"He blocked us": Man accused in shocking Ottawa homicide had changed recently, family says

The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in what police have called one of the worst mass killings in Ottawa’s recent history has family in the city who say his behaviour recently changed.
Ottawa police allege Febrio De-Zoysa murdered a mother, her four children including a two-and-a-half-month-old along with a family acquaintance.
De-Zoysa is facing six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. The father, identified in court documents as Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.
“I’m still shaking, that family was so nice to him,” his aunt Anusha De-Zoysa told Global News Friday. “They were such a wonderful family.”
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[@sumikh1763]

That monster didn’t even spared 2 months old baby !!!

[@sams5177]

@@2xarr ur disgusting!

[@proballer14106]

​@sams5177 what did he say? Just asking

[@sams5177]

@@proballer14106 something along the lines that "they were 2 months old and couldn't even talk, so it didn't matter"

[@dennischen2642]

It's the voices in his head! he swears it

[@proballer14106]

@sams5177 my god! he's unbelievable

[@chloe2965]

the guy killed four children... the inmates will take care of him

[@360integration]

Yes man. He is toast in prison

[@honieebean]

You would think so but they have Bernardo walking around fine

[@NunYaaBizz]

Nah in canada he'll probably get good treatment be out in 10 years

[@donlebeznick2174]

Prison isn’t kind to pedophiles and child murderers

[@NunYaaBizz]

@donlebeznick2174 man this is canada not the states the inmates going to offer him maple syrup and watch hockey and justin trudeau will let him out in 10 years probably less because he's brown

[@KingNailoh]

I have zero compassion for that man, especially after showing pictures of the family that was murdered

[@ClownShowParadise69]

Get ready for “new info” to come out how hurt and traumatized this 19 year old was and what a terrible child hood

[@guyfawkes8384]

he is a c uuuuuck

[@ClownShowParadise69]

@@user-ld6wo4rv8h get out of here Russian bot

[@steventalik4782]

@@ClownShowParadise69 I don't care how traumatized this adult was. He killed a 2 month years old named Kelly and she barely lived her life. A defenseless baby was stabbed to death. He doesn't deserve compassion.

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

@@steventalik4782 it's not his fault. Hopefully he is released soon. He is INNOCENT.

[@mml3888]

One man killed six people by stabbing? Attacking 3 adults as well? And one guy survived? That husband better be investigated properly like this sound very sus

[@aac4817]

I agree,very suspicious!

[@DailyupdateshamsterKombat]

Same feeling

[@PunaniaPunani]

He was just bluffing calm down Sri Lanka are the strongest people 🙄🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥

[@mml3888]

@@PunaniaPunani wut?

[@RLQ24]

Come on, I feel terrible about this but something does not add up. The father and the killer were living together before his family came to Canada and the killer was probably 17 going 18 or may be just 18. The point is, what is a grown man living with a young kid while he has his aunty here in Canada . Then asked the killer to move with them to the house? now the father is asking for compassion for the killer. I am sorry but something doesn't make any sense. I know about forgiveness and there is a place for that but this just took place. I hope that there is no more to this story because something is missing here.

[@chimmykookie7076]

Totally agree with you. It just doesn't add up. Don't forget there was another man living in the house and the dad was doing night jobs.

[@wakanda6754]

Everything makes sense...the killer 19 has been living there for two months...like the aunty said this could have been her family, in other words she is shaken...Some religious ppl think they can fix mentally ill with prayers and a roof over their heads. Unfortunately it didn't work for him.

[@queenie.lawyergirl.pittymom]

Yep 2 lovers

[@sujanidinushika4097]

I think so tooo......🙁

[@ruchiraekanayaka6199]

There's nothing fishy here. It is common in Sri Lankan communities to help each other. People know its very expensive to live alone specially as a student. So they were being compassionate towards him and offered some help. I hope he rot in prison, Canadian prisons will be too good for him.

[@nuka_world_demon]

Compassion for a murdering 19 year old? Hell no.

[@alienmidknight368]

He will be treated as a man, even though as a m64, we aren't even close to being a man before 35.

[@jillmarie4155]

The father must have been on some seriously strong drugs to say that or the friends are lying..... there's no way a parent could say that after he killed their child let alone all of them snd his wife

[@alienmidknight368]

@@jillmarie4155 I can't even listen to the video, I heard about on cjad and sure hard drugs scare me straight. Some people become monsters on these new powerful drugs and then they wake up the next day in a cell. Lost soul.

[@rmwlew]

Yes. I as a Christian admire this father of the family that was killed. He says to be compassionate which is what Jesus Christ would have said. All my prayers for this wonderful man. May he be blessed and healed completely physically and emotionally.

[@tracymurray6840]

I have no compassion for this young man, either, but I have to question what made him do what he did to this family? Did he have mental health issues? If he did, why couldn't we have help for people like him, help that could have saved him from doing the horrible act that he did?

