Stalking Obsession Turns Fatal After Govt. Fails To Protect Her: The Case Of Celeste Manno

[@rlkroset]

18 minutes in but I have to mention, Australian here! It’s actually normal for police to say these things to you. DV and Violence towards women has skyrocketed over the last 3 years, and a very big part to play in this is how Australian Police don’t take your concerns seriously, and often will say to you they cannot do anything until something more extreme warrants it.

[@annaromkey829]

Gosh, that's so scary... It's similar in Canada tbh. They just look at you and shrug saying "tell us when he acts on something", and I just don't understand how any criminal justice system can operate this way when it's so statistically clear that men like this are inherently dangerous.

[@animatedaries6806]

That makes me sad and angry af! I’m n the US

[@kittikat2318]

Genuinely asking-but in the US, if our local/city police don’t want to take a report, we can go to the county (sheriffs). If they don’t care, we could then try for the state police. Or the state’s federal agencies (like the Colorado Bureau of Investigations), maybe even FBI-also federal but m for over state lines or multi state crimes. If your local police station won’t help, where else can you go? Can you report to other agencies? I think I’ll get a better answer here than if I Google it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ChibiJaime]

I went and looked this up and honestly, infuriated by the judge's response. Apparently she admitted his prospects for rehabilitation were extremely limited, that he showed no remorse, that he clearly was aware of what he had done... but on the very slim chance he MIGHT be rehabilitated she didn't want to take that chance away. When he already stole HERS away, she wanted him to have the chance to live his life. Awful.

[@JenAgrippa]

The judge is a joke. There is no rehabilitation for these types of people a crime prevention officer states this in "I Profile Serial Killers" on LADbible Stories. She talks about stalking too. I just watched it and then saw Kendall posted.

[@caninecastleddc]

Let’s see how she feels when he shows up at her house when he’s released from the sentence she gave him. He may have taken a shine to her for being kind to him and we’ve seen how that goes.

[@lisagrahn7503]

She'd have a different view if it was her child!

[@CupcakeBeauty24]

She should be careful being so understanding and "nice" to him. The last woman that was clearly those two things to him ended up dead smh 😭

[@princesssimyunn9117]

I'm quite relieved that here in Scotland, online stalking is treated seriously by police and even court.

[@Ss-ws7jm]

sadly not all the time. i've an ex who i broke up with 14 years ago. he still send me messages, stalks me on multiple social media platforms, and tries to add my friends on them as well, as a way to get to me. ive closed my social media, and on others i use a fake name. Police wont do anything, as its only messages and not regular enough to be considered harassment/threatening. This is a man who emotionally/physically/financially abused me for 2 years. after we broke up i didn't go anywhere on my own for 4 years. i'm lucky i have a strong support group around me and can cope with this, but others aren't as fortunate and this type of thing can cause them to constantly be stuck in a bad place because of an ex.

[@anni610]

Are you in Scotland too? I’m in Wales, laws are similar all over uk. This isn’t good enough you should have freedom to live the life you want to live. Make sure you’re keeping record plus screenshot of his messages also block everyone obviously. Glad you have supportive friends.

[@JennyBassi-ut4js]

Ah no thats horrible to cope with 😢glad to hear you have support ​around you but you need the police to step up x

[@princesssimyunn9117]

That is not good enough. It's not my first hand experience but the person I know initially did not want to press charges coz she felt bad for the abuser but the police went on and filed charges in the state's behalf. We were so relieved as that gave her a lot of protection even for any issues later on which came up again as so often these abusers do.

[@tinglytsasmr]

Did that judge say: "His right to mercy is MORE IMPORTANT than HER right to LIVE???!!!" EXCUSE ME????!!!

[@almaduran8644]

18:26 ❤❤❤❤❤hqjjjjjhmm😊😊

[@indigenoustruecrime]

dude same. when i heard that my mouth dropped to the floor. why should he be given the mercy that he never gave celeste

[@sylviarooney5945]

​@indigenoustruecrime no the judge didnt with the sentence that was given that's how her family felt ❤

[@raynaanspach2739]

That was the mother's quote, but the judge might as well have said it by their actions

[@KarinBolton]

Yes the judge did say that. She should have been immediately disbarred from ever being a judge after that comment!!

