A Mother's Trial - the fifth estate

The troubling story of two teenaged brothers, Marc and Jean Wabafiyebazu, caught up Miami's dangerous drug scene. It might never have generated attention had they not been the sons of Canada`s Consul General in Miami. Roxanne Dubé shares her deeply personal story of double loss - one son dead, the other charged with 'felony murder' and potentially facing life in prison.
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[@baraagaid2818]

In case if you wonder what happened, here we go.... The story has a happy ending. He received 8 months Bootcamp and 2 years house arrest and 8 years probation. I think it's the right decision... Better than imprisoning him forever.

[@elinorkhilifi4685]

Ive just watched this and been wondering what happened. Thank you so much 😊

[@Trouble-Clef]

That's what he received but in reality the feds picked him up right away and deported him. Federal laws surpass state laws. There was nothing the judge could do about it but she sure tried. I'm glad the feds went and got him, I think she wanted to make this kid an example to other foreigners. It was clear by the evidence that he had no part in the shoot-out.

[@leanderrowe2800]

I am actually glad they didn't lock him up forever. He is a good kid being led astray by his brother. I also don't believe he killed anyone.

[@james5796]

Thank you Sir for this update

[@elainebines6803]

Where was his dad in all this? Maybe deceased?

[@iSuperninja89]

I'm not defending their actions regarding the drug dealing, but charging the younger one with murder makes absolutely no sense to me. He wasn't in the building and clearly no getaway driver or lookout. He looks so surprised and confused on that surveillance video when he apparently hears the gunshots and they have absolutely no evidence that he knew what his brother was planning to do.

[@littleblackfox1]

iSuperninja89 I thought exactly the same thing when they showed that video.. the kids body language looked confused as hell when he heard those gunshots.. Maybe he knew they were buying weed but it doesnt look like he knew that any guns were going to be used.

[@catasrophieGrrl]

I agree. The boy looks relived when the police show up... Poor kid.

[@eveevie8243]

100% agreed on this. Poor kid he’s so confused and probably just wished his brother will survive the gun shots at that moment. He was waving to the police for help . How can they charge him with murder when he was outside while the shooting took place???!!!

[@siyabob2399]

I think it might be because they know the police wont be able to find the real murderers

[@dazminer498]

You don't have to be guilty to be convicted. 🤷‍♂️ It has happened in the past and will continue to occur because the justice system and procedure is far from sound! Flaws exist within the current methods of establishing proof of innocence that may lead to innocent individuals enduring more than 25 years incarceration. 🤦‍♂️

[@mariadavis8745]

Why wasn’t the mother called as soon as Mark was arrested? He’s a minor. And where is the father in all of this.

[@Sara-tr2gh]

Went to get milk and never came back

[@iwantthe1icanthave179]

Lost? In jail? Dead? Moved on? Hiding? Who knows

[@thenoisyneighbour]

We did our best

[@sabineeins2651]

diplomats number plate..Consulat had to be involved first. There might have been no night shift there. It was not police poor handling.

[@katherinekovago8055]

The older brother should have never put his younger sibling in such a position in the first place. If you are supposed to be your brothers protector why take him with you into the lion's den.....seriously...

[@romant142]

Marilette Kovago he didn’t care

[@zeahbank4073]

Teenagers make bad decisions!

[@rasmallow259]

What if u r t lion

[@Happymind-happyworld.]

He was plain selfish

[@anitaannie6957]

He thought he was untouchable. And had probably left his brother in the car before

[@Itsalittlelatte]

The judge is ridiculous! She based her judgment on a statement that couldn't be proved.

[@misskay8131]

She's an evil woman. Not only is it a statement that can't be proved, but it's inadmissible because they didn't read him his rights and didn't tell him he could have a lawyer. She is heartless.

[@kennsmith2424]

kay...are those puppies real...lol

[@sparx180]

What horror show did they get the judge from.

[@69MrBunny]

That judge looks like a unwashed uneducated peasant who lives in a caravan. Her intellect clearly exposes her decisions, where do they get these sorts from is beggars belief. If that is the judge then imagine the rest of the society of law. God help us.

[@ladyj7517]

I agree - she looked rough and very scary - never seen anything like it in my life!!!!

[@eternity7477]

That judge seems to be determined to show the mother her power. None of this makes sense.

[@simmick1]

She thought Miami would be a better place than Ottawa to keep her son in line?? CONFUSED MUCH!!

[@tartan71]

That's what happens when people put their career ahead of the wellbeing of their children.

[@outlawJosieFox]

+Tartan71 I am afraid that you are right there. She is a very blind human being, what price other diplomats? I wonder whether they are all as ignorant of ordinary life?

[@paulinehunter1019]

hey not everyone knows this ... p

[@BellaLeoLicorice]

@@tartan71 where is their father?

[@Youtuber_user13]

simmick1 I think she assumed that if she changed their surrounding and friends group they will have a new start. Remember when you’re in the middle of a storm you can’t see what’s outside and you tend to make wrong decisions.

