2 Families Go Camping Together & Disappear. Wells Gray Park, BC

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Hello everyone In today's video we will be discussing the disappearance of 2 families, the Johnson's and Bentley's, that went missing in 1982. Bob Johnson was married to Jackie Johnson and they had 2 children. George and Edith Bentley were Jackie's parents and they were all looking forward to this 2 week camping trip to the Beautiful Wells Gray Park in British Columbia, Canada. They arrived separately and set up camp in two different areas. Bob Johnson failed to show up for work, which he had been with his company for 25 years and this was extremely out of character. His fellow employees reported him missing on August 23, 1982.
The RCMP was stumped until a mushroom picker found a burnt out car off a logging road..The RCMP immediately sent out troops..
only to be find a tragic, just awful scene. This is one of those very sad cases where nice, good people just happened to be at the wrong place and time and had no way of knowing there was this monster lurking about. There were many details I could not put in the video as they are just too appalling and just so unbelievable. :( if you would like to read more, I have left many sources below but I warn you, it's very difficult to read.
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[@cillalilly]

How can someone be sentenced to 6 life terms but be eligible for parole in 25 years? Stupidity.

[@maryanneforden5545]

Exactly,the justice system doesn't apply anymore,sad

[@johngreydanus2033]

But eligible doesn't mean it happens; did you listen to the video?

[@cillalilly]

Yes I did and yes I know that. Why is it someone always feels the need to pull apart your comment?? They shouldn't even be eligible! @@johngreydanus2033

[@HollyCat504]

⁠@@Zoomboomdoom414Dude, if you’re from the US, and I’m assuming you are from your comment, you can’t knock Canada when it comes to crime and punishment lol. I’m from the US and it’s an absolute disaster here. Canada is not. We have the largest number of incarcerated citizens in the entire world, with over 2 million people currently in prison. Per capita, we are #6 worldwide with an average of 505 prisoners for every 100,000 people. Compare that with Canada, who has less than 100 for every 100,000. So that would make you probably think Canada has a serious crime problem, right? Since they don’t arrest nearly the amount of people we do here. But it’s the opposite. Compare homicide rates. In the US, we have 15,517 murders for every 100,000 people. Canada only has 542. So yeah. They have their sh*t together. We do not. And btw, “eligible for parole” is not the same thing as “granted parole” ya know. Just bc he’s eligible doesn’t mean he’ll ever be released.

[@HollyCat504]

@@maryanneforden5545How do you figure? The guy is in prison. He’s been denied parole every time. Just bc someone is eligible doesn’t mean it will ever be granted. Canada’s justice system seems to work just fine, unlike the sh*t show we have here in the US.

[@davidgoliath5901]

Back in the 1990's, on the other side of the globe to this I took my two young daughters, wife and my two younger brothers well up into the high country wilderness in mid-winter. It was covered in fresh very deep snow. We were in my Hilux twin cab 4x4 while the brothers were in a single cab Hilux. Just a sightseeing family day out. We stopped near to the peak, about 50m off the track, to set a fire and cook some lunch. Our tracks were the only ones about. No one had been in the area for many days. After about half and hour we were surprised to hear some vehicles approaching, two Toyota Landcruiser utes appeared and slowed to a crawl as they obviously surveyed us. I could see there were four or five large blokes in the vehicles. They didn't acknowledge our wave. They took off along the track BUT shortly after I heard engine noise signaling their likely return. As a precaution I grabbed my Browning BLR from behind the seat and placed it in the passenger front seat and stood in the door opening. The two vehicles appeared again and pulled abruptly to a stop. One bloke jumped out while the others watched us. This bloke came up to us muttering about if we'd seen a deer hunting dog. He didn't hide his eyeing of the women folk. I briefly spoke to him about breed of dog and contact details etc, as he looked at me I moved slightly from the open car door, just enough so he could see the BLR. He abruptly turned on his heels and walked quickly back to his mates. Both vehicles immediately left. It was many years ago and I still sometimes wonder what the outcome may have been up in the high country in the dead of winter if not for Mr J Browning sitting in the passenger seat.

[@lurklingX]

this is the sort of thing i think gun rights are good for. protection. really good example. scary af though. the way he left so fast only makes me think there was no dog. glad they didn't have firearms either tho. and many assailants do, and you have to be the quicker draw. just yikes.

[@sdriza]

Amen brother. No need to wonder, you know what they had in mind. You saved yourself and your people. Exactly why you were put on this earth. Merry Christmas.

[@judieg.7945]

We all can look back on times in our lives when we were in the path of something unfortunate. Thank God or fate that it went the right way. Thank goodness too for men who are armed. Sometimes that is all that is needed to deter useless predators like this guy. You were smart to let him see it.

[@nicole-uo9cd]

@@judieg.7945 Amen to that. I have been in some hairy situations in my life that could have gone horribly wrong, but I've always paid attention to my gut feelings and I am thankful that God gave me good instincts and strong intuition.

