An Evil Scheme: The Case Of Ashleigh Hall

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When police pulled over a driver for a minor traffic offence in October 2009, little did they know that he would soon confess to a disturbing crime. When the truth began to emerge, it was far more shocking than anybody could have imagined.
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[@sheffieldamanda]

If someone is deemed such a high risk that only '24 hour monitoring ' could guarantee people's safety then they need to be in jail for life, not out on the streets after 2 or 3 years!

[@rullmourn1142]

A broken, inept [justice] system.

[@RuminatingWizard]

Exactly. They already have 24 hrs a day monitoring. It's called prison.

[@tammygalloway4086]

100%

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

They need to be put down and their brain studied for science. There's literally no other value they have.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

@@rullmourn1142 A system that's full of predators in itself. There's no way that there aren't. There's no other excuse (aside from a total lack of empathy) for giving such light sentences.

[@rullmourn1142]

The judge said he's violent and danger to society, then proteges to sentence him to just 7 years, so then he's released after only serving half his sentence… Broken, inept justice system.

[@princesabonita79]

and apparently in the UK, Australia, and i think Canada, a "life sentence" is only 25 years.

[@bbyjscx]

Proteges? You mean proceeds?....

[@mitchand9]

Actually 6 and under you do half. 7 and over you do two thirds of your sentence

[@tessaducek5601]

@@bbyjscx 🤷

[@sythiadawn]

@@princesabonita79 In Canada it's life with a chance of parole after 25 yrs. It's not a guarantee to get out after 25. Ps: I'm Canadian and a lot of us don't like the 25 yrs. Life should be life!

[@cathybassett6432]

"Only 24-hour-a-day monitoring could ensure prevention of such acts." EXACTLY and it's called PRISON!

[@FastNCurious88]

🎉🎉🎉

[@kerrypierre9494]

Stories like this is why I don't believe a sexual predator can be rehabilitated.They also shouldn't be sentenced to life in prison,they should be put down.

[@UC-Jf_YAvw4Apbz-SAVM3p2A]

violent people will always be violent. they are not normal, its just matter of time when they commit the next crime. unfortunately our justice system is so very lenient

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Science has proven they cannot be rehabilitated, especially those who target children. I watched a documentary about it. Why let them out when they know they're going to do it again? I fully agree they should be put down. They'll always be a danger otherwise.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

@@JesusAlfonsoRafael It's not sadistic to say that. Those predators very often work their way up to taking someone's life because they realize they'll get into trouble (again) if they're reported. They cannot be cured, and aside from hurting their victims irrevocably, they also sometimes create NEW predators! Especially the ones who offend against children. Many victims take their lives, and that is on the hands of the offender as well. Stop defending sadists, because that's what predators are!!!

[@kerrypierre9494]

@@JesusAlfonsoRafael you can call me all the names you want, my opinion is my opinion and I stand by it.

[@kerrypierre9494]

@jamaljohnson6411 Exactly, just like you don't matter either 👍

[@thomasshamrock9731]

The system failed this young woman. He got caught 4-5+ times before and got out early every time. What a terrible failure from the Gov.

[@andrewrollinson7739]

Thanks for including the bit about him getting attacked in jail. It's cold comfort, but much appreciated. I hope it happens with great regularity.

[@sleepygirl3022]

Agreed 👏

[@katesleuth1156]

They need to put sex offenders in with the rest of the prison population & not protected in solitary confinement.

[@perfectlyimperfect9129]

Same here !! He deserves everything he gets!!

[@peacenow42]

thanks for encouraging violence in jail! it's not like innocent workers work there...oh wait....

[@pauldee5980]

@@peacenow42 gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette

[@clareleonard6150]

I used to get on the bus that ashleigh and her school friends got home from school. She came across as such a pleasant, quiet girl . I was so sad to hear this had happened to her. Nobody deserves it obviously. It just seemed like a particularly cruel fate for such a gentle, trusting girl. If her mum reads this then please know that even to a random woman getting on the same bus, your daughter made an impression . A genuinely, lovely soul that i will always remember, and a credit to you. I hope you find some comfort in this comment xxx best wishes to all the family xx

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Judge: "This man is clearly a danger to women." Court system: "So?" *releases violent repeat offender* Are the "justice" systems of the world worried about losing repeat customers or something? I am at the point where I am convinced they're only in it for the power. No government or judicial system actually shows care for the people!

[@TheAedee]

I'm shocked there's still a minimum term to his sentence even after Ashleigh's murder! He should never be out on the streets.