[@hanlovescows]

i was SA’ed in New Zealand in public. The police told me that he would not go to prison because he had a clean record and had to offend at least 3 TIMES. In the end after SAing myself and another woman, he received 11 months ‘supervised probation’. The justice system in New Zealand and Australia is the worst. People are not scared to commit crimes like these because they will be able to serve time and go back to living their lives while people have theirs altered forever.

[@lilianmellado843]

I’m so sorry you went through this. I hope you’re healing and get the justice you deserve ❤

[@wickedmurph]

I’m so incredibly sorry you experienced that 💔 i am sending so much love and healing to you 🩷🩷

[@hanlovescows]

@@lilianmellado843 thank you for your kind comment ❤️ i am doing well now but try to use my experience with the justice system here to highlight how much it truly needs to change

[@hanlovescows]

@@wickedmurph thank you ❤️

[@wickedmurph]

@@hanlovescows I am in the UK and our justice system isn’t much better unfortunately!! I reported my ex for DV and the police closed the case due to lack of evidence despite hundreds of photos and hours of footage!! Victims deserve more than what they are given and i’m so glad to hear you are using your experience to highlight how much things need to change instead of letting it control your life and destroy you as it’s so easy for that to happen ❤️❤️❤️

[@beetothetee]

The way Celeste and her family were repeatedly let down by the government is absolutely devastating and enraging. That sentence is a JOKE Thank you for telling her story- I hope her family finds peace someday.

[@letstrot96]

that’s the Aussie government for you, our justice system is that WORST.

[@thehuntsman8341]

Hearing her mom describe that night was heart wrenching. Wow! That really messed me up.

[@KendallRae]

I know it’s horrible

[@Chickenbean4]

For real that’s such a wildly traumatic situation

[@brittanyphillips8999]

I balled my eyes out here at work, and acted like it was allergies

[@sleepypup]

I have tears STREAMING down my face watching this footage of her

[@anni610]

Bawled my eyes out in bed listening 23.20 uk, Aggy was obviously reliving that moment it was heartbreaking 💔

[@merimichelle541]

Signed the petition, thanks for sharing this horrific story in hopes to make a change with the system! 36 years for all that he did is bs, he deserves life. Love to her family I hope some positive change happens with their continuing fight for actual justice

[@anni610]

👏👏👏Wish more people signed free petitions, took seconds to fill in. Celeste was failed by Authorities right from the beginning! Least we can do is small positive thing for the family & people who find themselves in same position as Celeste.

[@skaisnotdead]

WHY would they go easy on him? This is the kind of man who will 100% do this again.

[@karencooper3428]

And they don't stop, you can think they have, and you find out 8 years later, it's still happening

[@poltergeistghost]

JUDGES MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE

[@medusa3592]

If this had happened to the judge's daughter, the judge would be singing a different tune. 🤬

[@meghanm5000]

@@medusa3592I was just about to say that. It’s sickening.

[@AcidCasper17]

I’ve had 2 stalkers & I cannot stress enough how important it is to go to the police. Even if they do not seem helpful or say no crime has been committed, try again as sometimes the police give you bad/incorrect information. I had to call the police 3 times before I reached someone who would help. Also, deactivate your social media!! You can go back on when it is safe.

[@kateruckus]

@@AcidCasper17 Yeah, even if the police aren't being particularly helpful, at least there is a record.

[@AcidCasper17]

@ Exactly! And tell everyone you know so they can keep an eye out too & not share any info about you on social media, etc.

[@abbielindell]

While my experience with police has been very unhelpful in these situations I totally agree that at the very least it’s documentation!

[@nicolesommers173]

Shame on that company for sending a woman to make sure a man that got terminated left the building.

[@beth199013]

That’s what I was thinking!!!! What in the world!

[@rachelminer5435]

For real. Usually you would send like a security guard or something???? What the heck?!

[@melissakasten4298]

Literally my first thought. Such bullshit

[@melissajames7812]

I actually worked for the same company (but at a different site to Celeste). And yes, there was an expectation for us team leaders to walk out our staff who had either resigned or were fired. We didn’t have security guards onsite and there were multiple situations that team leaders would have to de-escalate themselves. I personally (as a 24 year old female) had a 60+ year old male yell and swear and throw things at me on one of these walk outs. I knew a lot of people who had worked with Celeste and to say they were devastated was an understatement. I also knew a lot of people who had worked with her murderer - all of them said there was always something off about him and some said he had dead eyes.

[@beth199013]

@@melissajames7812 I hope they changed that policy!