[@MsTygame]

Right on man. Trusting your instincts is #1.

[@HogMan2022]

I never venture into the woods without a rifle, shotgun, or a pistol. Partly because of the wildlife, but the predatory human being is what concerns me. What a monster!

[@bunnican333]

Humans are worse than the wild life. We don’t have guns here but I’d be the same. I’m more scared of humans than animals

[@glocktown21]

RIGHT! Me too... I never go unarmed into the Mountains, camping, etc. People don't realize how many psychopaths are out there. Evil is among us. It is a responsibility to protect yourself and your family. Never be complacent.

[@dillonhillier]

Unfortunately, in canada, you're not allowed to have firearms legally in provincial and national parks (barring 1 or 2 national parks with polar bears and at least one ON prov park where they allow hunting). This is why I camp on crown land.

[@glocktown21]

Such a lack of care and common sense in this day and age that law abiding citizens cannot be trusted to protect themselves, friends and families.

[@maryjanegreen7601]

I am more scared of humans than bears.

[@juiciestslice6430]

This is one of those cases that just leaves me feeling sick. I hope the parole board never softens enough to let him out. He forfeited his right to freedom.

[@bawattsyl]

I completely agree with you. I couldn't mention it in the video but he's a pedophile and has been offered certain counseling in prison which he's never done. Just a complete monster. Thanks for watching and your feedback🙏

[@828enigma6]

No, he should forget his right to breathe.

[@jimhenderson387]

Six life sentences, yet he had the possibility of parole after 25 years!?!? Freaking ridiculous! Everyone knows this guy should never be out of prison and I hope his life has been horrible. Such an awful thing to do.

[@patb4622]

our legal system up here is an embarrassment

[@always_b_natural703]

He didn't get parole. He's just eligible to have a parole hearing. He's been in prison for almost 40 yrs, and was turned down at his last hearing about 2 yrs ago.

[@jonBrown-k4p]

thats canada for you....

[@flintliddon]

Canada

[@BigChiefStink-um-Butt]

@@jonBrown-k4p insulting a whole country. Dumb local yokel showin off your 4th grade education. Thats red states for you.

[@patb4622]

I am from BC and when this happened it was horrific. Thank you for not going into the details of what he did as they are unimaginable. He needs to stay in jail. Whenever he comes up for parole there is so much pushback. I finally went to Wells Gray Park for the first time last summer. It's a beautiful park. I can see why the families camped there. I had not gone previously as I was very emotionally effected by the crime. Thank you for telling the families story

[@whitedragoness23]

The details are even worse??? They should come up every time he asks for parole then! To remind people of the horrible crimes he’s committed

[@Blueknight1960]

@patb4622, if this emotionally upset you, how do you manage to function on a day to day basis knowing that evil people have done far worse throughout history?

[@dyates6380]

@@Blueknight1960 Feel better? I hope so. You sure told them, huh? Killing four adults after seeing an innocent family enjoying a camping trip - including actually going back home to get a gun and gasoline to facilitate the crime - and then keeping the two young girls alive and raping the older one for a week - but "people have done far worse through history" ........ Okay. Great comment. Now, come at me with some more righteous wisdom.

[@Blueknight1960]

@@dyates6380 It seems I hurt your little girly feelings. Do you need a teddy bear and a safe room to feel better/safer? Oh by the way, I do feel better, thanks for asking.

[@librarymouse567]

@@Blueknight1960 you don’t respect people 👎🏼

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

It's a shame they can't give him the death penalty. My heart goes out to all the loved ones of these poor families. This was an act of pure evil. Since they didn't give him the death penalty, I pray he spends the rest of his days in prison.

[@Occult_Detective]

No one should go into remote areas without being armed. For this very reason. You have to be prepared for any thing, including encountering a demon, looking to take advantage of what ever it could…

[@mackbolan5126]

Indeed. Two legged predators are abundant.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Canada doesn’t allow people to protect the themselves

[@MalikaMehdid]

Totally agree!

[@Jaker2123]

Not sure you can carry guns in provincial parks lol especially when you’re “family camping” …

[@dyates6380]

@@Jaker2123 You're probably right. It wouldn't stop me from bringing one though. I know most people do but don't broadcast the fact that they're carrying a weapon. It's been YEARS, as in forty six, since I went to a National Park here in the states (Yellowstone and Glacier) and although we were young, my one friend had his firearm, even though we well knew we weren't supposed to have one, but we backpacked in the back country and saw no one for days and days at a time. That was 1977 and at this point I wouldn't go to ANY park anywhere without my Glock.

[@habituallinestepper8839]

This was well done. Such a horrific case. Evil is real. I watched a segment about this case on Hulu called “The Case that Haunts Me”. The detective recounts his investigation. I was blown away by his dedication to solving this case. Thank God there’s people like him in the world to protect Us from the absolute worst of humanity. I pray he never gets released

[@falls2488]

western society in general is way way too lenient on criminals.