[@vout2970]

Why would the dude want to be rich when his family is already well off.

[@fudgefase]

Funny thing about rich people - they can never have enough. They hate spending their own but are obsessed with getting more (that they don't want to spend). I think it has all the hallmarks of an addiction.

[@carlborman4917]

Rap music yo ! ........

[@terlorskitch]

Vixen Feline wow that’s a funny story lol........NOW right?! Lol I believe you as who would be silly enough to welcome the police in your home while you have an illegal drug in the wide open for all to see especially the 👮‍♀️🚔 👮‍♂️ Wish you had a few pics lol as I’d love to have seen your pride and joy as you stated lol 😂 omg to funny hon! Glad you weren’t arrested as most cops would have done more than just change their demeanour and leave with it and give a stern warning! Cheers!

[@daynat2349]

@@terlorskitch this is real funny...thanx to u and vixen feline xx

[@daynat2349]

For real that must have been one hella cute houseplant! I wanna see pic of it xxx

[@haleycpoke]

lol they can't blame this mother...I was 15 selling drugs and doing things no kid should be doing and my mom had absolutely no idea.... its called lying and being very good at it

[@donairsauce2496]

big facts lol, ppl think it's hard to do

[@melodieshimon]

Same

[@og7273]

She trusted you and you took advantage of it bud..

[@anitagoodman9002]

Same for me however my mother is a piece of s**t and I felt I had to do things to get away from her and the men she sold me to... As soon as I was old enough I got a proper job now I have 2 kids and would never want them to go down any of the paths I did... However I feel that is very unlikely, although not impossible as I think I'm a realist and no one can predict another's thoughts and actions fully just the risk

[@GypsyGirl317]

Haley Clements why were you doing those things? What factors contributed to the path you chose?

[@molly7778]

The younger one was not involved, in my opinion. He could not have been a get away driver as he was on the passenger side when he got out of the car on the surveillance footage. The fact that he didn't have any weapons in the car also indicates that he had nothing to do with the shooting.

[@stacey4u2luv]

I say they cannot even say he was in the area. The drug dealing was going on inside the building not outside the building. So, if he knew nothing he saw nothing either. You cannot accuse someone walking past of murder, so how could you charge this young man?

[@IslandMystic111]

I grew up to behave differently than when I was 15...Life is a cruel punishment for a 15 year old.

[@CookiesCritterCare]

Behaviour = consequences...

[@toforgetisagem8145]

I agree. It is not just either. If someone is 15 years and someone 55 years old, it is likely that the 15 year old will serve a longer sentence than the older person. That makes life sentences an unequal punishment.

[@iriapeene2373]

Lady.. How could you not worry when they hadn't arrived home? How could you not sense the change in your oldest son?

[@jonye7511]

When you are caught up in your high flying life it can happen. Seems like she is the primary parent as the father is hardly in the picture.

[@mikewagg3167]

If these young men wanted money, why didn't they get a job like the rest of us. Where is the father in this.

[@madsdee7803]

They're lazy like so many spoilt kids of rich people. The parents start saying No eventually and they can't handle it.

[@starsweeper11]

This woman's a diplomat & she thought Miami would be a better place than Ottawa to get her kids away from the drug scene? She seems really uninformed.

[@NxDoyle]

+Max Basem On what charge?

[@NxDoyle]

Max Basem Answer the question. What Florida statute exists that would or could result in her being charged?

[@lesterclaypool1]

+starsweeper11 the drug scene is the drug scene whether you are in ottawa or miami ,,,,,or butt fudge no where Idaho ,,, but i under stand her thinking even if it was naive , when i need you ll try any thing for your child

[@starsweeper11]

I know there's a drug scene in most major cities, but Miami is notorious for drugs and gangs.

[@tartan71]

+lesterclaypool1 yes but he got caught with Cocaine in Ottawa and where did she take him... To the Cocaine capital of the states....

[@misskay8131]

This is the most heartbreaking thing I think I have ever seen in my life, especially when he sits there at the end holding the pic of him and his brother. This boy clearly was not a lookout and clearly had no idea what was going on in that crackhouse. That judge is a monster sending this case to trial and refusing him bail. Absolute heartless cow.

[@deborahcassidy970]

my thoughts exactly he was in the car without a weapon then the bail hearing for me was punishment to the mum america needs to calm down with the power trip

[@DivaNino]

I agree :(

[@fakename0014]

I was shocked and actually saddened. I think his mother hit the nail on the head, he can be rehabilitated. I think hes learned his lesson, hes lost his dear brother and he can fall into a loving familys arms. Hes not going back to the streets bcos he has no support, this kid has a family. i understand the judge wants to be tough, and i agree with that, but refusing bail is heartbreaking, its unjust.