[@GenXfrom75]

My stalking started in 1990 when I was 14…. And no one cared. I reported EVERYTHING… in case I had to defend myself lethally. It continued for over 15 years. It’s living in a constant state of hyper vigilance. Awful 💔

[@chynnhowe]

I literally cannot imagine what this has done to you and your mental health. I am so so sorry.

[@isuckatguitar6252]

That's awful! Sorry u had to deal with this.

[@JennyBassi-ut4js]

Bloody hell! Thats dreadful 😢

[@GenXfrom75]

@@chynnhowe I’m lucky, I survived. And therapy and self defense helped. But too many times, it doesn’t end this way…. 💔

[@megant3051]

I could not believe the judge said that at 46:11 He doesn't deserve life imprisonment? Why?? Does taking someone else's life (especially in that way) not deserve that? Unfortunately, I live in Canada and our justice system is not much better. 😡 Why are the justice systems constantly on the side of the criminals? Why not the victims? It's so frustrating.

[@Uhmandaloriann]

I was thinking the same thing! If stabbing someone over 20 times doesn’t warrant a life sentence, what on earth does?!

[@bananewoman]

I live in Canada too and our justice system is a joke ! The priority is the criminal not the victims. I'm sad to see it's the case elsewhere in the world too.

[@majorasmask5021]

Same pathetic sentences here in the UK. Especially when looking at violence against women.

[@rachelgroves4694]

This one was a hard watch. I have a mutual friend with Celeste and seeing how devasted she was after her passing made me feel like I lost someone too. Violence against women in Australia is getting scary, and our government doesn't care. Thank you for covering cases from here and spreading awareness.

[@elizaclairem]

Thank you so much for covering this case. In Australia we have a current and ongoing issue of women being murdered, with 93 being murdered this year already. Any help we can get is greatly appreciated in changing how those who commit such horrific acts are prosecuted and support the victim’s families.

[@Alesainz1]

The way she closes her eyes😔 she’s replaying those moments in her head, she has not forgotten her daughter’s last breath, so heartbreaking 💔

[@Sharletwitch]

The relief and happiness you feel when you hear your child cry for the first time as they’re being born, i imagine the pain and heartache she felt hearing her daughter’s last breath was absolutely devastating. No mother should ever have to experience what she suffered. I wish she never had to go through this

[@CupcakeBeauty24]

@@Sharletwitch Wow...your viewpoint is so heart wrenching. To hear her daughter's last breath had to be devastating for her mother smh! to compare it to hearing your child's first cry after being born really put things into perspective smh. May this family receive comfort, justice, and healing smh 🥺😭

[@lilachoney8516]

It's so frustrating that no matter the jurisdiction or place, stalking legislation is basically useless. The fact that most law enforcement can't do anything until AFTER the stalker does something violent is such a failure of law.

[@kateruckus]

"Just ignore him.", famous last words. Why do cops keep giving this terrible advice?

[@blissessentials524]

Bc they are lazy!!!

[@JenAgrippa]

They aren't trained in the signs or psychopathy. I just watched a video on LADbible Stories "I profile serial killers" and she talks about the signs and how they lead to the "final crescendo". Stalking is the drip drip, how far the stalker can go and the final act of harming the victim. And it is preventable.

[@xxjxx28]

@@JenAgrippathey are still police and have the job of protecting and they did not

[@VectorRabbit]

For real, they ignore stalking, harassment and sex crimes enough for the whole class 🙄🙄

[@emmascottagecorner]

It’s kinda like if it was that simple she would’ve though of it 😒 ignoring these people is never enough

[@LadyCaspar]

What was that judge thinking? Does she have a thing against strong, smart, beautiful young women? Does she have a thing for the beast? Someone paying her? Or she just has absolutely no sense of morality whatsoever? Unbelievable.

[@ickeyViki]

Judge like that needs to be revaluated for their decisions. Something is not right.

[@diamonddeliliah123]

Women like that are truly male identified pick mes.

[@hidansektas]

the way my rage is building as i watch on

[@skyjoy07]

As a woman stories like this one really freak me out. To all my fellow women out there: 1. Be aware of your surroundings 2. Always carry some kind of defense mechanism with you 3. Be careful who you let into your personal life 4. Always report any kind of harassment 5. Stay safe out there! ❤❤❤

[@kuki7442]

It's so ridiculous how much we need to watch out. Had a discussion with my boyfriend about it. He doesn't understand and thinks is overthinking. Mind blown

[@skyjoy07]

@ it’s impossible to understand outside of the female perspective. Sad but true.

