and watch her Work!!!!? Love it
Oh god those poor girls😢 how he killed the second girl is so incredibly cruel. Horrifying. Just horrifying. I'm so sorry for their parents 😞
You dont often hear about stories in other countries. We are so engaged in our own issues. Love your accent. Thanks for sharing. I am so sorry there are horrible monsters where you live too.
This case never fails to break my heart. It’s one of those cases that stick with you, you just don’t forget it. The anger I felt at what those soulless monsters did to these beautiful girls & how this could of been prevented if the justice system had kept them inside..just so infuriating!
As a mother of 3 this really hits hard! I’m always so cautious with my children. It’s so sad that children can’t just enjoy being children.
The way this went down reminded me of how Sarah Sterns killer underestimated the fight for life someone can have
I had to pause. I was feeling so sick when you described what happened to the girls. My stomach was in knots and I just started crying. The fear and pain the girls had to go through is terrifying. I wish the men the same torture in prison!
Once again I have learnt some new info on this case,thank you Bella..Being a survivor of child abuse from a woman at 9 and a man at 14..i can’t help but cry when I see these things but it’s important for me to “know the enemy “ and learn the human psyche to understand why and help others…My surrogate daughter is a pretty girl and I protected her many times,she had a stalker who won’t be doing that again(no comment) She is now 28 and has 2 beautiful kids and calls me dad and her absent father by his first name…She thanked me for saving her recently..I cried but it was the happiest day of my life..Love & hope to all victims and families❤️🙏
Bella I appreciate your tone of respect and empathy
I will NEVER understand what I personally see as such light punishments that are handed down in Canada, Europe, Australia…how does life (TWICE) mean “parole in 35 years”? Here in the US, and specifically in Florida and Texas, guys that commit crimes like those would get the needle in some states and life would mean LIFE. As in..when you stop breathing and your heart permanently stops beating. That is life! These kind of monsters deserve nothing less than a literal life sentence if not the death sentence.
I agree with you. Everything you have just said, I feel the same. Why call it life when it's not life, it's 25 years or whatever. The UK are the same. I love the way the US actually hand out mostly appropriate sentences. As you said, Canada, Australia, Europe and the UK are too soft. The tragedy is that crimes can be prevented such as this one, had these thugs been behind bars where they belong this crime would not have occured. I really feel some people can never be rehabilitated and will always be a threat to the community. Those people should never be released. Their personal rights should be overriden by the community's right to safety.
I grew up where it took place, there are still parties out in the bush where the girls were abducted, I remember my parents always being so hesitant to let me go because of what happened. Thank you sm for speaking on this case with such elegance and respect xoxo
Same
When Nicole's mom was tearfully talking about the last words her daughter spoke to her,that tore my heart out💔 my thoughts are with the families
What a terrifying nightmare those poor girls went through. I can't imagine the pain their families went through knowing how they spent the last few hours of their lives. The girls put on a hell of fight to the very last minute...it wish so much that things would have been different for them. RIP Nicole and Lauren.
This is disgusting. Why. Do. Men. Thank you for covering this case, Bella. Hope you’ll do one on Melissa Caddick. She allegedly scammed the people closest to her out of millions, disappeared and then found dead.
I have seen a couple of documentaries on this case. It is so heartbreaking and my heart goes out to the girls’ family and loved ones. I hope that Lauren and Nichole are resting in peace. 💗
It is hurtful & upseting to think what these babies went through & to think these monsters think they had the right to end their lives so brutally. It's really heartbreaking.
This is so heartbreaking 💔 I don’t know how you are able to research and film these cases but I’m glad and thankful that you do. Much love Bella ❤️🦋
This is a horrible crime! I feel like it is one of the worst ones I have heard! These so called men should rot in prison!
I agree. This one is absolutely terrifying!
They shouldnt be Alive.... I think that type of Monsters should be used in experiments ro investigate diseases and ways to heal people in the place of inocent animals......
@@juegosdiverkids3162 death is too good for them
Great work Bella as always. Such a sad case. I can’t imagine the pain of the girls family and friends from losing them. I’m thankful these monsters were caught.
when he described the deaths i actually felt like throwing up. this is so sad …
This case definitely hits home for me as its my childhood hometown and still to this day drive past the girls memorial just outside of Tathra. It's such a horrific case for a town with such kindhearted, community centred people. I hope the girls rest in peace x
Thank you Bella!! I look forward to seeing your videos so much! I believe the more light we put into these horrible cases, the more we can teach our children,sisters ,brothers and other family members to be aware of the evil out in the world and how to avoid putting themselves in positions of danger! I know that you can't avoid ALL situations that may occur, but it is important to be aware of your surroundings the best you can. Thank you for bringing cases to light!