[@gracemclean558]

Kay Mtetwa yes i agree too...he looks shocked about being classed as a murder...who did he murder...no one obviously...damn so harsh on a kid

[@voicije]

Kay Mtetwa great america

[@ursulazollenkopf2302]

Wanted to get her son “back on track” in FLORIDA??!! What was she thinking ? 😳

[@dadaguiar]

thank you!

[@CARIBNATURALS]

How could she not know that MIAMI would not have been a better alternative.....Its sad but I wouldn't have given them a diplo car to drive...She was obviously caught up in her work...Where was Dad in all of this...

[@Godzilla-ls9iq]

It sounds like Miami was a better place because she got offered a job there. I get the feeling her career came first.

[@chicky-ek9gq]

As a parent myself .Could never begin to Imgane who these parents feel . Thankyou kindly for sharing this

[@heenanyou]

Talk about having your head in the sand. She is oblivious. Where was the father in all this?

[@nawfali2670]

Married in Haiti

[@stormy8427]

I asked the same question.

[@stormy8427]

@@nawfali2670 And so?

[@paulmc3457]

I'm thinking that the Canadian government made sure that his worthless excuse as a father stay completely out of sight, hahaha, must not have been much of a man anyways.

[@daynat2349]

@@stormy8427 hes got a new family...so he can't deal with those two boys anymore. He probably thought mom could handle it. Obviously not!

[@forlovexidied]

um where's the father?

[@happygirl4490]

Lol

[@joem4664]

Lol he went out to get a pack of smokes but hasn’t been seen since

[@sharpedge3355]

Sitting this one out, which is his choice of course!

[@LokiPii]

Where are they always? Absent.

[@happlyever1]

She chose to speak to avoid recisim. It didnt help the case actually or it didnt soften the heart of recist judges or people out here. So i completely understands the choise she made to go public by herself. Poor word, poor mother, poor kids, shame on all of you who are blind while you have eyes, who are deaf while having ears, heartless with such hearbreaking event..let God judge you...i see the world isnt fair

[@Adeliaaddy]

Question: Why was the detective's statements taken while transporting the boy from the crime scene being taken by the judge, when there's no record or video as proof? They could be just hearsay.

[@melodieshimon]

Not hearsay to a officer

[@diannebrunet4969]

It’s really not easy being a mother to teenagers in this day and age so i can’t even imagine what kind of pain the mother went through and it’s the kind of pain that will follow her and her immediate family for the rest of their lives.

[@AnotherWittyUsername.]

If he was there intending to rob them of their narcotics then why were his trouser pockets filled with cash?

[@madsdee7803]

Probably as a show. "Here I have cash"...wait until their guard is down and then rob them of their whole stash (and not just what they were pretending to buy).

[@monikspatricia]

Why is a 15 year old carrying 2 concealed guns?

[@maximusweedimus7514]

@@monikspatricia Protection obviously.

[@diabolan]

@@monikspatricia He didn't! His brother did!

[@gordonramslay9955]

So you’re telling me that a professional judge sentenced him on the basis of HEARSAY????

[@tanyacole2665]

It turned out ok for this boy.... In exchange for his plea, 15-year-old Marc Wabafiyebazu of Ottawa will have to serve six months in a boot camp starting next week, followed by 10 months of modified house arrest and a maximum eight years' probation.

[@fakename0014]

good to know! im glad, i usually want hard punishment for criminals, but in this case there were too many attenuates. putting him in prison would have just created another thug. hopefully hes learned his lesson and not play gangsta anymore.

[@plantemor]

Good! I hope this boy will be able to make a fresh start but man, this is so sad

[@javierrestrepo3393]

Thanks for the good news, Tanya!!!

[@zeahbank4073]

What does probation mean?

[@Ainiewainy]

@@zeahbank4073 That he is not allowed to do certain things. Differs from country to country. Need a job, income. No alcohol, no drugs etc..

[@myronuchacz4213]

Allowing your kid to "Be Gansta" is a slippery slope. I would have said to the boy, "Not in this Family".... screw the idea that kids are just going through a phase. SET STANDARDS>

[@valeriyatskoliya312]

Myron Uchacz is easy to say ..easy to judge ..

[@sayingthethingstheywont2619]

@@valeriyatskoliya312 it is easy if you raise your kids right.

[@valeriyatskoliya312]

sayingthe thingstheywont it is not easy sometimes. All kids are different. And to “rise them right “ apply’s to the children who are easy ones, . We can’t judge this woman for NOt rising her children “ right “ ! Especially that I assumed that father weren’t there all the time . Plus her children were at that age when she couldn’t just to beat them and ground .

[@s.5854]

Fair but I will say this, being a white woman trying to raise black children, especially with a seemingly absent father... it's difficult trying to understand them culturally and their lived experience

[@isGrime]

@@s.5854 why do you feel the need to bring race into it? She's there mother, who raised them so they would have been bought up in the culture which she would of shown them! In this day and age you aren't able to raise your kids how you want bc of the government and then we have people like you that dn't knw people's circumstances and bn judgemental on family whom you do not know personally!.. I take it you live the perfect little life of yours where you're better than everyone else!