[@justjonni9330]

They're prison sentences will not keep anyone until death… no life without parole sentencing like in the US.

[@jumpingman6612]

​@@justjonni9330sadly

[@magneticnorth6917]

there are whole life orders.. judges just choose not to apply them for some reason. how depraved should a crime be for them to apply it beggars questions as to their competence@@justjonni9330

[@clairewalton2275]

Shocking, shocking that this monster was free to commit these evil crimes and not kept behind bars!!! I can’t believe he’s got the chance of parole, disgusting 🤢

[@brendaleary9281]

They hell him be a killer

[@miawalton5777]

hi mum

[@buddhafortune6166]

White privileged

[@nhmooytis7058]

Poster kid for capital punishment.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Does anyone else ever think about the fact that there are far more offenders walking the street than we realize? Like, the person sitting next to you on the train, the person behind you in line at the market, etc. They let these offenders out or there are offenders who've never been reported. They're everywhere, always waiting.

[@getmesomegrit2759]

I remember watching a documentary where a police officer said the public would be horrified if we knew the true amount of sex offenders in the UK.

[@TMMReznor]

Reminds me of a guy I used to sit next to at work. He always seemed like a quiet, harmless type of person... until we were told that he'd been arrested. He'd battered his landlady to death with a hammer so his boyfriend could move in.

[@janechanning984]

Yes, I do! And yes there are. We need signatures and actions to rid ourselves of nasties but how do we rid ourselves of the people who broker their freedom, and put them back on the streets. They should be signed to an accountability charter. The next murder comitted by a criminal that they put back on the streets thru their leniency should mean they go to jail. No get out of jail free card and no early release. These same people are in control of the internet, yes, they CONTROL everything. They have specifically enabled pedophiles beyond their wildest dreams. The long term idea is to stop us from our freedoms. Have you noticed how few people are actually out and about these days? Britain is over 67million people but go for a walk after dark and it is like the twilight zone.

[@thelunchlady8276]

@Perfect Imperfection Waiting on us to win the war on tough stains.

[@didi012578]

@Perfect Imperfection What a strange thing, getting ticked off over that comment. You can't dictate how someone reacts and comments on matters like these.

[@ellamura8987]

Anyone else’s heart drop when he moved in with the woman with the baby????😞 Thank goodness nothing happened

[@eadweard.]

No.

[@G-Star-Raw]

Yes.

[@barbarah9917]

Yes!

[@jr7845]

We believe nothing happened!

[@sugarsundae3400]

No.

[@iamV10010]

This guy is a true monster and the authorities knew it and just kept releasing him back out there to hurt more women.

[@bookwrmxoxo5105]

I know. It’s always, “Oops, our bad. We will try better next time….maybe”

[@azazello1784]

Liberals believe every psycho could be rehabilitated.

[@managerof3monsters]

The terror this little girl must have felt upon realization that he was the boy. Just heartbreaking.

[@eadweard.]

She possibly just never realised, couldn't understand why the "father" was attacking her

[@bbyjscx]

@@eadweard. I agree, I doubt she ever realised and would have thought that it was the 'dad' .

[@maryanne7161]

@@eadweard. It's entirely possible that this sadist told her about it.Who knows that's what the "argument" they had,was about. Only if he was speaking the occasional truth!

[@angeljohnson234]

That man is rotten to the core. He is wicked and should never be let out of prison. The criminal justice system failed Ashleigh. I hope they don't fail again and allow that monster to harm anyone else. My heart goes out to Ashleigh's family and friends.

[@sincitygiggles13]

The only way to monitor them and prevent more victim's is to keep them in prison. Sexual predator's don't get rehabilitated, they only get worse & escalate.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Exactly. WHY are they released? The system cannot give me a sufficient answer at all.

[@sincitygiggles13]

@@LadyAstarionAncunin Exactly. A system NOT designed for the good of the people will never be good. How and why is our prison system filled with so many repeat non violent drug offender's while the sex offender's, rapist's, pedophile's, walk free to continue their violent crime's? We can't make sense out of none sense and the only sense concluded is it's by design.

[@jr7845]

They get a slap on the wrist, and hone there evil to commit more crimes.

[@hellidontcare7355]

A lot of other countries believe people can be rehabilitated and will release them before they carry out their full sentence. I mean some people can be rehabilitated but I doubt a child molester will ever be able to be trusted around any child.

[@thelunchlady8276]

You can monitor them in the cold cold ground. Only one thing will stop them from doing it again.