[@YOUR-LOCAL13]

Agree. There is nothing in our justice system that is much of a deterrent to the monsters out there.

[@lindawilson4625]

There are some people who should never be released or paroled. This guy is one of them. Monster!

[@bawattsyl]

Agreed!

[@LindysEpiphany]

It seems so much more tragic when people enjoying the beautiful outdoors are senselessly murdered! I live in Southern Oregon and in 1974 the Cowden Family disappeared while camping at Carberry Creek for labor day weekend. Weeks later Mr. Cowdens body was found bound to a tree outside of a cave that had the bodies of his wife and two small children inside. There are suspects but no convictions or definitive answers about what occurred. My dad worked nearby at the time so we drove around looking for them. This case has always haunted me because of how much time my family spent camping, it felt too close to home!

[@whitedragoness23]

Sounds like cowdens was told, maybe at gun point to be tied to a tree. Then the killer did what ever he wanted to the rest of the family. Who the heck kills a whole family???!!! And then there’s always that big question. Why?

[@bawattsyl]

I agree it's just sick. I have no idea how these monsters are born or made. Just awful:(

[@randomvintagefilm273]

My God, how AWEFUL! this one really hits home because my family went camping up in BC in 1982 also! We would drive for hours along these winding roads and stay at remote campsites. How helpless the dad must have felt. The devil sure roams this earth. Makes me never want to leave home 😢

[@prarieborn6458]

Your comment resonates with my feelings. I think anyone who has ever camped with their family or loved ones ones can relate. We did a lot of camping as a family in Western WA and Eastern WA & OR., over the years. We had a big extended famaly, and would get togehter for big group camps in ‘regular” campgrounds with a Ranger or a Host , but sometimes in remote areas..known to family members who had worked as loggers etc. But always in a groups. but sometimes we had to pull into “remote”, unattended places to camp, overnight on our way to join the others. The woods always felt like a safe place to me. Looking back, I thank God and our Guardian angels for keeping us safe. I am pretty sure that most of the men in our families, brought firearms, most of them were hunters, too. This story shows how important it is to be armed when venturing iaway from civilization. A single killer, overwhelmed 2 families because he had a gun. But maybe if they did have guns, he took them by surprise. But then there are stories about Bears, and even those who are armed get killed or mauled. There is a lot to be said about staying home This tragedy happened 40 yrs ago and our parks and wilderess areas are much more dangerous now. Thank you, Brian, for the work you do, informing us and educatiing the viewing public on safety and survival hiking & camping. and highlighting the unsolved cases of those who are still missing, May they RIP

[@ellenhalpern1882]

A disturbing and sad story. Thank you for sharing this horrific story. He should never be free.

[@serenityhiker9467]

unbelievable how evil some people can be. Very sad but very well presented. Thank you as always for all the work you do.

[@Gizziiusa]

yep, pretty obvious by now that its best to carry a firearm with you when camping in the deep bush. Granted, it might not help if taken by surprise, but it does help ones chances overall with the myriad of scenarios that can play out. People go out to camp, hike, canoe, kayak, mtn bike, bird watch, etc. While others go out to hunt game (usually to cut up and eat selected portions thereof) (deer, elk, moose, caribou, etc) ....and there are a very few, who go out and hunt humans.

[@lahart2003]

Horrifying!

[@daisyfleur2]

@cillalily....if the judge ran them concurrent vs consecutive... or life w/o parole but his lawyer got him a plea deal that saved his life with possibility of parole.

[@kangakong]

I’ve never seen two more wholesome looking families. This one was extra hard for me given that he killed everyone without a second thought. Even left and came back with things to carry out the crimes. I just can’t imagine the terror they felt. Thank you Brian for making their names known. I just don’t understand how he ever can be eligible for parole with that many life sentences. I thought with that many it would guarantee that he never breathed air beyond the prison. How he can even have an appeal is mind blowing.

[@dyates6380]

If you read the details that Brian left out - and I know he did it purposely but eluded to them in the last part of the video, you'd be even more shocked. He killed the four adults almost immediately and kept the two girls alive for almost a week, including raping the older one. He then killed the younger one by shooting her in the back of the head and did the same to the older one the next day. I can't even fathom the terror those poor kids endured for a week ..... This devil will forever be in hell.

[@AndreaSams-yi2qj]

Even after admitting the crime and handing over the weapon....🤷

[@Yosetime]

I live in Canada, and have camped at Wells Gray Park. I was a young teenager at the time this happened. And yet I have never heard of this case before. Thank you for covering it. And so profoundly. You are much appreciated and I can't wait for you to hit 100K subscribers! Getting close!