[@kyraamethyst2005]

​@@skyjoy07Not necessarily. My boyfriend is very understanding of this issue.

[@ashleymilden5946]

Social media has made it easier for stalkers to stalk and harass their victims and it isn’t just an aspect of social media. I think officers who shrug off reports of harassment like this should be reprimanded make it clear that you don’t shrug off victims.

[@zijohnson2024]

As a victim of DV and being stalked, I didn't get help from the authorities when I went to them. They literally told me I was overreacting and overthinking. Then, when my abuser did finally attack me, they said there wasn't enough evidence to charge him with ANYTHING. I didn't get a restraining order, DV charges pressed, nothing. All because the law enforcement said there wasn't any evidence.

[@sparkfadingspark]

I'm so glad to see Celeste's case here talked about by you Kendall! Celeste's mother is an absolute warrior, demanding justice and reform for her daughter. As an Australian, I can absolutely say the system is broken in this country. Huge issues with bail, huge issues with sentencing. We're also in the midst of a DV crisis, so many women and children have died this year. The more awareness we can bring to these issues, the more chance we can prevent deaths like Celeste's.

[@kim91299]

As a mom to a baby girl, the interview with Celeste’s mom was incredibly hard to watch. That is a pain I can’t even imagine feeling. The beast doesn’t deserve to see the light of day ever again… his sentencing was appalling.

[@missbabybunny]

This is so sad..! All because a male can’t take no for an answer.. Someone who has a current stalker it is scary, and not a joke!

[@jayme-leeprant8284]

94 women in Australia have been killed thust far, and it's absolutely disgusting how our justice system (lack thereof) is so terribly broken. Our system is there to defend the perpetrators, not the victims.

[@KG-eu8im]

Kendall, you have no clue how much you've helped my anxiety & depression. At my lowest, most lonely moments, your podcast, channel, and The Sesh have been there for me. Tysm for being you 🫶🏼

[@wickedmurph]

Sending you love🩷🩷

[@weezy66]

Ditto ❤ sending love

[@KendallRae]

I’m so happy to hear this☺️ thank you

[@AshleyLeanoraBrooke]

Sending prayers your way. I experienced a really bad depression session recently, but I promise it will get better ❤️‍🩹

[@dontworryaboutit4255]

God bless you, you got this 🙏🏻

[@andersonrandomn139]

Thank you so much for covering this case, I live in Victoria and the police and legal system have failed so, so many women. I watched this happen and was utterly disgusted and pained. I have joined protests and signed a number of petitions but still nothing has changed. All we can hope for is that people keep applying pressure to the government, the more voices the better. It doesnt matter what part of the world you live in, please send your voice. Thank you to everyone who has already done so.

[@karinagomberg2660]

It’s so scary how easily he could go from no one to someone’s worst nightmare. She was too good for this world and too kind, which shouldn’t even be a concept

[@Huff-and-Puff]

Her mother’s interview was devastating. Brought me to tears and I had to take a pause and come back.

[@EriniStav]

Utterly impressed by your contribution to enforcing change. I am from Sydney and study law - if changes are made to Victorian laws this may also contribute to shaping other jurisdictions such as NSW! Petition has been signed and email has been sent!

[@kellieexann]

Kendall, thank you for covering this case and being so respectful. As soon as I saw this pop up in my new videos my eyes filled with tears and I got goosebumps. I was a similar age to Celeste and grew up in Melbourne not too far from her, this case shook every single person I knew. The person who did this to her in an absolute monster and never got what he deserved, she was such a beautiful young lady with such a bright future and my heart breaks for her family, partner and friends still to this day..

[@meikaforbes2953]

australian viewer here and usually a silent viewer. but thank you for sharing celeste's story far and wide. australia's laws are beyond broken, and more women are going to continue to die until changes are made. my heart breaks for celeste's family, and I hope changes are made, because we won't stop until they are.