[@silentscribe]

Why do they KEEP LETTING THEM OUT??????? They're never going to get better, they only get worse. Then this sort of thing happens. Fail, fail, FAIL. Absolutely unacceptable to a criminal degree. Sickening and wrong. Things need to change, NOW.

[@aqua-mina]

Amazing how they keep re-offending until it’s too late 😢

[@mitchand9]

I'd like to believe after the dirt offense it's too bloody late.

[@CuntNuggets]

It's never to late for them They always have opportunity on their side to protect & help find victims.

[@suzeelewis718]

I remember this case clearly. Was absolutely heartbreaking. The way Ashleigh said she could trust him and thanked him for picking her up. So upsetting. My heart breaks for her mum 💔💔

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

I don't understand how caution is seen as paranoia, especially now given that we're not (as) shielded from the evils of the world. Too many people act based on how they think the world _should_ be, not based on how it really is.

[@suzeelewis718]

@@LadyAstarionAncunin exactly. I’m very paranoid and don’t mind admitting it. As it in my opinion, goes hand in hand with extreme caution. I trust no one until they’ve earned my trust!! And even then I’m cautious

[@meinsouza]

UK justice system shares the blame with this monster, how utter ridiculous are they

[@BrenMurphy1]

Men like this standout so early in life as dangerous to others.

[@glynisakabonniekenzie7664]

Absolutely agree, so many missed opportunities to lock up this vile creature. It’s all very well the cps and police having their investigations after this young lady has been brutally murdered and vowing that they must do more to protect their citizens but this is no comfort to this young lady and her family. The laws in the U.K. are not fit for purpose and are always about the offenders rights never about the victims and their families.

[@vampiraJ]

Missing from parole from Jan to sept and that’s when they put out an alert? You’re right, completely ridiculous!!

[@xoLia_]

Dude, the justice system sucks worldwide.

[@profhortsunlover1536]

it works perfectly, the super rich dodge taxes and prison

[@mjanny6330]

@ProfHort Sunlover cringe deflection

[@mjanny6330]

@ProfHort Sunlover cringe deflection

[@lilxmiget]

Why the hell is someone like him allowed to walk the streets after everything he done? The CPS are a joke, they have so much blood on their hands!!! Rip Ashley ❤

[@barbarah9917]

The judge said he's dangerous but let him out still to this day judges r letting these animals out to do it all over again same in usa. System a joke sad for our kids.

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Exactly, well said 👍

[@SweetTooth8989]

Exactly what i was thinking when i heard that too. Judge says he's clearly very dangerous - He's let it after only serving half his sentence... Anyone see a clash in those two statements?

[@G-Star-Raw]

He isn't an Animal, he is a Fkin human disgusting Monster, big difference.

[@mamacito1795]

Maybe more accountability and consideration if they were let out to live in the neighbourhoods of these judges and their families and not just out to ruin someone else's life

[@jakeg7033]

Judges can't just sentence criminals however they want. They have to work within the confines of the law based on what the charges are. Who makes law? Politicians do! Remember cases like this next time you vote and don't vote along party lines just for the status quo. Vote for people who will keep criminals behind bars. Btw, this took place in England, not the USA though it's just as bad in both countries.

[@mmbello]

This is so sad😢, I’ve always said this to my friends “Don’t lie to your parents that you’re spending the night at my place, where clearly you’re meeting someone else” WHAT IF YOU DONT COME BACK HOME? Is always what I asked them.💔

[@azazello1784]

That's not your problem. Let them do what they want.

[@Marlaina]

​@@azazello1784Let your friend continue to do dangerous behavior. Some friend you are.

[@sleepygirl3022]

It’s always the same in this country. Someone has to pay with their lives before those in power actually do anything to protect the public from these monsters. He never should have been on the streets full stop! How many chances do these sick bastards get and how many innocent people have to have their lives ruined or taken before these idiot judges protect us from them!? I can’t imagine the terror Ashleigh must have felt looking at this ugly pos as the truth dawned on her 😞 poor lass. Rip Ashleigh x

[@nhmooytis7058]

Law enforcement and the courts are crawling with P doze, they all stick together.

[@danielleoldfield5952]

@@nhmooytis7058 100%

[@anthonyalles1833]

But they didn't do anything. See the case of Zara Aleena in 2022.