[@ronevans6958]

Describing the father as being in 'good spirits' is a bit f&6$ked up...

[@celiajames600]

I second you on that one

[@sprinza1770]

Well said.. I was taken aback by that statement too...

[@devinholmes1323]

Life insurance policy

[@cyndigooch1162]

I totally agree and I'll add that it's extremely f**ked up! 🙁

[@user-re8nu1ce1e]

Yeah couldn’t be agreed more too much religious belief in is something to cover up

[@chicnwafflesband]

How could you have compassion for someone who murders your whole family. Is the father an accomplice to say such a thing!

[@wakanda6754]

The man is on meds, once he comes home and sees empty beds he might change his tune.

[@SoundsBogus]

A Lover?

[@jamsng]

its the father's gay lover

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

The reason the father calls for compassion is because they practice Buddhism where compassion for everything is number one. The soul for them is the most important thing.

[@realDunalTrimp]

The family was very religious and closely connected to the Buddhist temple in Ottawa, which explains the sentiment. At least the father isn't a hypocrite. He practices his faith. It'll heal him and get him through this. What actually happens to the perp is entirely up to the Canadian justice system.

[@GAMEOVER-zc7ek]

This kid should be deported to Sri Lanka ASAP since he is not even a citizen nor a permanent resident. Lets not waste our tax money on this devil.

[@KayJay940]

You dont deport them til they served their time. Why the eff you think Sti Lanka would want him back. You took him you deal with him.

[@crims0nchin]

​@@KayJay940no, you take him!

[@tarzanstrickland]

@@KayJay940 Took him? Guarantee there isnt a single canadian who claims this individual

[@KayJay940]

@@tarzanstrickland you let him in. So everyone does. In. Fact.

[@GAMEOVER-zc7ek]

@@KayJay940 coz at the end of the day he is still a SRI LANKAN citizen. And thats why DEPORTATION was invented in the first place. Not unless you wanna live next door to this maniac.

[@triod371]

a father had wife and all 4 children stabbed and hacked to death, then calls "Compassion for the murderer"??? sounds very fishy to me.

[@skylerd4797]

Probably his lover or some weird love triangle. Or the father was in on it. Really weird thing to say after your entire family was literally butchered.

[@lizanderson1669]

ya Daddy lives ?

[@nickmtl2570]

It's like in the scream movies where the killers stab each other to make it look like they were the victims..

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Huge red flag, maybe a jealous lover situation.

[@nickmtl2570]

@@StarLight-sl9ok 100%

[@overcommer3739]

What compassion can you give a young man that kill your family there is more to the story

[@garettdoornwaard4822]

The father is Buddist. Hes got more control over his raw emotion than you or me.

[@garettdoornwaard4822]

....now you know the rest of the story.

[@Alias3141]

​@@garettdoornwaard4822bruh, Buddhists aren't exempt from emotion. That's a real Westerner's misunderstanding of "exotic" religions. You watch too much TV.

[@Ketowski]

@@Alias3141 Perhaps most people here watch too much TV. It’s not about being exempt from emotion. Maybe some haven’t had much experience with people who have faith and spiritual practice. Never heard of early Christians and all the suffering they endured, just because they had different beliefs?

[@user-kg1rm7ro1s]

​@@garettdoornwaard4822 Have you ever seen the Buddhist scams in times square.

[@Polypoly06]

You have to be a hopeless psychopath to be able to do this to someone who have the heart to actually help you.

[@fofal]

for $900 a room rent? LOL

[@James-eq8cq]

@@fofal Pretty good deal for that location tbh take a look at the rents

[@ironberg3493]

Sounds like Israel

[@NatTurnerswitBurnerz]

@James-eq8cq No. It's not good deal at all.

[@James-eq8cq]

@@NatTurnerswitBurnerz Maybe you should keep living with your parents. I have roommates that have had to pay $1500/month to rent a room in Vancouver lmao. Rented rooms tend to have shared amenities. Unless you live in a non-major city this is the norm

[@sumikh1763]

He is in GOOD SPIRITS !!! What the hell !!’

[@asdfghjklzxcvbnm10]

As someone who is very much into true crime, something doesn't seem right here. A 19 year old man whom you invited into your home wipes out your entire family, and you want the public to show the murderer compassion? Calling it right now, but the dad is somehow in on it (not to mention, he's the only survivor with non life threatening injuries?)

[@letitbesummer6536]

Agreed (I follow true crime too, know where you’re coming from!)

[@hannahmoran-macdonald2839]

so true! it was so weird when the reporter said that....

[@sandrazed6089]

Duty Ron, Off the Cuff, would be all over this!

[@daryldarichuk2149]

Dude, I literally just wrote this above. I watch too much true crime to believe a husband ran and left his wife and 4 children to be slaughtered

[@ImigrentfromMars]

People think the wife was having the affair but I think it was the men,

[@mkid5173]

Father is in good spirits and wishing compassion for the man who murdered his children and wife.