[@julesmiles]

Parents can not be their kids friend they must be the parent.

[@simonw1313]

Both aren't mutually exclusive.

[@simonw1313]

@Vixen Feline - Of course the last word goes with the parent but running an autocracy (I presume you know what the word means) isn't a great idea. Parenting should be a bit more nuanced and two way than that.

[@simonw1313]

@Vixen Feline - You didn't go wrong because, by your own description, you're plainly not running an autocracy, nor ruling by fear. Of course the last word (hopefully wise ones!) goes with the parent(s) but unless they're in imminent danger (if they try and cross the road without looking probably not the best time for a debate on the wisdom of it) parents should discuss and explain to their kids why they are doing something, and why the kid is not able to do or get something, and all the rest of the stuff that crops up on bringing up a child. It helps them become rational, defuses the inevitable resentment that an unwanted decision just handed out by diktat brings.

[@daynat2349]

@Vixen Feline wow u did well, most people's kids don't listen to them like that. I'm talking about nice two parent families, good hardworking people, the kids tell them where to go!

[@daynat2349]

@Vixen Feline that's a really touching post you made here.... very truthful, valid and down to earth! Appreciated! Wow I'm sure you instilled good morals into him and I think he would want to be a part of your life forever and especially when he has his own family.

[@marcellasheridan9263]

I think I might be missing something here but who is he supposed to have murdered, if the 2 seventeen year olds killed EACH other, how is this brother on trial for murder. Not understanding this, any chance someone can explain please.

[@marcellasheridan9263]

Thanks Layla Hassan, they didn't make that clear in the show.

[@lizzoneangel1720]

they had a minor in custody and didn't contact any family for hours and hours, and didn't tell the family their son was dead - his brother easily identified him at the scene to get him help, surely. He would have provided information to contact anyone for himself or his dead brother during this time.

[@TeamBTC17]

So much judgement. I’m so sorry Mom. I cannot imagine your pain 💙

[@petergault4328]

What a stunned woman, and what kind of people do we send out to represent us!

[@thatgirlg3719]

Oh! Sorry fallen angel

[@alekseibrouillard5013]

Of course you'd be such a role model 😂😂😭😭😭 go play bingo pops

[@Inquisitor2024]

We KNOW what kind but WHY is the question

[@angrysideofme852]

I did not enjoy this one... because too many things are illogical to me... Prime example: choosing Miami over Ottowa for a safe environment. That one is so illogical to me, that I have a slight head ache now. I think it literally short circuited my brain for a moment.

[@TimurBayazitov]

Things are illogical cause mother is just lying. She was just following good career opportunity, not really caring about her sons affairs.

[@bessyisyourbestieforever3164]

Unbiased Expert sure, but at least she was taking care of her sons. Where was the father in all of this? There's only so much parents can do.

[@ladyj7517]

Finally, someone that is speaking sense!!

[@cherryrotella3714]

Angry side of me the mother is a total twerp

[@miss.charlene]

I couldn't have said it any better!

[@donnaq3711]

no way could the boy have been great at 25, how did she get that position?

[@daynat2349]

Yeah that's the age she wants him to rush a d become....so he's off her hands..!

[@jeejaneelacantan2525]

We all have the right to hope, don't we?

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@jeejaneelacantan2525 as parents we all have the responsibility to raise our kids to be good quality citizens - that takes a ton of time, effort, commitment, and unconditional love. 😊

[@patiencempirirwe479]

why a people soo judgmental towards the mum.i can only do soo much to guide ure children today

[@lynnewootten9568]

I once was a teenager and my Mom who was super vigilant of all 4 of her kids also did not know what her children where up to every minute of every day as she to had to work to support us and teenagers are very secretive. As the mother know of 2 grown up sons I know how hard it was and I was around as much as possible and still they got involved with the dark side. My question is where is this father, where was my father - absent!!!

[@Inprogress_of_newbeginings]

The question is so relevant because these kids are boys.

[@arpadszoczi1846]

Great Story. As for the mother, hmmm. It's easy not to look after your Kids. What she did was give them way too much leverage. The "litmus" test was properly stated in the piece: "Do you know where your Kids are?" As for her "angelic" sons, what they were up to was anything but.

[@Cattiva]

who goes to sleep at 10:50, without knowing where her 15 year old and his brother are? apparently this was not a one time thing, seems they pretty much did whatever they wanted.

[@russellmartinkenny5796]

How can you be a diplomat for your country if you don't even take interest in what your own kids are doing from day to day?

[@johnmcknight1964]

they dont say much about the other young guy that got shot

[@nateshaclarke110]

Why do people born and raised in the suburbs always want to slum it in the hood. THIS is exactly what happens when you take the proverbial fish out of water and stick em on land.

[@muzzbrudr]

Better weed.