This was absolutely horrifying. This really hit me. Those poor girls, may they rest peacefully ❤️
Poor girls 😢 thanks Bella, hope you’re well darling 💕
Hearing that mother sobbing 💔😢
Would you consider doing a Q&A video? Would love to learn more about you and how it is being on youtube, especially with the type of videos you make! 💗
✨ Love your videos ✨
yes absolutely i can! i wasn’t sure anyone would be interested in a Q&A from me which is why i haven’t done one in a while
but i’ll post a question box on my IG stories and film one with those questions soon :)
@@bellafiori Yay! 💕🙌 Looking forward to it!
Yes please 💯💯✨✨
Thanks for covering this case! I went to the same school ( years later) and teachers wouldn’t even talk about it because it’s such a tight community and everyone knew them
I watch quite a lot of true crime and it caused me to get quite detached. But Jesus, this case made me cry so much. The pain of the families is palpable through the screen.
I just found this channel and I'm so excited, I've been running out of new true crime videos to watch
my cousins live in Bega, and I always went there for easter. I've barely started the video and already can feel so much pain. It's such a lovely little town and was destroyed in the Australian 2020 bushfires with many houses being completely burnt down. I am definitely going to cry watching this, thank you for covering Australian cases.
Bella! the case about how Anu Singh murdered her boyfriend, Joe Cinque, would be a wonderful one to hear you cover. That case really has me peeved and she’s able to freely live her life! Completely and utterly despicable.
I’m someone who grew up between the Victorian border, Bega and Nowra. This case is still talked about all the time.
Those poor girls. It's horrific what they went through. I hope they can rest in peace.
Whoever was responsible for letting those monsters out of prison on bail has to share some of the responsibility for what happened to those two lovely girls. This is by far the most hideous case I’ve ever heard of. How the families must have felt hearing the gruesome details of the murders doesn’t bear thinking about. In a civilised country the killers would have received the death penalty and nobody would have to see or hear from them ever again. I just hope wherever they are they’re miserable.
I’ve just been looking for something to watch while I do laundry 🤣 I never clicked so fast once I got the notification
Haha yes!! Im currently doing laundry lol
I’m sure you meant nothing by this comment except for appreciation of Bella’s content but it can come off quite insensitive. I don’t think the families would feel good reading this comment over their daughters deaths being entertainment for you whilst you do daily tasks..
Same!!! Lol sunday funday😂
@@JP-kl7gu word. i haven't listened to the story yet, but i can only imagine how awful it would feel for anyone personally familiar with this case would feel reading that someone is excited to listen to the story of someone they knew being murdered.
@@JP-kl7gu yes appreciation for bellas content! I haven’t listened to the story yet when I commented
This is absolutely heartbreaking. May their beautiful souls Rest In Peace
What happened to those girls LITERALLY made me nauseous
My heart aches for those two families and the officers. I could not imagine losing a child let alone hearing those horrific things that they did to them, I am quite sure there would’ve been no stopping me from trying to seek justice.
the thing that stuns me most about these kindof cases is that the killer can not only murder one person, but then go ahead and kill another person straight after. it just shows they have no regret or remorse for their actions after committing the crime. Like they didn’t even feel bad enough to let the second girl go 💔
I remember seeing a documentary about this case. The pain of the girls families was palpable💔
their murder was just?? brutal and its not enough to describe it and the things they experienced before their death ???? i’m speechless
uk what i appreciate all the effort you put into uploading and the entire process. researching and fact checking… all the effort i could never buckle down to get done. well done bella
I love you so much but you got me when u said shower with their parents and get changed with their parent lol .... yes I know what u meant just sounded weird lol .... please keep these videos coming ! I can't live without them your such a great story teller
Luckily adrenaline increases and reduces perception of pain. It's the only saving grace in hearing what these girls went through. And that the men were punished.
This case is devastating. I feel so sorry for the victims and their families 💔
The fact that they had 200 CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS and weren’t in jail is absolutely disgusting. 200?! It’s almost like you wouldn’t believe it unless you see it. Unbelievable. Those poor girls deserved so much better 💔
Hearing stories like this makes me kind of grateful i can't have kids. I couldn't live through losing my babies. I would just rather not have any to lose. My heart hurts for parents every parent that has to endure that kind of pain. I just can't even imagine.
Smh. I will never ever understand such selfishness!! My heart hurts
The way beckett was just sitting like it was his home in the interview, but stops moving immediately when they mention the pink tv. They knew they hit the right spot.