[@wakanda6754]

Yeah now how bizarre is that emotion.

[@funshine817]

No way did he love his wife and kids. Compassion for the murderer? Sounds fishy.

[@ellesyncronicious969]

It's true... but maybe shock? It's sad that people can be so sick in this world

[@lorelaigilrour]

He probably hired the kid to do it

[@MathieuLLF]

​@@lorelaigilrourjust stop

[@littlelittle5]

Am I the only one seeing RED flags here??

[@maymayman0]

Sri Lankan flag

[@07foxmulder]

I swear, people who learn the vocabulary from tiktok are beyond insufferable. What gave you “red flags?” Was it the fact that the guy murdered several people? You’re so perceptive.

[@littlelittle5]

@@07foxmulder The Journalist.. is even alarmed. Stay gullible.

[@vivelajonny]

​@@littlelittle5 Stay illiterate.

[@littlelittle5]

​​@@07foxmulderAre you okay? It's an alarming RED flag! When the Father is asking for compassion the very next day, for the guy who killed his entire family. Also... He was found sitting at the end of his driveway. Odd behaviour if you ask me.

[@2020Ibrahim]

Why do I have a feeling the father had something to do with it ?

[@iamdros]

Because you watch too much garbage television.

[@stevenmorgan5579]

I don't know? Why do you?

[@yaarshridabala9709]

​@@iamdros no I don't think so.

[@klondikemom3658]

​@@yaarshridabala9709my mind slips there but I watch alot of true crime.

[@aetherfox4404]

The father was slashed multiple times and had fingers cut off... he would have been dead too if his neighbor didn't find him. JC do people use their brains anymore or just spout the first thing that pops.

[@CarPhonix]

How do you murder a baby? That is sickening, all of it is sickening, no one has released any information on motive.

[@LS-et7pz]

Humans are vulnerable to demonic influence. this guy could easily have been possessed by a demon, built up a fiery rage and just killed anyone in sight. however, we live in a world that is ignorant of the supernatural, so every evil act gets categorized as mental health problem/ anger issues. in my opinion, since I do believe in demons and the diabolical underworld, I think it's entirely plausible and likely this 19 yo was dealing with a satanic spirit.

[@tanimacad828]

​@@LS-et7pz psychopaths are devil. When you do bad things little by little you sold your soul to satan. So, even satan doesn't need to give psychopath wishpers, because that human become more satan.

[@lionpapi5959]

Yes this is a good point

[@maryannemelenka9250]

Mental Health. No treatment, no hospital s, he may have been Schizophrenic, but never treated. O still don’t excuse that. Mental health not an excuse anymore. If they don’t get help, and they know there’s something wrong, they are guilty. I’m starting to doubt immigration now. Canada is very expensive. How do you start from scratch on an expensive foreign country if you are not already wealthy. America probably cheaper but still expensive. z .

[@diannajensen1154]

Maybe father was in on it --sounds awfully forgiving to a man that just wiped out his whole family

[@esparda07]

This. I don't want to speculate but something's a bit off. The boy was in school in Canada for a while and a few months after being in a new home just suddenly kills people. I'm curious what the boy has to say. Frameup comes into mind.

[@AndiPlays]

Maybe the wife was cheating on him with the other 40 yr old

[@bizjets9128]

Sounds exactly what I was thinking !!

[@mr.c.2888]

or the husband >_< @@AndiPlays

[@dilshangamage5171]

Buddhism is his religion and Buddhism teaches compassion. This guy is very close a monk living in a temple near by. He is a good Buddhist. That is why.

[@levonthelights9072]

That father needs to be investigated

[@river8760]

Yes, something is off.

[@anitaperera8606]

Yea definitely

[@aac4817]

Something suspicious about the father!He needs to be investigated regarding this.He came here last 2021,children and wife came here July 2023.The 19 year old killed 2 adults and 4 children,and what is he(the father doing)?Where is he by that time?He just had a cut?He looks strong and the young man is look like a teenager.Hmmmmm,

[@balasubramaniambalachandra9352]

He is the main suspect 🩸

[@PunaniaPunani]

It’s not real guys Sri Lankians are immortal 😳😤😟🤔🫣🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🥱🥱🥱🫢🤔🫣🤔🫣🤔😨😶‍🌫️🤯🥵

[@NoCluYT]

Prison time then deport him. If you're not gonna deport him, don't let him out of prison

[@gh-dw3tg]

100% agree

[@dr.tasnuvatunna]

Father is a weirdo saying people showld be COMPASSIONATE to this guy who killed his KIDS!!!

[@tarzanstrickland]

very strange

[@vitalucas9452]

The sooner you shed the hatred of others through forgiving, the sooner you can begin to heal.

[@ceasarwright7567]

​@@vitalucas9452 seems awefull fast ..dont you think ?