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your kind feedback and sharing your experience 🙏 that definitely would be cool to hit 100k. But I can only do so much, I leave it to to you all🙏thank you again!

[@lindasd7591]

Six innocent people brutalized and not breathing. Yet the perpetrator still breathing all those years. Six consecutive life sentences, and at 25 yrs, possible parole. What a farce. Imo, that's not justice.--Thk you Bryan for all the effort you do! Praying for your health.

[@bawattsyl]

Yes I agree, and can't believe with 6 life sentences he would have any chance of parole. That's just crazy! But he's such a monster and has refused counseling in jail and has actually tried getting paroled twice but was denied. I hope he is never let out. Thank you for your feedback and prayers 🙏 wishing you a great holiday season!

[@reahtoni8069]

Canada justice system is totally messed right up. Thanx to politics

[@ktkat1949]

I live in BC and this was the most horrific crime. It was all everyone talked about for months. Canadian law says that you can ask for parole after 25 years. It doesn't say you will get it.

[@lbrown6859]

​@annmcclure8378 Agreed!!! That totally makes no sense whatsoever!!! Isn't that sorta like an oxymoron...?

[@Ryanboy2020]

Absolutely tragic! This is why I always tell people that it's not the 4 legged creatures in the forest that you need to worry about, it's the two legged ones. Unfortunately, you need to carry a firearm with you when your out in the wild and know how to use it. This is especially true if you have a family that you need to protect. There are very bad people roaming the cities, suburbs and wild land area of the world and you need to be able to stay safe in those environments.

[@gemox3225]

I think you are right. I'm not a gun person and have never owned a gun even though I used to live in West Philadelphia, but I think I would get a gun and learn how to use it before going camping.

[@Ryanboy2020]

@@gemox3225 Yes, absolutely!

[@jeannerogers7085]

Dog, bear spray, firearm, all camping necessities.

[@Ryanboy2020]

@@jeannerogers7085 I couldn't agree more!

[@chrisemerson7743]

I’ve always said that! What people don’t know or realize is that there are a lot of folks that live inside the boundaries of these National Parks and Forests! They land and homestead have been grandfathered in and are allowed to continue living on their farms. They know the parks better than the Rangers do. They live off the land and trade among each other. They rarely go to town so they’re hard to keep up with. For them to get caught doing something will take someone who knows them to turn them in! Most of the time they’re too scared to do so!

[@timberdaniels7317]

Hi Bryan! This is just horrible what happened to these two families while they were on a camping vacation. My heart breaks for their loved ones. This guy is pure evil and I hope that he stays in prison and rots there for what he did to these two families. I was only little when this happened but this is just horrible and that's putting it lightly, monsters like this guy make me sick! Sorry for the tirade. May the six people who passed away rest in peace 🙏🕊️

[@leneger9174]

He got out early. Changed his name and is married.

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

He is still in jail, but some woman married him.

[@piwackitpepper7558]

Thank you, Bryan, for sharing this case. You did a compassionate presentation.

[@lorismith7790]

I agree Xoxo

[@dyamano]

Thank u Bryan ❤4 covering this horrific case. I can’t imagine what terror they went thru & u did it w a lot of respect & compassion. He’s a monster who should NEVER leave prison & rot there . Also appreciate ur maps , pics & information u provide.

[@Suzanne1999]

I would NEVER venture out on a camping trip without bear spray and a firearm. Evil lurks everywhere.

[@lilithowl]

What an awful thought! I'm glad I live in a country where there are no bears, and hardly anyone has guns.

[@perfidiousalbion9975]

@lilithowl Good thing criminals don't exist in your country

[@billreid818]

​@@perfidiousalbion9975I used to go camping all the time in the mountains. Never thought about being armed... slowly but surely, the folks in the campgrounds changed from normal families to homeless criminals... I don't go ANYWHERE unarmed. Welcome to Gavin Newsom's Kalifornia. It used to be a wonderful place to live.

[@LoveMyDaisyGirl911]

Yes I watched the full doc on this case. The Officer's involved were actually telling what happened and how they were able to catch him.... This guy truly is a monster! He saw those little girls and decided to murder this entire family, including the girls! He brutally murdered all of them! He should have been given the death penalty!!!!!! He was later marry in prison, has been married to this woman over 20yrs now. But yet she says ( actually told the parole board ) if he's granted parole he can not live with her 😂🙄..... I honestly don't understand why she even married him.... Like she's just as disgusting as he is if yu ask me....

[@thedude2820]

You just told a better version then content provider… I’ve listened to full doc too and imo this video was not very accurate…the investigation was not immediate on him until a door to door by police and a local resident mentioned him… that was why he was looked at initially, not to mention his reasoning for this was only to get access to girls…idk, kinda disapointed and needed to vent, and since you have seen same info barged into your comment, my bad, can’t not post here tho or I’ll post the other comment I was about to, & nobody wants to hear that. Trust me. Sorry and thanks

[@kenwarren6228]

Thank you for keeping these stories going. We should never forget. Keep up the great work!