[@AuthenticallyAlvarez]

The fact that this guy kept getting off the prior charges, or released early from prison, is sickening. I blame not only him, but the justice system as well for this poor girls demise. He should NOT have even been out on the streets. Smh

[@anikajain571]

Thankyou for telling Ashleigh's story in such a respectful and thorough manner, I've heard of this case but not in such a touching way. I have daughters either side of Ashleigh's age, as a mother, a woman and a person my heart goes out to Ashleigh's family and friends, the world lost a beautiful young woman too soon 💕 May she RIP

[@pink16ful]

All the judges that let him out over and over failed this young girl hard. Sick and sad 😡😪

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

When are these men going to be castrated for these types of crimes? They will never quit . They will not change! 😢Women need to carry some type of defense item and just mess them up❤😂

[@nyxspiritsong5557]

Problem is, castration wouldn't fix the problem.. they still have hands....😕 No idea what the solution is but SOMETHING needs to be changed so they quit getting second (and third and fourth) chances....

[@gordonaliasme1104]

Chemical castration works, but I think bring back the death penalty

[@jakeg7033]

Carry and conceal.

[@mamacito1795]

There are plenty of uninhabited islands. Ship them all over and let them fend for themselves. They can all live free in their own homes, if they can survive their fellow psychos. After all if they're safe to be in neighbourhoods with families why can't they be safe all living together somewhere else?

[@jakeg7033]

@@JesusAlfonsoRafael I would gladly take the "wild west" over whatever neutered, no go mess you call your country.

[@JuicyJJB]

Shame on Facebook for not removing Ashleigh's account after what happened until the embassy got involved. Smh. RIP Ashleigh 🙏

[@haydenhilton]

Did her family want the account removed?

[@Marlaina]

​@@haydenhiltonit said in the video that her family asked FB to remove her account

[@MrKaypet]

Its been the same in Australia, not sentenced long enough and when on parole not monitored enough. We have money to splash on Ukraine's war, but not enough to manage sex offenders who are known to be dangerous or other social problems.

[@suzyfarnham3165]

Why would you use Ukraine like that? There a A LOT more things Australia wastes money on than helping a country that was invaded for no reason? Also it ISN'T ' Ukraine's war'? Australia's justice system has been a problem for decades NOT since we have given aid to another country? Would you feel the same if an American said that when the Chinese walk straight into out northern border?? Or is THAT different? FYI We spend hundreds of millions more on NDIS than anything else? Something that is totally unsustainable? My next door neighbour is on it and was told to 'make sure you spend it all..or they might cut it next year? She is as fit as a fiddle, riding her bike 20 klms a day ...BUT suddenly she is getting her lawns mowed? He windows washed? NDIS also paid for her to get a Harley Davidson tour? THAT cost $450? She owns her home outright and gets almost $100k a year? Tell me again what the WASTE of money is? My guess ...YOU will not be on the front line if ever WE are invaded??? MY children will be. 4th generation FULL time service. Yes they may ended up involved in wars that are not of our making? THAT'S what allies do. My guess is you know NOTHING of what Australia has given and done to aid Ukraine. NOTHING.....

[@thresagraham8181]

Every judge that gives these devils chance to walk amongst us….should first be bound by law to have that person live in close proximity to said judge and their family……then see how often this happens. Disgraceful🥺

[@nhmooytis7058]

Yes.

[@shayalexLHRB]

How do you think that would happen when judges earn between 100-300k per year. Do you think they just live in the slums where scumbags like this will be able to live? Plus they dont care about us little people judges literally have their own community..

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@shayalexLHRB most are bought and paid for.

[@shayalexLHRB]

@@nhmooytis7058 the judges?

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@shayalexLHRB yup

[@heidihajny2663]

He should NEVER got so many chances🤬........and the police didn't do their job, if they had Ashleigh would be alive today...🤬🤬🤬 I hope you rest in peace now Ashleigh, you beautiful Angel 💜🙏🏻💜

[@heidihajny2663]

@@rationalbacon5872 I have my self both been sexually abused when I was young, and 10years ago I got raped, choked(and thank God only passed out) & robbed me........I totally agree with your answer. Their should be rugher sentenses & stop give them so many chanses, both for the victims & so the future victims doesn't have to through what they other victims had...

[@allysonoconnell1457]

@@heidihajny2663 I am sorry yo hear of ur experience I am so grateful u survived ur way too important to the world for some arsehole to take. Wishing u all the best from Australia x

[@Sunshine-nq5rv]

It's not the police! It's the piss poor system! The courts! The judges! They are the ones who failed Ashleigh and many other girls like Ashleigh.