[@shister3701]

Wheres the dad?

[@simonw1313]

Not everyone is comfortable with or wants to appear on television programmes.

[@annemurphy2041]

In the bush

[@biz3104]

Isn't she a single mom?

[@lethufulani9581]

Maybe he died

[@Happymind-happyworld.]

Theresa Kierans Kierans please don’t generalize

[@FrancesShear]

Professional women like nurses are expected to do shift work. HAving to do so while supporting children alone succesfully is not easy without proper community support.

[@piadalstrand5488]

To Mark and his mum ❤❤🙏 Do not give up ❤❤🙏

[@yukisuperstylish]

There is something off with this mom First she moved to Miami, which was very buzzard, everyone knows Miami is full of drug dealers -.- Secondly how come her son was skipping school and she didn't know about it?!' It is a private school and they tell parents EVERYTHING! Thirdly she didn't call or ask anybody about her two sons and went to bed without knowing where were they! How could you sleep if your kids weren't home yet! Thirdly she never shed a tear! She pretended to cry but she never did! Just look at her eyes! She kept her eyes open so tears would come out but guess what the tears never came out! I feel sorry for her kids 💔

[@CR-ou2oc]

yukisuperstylish exactly my point, she is trying to cry to look like what mother should be behaving like.

[@maxineboxer9714]

yukisuperstylish Yes, something wrong about her.

[@schulteconsult4403]

Do you have kids?

[@lisajones1594]

I agree.

[@antinealanita1578]

um I think the mother is very deluded

[@CherylSimser]

She is not connected to any reality with regards to raising children. You have to spend time with them and not delegate your responsibilities to others.

[@cherryrotella3714]

antineal anita what a silly woman!

[@painfreesunrise]

antineal, this comment says more about YOU than this poor mother...

[@teekay2572]

Agreed! If he wants to act tough,be a "gangsta" then let him, he can pay the consequences. I feel for the mother because she lost a child. I'm a mother too and I can't imagine losing one of my precious babies. But she clearly doesn't really KNOW her kids. I get that your love for your kids can make you only see what you want to see and you can pretend they didn't do anything bad. Maybe if her son does get out she will spend more time with him and REALLY build a strong relationship.

[@moniqueroozen6320]

I agree that the mother was deluded,and to move to Flordia from Canada was a big mistake and she should have reasearched that state throughly first before deciding to move there. They would probably still be alive if she had stayed in Canada or gone elsewhere

[@HollandDamien]

How could someone that educated, and knowledgeable in human psychology, look so daft again and again.

[@michaelbritton9778]

How come two boys in the building get off and a boy sat in a car looking at a life sentence totally bonkers to me

[@MsMaryPatricia]

What kind of a mother goes to bed knowing her two kids aren't home yet?

[@sammnew]

MsMaryPatricia what kind of person judges a bereft mother for going to bed before her teenaged kids come home from supposedly going to the movies and to eat chicken wings which could go on into the morning hours? The mother isn’t guilty of neglect for letting her teenagers have some freedoms or for going to bed, especially as a working mother! Your judgement of her shows your lack of knowledge and empathy.

[@siemei666]

S. Panther YES

[@Mindfulnow]

My heartfelt condolences ❤ the pain of loosing a beloved son is heart wrenching, and I hope you find strength, big hugs. ❤

[@math1968]

I waa a nurse for nearly 20 yrs. I worked from 7:30-19:30 three to four day a week plus nights. I had to reduce my working hours to be with my kids. I would leave them in bed and come back they'll be already in bed. it's not all about money but family

[@CherylSimser]

I agree, wholeheartedly. You have my deepest admiration.

[@heatherbowlan9822]

Ma Th Thank you for saying that , I was never aloud to ever say a thing about how much my single mother worked , 12 hour shifts , days and nights 3-4 days a week , sure I had every thing I wanted , but suffered from being alone ,still in my adult years , to say anything ,I was told I was ungreatful ! Thank you for your story ! Your a great mom .

[@nuriacb7880]

Don't judge your mum so hard. We have to pay bills and save some money "just in case" something happen to us and we can't work. I am lucky now that my hospital they let me adapt my hours to my family life but It wasn't like that for a long time.

[@daynat2349]

@@heatherbowlan9822 well suck it up! Who's paying the utilities? You or your mom? I bet you appreciate the new mobile phones, clothes and other stuff, bedroom furniture, food in house money your buys or supports u with. Alone? Get friends! Hello.

[@ciaas70]

But those kids was almost adults. So its they're choice. Not all of teens with extra unsupervised time will go and start drugs, gangs activity s ... It's elder brother fault . Gangsta rap I didn't know that existed until now.

[@candyjamaican]

This 'mother' is something else.

[@moniqueroozen6320]

I agree!!!

[@synonymous_]

The "judge" is a much worse person in my opinion.