[@MountainCry]

This guy belongs in hell, but prison will have to do. It's a joke that it's even possible for him to be eligible for parole.

[@johngreydanus2033]

Eligible is not a guarantee, and the law is not just for him,.

[@laurenurban3942]

If you’re going to take your loved ones into the wilderness, at least arm yourself and stay vigilant out there. Make certain that the entire family knows how to handle a firearm. Never take anything for granted when you’re out in the middle of no where. This is a very sad story.

[@AlbertaBetsyVanLife]

Been camping there. Extremely dense forest and a lot of rock formations, gorges. Very large crows in that area to. Huge. Ty for all you do.

[@dougtinsley1320]

It might have been Ravens you were seeing...we have both Crows and Ravens where I live and it's easy to confuse them at a glance.

[@marknewton6984]

Thunderbirds.

[@HeronPoint2021]

@@dougtinsley1320 Cold climates, larger frames. Some ravens are huge; I had one lift a garbage bag out of a high bin and I could barely throw it over the metal edge. Wells Gray area gets really cold during it's winters.

[@dougtinsley1320]

@@HeronPoint2021 Very true. I live at 47 ° latitude now with both Crows and Ravens but years ago lived up past 63° and some of the Ravens I saw in the far north were truly huge. Best Wishes

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

He doesn't deserve to be in prison or anywhere else other than the end of a rope swinging in the breeze. And that's being VERY kind compared to what I could and should be saying. Won't do any damage to his soul, that's not our concern. And the idea he can legally get parole EVER! My blood boils at 98.6°f just thinking about it. What's wrong with peoples' thinking? Don't bother, I'm inflexible. It keeps me above ground now and later. When it's time, body goes down-6 foot distance down haha, I go up, way way up. Doubt it not. If you go camping be careful there might be this guy's cousin out on parole waiting for you and your children to show up unarmed. I guess that's the chance we have to take every time we go out or stay home........

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

hey brother bryan, much love and God bless you and your family. Thank you for all you do to help bring these cases to a wider audience. My heart hurts thinking of all these people who are lost out there. All you can really do is spread awareness. Love you bro

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your kind feedback. 🙏 my thoughts and prayers are with you as well and hope you have a great holiday. This case was personal to me because I grew up next door to people that were family of some of these people. Thank you for watching and your kind feedback🙏

[@TheScaryTruthCatalyst]

Hi Bryan, this is such a horrible case. I cant even imagine how terrified they would have been. 😢

[@NovaSuperSport11]

These types of cases are tragic. Unfortunately, predators roam all over the world. Camping is supposed to be fun and relaxing. I think that's why these cases have shock value. It tends to be expected from animals in the wild; however, man is a most fearful beast. May the families be blessed with peace. Thank you, Bryan, for sharing this case.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your feedback and yes sadly these beautiful places can contain monsters like this;( I wish society would get better instead of getting worse.

[@foxyauragems6146]

What animals do this …???

[@bawattsyl]

@@foxyauragems6146 monsters that no matter how injured I get, I will always fight against. Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏and if you're interested ìn getting into search and rescue let me know. Thank you you again and I hope you have a very happy happy holidays 🙏🙏

[@robindepner9168]

The aquatic centre in West Kelowna, BC is named the Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre after this lovely family.

[@MrBetc]

Unbelievable how frightening this case was, heartbreaking💔

[@Firefy29]

Well done although a tragic case. I can't believe these monsters exist. Thank you for being so compassionate.

[@marktweet7395]

Never go out unarmed. Defend yourself

[@rangreen6387]

Can't in Canada🤔

[@marktweet7395]

@@rangreen6387 interesting. No 2nd amendment

[@dathorndike4908]

Campers take weapons into the woods all the time in Canada to protect themselves against bears. But if you need it in cases like this it would be nice to know you have a weapon. I'm sure even without a second amendment I would rather be alive than dead.

[@whitedragoness23]

@@rangreen6387not even pepper spray???

[@cradz4979]

Canadians still can have guns. Ever hear of hunters?

[@eddiemclean7011]

Usually once the general population in prison finds out they have a child rapist or child killer in their midst...well..it kinda works itself out. Maybe someone on the inside sees this and street justice prevails.

[@bawattsyl]

Yes I have heard that as well that prisoners that committed crimes against children are either put in solitary because the other prisoners will kill them or they just endure what I'm sure is brutal violence. The fact is this man has had several opportunities while in prison to get counseling(offered from some govt program and the prison system) and he has refused yet has had the nerve to apply for parole twice (thankfully both times denied)

[@wandaritter5704]

This is so heinous. I hope he never gets out! I've never heard of this tragic story! So very sad for these souls and loved ones! Thanks Ryan😢

[@bawattsyl]

I agree it's absolutely horrific! I hope and pray he never gets out! Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏. It's Bryan by the way:)

[@figgiefigueroa7372]

First time here. And I am Impressed with your content! Love it ❤

[@bawattsyl]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you so much🙏🙏

[@kellyc6380]

I think when people come up for parole it hurts the family of the victims. The pain of living through it every time he’s up for parole. So when people say “it’s no big deal, he didn’t get out” the victim’s family as friends might have something to say.