[@mamacito1795]

Prosecution and conviction for sexual assault is so ridiculously low even when they are clearly violent and dangerous like this. It's just shocking. Poor kid just being a kid and met the worst type of scum bag. Her mum and grandad just broke my heart at the end

[@tessaducek5601]

@@rationalbacon5872 The Crown. They believe everyone can be rehabilitated. Seems to be working splendidly!

[@tinkiesmami09]

The fact he continuously is let out and rape and then be a low risk offender. Is crazy smdh

[@nadinejackson3740]

I'll never understand how someone labeled as dangerous to women, can be let out of prison, to walk freely amongst women. They say they're monitored, but that's an impossible task, when there's so many of them......if you are convicted of a Sexual offense, you should be locked up forever. RIP Ashley.

[@ellamura8987]

I met my husband on Tinder and such cases hurt me to the core. Just puts into perspective that on the other side of the screen might be a ruthless predator/killer . I pray Ashleigh’s family finds peace and I hope this monster will continue suffering in prison

[@spiritmatter1553]

Parents, keep your kids off the internet. There are actually consultants who can help you and your teen survive the inevitable withdrawal pains.

[@Marlaina]

I met my husband on MySpace many moons ago 😊

[@Aurora-do2rv]

Wishing all at Truly Criminal and viewers a wonderful New Year. This is another case I will never forget, RIP Ashley 🙏🏻💜

[@rach1972]

I live in the same area where Ashleigh did. It shocked us all to the core, just absolutely horrific..poor poor girl 😔

[@rach1972]

@@lordzsnake1228 except its not I live in Darlington & have all my life. I have better things to do than make things up..plus I wouldn't dream of doing so

[@annehedonia156]

I really needed to hear Ashleigh's mother's statement about keeping her ashes [edit: with her] at home, where she liked to be. My oldest son Luke died a year ago in early December. He would've turned 30 that Christmas Eve. His wife wanted him cremated, and I wanted a burial. But, I gave her my blessing for it IF she would share him. She gave me half of his ashes, for which I am so grateful, and he is now at the home he grew up in, in a beautiful bronze urn. I was feeling resentful just this morning after watching a different video because I didn't have a 'place' to visit my son. So, her words have helped me to realize I need to think of it the way she thinks of it. I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss, Ashleigh's mom. Unfortunately, I know how you feel. 💔

[@ktcooki276]

hugs.x

[@ktcooki276]

@@JesusAlfonsoRafael wtf????? youre hilarious, aren't you??

[@strummercash5601]

@Jesus Alfonso Rafael Garcia Juan Pedro Diego Ramon Wow. That’s a butt load of names you have there, huh? Why not drop the “Jesus” no? I won’t say you ARE however that you choose to be an asshole. So, be better. Try. Maybe you can. Make it your only resolution of 2023. “I, Alfonso Rafael etc. etc. etc. ad infinitum will become, if not a productive member of society, just a wee bit less of a douchebag little troll.” It will be difficult, I know. Your odious and loathsome presentation is certainly long lived if not born of genetic defects grossly grown in the womb of your poor poor mother. But, really, what else do you have for which to live? Nothing. Good luck! May you be blessed with a shred of dignity, a modicum of sanity, a tiny slice of humanity in this New Year of 2023!

[@annehedonia156]

@@JesusAlfonsoRafael There's always gotta be that one person, and today it's you.

[@redzebra22]

They kept letting him out of prison🤦🏻‍♀️

[@iamV10010]

Always do. It's so infuriating. How many women need to die before they stop letting this happen??

[@eadweard.]

They have to let people out when their sentence has finished.

[@bbyjscx]

She wasn't even a woman, she was a child!

[@sbegum246]

Countless cases where the perpetrators were known to police or let out early. Disgusting.

[@Alaryicjude]

The fact that a monster like this could even have a potential release date just means humanity really doesn't give a shit about itself.

[@Swnsasy]

This case makes me so damn angry! If this was the US, he would have never been out of prison to even have met this innocent and beautiful soul.. Wtf is wrong with the UK and Canada?? Learn what actual sentences and justice ACTUALLY means!! This vile creatures should not have ever been able to see the light of day!!

[@fireflyrn]

And yet they keep letting these sickos out. This should not happen

[@pri2816]

The mother’s speech was just perfect. Was composed and said exactly what she needed too despite the terrible pain she must have been going to.

[@Little-Sparrow]

He should have been given a whole life term, he will never change.