[@champagne3388]

Hi Kendall! I discovered your channel during a week at home with COVID in 2022-it was the first time I could truly rest after nonstop work in healthcare (I’m a pharmacist). I’ve been a fan ever since and look forward to your uploads every week! I’ve watched them all, and now I listen on Spotify while driving. 😂 I really appreciate how respectfully you present these cases and give a voice to the victims and their families. Keep up the amazing work! ❤️

[@sylviarooney5945]

Me too I'm a nurse ❤ my husband says I can't wait to drive with Sylvia and kendall 😂😂😂😂

[@JenAgrippa]

These types of people CANNOT be rehabilitated. They cannot. All signs and threats must be taken seriously. These are all leading to what happened to Celeste. Each breach is a signal they can keep doing what they are doing.

[@JennyBassi-ut4js]

Absolutely 💯

[@gabbycrouch5559]

That video of Celeste’s mom…god. It really just choked me up. I cannot imagine. And the comment about not wanting to drop her on the glass. She cared for her daughter more than words can describe. And the way she tells the events of the night..you can tell she’s fighting so hard to get the words out. What a horrific scene to wake up to.

[@clairebeckman3159]

This case is truly heart wrenching. Thank you for sharing and being open with your own emotions. Praying for their family.

[@wickedmurph]

Gosh I just got to the part where her mum described that night and it has completely shattered me, i just want to hug that poor woman 😭

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

Australia and the UK go so easy on monsters like this. Victims are pretty much ignored until something horrible happens and then, the monsters are handled with kid gloves. Outrageous. The fact that this family could not say what they wanted to to that total creep was unfathomable.

[@miriamiuricich6636]

Kendall, never apologise for your anger in calling him a POS. There are not enough words to describe his evil. There are so many instances in our court system, (Aussie here 🇦🇺), where victims are failed by that system. My heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of Celeste and I hope the memories they have are a blessing on the road to healing.

[@chloecartledge]

Thank you for covering this case so well, Kendall. As someone who lives in Victoria, Australia, it frustrates me to the ends of the earth that my government does not hold the priority of their citizens safety high enough to properly prosecute dangerous criminals, especially those that vocalise intent to offend again. I know that most of you do not live in this area of the world, but I would definitely want to encourage you to please sign the petition and advocate on the behalf of victims in this state. So many women I know are terrified for their lives, as well as the lives of the generations ahead.

[@kazrutch463]

I know it’s so hard for people to get actual life here in Australia

[@SannaBamberg]

Feels great to be back. Due to mental health reasons i have been staying away from true crime since january. Sounds like a very long time but i really needed this time focus on getting well, but now i back!❤

[@funnygirlb1893]

Happy your ok.😊

[@prettylillette1352]

I completely understand that situation. Took a few months' break from true crime myself this year. Glad you are doing better!

[@Pandra126]

I love everything you do to help the community and the family of the victims.

[@Holli0130]

This was so preventable. So fucking angry. And the judge deserves to have her job reevaluated.

[@trin303]

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[@OhLookYouFoundCristalina]

This is why I don’t add people I don’t know on social media and this is why I keep everything private and I will teach my children the same. It’s insane how dangerous another human can be that we have to be so cautious

[@Boing2699]

Unfortunately, this behavior almost always comes from someone you know, even if it’s someone you don’t know well. Even in this case, she barely knew the guy, but that in person interaction at their work was enough for him to start doing this. It’s more likely to come from a friend of a friend or someone you’ve come across a few times than to come from a stranger. And it’s more likely to come from a current or former partner. Most violent crimes and sex crimes are the same way. It isn’t a creepy stranger we all need to look out for, it’s a trusted family friend who gets a little too attached, or a controlling boyfriend, or a friend who freaks out after they don’t get exactly what they want, or an acquaintance who gets too attached. We can’t just hope to avoid awful people, we need to have the skills to recognize signs of a problem before things get dangerous.

[@destineemulcahy3179]

Petition signed and email sent! I’m hopeful that one day women can exist in this world without fear of men/beasts.

[@Janiceanderson-e5s]

As an Australian this horrific crime happened in my area. It is typical….unfortunately in Australia, police do nothing, until basically this happens Intervention orders are useless….it’s a joke….murder sentences are beyond ridiculous. This family has gone through hell. Her mother has fought for justice for Celeste but to no avail. My heart breaks for her.

[@chaoticfantasycosplays]

That interview with her mom......I started tearing up.

[@loreendi39]

In Germany a life sentence is only 25 years. If the prisoner is obviously still a danger to society, they can keep him longer. Our justice system is really mild, especially compared to the US, where people get more than humanly possible. While the idea to give people a chance to change for the better is really nice when it comes to certain crimes, I don't think murderers deserve that kindness.