[@paulalandeville4697]

Terrible crime. Well done for digging this one up because I have never heard of it. The maniac who did this should never be released. He is beyond redemption.

[@wamps3370]

Gun ownership and possession is so restrictive in Canada-except for the bad guys.

[@ageofadversity]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1Id rather have a gun to protect my daughters than trust Jesus.

[@mackbolan5126]

May I subscribe to your newsletter? @@ageofadversity

[@mnirwin5112]

Yeah because widespread anything -goes gun ownership in the U.S. has made this country SO much safer. 😂 The good guys with the guns always defeat the bad guys with the guns! Oh wait ....

[@GO-xs8pj]

The reality is that if someone is intent on doing you or a family member harm and they attack without warning, there is not much you can do to prevent that even if you are armed. Being armed and trained to use that firearm gives you a better chance but no one can be prepared for attack 24/7/365.

[@mark2073]

​@@mnirwin5112the US has other contributing factors to that

[@sistadebra1425]

How tragic and how very evil. Thank you Bryan for sharing their story. God bless. 🙏

[@bawattsyl]

Yes just awful! I'm glad he was caught and is still in prison! Thank you for watching and your feedback!

[@HaveCommonSense76]

You tell these stories wonderfully. It’s horrific what humans will do to their fellow man.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your feedback and yes I agree this was absolutely horrific. And there were several details I left out because they were just so awful beyond brief. I hope he never gets out of prison!

[@jilcooper9619]

Terrible case. Well done giving them coverage. 🙏🐾💕

[@lorismith7790]

Absolutely heartbreaking 😢 What a monster, how horrifying for the families, especially the young girls. I can't believe this tragedy either, Bryan ❤ Thank you for sharing this with us

[@bawattsyl]

Yes an absolute monster and I have made it one of my missions he never gets out. Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏

[@mandybell7884]

You do a great job - your commentary is respectfully telling this horrible facts . So thank you . That evil man should NEVER ever be released ! Total evil ! RIP to this unfortunate dear family .

[@Firefy29]

I agree!

[@lakesuperiorgirl17]

Thankyou for this upload ❤

[@tweedlebee-eo2kq]

enjoy your channel. thank you so much for posting and bringing awareness to this story. 👏

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your thoughts and feedback🙏

[@cortrichards8179]

It just disgusts me so much that humans can do this kind of thing to each other. I know I am not alone. I don't know what could ever possess someone to get the idea, that taking the lives of an innocent family group is going to be some wonderful and fabulous idea, and will somehow benefit them in such great ways, that they actually do it! It always comes down to greed. This particular murderer needs to stay in prison for life. No parole, ever. I so appreciate that you cover these cases and tell these peoples stories, Bryan. It is easy to tell you are a good and kind person. Keep up the great work.

[@duvessa2003]

Thank you for this sensitive coverage.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your kind feedback🙏

[@jeffsquill7853]

Good video Brian thank you very much

[@bawattsyl]

This one was very hard to cover but I wanted to let people know about it because when I was growing up we lived next door to distant relatives of the Bentleys. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a good holiday season🙏

[@andreadavey1597]

It's a beautiful park with many waterfalls and lots of wildlife. We've camped all through the area for years with no problems including isolated areas. Tourists from all over the world visit. Thankfully the guy is still incarcerated. May he stay there until his life is over.

[@karenmreis5035]

Horrible man. Poor family...they didn't deserve it. Unfortunately, they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[@mol588]

Let's hope this vile beast never gets out !!! ❤🕊 Bentley + Johnson🕊❤

[@whitedragoness23]

Petition the courts if he ever is considered for release! Courts listen when people rally and don’t want a sadistic killer on the loose.

[@themobseat]

He wouldn't be able to get out of a coffin..

[@Toltecgrl]

What an Evil Person. He never deserves to be released EVER! What a nightmare that poor family must have gone through

[@Forestventures]

Hello Bryan gosh it's great having you back.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you, I appreciate your support and feedback🙏

[@simonefeaster5131]

Such a tragic story. Well done, RCMP for solving the crime. Thanks for honoring the families, Bryan.

[@bawattsyl]

Such a tragedy and at first the authorities didn't have any idea how they could have disappeared; because it was such a big group. Very sad:( thank you for watching and your feedback🙏

[@postscript5549]

Absolutely GORGEOUS terrain! Stunningly beautiful.