[@prometheus9142]

@@vitalucas9452 you're mad

[@clarissathompson]

@@vitalucas9452some people lack the faith to do this. I hope this means the man heals with a healthy heart, mind, and spirit

[@taiscdias]

The father’s statement… it doesn’t sound right… I feel there was a lot going on behind it…

[@philster6383]

oh please tell us more, you seem so insightful and intelligent, NOT

[@wakanda6754]

Isn't the hospitalized father calling for compassion towards the killer, or did I not hear that right?

[@mentalphilanthropist35]

​@@philster6383Your being a troll on yt, pot meet kettle! 😂

[@jazzy112]

@@philster6383people can have an opinion man no need to say they’re unintelligent. Just debate with respect if you think it’s incorrect?

[@philster6383]

OK this person "felt" there was something else going on. I say stating something without facts or reason is irresponsible. Just saying I feel something else is going on is dumb and irresponsible @@jazzy112

[@petripat5979]

Wow ! Nothing makes sense in that story... No one ..would say he's just a young man after losing children and wife ..there's a lot more to that story

[@narayanapadmini7591]

compassion for the monster who killed his entire family? sounds not normal. I think the father and that 19 years old monster has some serious connection.

[@ajvideoz8129]

Exactly my point Gay lovers for sure 100%

[@ellesyncronicious969]

He might be in serious shock

[@nyizzle4533]

Lovers, one of the children or the wife probably walked in on them and the younger guy took the L for the older one.

[@ajvideoz8129]

@@nyizzle4533 faacts that's the only plausible case

[@dennischen2642]

I didn't know there were so many expert detectives on youtube.

[@NoGattsuNoGlory]

.... compassion would be allowing that kid jail for life and not a death sentence

[@jdaly5822]

We don't have death sentences in Canada.

[@BrendaMcLaughlin-xe5dj]

send him back to ShriLanka

[@mjbranch2109]

So funny what Canadians deem “compassionate”

[@rainydayjane8257]

@@mjbranch2109What do you mean?

[@marcusfossa6695]

From what I understand of Buddhism, the purpose of compassion is prevent anger and hate from expanding, which makes bad situations worse and makes us suffer more.

[@davidascher1801]

Sorry to hear this but the death penalty should be reinstated in such horrific crimes

[@silvias550]

Best comment

[@BrendaMcLaughlin-xe5dj]

deport this 19 year old.

[@id64]

Do not import!

[@lorie371]

Agree

[@jm-uf5ny]

Yes absolutely!

[@PeterT1]

It sounds like a brutal and gruesome scene. 6 people dead by a knife? Smh

[@2twin2k]

4 children, one a literal baby

[@BxBxProductions]

gun control works eh?

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

What is Smh?

[@seenislove]

​@@michaelkrolewski7406shaking my head(in dis belief)

[@irisnunez5741]

Pure evil 😓

[@funshine817]

I mean, come on...NO ONE was able to stop this maniac who was only wielding a knife like object? Hell no! Something is very wrong here.

[@liapsart]

Who knows whether he drugged the entire family before committing the crime? It's possible.

[@snjvrd]

He was 6 foot 5, weighing 275 lbs....

[@LuisMartinez-wl8lu]

Compassion??? He just killed three kids! Your three kids... Unbelievable...

[@littlelittle5]

4 kids

[@LuisMartinez-wl8lu]

Sorry, 4 kids 😔

[@ajvideoz8129]

They're were gay The only thing that makes sence

[@julianbuffone7416]

@@ajvideoz8129I was literally just saying the same thing to my wife. They were lovers and something went wrong and the kid snapped.

[@gerdahepburn1905]

four kids

[@psalmsreader7997]

Dad isn't showing signs of missing that family.

[@wakanda6754]

Dad is on meds and not home...when he gets off meds and sees empty beds he might change his tune.

[@aetherfox4404]

Dude was slashed multiple times and had fingers cut off. Also compassion is one of the qualities that draws people to Buddhism. The wish to free others from suffering, is how the texts define it. Compassion is a heartfelt outflowing of loving kindness, a phrase constantly used by the Dalai Lama to describe the essence of Buddhist teachings. Not everyone is vengeful no matter the circumstances. I have seen family members of other murder victims say things like "It was gods plan to bring them home" and things like that, you go ahead and point the blame at a victim with zero evidence though.

[@meganfildes001]

He’s on heavy medication. 🤦🏻

[@daniharr3278]

I bet yhe father was in a relationship with the 19 year old. How can you forgive someone who stabbed your newborn baby?

[@wakanda6754]

​@@gordythecathe is barely injured bcs he came home after the killer knifed all 5 to death..

[@vitalucas9452]

What an assanine comment. In a relationship. Indeed. You need help.

[@nickmtl2570]

​@vitalucas9452 both men were clearly in closet lovers.

[@valsimms8321]

Red flags.......

[@vitalucas9452]

@@nickmtl2570 Well I guess you know more about 'these things' than I do.