[@vanessacairns2805]

It’s 20 years in Australia before parole unless it’s stated

[@clarice3978]

It's the same here. Generally "life" in Australia = 25 years. So I am not surprised by this result at all. Not sure if it's still this way all some states but it also used to be 40% sentence discount for an early guilty plea.

[@Maddie-qu3kp]

HOW IS STALKING NOT ILLEGAL!?!? IT SHOULD BE ITS OWN CRIME, NOT EVEN A SUBSET OF HARASSMENT. STALKING KILLS.

[@jor7441]

Kendall, your advocacy for all victims is just incredible. You speak so eloquently and passionately, i adore you and what you do!❤️❤️

[@KarinBolton]

Yes Kendall I want to thank you for bringing attention to domestic violence and stalking of women. I am an RN and I feel this goes on much too frequently in our society. The statistic that murder is the number one cause of a pregnant woman’s death shocks me so much!! It is totally unacceptable. And Celeste was such a beacon of kindness and concern for others!! You are the best Kendall!!

[@raspyraccoon6530]

Listening to her mother get so upset in that interview is one of the most heartbreaking things I’ve heard in a true crime video. I am so so sorry for her family’s loss. How horrible.

[@Boganmama76]

Our legal system is a joke. My Psychologist was murdered by her husband and Victoria Police referred to her as a ‘serial pest’ when she would call them scared when her ex kept breaking the Protection Order. Protection Orders here don’t mean anything.

[@hidrababy17]

He did not deserve mercy, she deserved justice!

[@inalaboyy]

Sadly in Australia this is very common & to be blunt there’s so many more brutal cases like this.. e.g. jus a this year not even 1km away a 19yo SHOT his 25+yo missus which happened to be one of the mums at the daycare centre my partner runs. Incredibly sad

[@clarice3978]

Xiaozheng Lin... killed 2 women in Melbourne in 24 hours. He was convicted to 15 years, 9 year non parole. With time served he could be out in 7 years. They made a DEAL with him. Make it make sense!

[@Uhmandaloriann]

Women can’t do literally anything. Can’t just simply exist. Can’t ignore weirdos. Can’t entertain the weirdos either. Every choice has danger and risk. I’m so tired

[@beneath.the.rosesluciddrea8470]

That 2 bit Temu version of John Oliver should have been punished for breaching the no contact order. There needs to be a range of punishments for doing that that match the severity of his behavior, including jail time. Blood is on the hands of the court and blood is on the hands of the police.

[@MeowMeow-sy2mi]

Lets hope he unalives in prison...

[@meghanm5000]

I’m sitting here trying to find the words to describe how angry I am after watching this. This is one of the most unfair, infuriating cases I’ve EVER heard. When the judge spewed that bullshit from her mouth..my god. Absolutely unbelievable. Her poor mom, you can see the pain and anguish she feels, she’s beyond broken and my heart hurts so bad for her. I just can’t wrap my head around this one.

[@Vbd9]

the resemblance to Bryan Kohberger is crazy….

[@marilynnhudson2849]

Yes

[@iRAAARI]

It’s a shame sentencing isn’t done more like in America! Here in the UK it’s not unusual for ‘life’ to mean 20-25 years. It needs to change for people like this!

[@vanessacairns2805]

Technically “life” in Australia is 20 years. However, many judges now place a higher number of years of sentencing before allowing parole

[@JenAgrippa]

The stalkers need to wear ankle bracelets and the victim have their every single movement on their phone. Tit for tat.

[@socialstudies5170]

1000%

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Prey must become predator.

[@leysanderson]

Hi from the UK. I was just listening to an older Mile Higher about Missy Bevers, so very surprised to see a new vid waiting!

[@kiikachu]

Guys, and girls, no means no. No is not an invitation. I can’t believe the length some individuals will go. Its psychotic. The fact that not even in her daughters death, momma couldn’t even read her thoughts. These last thoughts should be absolutely unfiltered. That’s the LEAST that should be allowed.

[@alexkuzmanovic3489]

Australia has to have the most lenient and embarrassing excuse for a justice system out of everywhere. I live here, and this sentence sadly is no surprise to me. I am currently attending a sentencing trial for a loved one who was killed and we have all already been prepared that the person responsible will serve the most minimum sentence imaginable for taking 3 lives. Completely at a loss as to how to help make change in such a broken system.