[@eby9296]

I honestly think that judge is unfair and biased. I feel like when it’s a murder charge, everyone wants to ‘get justice’ and are willing to believe anyone did it. I wholeheartedly believe he had no knowledge with what his brother was about to do.

[@user-wickedflower]

The lawyer keep the faith! I'd get a new lawyer if that's his plan!

[@anneliasson2585]

I am not English-spoken so I do not understand all. WHERE is the father?

[@fembot521]

ann eliasson where all dads are usually.... not around focusing on themselves. So funny that they blame the mother but the father has much more influence over their sons.

[@texasray5237]

Elsewhere.

[@cherryrotella3714]

ann eliasson lontano!

[@ladyj7517]

Why is that a factor and what business is that of yours????

[@Babygirl95694]

Its a factor because children have TWO parents. Unless he's dead.

[@ikponmwosaonaghinor1272]

miami safer than ottawa...she on drugs as well

[@elinorkhilifi4685]

Im from Scotland and I had no idea Miami had such a huge drug problem. Over here we just think its a dream holiday. Same for Florida as a whole tbh. So sad 😔

[@patriciadelver1180]

😄

[@c.6452]

I think it's telling how his mother takes no responsibility. I'm pretty sure he was emotionally neglected.

[@klattalexis]

From their mom's opening words about how good her kids really are, there is the problem. She never took the time to really know her own kids!

[@myhistorymyproject1611]

Not easy for parents beeing diplomat a lot work,lot of travels..and yet not bad parent's at all..just a bit busy..I've been there

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@myhistorymyproject1611 no job should ever come ahead of the well being of their children. My jobs always came secondary to my son, and he grew up into a very fine gentleman.

[@ipdmetal]

I can't believe she didn't know where her sons were. She didn't even ask!

[@christinemunn6123]

I'm guilty too then, my kids are grown up now and believe me, I didn't always know where they were...doesn't mean I didn't care or didn't ask...did your mom honestly know where you were all of the time...mine didn't ...I got lucky and never had to deal with this heart break as a mom or a young teen...

[@nicolelegere3501]

Mommy is in denial.

[@calumb7000]

When shes crying, there are no tears coming out..

[@jesssicccaaa]

shes the type of career professional that had to control her emotions very carefully. she probably been practicing emotional control in any circumstance for a long long time.

[@sylviabriggs4087]

My God the state of that Judge, what a scruffy example

[@renalynbade6768]

Well.... the Judge is weird.....

[@daynat2349]

Her hair is strange to say something

[@queenofswords6463]

Is she wearing a strange wig from the Dark Crystal?

[@Boognish_Bless]

Totally. What in the......

[@c.6452]

Rap videos made my son do it! Seriously. 😒

[@Lion_Hamza]

Believe it or not, Rap music has a huge influence on minors. I once was one of them. I listened to rap, and tried to copy what i heard. I bought a handgun, talked like a thug and behaved like one. We even robbed drug dealers. So to claim rap has no influence at all is not very clever. I see the same pattern with this fellow who got killed. It could have been me long ago.

[@SunRabbit]

People who have violent inclinations will seek out that type of music, and that validates those tendencies. It's a feedback loop. It's also a tendency to ascribe blame to external factors. Fact is that these 2 boys were of mixed race, which in practice means they can't fit in with the white world 100% so they falsely assume they can dominate in the black world by their perceived advantage.

[@AnnRiba]

@@Lion_Hamza People looking for trouble often find it

[@Littleone124]

@@SunRabbit while I agree with your comment about them being mixed race playing a part in this (not because they were black but more an identity crisis), I disagree with the first part of your comment. I'm a white female nurse who listens to rap and hip hop and have since I was in my early teens. I have zero violent inclinations! I also listen to country and rock.

[@SunRabbit]

@@Littleone124 It's probably different for women. I can only speak for myself, as a man who's never been into any kind of violent music or movies because I feel that real life is violent enough. I mostly listen to Soviet-era Russian and Eastern European disco because it brings me back to a past that really sucked, but that was nevertheless simpler and more innocent than today. In a sense, it's almost like being of mixed race because I'm using Soviet coping techniques in modern Germany, which doesn't always work out. It's also why I feel the need to go back HOME, to Eastern Europe where the music brings me back to an idealised version of that life.

[@staceyd7986]

Talk about the dad leaving the mum to be the one just bearing all the blame in court and on camera! What a man!

[@silviamihalcescu5637]

I am a mother of a boy, it was very hard to see another mather going throu this situation 😢...... i hope all ends well

[@Falcon2Dragon]

Seriously?! this guy must have his head buried in the sand with his comment: "How is it that these kids manage to be running around Miami involved in drug deals and they had only been here for a couple of weeks." Truly it does not matter what city you are in or go to, if you want something bad enough you'll get your hands on it or find someone who can get it for you.

[@RasPutintheGreat]

What a waste of great life. You have everything that the world envy yet you went down the level of these criminals.