[@jigabix9172]

The father could be involved

[@balasubramaniambalachandra9352]

100 % 🩸

[@mcfly7]

Who invites another man into his house when they have a wife and kids. And then proceeds to demand compassion for the person accused of killing his family.

[@wakanda6754]

The 19 yr old international student killer was not the only man invited to live there...there was a 40 yr old family friend who is also deceased living with them.. ppl of certain cultures are accustomed to multiple persons occupying one dwelling...

[@funshine817]

I agree!

[@SS-vs2nz]

@wakanda6547 No one I know would ask for compassion for someone who just murdered their 4 kids and wife....unless its an "honour" killing or something. So I guess you may be right about cultural differences

[@wakanda6754]

@@SS-vs2nz I so hear ya, but from reading there is several ppl who claim to know Buddhism, and vouching this is their way of coping......imo the man is on meds in the hospital, maybe once he is off meds comes home and sees the empty beds he might change his tune...also if in fact this was said by him as is reported.

[@user-jt3dw6vv4x]

@@SS-vs2nz Honour killings aren't performed in Sri Lankan culture.

[@HumanityIsBroken]

How someone is capable of murdering a 2 y/o is just absolutely sickening...what state of mind do you need to be in to kill a defenseless baby? The entire situation is horrific, but this was a literal toddler who was killed... my deepest condolences to all affected by this. So heartbreaking 💔 😞 Edit: My bad, I am just learning now, the youngest was 2 months old...I felt ill when I learned this...r.i.p to those babies 😭 and to be clear, this entire situation is horrific, just the element of knowing children were hurt this way is soul crushing 💔

[@icarlsw34]

Its terrible. Yet people do this all the time with abortion. Abortion is just as wrong.

[@AndiPlays]

He probably started killing and couldn't stop. Wanted to get rid of all witnesses.

[@aetherfox4404]

@@icarlsw34 Exactly, abortion is just legal murder. It does have it's time and place but lets be real, it's abused because people can't keep their legs crossed.

[@meileyx2003]

The youngest one was only 2 months 😢

[@kellydemarinara]

@@icarlsw34abortion is in no way comparable to murder and you know it.

[@christinastuart573]

Compassion ??????? That’s messed up to even say , his kids and wife are dead

[@wakanda6754]

Different customs and religious beliefs. Don't forget he is on meds, once he gets off meds and comes home to see empty beds he might change his tune.

[@deepthimendis2431]

This is from Srilanka this should be thoroughly investigated by the Canadian Police something is very fisshy with the father and the boy. The Police should first investigate the past of the father then how he brought the family and this boy of 19 how he came to know. The father should be taken into questioning

[@annephilipiah1455]

Your correct can't trust the father

[@Somethingsomethingmorbid]

He was even younger than that when they first started living together.. super weird to me.

[@bimdinaudakara717]

I don't care about compassion at this point but justice will be served

[@ajithansivakumaran3630]

My heart goes out to this family. May this beautiful family rest in heaven . You’re in a better place now.

[@TLBxFinds]

I can't believe the father survived and he has to live with this grief forever

[@davekiddie4467]

I doubt he ever will

[@EV_Warrior]

The father is probably in denial of sorts, the gravity of the situation hasn't hit him yet. There should be no compassion for what he did to the man's family.

[@PunaniaPunani]

They are known to be able to carry knives in their culture this only normal way of saying hello to each other

[@robingraves9271]

Compassion? After murdering a family with children? What do we not know?

[@mincytheshii7516]

We are Buddhist from Sri lanka as well...but no father would forgive such a crime this soon... The suspicious side of this incident is that they were roommates since college and when he bought a house(father) he asked him to join him there as well when he literally lived with his aunt.... their odd relationship must be the sole reason for this tragedy ... hence it describes why he used such words as "compassion". By this we can see that he values the murder than his his own wife and kids lives... Buddhism ethics doesnt have anything to do with this crime incident.. Law and punishment should be enforced properly, f*ck compassion

[@Ketowski]

So you promote no compassion?

[@nawan2348]

@@Ketowski no compassion for the person , who killed your family.

[@mincytheshii7516]

@@Ketowski you completely missed my point, there's situations where you actually need to show compassion but in this kind of situation justice is more important >> how can the father how compassion to the killer this soon?

[@Ketowski]

@@mincytheshii7516 Sounds like you’re talking about empathy. Compassion always needs yo be balanced with wisdom. The father likely will understand with time. He’s just undergone a horrific trauma. So sorry for that whole family and what they went through. Such a nightmare.

[@PunaniaPunani]

You’re not Buddhist you are Pundist 😂 hats off to Fabio 🎩 well played

[@missjae-gq2ff]

His aunt knows way more than she is telling.

[@whoisjesus5597]

This just made me cry and cry, it’s the most heinous evil imaginable. How can anyone understand this . The young man must be demonized

[@edithmahoney9094]

Well ...the meds must be pretty strong there in the hospital....or im missing something 😕

[@Lily38885]

That 19 year old needs to be locked up for the rest of his life!!!