[@elianamoreno-fajardo1004]

I am about to have a baby girl. & this really really broke my heart. How horrifying, how infuriating! I am commenting hoping this video gets to more people. BUT ALSO, any Australian’s out there, i encourage you to share it & spread the word!

[@sumyho]

unfortunately as women and mothers we have to stick together now no matter what, protect eachother, protect our girls and babies ❤️😢

[@ColeB-nb6co]

I'm listening from melbourne, Australia. Thank you for covering this for Celeste. We need to do better.

[@dannielle1836]

I am a woman in Australia. Please please please do more women's stories from Australia 🇦🇺 to expose what is happening over here. 1 woman a week is dying in Australia, but our government CONTINUES to say the system isn't broken 'NOT TRUE'. That police response is the general response, so women continue to die 😢 It might surprise you that 30 years in prison is actually a high sentence in Australia Please do more stories. THANK YOU ❤

[@alexduff6264]

Unfortunately that seems like a long sentence here in Australia for murder😢 Our sentencing is absolutely atrocious!

[@ericalexander5890]

7:08 I love the cat transition that takes place at this point of the video. That's one cool cat.

[@katwitanruna]

May the memories of love outweigh the grief of loss.

[@AlexaOnWheels]

Men like this is why a woman chooses the bear and not the man, because many men doesn't understand that NO is a full sentence

[@poltergeistghost]

Exactly

[@SadTaco00]

This is another sad case where our justice system (and judges specifically) are one of our biggest problems. Cops can charge and arrest people but they'll end up out with a slap on the wrist, or "they had a rough life" or "they are mentally sick" only for them to continue their behaviour. Our country is failing horrifically on all DV fronts. Male victims are laughed at, and female victims are ridiculed and s**t shamed beyond belief. Then when murdered, there is an outpoor of rage with loud voices also going "what did she do" "why didn't she leave" "garuntee she was keeping him away from the kids and he snapped" ... our country has well and truly gone down the dang drain.

[@daniellamantia7324]

OMG i hope that Celeste and her family receive Justice God bless them 💜➕

[@megobrien7373]

As an Aussie, I wish I could say this was and is a one off incident. But DV, stalking, SA and violence against women is just rife. And so little gets, seriously done. One of the worst cases in recent times was that of Hannah Clarke and her 3 gorgeous children. Murdered at the hands of her violent, abusive and controlling ex. The statistics are frightening. As a victim of both childhood SA, and then again in the workplace as an adult, who did try and report it to police, and was flippantly dismissed, I’m not surprised when these kind of tragic events happen, as often the victims are just not heard or never taken seriously enough. Thank you for covering this case Kendal. Absolutely love your content

[@LLL417]

Truly devastating and awful. It is scary to know that if someone wants you dead there is nothing you can do.

[@jaymiet8085]

Thank you for sharing such a devastating case about such an incredible woman. She’s from the same city as a lot of my friends so we have mutual friends and they continue to celebrate Celeste constantly. Everyone knows how beautiful, how intelligent and how great an impact she has had on the world. The police absolutely failed her and did nowhere near enough to protect her. All of my love goes out to Aggie and her family and friends - I don’t know how they are able to keep going 💛

[@kristi_vera_parker]

Hey, gorgeous Kendall!!! ❤❤❤ I’ve never been this early, because I’m in Australia, so we normally get uploads during the night!!! But not this morning!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you so much for all you do!!! ☺️☺️☺️ As a psychologist, I can truly say you do true crime justice, and so many people appreciate you so so much!!! 🌷🌷🌷🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🙏🙏🙏

[@AdrianaSanchez-lt8ig]

The worse part of all of this is if the people who are getting harassed do something about the harassment they would get in trouble. Someone in my past harassed me and when I went to the police they did nothing. This person ended up braking into my home and tried to kill me and when the cops were called they told me “you could of avoided this by getting us involved” 😑😑😑

[@Monkeysgonetoheaven3]

Really not surprising considering how here in Aus we have had a epidemic of violence against women and it’s getting worse. Rip Celeste

[@meowmachine9147]

What's happening in Australia that it's upticking so much? I've seen some many Australian comments about increases in violence against women in this video.

[@clarice3978]

​@@meowmachine9147 housing crisis is making it worse. IF you can get a rental property they are $600/wk plus. To buy a house is 700k minimum. A lot of people stuck in situations they literally can't leave unless they have family support or decide to live in their car or tent. There is no social housing... our building industry is also broken, so things won't be changing for a long time. It's a complete debacle.