[@shanny4910]

This is mind blowing to me. A judge states how he's a clear danger to women, but ends up serving just half his original sentence. What? This was so easily preventable I feel. This never should've happened. How sad 😢 This poor young woman 😔

[@007shinette]

Words completely fail me for this case ! I am absolutely horrified at the multiple failings by authorities here. Why do these crimes have to occur for lessons to be learnt ? How many other beautiful people have to go through this just so lessons can be learned ???? My deepest most thoughts and love go to this family. When mum said she wanted her daughter cremated instead of being buried because she would be cold, that said it all for me..........a true, caring mum 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@colinsmith1288]

This murder affected me greatly at the time as l remember it so well. Recently l used this poor young girls murder to remind my daughter of the dangers of online dating when she is older. There are so many online predators out there that everyone female and young man should be advised to take a friend and meet in a very public place. Very sad outcome for the family of the victim. The murderer is an absolute monster.!

[@Ivynorman4188]

Up setting how they kept letting him free. As though they just wanted him to hurt women. Very upset and disgusted by this system.

[@ann-sylvianalule305]

I've dropped everything ..

[@benisaten]

.....Caught it. 🤲

[@ann-sylvianalule305]

@@benisaten .. many thanks 😊

[@RandomChristianMusings]

@@benisaten That was brilliant! You have a great sense of humor. 😁

[@celesteuribe4748]

Same!

[@lj7471]

I don't yet have children, but remembering myself at this age and imagining what this poor girl and mother must have gone through, is heartbreaking.

[@nigelbond4056]

Just so tragic. My heart goes out to Ashleigh’s family and friends. Let’s hope this monster never sees the light of day again. I hope the Police and Social Services learn from this awful tragedy.

[@igitha..._]

I'm getting to the point where I think those individuals who contributed to the reduction in the sentencing and the release of these kinds of monsters should also be held accountable for the blood on their hands as a result of the needless deaths that would not have occurred if the judges et al had done their job as required to protect the public... Feels to me as though the release of these predators is intentional so that crime documentaries can be made like this... I've seen far too many to feel like it's any kind of coincidence.

[@kermitTheFrog466]

amazing how he can be out after so many high risk offences. it takes him having to murder a child for them to start to manage it properly, shame its never the family or friends of the pathetic legal system judges etc that have to deal with the consequences of stupid sentences. they are never the victims for their inadequate work

[@martinasykes922]

I am from Darlington, I can remember this horrible crime like it was yesterday, It really did wake everyone up to what horrible creatures can hide behind fake profiles, and the sad part is it’s probably worse now then it was in 2009. God bless her family 🙏❤️

[@renee1961]

She was So Young!! She was Innocent, and Trusted a monster, pretending to be someone else!! Heartbreaking!🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@annkathrin2802]

Hearing how many times he‘s offended, got jailed and released again is absolutely infuriating!!!! Rapists should NEVER ever be released again. They will offend again, they cannot be controlled. When will the fucking justice system do it’s bloody duties and keep humanity safe from these monsters?

[@Ali-js9pt]

I’ve heard of this case before, however, this is the first time I’ve heard of the suspect’s history in depths. What a sick, preventable crime.

[@surveygirlie]

Monitoring by police definitely needs to improve to track these people, but serial offenders should be behind bars to prevent this happening over and over again. I also think that we as parents also need to be monitoring our children on the internet and should have conversations about how to stay safe.

[@oranje9342]

Capital punishment + a note of torture for these monsters period ! And to think there’s still ppl who think they can be rehabbed smh … poor poor girl and the ones before her too.

[@jessicaellina3878]

Castration after the first offence...disgraceful that he was repeatedly allowed to re offend ...filthy POS ...RIP sweet Ashley💓

[@harlequinrose3743]

This just proves that prison is not a punishment. The only way forward is a short drop and a sudden stop.

[@leegrace817]

He was reported so many times and with escalating violence, so why wasn't he kept in jail? The justice system should be held accountable for the death of this young girl. If he'd been sentenced accordingly she would still be alive today.

[@Louisesjourney2024]

All these crimes you named out, this man should have not been let out.

[@pimpindymepiece]

These kind of stories make me scared to have kids- as teens we think we know everything & are “grown,” when in reality we dont know anything @ that age. And adults take advantage of thar

[@Duckling08]

Hopefully an inmates can get the true justice for this girl, since the "justice" system failed so badly.