[@shelbycat8234]

My first thoughts when I heard the story was "honor killing". So I wasn't surprised at all to hear that the father was the ONLY one to survive. If I just found out that my spouse and our four kids were all murdered I would want my life to end too. I would not be described as "in good spirits". So many red flags in this story. I'm definitely not buying it either. They should be investigating for another romantic interest, or financial difficulties.

[@priyamorin2461]

What a beautiful family. So very sad.

[@Doug1956]

Seems strange the father lived and then asked for compassion to the perpetrator that just killed his entire family.

[@bapesta4543]

Yes something we aren’t privy to you I feel

[@Capirucha65]

It smells fishy

[@johnny9072]

yeah, seems like the father and the murderer have a deeper relationship then what is being reported. not surprised if the two were intimate with each other

[@yeseniagallardo4143]

Me too

[@dopecat4012]

They can't help it.

[@pinkmangooooo]

@@johnny9072In our religion of Buddhism, compassion is a very big thing for us. But you seem right, after having your whole family killed, something seems up.

[@angela799]

JFC, what an absolutely horrible story. The victim's entire family annihilated in minutes. I'm so sorry and feel terrible that this happened.

[@laraajayi9069]

It’s quite strange that the entire community is shaken by this however the father of the home wants the public to know that the accused is a young man that has a lot for his future and should be treated with compassion! Quite strange !

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

Why is it strange that the entire community would be shaken by this?!

[@laraajayi9069]

Thé strange thing isn’t that the community is shaken but that less than 24hrs of the accused not compassionately sparing the life of a 2month old or the rest of the family, the father of the victims wants the public to treat the accused with compassion that he is also a child-that is what is strange

[@Ketowski]

@@laraajayi9069 It’s called compassion and shock. Why do so many have so little ability for perspective these days.

[@laraajayi9069]

My comment to the video was not asking for an opinion or definition of some sort.

[@Ketowski]

@@laraajayi9069 Unfortunately, that’s the nature of public comments in social media.

[@ChuckingWrenches]

I would say bring out the death sentence but I’d rather hear what happens to him in jail. My thoughts and prayers to the father and extended family

[@PunaniaPunani]

He will soon be released we have a tendacy to have a long leash on crimes committing by pundians

[@beckee6282]

The father set this up. He wanted a new life, probably cheating on his wife. No one acts like that after having all their children brutally murdered. Any parent would scorn the earth to get to the murderer. Fishy

[@Mithrandir69]

Compassion? I'm sorry for your loss, sir, but I can't imagine dishonoring my murdered family by sparing an ounce of mercy on a baby killer.

[@360integration]

We will wait for the updated version of this story. A foreign student 19yrs old living with his caregivers and killing every one except the dad. Dad pleading for his compassion while still in hospital! Common give me a break!

[@letitbesummer6536]

Does sound strange

[@vitalucas9452]

A Christian is supposed to forgive and love one another. It's just surprising that he is stating that so quickly.

[@RayFChung]

​@@vitalucas9452are they Christian?

[@BrendaMcLaughlin-xe5dj]

in a few years we will read all about this case and the dynamics of their relationship. Especially since this 19 man ended his relationship with his aunt who probably sponsored him.

[@vitalucas9452]

@@RayFChung I am using my personal knowledge of Christianity as a for instance. You will find similar statements in all religions.

[@thinkforyourself518]

I think when you're a compassionate person, in SHOCK, sometimes they may jump straight to forgiveness and havent processed or acknowledged their own anger or may be internalizing all the guilt. Especially if the person was someone he knew, who was maybe experiencing severe mental health issues.

[@glakiteejit1718]

Here we go… make him out to be the victim of mental health… 🤬

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

He is a victim. Blame feminism for this.

[@maurocontreras9628]

Technically it’s all mental health. Psychopathy sociopathy, all of em- it’s just a matter of severity. The murdered family are the real victims of mental health here, don’t get me wrong.

[@ccalvinn]

His brain (mental) was not healthy. A healthy brain would not do this. What is there for you to trip over? This is very basic to understand.

[@pentifexmonolith]

@@user-ld6wo4rv8h Nah, don't you know that he is the victim of White Supremacy

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

@@maurocontreras9628 the family are victims, but so is the accused. The root cause is our feminist government.

[@Sadaaaaf]

When I see the picture of those innocent four children and babies I lose my sympathy for the 19 year old. Even though I know so many 19 year olds are idiots. Those poor babies, the sweet young mom : [

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

No loss here. Move on.

[@NoCluYT]

@@user-ld6wo4rv8hweirdo

[@bonanzajoe]

The perp will serve 5 years and get his Canadian citizenship.

[@101academics]

And why do we not have the death penalty anymore?

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

Why don't we even have jail anymore?