[@psychvikings]

Thank you for this story. May they rest in peace and May he rot. 🙏

[@pamengland7863]

It’s incredible what gets life & what gets DP. And why when we have obvious evidence or a confession (even the liars) aren’t just put to the DP within weeks. Sure seems like these cases would lessen. Thanks again Brian for another great episode!

[@AlexNHitDogs]

Nice stories! Haven’t heard of these before.

[@AlexNHitDogs]

Get this man to 100k 🤙🏻👍🏼🔥

[@zOOmzity]

Thank you for not using fake re-enactments and using real photos. Makes a total difference watching.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for the feedback. It's very hard at times and many people don't often realize they are real pictures etc from the area. Yes of course there's always going to be a need for some small fillers but in my videos I try and make 90% plus all real pics, etc. Anyway thank you for watching and wishing you a happy holiday season🙏🙏

[@GO-xs8pj]

Sometimes, cases are so horrible that I fail to find words to describe the evil. I'm glad they were all found so their family and friends had answers. May they all rest in peace.

[@bawattsyl]

Yes I agree, it's just so awful:( this monster did unspeakable things to the kids. IMHO he should never be let out of prison. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts🙏

[@PaulaHawk99]

The RCMP were quickly involved in this case, unlike US law enforcement. Such an evil henious act. Thank you for reporting it well.

[@bawattsyl]

Yes the RCMP did a great job solving this tragic case. Thank you for watching and your feedback 🙏

[@oakmaiden2133]

US law doesn’t have jurisdiction or authority in Canada.

[@bawattsyl]

@@oakmaiden2133 of course not, why would you say that? I think that one commenter was just comparing the difference between our judicial systems but I could be wrong. Although in Certain situations I know they " join" forces so to say. But again yes what you're saying is accurate I'm just wondering what prompted that comment.. maybe i didn't see a comment you were referring to... it's hard to see them all😔thank you for watching and your feedback!

[@cherylbarrett3443]

Well, that is going to make me stay in campgrounds for a while. I don't know how anyone so young gets to be so evil.

[@bawattsyl]

I agree it's just awful. As I stated in another comment when I was growing up, I lived next door to relatives of the Bentley family. This is just such a tragedy and I don't know how people turn out like this:(

[@anttyzale5455]

I ran into three psychotic people in my life, all men. You are lucky if you survive the encounter because they hide their true evil nature . Camping is a crapshoot at best. Look at the Yosemite murders. They werent camping they were in a motel and Stayner still got them.

[@bawattsyl]

@@anttyzale5455 yes sadly there are crazy and awful people out there. I don't understand it. It makes me sick. And what makes me even more sad is that our society seems to be going the wrong direction. Instead of becoming more peaceful and accepting, there's more of these terrible crimes:(

[@BlackSheep380]

According to the Bible, there is a certain "seedline" that is born evil....see Psalm 58:3-5. Genesis 3:15 tells us which seedline this is...

[@judyannlemay618]

Grreat Job…You are a Warrior of Truth ;] GOD BLESS Ya!!

[@yada-yadadragon1947]

I just subscribed. Thank you for the story and the injustice is, unfortunately, real. I heard of a man who beat and tortured his own 5 year old son to death then buried him in the back yard and he got 5 years. Makes me sick.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for subscription, I appreciate it🙏 sadly yes many of the cases I cover are awful:( but I train year round to help sar and would gladly give my life to save another.. (which of you watch my videos you'll see I have almost died several times. ) Thank you again for watching and subscription. Let me know if you need anything or any case you want me to cover🙏

[@kathleenoglesby2114]

Great details. Thank you!

[@rosaliebarry5995]

Thank you for another video. Yes this guy is a horrible monster ! I lived up in British Columbia for 11 years and know how beautiful that place is. It is sad that some one like this guy has to spoil the beauty of such an otherwise peaceful area

[@summerrain7956]

Absolutely horrible, what that family had to endure. He should never see the light of day again!!!

[@C-Here]

How absolutely sickening... that poor family... As soon as i clicked on- i felt a person was to blame, so i wasnt surprised to hear you say how they were all found murdered...and when the 2 little girls were found in the boot, i just felt horror- as i believed they were victims of a sexual predator.. Some ppl should not be kept alive I'm sorry to say- they're pure evil... Rip to this poor family- especially those 2 innocent babies.. 💔💔😢😢

[@Bren.L.A]

I live not far from where these murders took place. It is definitely bone chilling when we are out back road driving & suddenly a reminder hits home of the horrific event that took place. This man lived out his fantasies in real life & will hopefully pay the consequences until the end of his days.