[@Lara-lp8ve]

I've been watching u for so many years and absolutely love how you've always been into charity and raising funds for the families. And today seeing u with ur husband being all happy and talking about ur own foundation makes me so happy. Gud luck with this initiative and I hope u continue to grow and help those in need.

[@MissNatssySunshine]

thank you so much for covering an Australian case, this one happened right where I live, but there are thousands more of DV murders and random murders of women every year, and the government doesn't take it seriously. Even when the murderers have already been arrested for DV and the victims had already tried to ask for help. Thank you also for brining the petition to light and the call to email our government, I wasn't aware of either option before this video!!

[@MissNatssySunshine]

another shocking Australian case was the murder of Mackenzie Anderson, at 21 years old. She had a restraining order against her ex partner and even though she called the police when he broke into her home, he was able to murder her in front of her three year old. SO horrific.

[@debrabacon6828]

What a monster!!!!! I cannot believe his sentence!!!!!!! How horrific for Celeste and her family. Just incredible

[@barbikinkin]

Her work should have had a male security person walk this guy out…not a young woman.

[@cholulaluvr]

The justice system is SO messed up here, this year ALONE 94 women have been MURDERED. We need CHANGE and we need it NOW. Someone who helped transport NINETEEN year old Isla Bell's BODY IN A REFRIGERATOR AROUND MELBOURNE FOR A MONTH, HAS BEEN GRANTED BAIL. WE NEED JUSTICE FOR CELESTE, ISLA, AND ALL OTHER WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN MURDERED IN THIS COUNTRY. REST IN PEACE TO ALL THE WOMEN WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES.

[@ameliabutler5453]

I’m currently being harassed, I don’t want to use the term stalked because it scares me, by my next door neighbour. I went to the police after I started receiving letters and consistent visits and they made me feel as if I was wasting time! Australia’s action towards women’s safety is appalling, Celeste deserved better we all deserve better.

[@Jeancgirl]

the court system is crap in Australia, like were they even on the victim's side?

[@roxanamarroquin640]

Wtf THIS IS ridiculous, like WTF? You don't need to be a judge to know this POS deserves Life sentence 🤬🤬🤬

[@cinthyaalviso5479]

This is still my comfort KZbin channel till this day . Very sad case and may this beautiful soul rest in peace 😢

[@alisonfarndell6713]

Hey Kendall, I’m from Australia and unfortunately life over here is only 25 years. It’s disgusting I would prefer your justice system than ours . Thanks Alison

[@elizabethmchardy1344]

Australian here! My best friend was harrassed and stalked by a male acquaintance. He found her house by driving around her neighbourhood until he found a house that matched the one that he saw in the background of a social media post. He would follow her and 'randomly' run into her at shops and restaurants. When she asked him to leave her alone he threatened to break into her house and slit his own throat in front of her young son. She left her house and stayed with friends for a few days. He ended up getting my phone number somehow demanding I tell him where she was. THE POLICE SAID SHE PROBABLY LEAD HIM ON! They wouldn't give her a restraining order because he never pysically touched her.

[@stephb780]

The justice system in Australia is a massive joke.. I don’t have much faith that it will get better 😞

[@K-Mariposa]

Oh that poor, beautiful girl. Look, I live in Australia. Based on horrific experiences of my own, I can totally see how this could happen. The justice system does not help women in danger. That interview with her mum - oh my heart 💔 I will definitely be sending that letter.

[@sumyho]

unfortunately as women and mothers we have to stick together now no matter what, protect eachother, protect our girls and babies ❤️😢

[@dragonfriott]

I'm tired of law enforcement and governments not taking action when there are clear signs that a potential crime is about to occur. Smh

[@GetSicRiCH]

Sent email to AG. Prayers for the family and loved ones to heal and see the way thru this whole thing, toward a higher reasoning. *_Remembering Celeste Manno._* ❤️‍🔥

[@kellywhittenbury4446]

Glad to see an Australian case again! I'm from Melbourne and i remember this case so well, absolutely devastating 😔 our justice system continues to be a disgrace

[@bunszilla]

I was just in Melbourne the last 5 days and all I could think about was Celeste's case while I was there. It is timing that you decided to cover her case. Thank you for that.