[@Lilas_lilas]

Ras Putin it is very sad indeed! Sons of a diplomat!

[@suzanneparent4619]

A lot could be said about this trial in the state of Florida and the lack of parental guidance, I question where was the absentee father in all of this?

[@azmeree]

looking at the video surveillance, I think it is evident, that he was not at a lookout at all. he seemed hysterical and confused. So sad for a mother, who was trying so hard get her derailed sons back on track. Most kids in their teenage life actually starts acting weird, they think their parents are their worst enemies, and friends are their best friends.

[@dhss333]

Lawyer: "Keep the faith....and the fees coming." (Lawyer. "In my humble opinion..."

[@tsienna2050]

This Miami judge seems to have terrible personal hygiene.

[@michaelwallace5291]

“)Her hygiene is the least of it

[@daynat2349]

@@michaelwallace5291 no the most! A judge should be clean and presentable

[@goieurh8910]

That Jean thing is just a trouble. It’s sad because he received so much and literally took everything he had for granted

[@wendymalatios8907]

That judge should be ashamed of herself. It’s perfectly clear that he was innocent in this situation that his brother put him in. The mother wasn’t present in their lives.

[@andy8073]

It's obvious that Marc isn't guilty of anything except being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It looks like Jean told him to stay in the car. Unfortunately this incident took place in Florida. The Florida justice system is not at all intimidated by the CBC. I think they welcome the attention from Canada. They will use this high profile case to send a message that Florida will not tolerate violent crime. CBC says that the confession was not recorded on video, but nothing about whether the confession was recorded in audio. If there is no recording at all, the officers testimony should not be admissible.

[@simonw1313]

Florida has a lot of violent crime for a State that doesn't tolerate it. I had to laugh when that dumb cop talked about the deterrent effect! This kid eventually got 6 months in boot camp and 8 years probation. If he'd been given life it would just have been another example of how backward and brutal the US "justice" system in general, and Florida in particular, is.

[@math1968]

this kid is not considered an adult he's not an adult so why interrogating him without his parents consent. . is this how operate in America.

[@rayabenis]

How come she is so calm ?!?!

[@kathleendavidson1294]

Where was the father.

[@Maya-xs8pf]

+Kathleen Davidson in quebec..they are divorced

[@dondelaney2686]

can't believed we have diplomats like her . I am sure she knew what was going on .

[@kimgardiner390]

the fifth estate always leaves the ending out

[@samsoum9356]

She didin't choose Miami over Ottawa, she was accredited there as a consul general, and thought that might break the bad cercle that her son was in.

[@Kuyetgaiya]

SAM SOUM thank you. Same thing I've been saying. She DID NOT choose to go there rather she was posted there and believed it will be a clean slate for her child.

[@IRLWojak]

Circle

[@joannetiffany8047]

She thought it would be good because he didn't know where to get drugs or have connections with people like that in Miami. However if you let your 17 year old go to a music festival (rave) they always have drugs and dealers at those events. It's clear that her eldest son was missing something to seek out gang life in either Canada or Miami. Then again gang life is glamourized in the media, that's why gangs are an issue in numerous countries

[@user-qo8ko5sx3e]

Her biggest mistake was getting pregnant.

[@sarahwales6276]

Absurd that they would convict this kid on the unrecorded word of a Cop knowing he wasn't even advised of his 'rights' and deny bond. This is the US 'Justice' system folks.

[@blacksylvester8293]

I'm shocked at the judge who looks dirty and unkempt. As for the mother, how could she think Miami with it's reputation would be a good place for her sons?

[@anitakoch3895]

Was thinking the same thing, for a judge she really looks off putting..

[@esthermensah5346]

This is a tragic story. I did not grasp what part his father played in the picture. Thumps up for Mark's mother. I hope her wish comes through.

[@OldLadyFarmer58]

The Mother obviously Loves her Sons but Like So many Parents, she has No idea what they are doing.

[@missclubb]

This kid has paid more than enough for what happened!!

[@miriamspillane8842]

I always thought that Canada's justice system was much better than the American justice, so sad.

[@lololucas4031]

Miriam Spillane Because American system actually collecting slaves in prisons but they don’t want to admitted it . Ya’ll now work for the system for no$$ for the rest of your lives , in other words modern slavery ....never heard sentences given to convicts so harsh, for no major crime so very unfair (not talking about this case) wouldn’t happen anywhere else in the world just USA, absolutely ridiculous !

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

What a sad story, my heart goes out to Roxanne, from one bereaved mother to another. May he rest in peace. *

[@ciucea78]

I think the 15 yo is inocent... poor kid :(

[@Littleone124]

I wholeheartedly agree! Being this is Florida, I think race played a part in this :(

[@Littleone124]

Just an update: Marc Wabafiyebazu, Canadian diplomat's son, deported from Florida. A teenager caught up in a double shooting in Florida that left his older brother dead has been quietly deported to Canada following a remarkable standoff between U.S. federal authorities and the state judge who sentenced him.