[@sylviasativa2114]

The UK definitely needs to change some of their laws or the sentences criminals get. I see way too many monsters get locked up and they are out in such a short time!! It's hard to imagine for me how it's even possible someone could KEEP breaking SEVERE laws and NOT be sentenced accordingly... That's one comfort I get from living in America-how long our sentences are for evil people like this guy. I pray for those in other countries that have to live around monsters that are released from jail when they should NEVER be released! They should get A LIFE SENTENCE! AND I MEAN THE REST OF THEIR LIVES!! NEVER TO GET OUT AGAIN! How could a government be so uncaring and unconcerned about the GOOD PEOPLE that are simply trying their best JUST TO FUCKING SURVIVE??! EXCUSE MY LANGUAGE BUT I'M PISSED! MAKES NO SENSE!

[@rameshrolla1574]

Glad that this channel got a sponsor 🤗 keep rocking "truly criminal"

[@tish5492]

Omgsh look at how many followers y'all have! I'm super proud of how far this channel has came! I got nauseated as soon as it sd "my dad will come pick you up." RIP to that poor young girl. I can't imagine how terrified she was.

[@debbiemurphy2512]

She must have been super naive to believe the story of the dad and getting into a car with a complete stranger just baffles me.Poor girl !!

[@veronicarodriguez9917]

Thanks, the level of naivete in some women is alarming, she was not a baby, she should have known better. Mind you, I'm not victim blaming, just stating the facts: she lied to her mother, she trusted a complete stranger and got on in his car... that's complete stupidity from my point of view. And that bastard should have been put down many years ago, not let loose... What is it that society and the justice system do not get about these P.O.S being impossible to rehabilitate?

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

I felt bad when I read her saying she trusted the guy (she thought she was going to date), so she trusted his "dad" as well. It's like people don't learn from history.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

She was, she thought it was the father of the boy she was going on a date with.

[@RaineeBC]

I'm banned from Twitter for 6 days for saying that convicted sex offenders should be castrated. I lost my appeal But I stand by what I said. Especially after watching this.

[@Milocat555]

Elon wants to protect sex offenders. He wants to make sure they don’t lose their weapon of violence. Sounds about right.

[@melaniemmouton7590]

Sending love and appreciation from South Africa! ❤️

[@jaccusefashion]

Your channel and your videos are incredibly respectful. You make these horrific crimes very real and full of emotion,

[@kellie5476]

Best way to spend a cold rainy evening is all cozy inside watching Truly Criminal.

[@chidozietoplis9960]

Been raining all day here in birmingham

[@squidguard4743]

@@chidozietoplis9960 az it bin raynin all day in burminam

[@erikamccarthy1457]

1/31/23 Outraged is understatement, I don’t get why they kept letting him free, with such a horrific history!! Her Mom said it best 💯 Ashleigh, rip🌹

[@benisaten]

Thanks. Always great detail and more importantly, proper Respect to all involved and affected. Cheers.

[@40fairydust]

Truly Criminal, you should be on TV. Fab content delivery 👌

[@bethihearyou1029]

This young lady has a great story telling voice. I love listening to her.

[@lyndseyholmes1043]

Its so soothing. I can watch vids on 1.25x to get more in my free time cos of her voice too lol

[@chilenapromedioRU]

This tragedy was absolutely preventable. Ashleigh was so young, with all her life to live, it's so cruel and unfair. My condolences to her family. This is just ineptitude of the judiciary system and the police, they allowed this brutal rapist to be out on the streets.

[@michellerock3543]

Love, light and prayers to Ashley’s parents, sisters, and other friends and family. More education in school and home needs to be taught to our children about online predators. Times have changed and it’s easier and easier to lure an innocent child to their death. Parents, it’s up to us to explain things to our kids and monitor their social medias. Ashley’s death may save a life and I hope many more. Love and peace to all of you in 2023 ❤

[@Prellium]

That Police report is such a typical statement "We did mess up but even if we hadn't messed up he might've done it any way".

[@drofnats1962]

I keep telling my Son, Facebook and other sites alike will eventually be removed forever. R.I.P Ashley. Thanks very much TC.

[@cherietillapaughhott1012]

When my boss would go on dates with a new person that she didn't know yet, she would text me his full name, phone number, physical description, address if she knew it, the location they would be meeting, the time they were meeting, and she would text me when she would get home. One thing I've decided to add to that list the next time she or my daughter or any of my friends or family go on dates or meetings like this is to have them take a picture of the car the other person is driving, including the license plate, especially if they decide to drive somewhere together. In addition, our whole family has the Life 360 app so we can see exactly where we all are at all times, when we're driving, how fast each of us are going, how much battery life our phones have, and more. My kids even have THEIR friends on there, on our family account, so we can see where everyone is. Tragic story. My heart aches for her Mum. I would be absolutely gutted and destroyed if I lost my precious baby girl. Even though they're adults and can make their own choices, they'll always be our precious little babies. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. ❤

[@AVSgirl1985]

I'd add: request a photo OF the person! The one on their profile and one once they actually meet! I dont think too many would be offended if they are asked to snap a quick photo just for peace of mind...unless they had nefarious ideas to begin with (or are a cheater that doesn't want to be caught!)