[@haameisanaei6481]

Na,na na, there is something wrong, he wants the person who killed off his family to be treated with compassion? Why do we let stupid people in to the country?

[@user-ul1xq2db4f]

Don't want to be racists after all 😊

[@CrimzonLizard]

People in the comments need to stop being armchair detectives about this. The family is Buddhist. It is well within Buddhist nature to ask for compassion for the accused. Stop fear mongering and spreading misinformation. You are helping NO ONE. Keep your batshit theories to yourself.

[@goober6077]

you are the first normal person in this comment section i've seen, thank you

[@neostewen5713]

As a Buddhist this is exactly what is he doing. Showing the compassion and forgiveness at the unbearable situations. Stopping the revenge cycle. Most people don't get this.

[@user-ul1xq2db4f]

I appreciate the theories

[@rajwarnakulasuriya5935]

@@user-ul1xq2db4f not many understand even the theory, a few practice it...

[@gerrimongrain6322]

This is such a tragedy. Especially for the Dad living without any family. Nevermind compassion for the killer .

[@supertramp1692]

Compassion?? Are we serious?

[@stevehansen6552]

Put him in general population prison and if he lives deport him.

[@liapsart]

You think deporting him would do any good? In Sri Lanka, people live with the power of money. If he gets a good lawyer here, it'll only take a matter of days to get bailed out immediately. And then I'm pretty sure he'll change his entire identity (As I've heard similar stories) and go around committing crimes again, who knows. Either he should be given the life imprisonment or death penalty. No serial killer should be on the loose.

[@vyvetteuyangoda8013]

Oh compassion😮. It becomes clearer now.

[@sumikh1763]

Something is NOT RIGHT !!!

[@PunaniaPunani]

“riiiiiighttttt doooooooooooooon’t”

[@Dan-xx5jq]

he was told to get out of their house two days before. The wife had it with him and his loud foul language when playing video games.

[@rebeccawickremaratne8524]

There is something fishy here. The father should be taken in for questioning.

[@RC-nq7mg]

deport him.

[@Beverleyrog]

He will be deported for sure but he needs to pay for these crimes

[@user-vs7iq3pn2u]

People are just cooking insane stories without knowing anything about Buddhism or Gautam Buddha. Unbelievable.

[@GG-lv3xd]

because time and time again they let people into canada without proper background references. I doubt this was the first time that guy was violent

[@user-ul1xq2db4f]

Import the developing world, become it... all the daily occurances and crime and dishonesty come with that. Our culture is eroding fast.

[@MohammadRauf1]

damn, I can't imagine what the father's state will be once he is all recovered .. just knowing he lost his entire family. Too sad.

[@celiajames600]

🤔🤔 hope the police are looking at the possible involvement of the father. How come he alone survived? And noone speaks like that after their whole family has been murdered. Anger would have been a more normal reaction.

[@wakanda6754]

The father is on meds, once he comes home and sees empty beds he might change his tune.

[@lidiamarginean6339]

Something is not right with that father statement...

[@langleyj8199]

Sounds like a lot more to this.

[@PunaniaPunani]

You mean sounds a lot like A lot like more Pundis who do this 😂

[@newearthling1111]

Murdering a 2 month old baby, plus 3 other little kids and people who were nice to you? He must have been having hallucinations. I can't see any other reason to do what he did.

[@nnes759]

Oh pls I really want to understand what the exact story line, about De Sousa how kong he stayed w his Aunt, when he moved into Wikramasinge's House, where he moved back 2 mos ago, why & when the Aunt cut off DeSousa for 1yr now, all completely muddled, what's what, when , who's whom, pls re state them line by line

[@edbroadbent7094]

An International Student that is ONLY here to learn....Hard to believe 🤣🤣Where's the background checks on these people coming in?

[@CarniverousChar]

Oh my goodness...prayers for the family 🙏 ❤

[@imutuber911]

This is super shady of the father to say, after his entire family has been murdered by the 19 yr old living in his home.. The father should be investigated!! Way too sus...

[@mr.c.2888]

Wow, compassionate view? That's not what I am thinking.

[@TMConstructionOntario]

Deport him and his entire family, now.

[@KayJay940]

You took him in you deal with him. Why the eff you thinking anyone would want him back. Youre privledge is showing.

[@immaleaf4964]

@@KayJay940 you are an amazing person

[@07foxmulder]

⁠@@KayJay940Are you thinking* Your*

[@NorthernOntario85]

​@KayJay940 only here on a student visa he doesn't have e permanent citizenship so yes he definitely should be shipped right back. Why should Canadians tax dollars pay to house feed whatever he needs for the rest of his life?

[@RayFChung]

​​@@KayJay940 Nah you took him in you deal with him. Your lack of accountability is showing, and your dyslexia too. Edit: Unless you reside in another country then idk why your even watching these videos

[@MrsTaak]

Compassion for a murder?? Sounds suspicious. Was he having an affair with the 19 year old.