[@vjvijith]

very unfortunate and sad to see these kids are into killing each other for whatever reason

[@pennysue8849]

Vijith Vj yes very privileged yet were drawn to the thug life for the thrill of it

[@truebluewonderful1139]

I live in W-Europe and I was dumbfounded when I heard her say they'd move to Miami. She or another adult should always have known where the brothers were and what they were doing. I was a common working single parent and I had to know that too of my children. At least until they became 18.

[@mim0381]

Right? I live in Australia and felt the same way.

[@arabellalunkes4532]

Exactly! I would not go to sleep if I did know exactly where my kids are… they would have thru a lot of work to fool me. Teenagers need a very close eye on them. Who are their friends? The parents of their friends? The friends of their friends…

[@sanabellexo]

If this case was in Canada...the whole thing would have a different outcome. Blessed to be in a country where the justice system isn't corrupt.

[@katiemeeks9843]

I can't help but feel for this mother . The loss of one son, incarceration of another . Regardless of the circumstances , that's a tough position to be put in. R.I.P I really wish, we could start with prevention . instead of locking people up. why not rehabilitate

[@mindyourown1899]

+Katie Meeks Her son had two, not one gun. He asked for what he got.

[@Optimistiskpessimist]

+Katie Meeks Well said! :)

[@kennethpreston330]

Her sons wanted to be gangstas and they got what they wanted. The one left in jail now will never change as he had more opportunities in his life than most people do with private schools etc.

[@robrobert9541]

The biggest problem with all of this - and all other similar stories - is that drugs shouldn't be illegal in the first place. It's a health issue, not a criminal issue. At least 90% of the deaths associated with drugs are a direct result of the fact that they are illegal. Then you add in all the other crime that surrounds drug use and distribution and the cost is phenomenal. All that money spent fighting the pointless War on Drugs could be used to maintain drug treatment centres and providing addicts with clean pharmaceutical grade drugs that are handed out under controlled conditions absolutely free to addicts. It would cost a fraction of the War on Drugs, and the prisons would have room for dangerous criminals. You would also have plenty of money to pay for prevention strategies. Governments are not ignorant of these facts. They don't make drugs illegal for reasons of public safety, etc. They know damn well it causes a lot more problems than it solves.

[@dorothyparker100]

Interesting comment, that in my opinion makes perfect sense !

[@princessinmittens4783]

If he was there as a get away driver he would have been in the drivers seat.

[@megsharia4373]

How does she even stand to be this strong 💖A very intelligent lady, very well spoken. She speaks and you feel her broken heart singing for her son's soul✨✨

[@justice-jb5ld]

No, all I see is a woman with very poor mothering skills, she was to busy with her job to pay any attention to her children, just a pathetic mother!, she didn’t have a clue on what her children were doing.

[@Rose-re3lj]

LOVE. OF. MONEY , THE. ROOT OF. ALL. EVIL !!

[@daynat2349]

No it's not. You need it for everything

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

The judge was not listening and made a judgement based on supposition, not evidence. Very prejudiced. Video shows a fifteen year old (who did not commit murder) in confusion; a real 'lookout' would not approach a car containing the enemy unarmed. Carry on Human Rights Watch! The drug dealers go against Marc: of course they do!

[@misskay8131]

Ikr! She's completely clueless like what was she thinking! Not even giving him bail, like he has lost his brother. Allow him time to grieve with his family, instead of locking him up. She's a heartless cow.

[@oa194]

This justice system is inhumane as hell. Mind boggling that this happens in a Western civilization and that people of high intelligence and years of education on university level apply this without a blink of an eye. Unbelievable, just unbelievable. Angers me

[@nataliecooper2223]

My son's like the same he is ever so great full for the way I loved him, not like my other kids just showed his gratitude for the way he was loved on the other hand he thought he could get away with anything . I would tell him off but I just have a certain way but he never stopped showing his love for me

[@adrianaleon7413]

Boot camp she SHOULD had been thinking before moving to Miami HELLOOOO

[@CECICEO-cz9ho]

The mother comes across as strangely uninvolved, delusional - and not too bright - woman.

[@fembot521]

CECI CEO and the dad is non existent. Lets not forget that. A single mother with a high profile career. She needed more help.

[@elistae5536]

I thought that too.. I mean, that woman was an official Canadian representative?? I thought they were smarter than that. She's certainly in major denial taking her son to Miami of all places to get him away from drug culture. Please.

[@texasray5237]

And apparently didn't even know it.

[@marianancy2713]

I don't believe this Mother knows her children at all ... I salute those Mothers who works hard just to meet end for the family, yet take time talking to their children before going to bed or eating dinner together everyday, I doubt this Mother do this things, sometimes being financially stable is not enough especially growing children now a days, communications is more important.

[@MsKmarie89]

This woman is the definition of naive and this kid was born rich so he wasn’t chasing money. Guh