[@kellimoorer9032]

Hay bry I was looking for channel today 😊thank you

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your comment and support🙏

[@nancysmith2295]

I know of this case. You did a great presentation. The photos of the forest are beautiful. Its so sad how these families were killed. I think what is rough is imagining that they had an absolutely horrific death. Especially with criminal behaviorial knowledge.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your comment and I agree, I can't imagine what they went through. Especially the kids. The adults were killed first

[@poigmhahon]

I'm sure they're together in heaven now....thanks Bryan

[@creolelady182]

People need to watch these wilderness areas. A lot of felons and killers hang out in those areas just waiting for somebody to come along. About 12 years ago there was this young 23 year old girl who decided to go hiking on Christmas Day at a Nature Preserve. Her dog was with her and no one else. She was decapitated and the dog was found at some grocery store near by. Isay take numerous dogs with you and a gun

[@MalikaMehdid]

I would not go camping in remote wild areas even f you paid me!

[@Sally237-s4w]

I’d say don’t even go,theses human hunters lay in wait..for a innocent to come along,they know no one around they carry out the attack and leave very easily ..and I wonder how many of thses evil bastards are walking around out there,that are never caught. I’d say stay away..

[@jusme8525]

Dang.i subbed because this was a straight to the point story and the animal was caught and you are super nice

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for the feedback and support 🙏 wishing a great holiday season!

[@sunnygram3850]

This is a very sad story.I cant imagine losing 6 members of my family at 1 time

[@sheddwellinghermit]

As a resident of Clearwater(Wells Gray parks location)and in grade 9 at the time I can remember the media swarming into town and the nationwide coverage we were getting for the wrong reasons. The way that the RCMP figured out it was Shearing is that while he was drinking in the bar one night he asked someone how to fix a bullet hole in a vehicle door and when the truck was found it had a bullet hole in the driver's door. Also there was a rumour going around Clearwater that he had a partner with him as it would have been hard to tie people up while holding a gun.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your feedback and yes that's exactly what I said in the video that he asked someone how to fix a bullet hole and re-register the truck. That witness contacted the RCMP and since they never released the detail about the bullet hole they went for Shearing. I said this in the video. But wow that's crazy that you were living there and at an age where you knew it was something awful:( I can't imagine what your whole town went through. I'm sorry you had to experience it but thank you for sharing🙏

[@sheddwellinghermit]

Sorry. You just said the truck had a hole in it. You didn't say it had a bullet hole in the door and that's why I wanted to bring it to your attention. Great work on the video👍

[@HeatherHartman-c6i]

Horrible case. Great job covering it, per usual!

[@bawattsyl]

Yes awful;( I will never understand this horror. thank you for your feedback and for watching 🙏

[@TheendofBabylon]

Impressvive and compassionate delivery. Thank you.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching🙏

[@postscript5549]

The family looked beautiful. A sad story. Peace be with us.

[@judyrice2210]

This story is hard to take. Brings tears to my eyes

[@lbrown6859]

Hello Bryan. New sub to your channel. I am sure that the people that are related to this family and also the community are very appreciative of you for putting this out there! Stay safe 🙏

[@impressionsbyangie7418]

So happy I found you Bryan. Tysm....subbed!🙋🏻‍♀️💜🌼

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and your support! Wishing you a great holiday season🙏

[@nikki1028]

I live in Canada and I'd never heard of this case before either. Thanks for covering these stories! I'd also like to be entered in the GIVEAWAY. Thanks, and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

[@nancyhale5054]

Such a sad story, so glad the monster was caught

[@Annex-x1g]

very sad :( I can't even imagine:(

[@kellyb3211]

I live in BC and have never heard this, but I was only 6 when it happened. Thanks for the vid.

[@aubreyleonae4108]

So very disturbing. Terrifyingly evil. I was vacationing with family in that same area in a camper just like thiers. My aunt and uncle and kids traveled with us in a car, just like those people. Fortunately, 5 years earlier. Still it is very creepy to consider, that this monster may have driven right by us.

[@plicketyplunk]

Very well done!

[@hayley44448]

Wishing you a very merry Xmas Bryan 🎄 thanks for all your hard work on these cases ❤ New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@audibjornsson6107]

Thank you ❤

[@TyYerosic]

Awsome work Bryan.The best

[@douglasmcbryan3705]

I live in British Columbia and remember this case well. For years I did not go near Wells Gray Park because it made me so sad. Nancy

[@patb4622]

I was the same. This year was the first year I have been able to go. I felt like I needed to take it back for me.

[@buffalobill3426]

I was born Oct 11th 1982 Thank God I got to grow up in the 90s & got to see what normal was. Ppl were so much better off, so much smarter & my God so much smarter. Smart phones computers social media has destroyed society

[@bawattsyl]

Wow we're basically the same age. 2months apt and crazy that you happened to be born on that date. Are you from Buffalo? All my mother's side of the family lives there so I grew up going there, the snow, Niagara falls, Bison and Bills games.. Anyway thank you for your feedback and sharing your thoughts🙏 I hope you have a good holiday season!

[@aimeemoore1094]

You did a great job on this video. Thank you