[@Pblacc]

Nah the father has to be covering something allegedly

[@deendrew36]

I am not sure “surprised” is the right word to describe how the Aunt felt. Something about that grates on me.

[@optimusdaddy7739]

Love and calm to families involved

[@chuchuat89]

Compassion??? He's 19 years old. He should be in prison for the rest of his life.

[@carausiuscaesar5672]

Our woke politicians abolished the death penalty in all cases.

[@clarissathompson]

The fact that this victim is calling for compassion towards the attacker really shows the faith this man carries in whatever he believes. The fact he is not consumed by hate gives me hope for his future.

[@CrimzonLizard]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO MAKES SENSE IN THE COMMENTS! I agree with you.

[@thetruthtroll7154]

Like I stated in my earlier comment, it's because the family was Buddhist most likely and Buddhist are taught to show compassion to those who would even commit a heinous crime such as this. Buddhist don't see a difference when killing is involved ie animals, insects etc. The biggest acts to bring negative Karma is Killing your Mother, Father and lastly a Buddhist Priest which is the highest form of sin in Buddhist Law.

[@aetherfox4404]

Dude was slashed multiple times and had fingers cut off. Also compassion is one of the qualities that draws people to Buddhism. The wish to free others from suffering, is how the texts define it. Compassion is a heartfelt outflowing of loving kindness, a phrase constantly used by the Dalai Lama to describe the essence of Buddhist teachings. I am getting sick of reading all these people accusing him. He would have been dead too if the neighbour didn't find him, but hey TikTok rules the brain now with this new generation.

[@rajwarnakulasuriya5935]

It's a deeply complex and challenging situation, one that touches on the very essence of forgiveness and compassion in the face of immense tragedy. For the surviving victim to advocate for compassion towards the perpetrator speaks volumes about their capacity for empathy and understanding, despite enduring unimaginable pain and loss. From a Buddhist perspective, the idea of compassion is central to healing inner wounds. It's about recognizing the inherent humanity in all beings, even those who have caused great harm. By extending compassion to the perpetrator, the victim may be engaging in a form of spiritual practice that not only benefits their own well-being but also contributes to the broader harmony and peace in society. Ultimately, the victim's call for compassion towards the perpetrator is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for healing even in the darkest of times. It challenges us to confront our own beliefs about justice, forgiveness, and what it truly means to find peace in the aftermath of tragedy. Unfortunately, in Western society, this concept may not be readily understood or embraced due to prevailing notions of justice and retribution.

[@Kpop.WORLDkr]

​@@aetherfox4404 so true ,but y are u copy pasting

[@MrAlen6e]

My condolences to the father, I hope he's able to get the necessary help he needs, what a horrible situation.

[@stanleyquaye8851]

Recently, I was physically attacked by friend of mine whom I have known for over 15yrs. This friend had no history of violence or aggressive behavior. Since he came to Canada, his behavior has changed. He has become aggressive, argumentative and out of control. As a Social Scientist I study the problem and found that there are five causes of issues like this in Canada: 1. Too much drugs on the streets. 2. Too much drugs in Canada. 3. Too much drugs available to everyone including minors. 5. Too much drugs causing hallucination, suicide and violence..

[@user-ez9dt3eh4k]

i think the father is soemwhere involved in d murder

[@mikew.to1]

Connect the dots, another 'student', was he being charged rent by the adults that 'helped' him, the same one he blocked and went to live elsewhere, and permanently 'blocked' them. They had 2 students renting that were not on the lease. He attended one semester and stopped. There is a lot of very large dots to connect but no one wants to connect them.

[@sashinijayawardana3447]

Well, for everyone who has no clue about Buddhism, here is a small note. No matter how bad the situation was, you have to let go and move on in your life. If you are a true follower of Buddhism. we have been taught to forgive as every bad thing happens due to karma. There is no way u can stop that from happening. Accepting the, reality is a part of Buddhism. He understands that it was meant to happen and there is nothing he could do to prevent it, as he has no ability to see future. It just he practices true Buddhism because hating people is considered a sin. The more sin u commit sins in your life, the bad things will follow u around. If you discipline yourself and mind to live by the 5 principles and to do good things,only good will follow you around. In Buddhism, nothing is permanent and lives, knowing everything can change in a second

[@InsaneCopePosse]

Thanks mack you've come a long way

[@Davidratnam2011]

Oh what a nice family please Government should strict the rules reduce issuing Visa for Students now

[@katysummer9418]

How horrible be careful who you invite into your life and house kindness can sometimes turn out deadly. The killer deserves the death penalty not compassion to keep on killing??? My condolences to the families. I have no idea how this lone survivor can move on from this tragedy I wish him strength. May god be with him. ❤

[@rhonda1505]

The poor mother and her children😪 The other man living in the house was murdered also😪 Only the father and murderer survived. Me thinks there are two killers here.