[@TJ-bn2cn]

The sad fact is that people shouldn’t have to do all this, but men seem to be a big problem. The legal system is there to protect innocent people and it’s not working, but nobody is listening to the public.

[@SamSam-mv6gf]

You think your measure is enough. Why would a teenager girl is so desperate to meet a man for sex is beyond any comprehension. Your culture would allow 12 years to sleep around with any teenagers while would see Afghan girl who is 15 getting married as horrible act.

[@alinam5092]

@@TJ-bn2cn We shouldn't have to lock our houses or cars either and yet we do it to protect our properties, because no amount of convictions, education, punishments will remove all the thieves/criminals/rapists from the world. It's ironic that when it comes to rape/murder/domestic violence people say you are victim blaming if you talk about the ways to defend yourself from these situations, but if I told someone that I left my car unlocked and it was stolen they would tell me it's my fault, they would probably think I'm stupid or something, to leave it unlocked. Isn't it weird that we do more to protect our properties than ourselves (we expect other people or the authorities to protect our lives, because it's their "duty")? The sooner we understand that we are responsible for our own safety, the better, evil people will ALWAYS walk among us.

[@carriefinding40]

​@@alinam5092excellent comment ❤

[@Disobedientlygood]

I live in the UK and the problem is there’s so many do-gooders that say they can be ‘rehabilitated’ and make excuses for their abhorrent behaviour ‘bad childhood’ blah blah blah…maybe if we said ok defence lawyers, judges, psychologists, do gooders etc when they’re released they can come & live with you seen as you think they’re of no risk…at least in America they get life and it means life.

[@Jadegreif]

Yay, you got a sponsor!

[@GenXfrom75]

Man ... These cases remind me how fkg lucky I am to still be here... Alive and a wife and mom. Predators are out there everyday, hunting. Mine said all the things a lonely only child wanted to hear, via a 1-900 chat line when I was 14... So many girls and young women just like Ashleigh, who don't make it out alive the way I did. Rest In Peace 🕊️, Ashleigh. 💔

[@chichodormi4732]

Great channel and what a wonderful voice. Really makes the stories you cover immersive.

[@carolyns99]

They wouldn't have to worry about the inadequacies of monitoring if they didn't keep letting convicted criminals back onto the streets after five minutes in prison.

[@missylynn4592]

The "judicial" system clearly failed Ashleigh, as well as all those innocent women before her. The system needs an overhaul!

[@apryl6788]

WTF... WHY!!! so SAD, SCARY, & DISAPPOINTING! RIP! Yet again WHY? Thank You for sharing ALL YOUR AMAZING yet SAD stories!

[@taratimblin5150]

Shocking failure of the justice system!

[@seg6629]

the amount of times arrested , this case in my opinion could of been prevented. he should NEVER OF BEEN RELEASED , MAKES IT EVEN SADDER 😪

[@overcastfriday81]

We've never met but I'm sending my dishevelled old man to make first impressions and he doesn't want to come inside and meet your parents. Yeah...no red flag there.

[@corrodedzine6320]

Extremely chilling how someone starts whistling as the killer walks back to his cell. Great video!

[@Aliciapaige777]

What a sad and tragic story, I feel so sad for her and her family, I can’t imagine how scared she must have been once she realised she had been tricked, that guy is truly evil and disgusting, it made me smile to hear that he had been attacked in prison, hopefully it happens again, 💛💛💛

[@Clover-tf7jc]

I think videos like this need to be viewed by all young people. They often don't understand how dangerous it is to communicate with an online stranger. Parents also need to monitor their children's computer and cell phone history. Many kids are just too trusting. As for rapists, they should NEVER be released out of prison. Better yet, drop them all off on some faraway, deserted island and let them fend for themselves. Our justice system is definitely broken. Criminals seem to have more rights than victims, which is appalling! Prayers for Ashleigh's mother, family and friends.

[@Ojayz69]

A sad case indeed. My condolences to her family and friends.

[@maggiallison3151]

Omg I'm so sick of hearing about these girls falling for online guys. When will it stop.

[@fancyme.alter1311]

Thank you for video.