Crime Beat: The Brentwood Five Massacre Part 1 | S1 E12

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On April 14, 2014, a group of friends had a small get-together at their home near the University of Calgary campus in the northwest neighbourhood of Brentwood. It was an amazing group of young people that included an accomplished dancer, an aspiring urban planner, two talented musicians, and a young man who was well on his way to becoming a humanitarian. For the most part, the mood of the party was laid back and relaxed. No one could have predicted the terrifying turn the night would take and how quickly it would all unravel. It was a day that left a scar on the soul of the city -- the biggest mass killing in Calgary’s history.
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@ajean1107 3 года назад

I appreciate that they took time to speak about each kid individually instead of getting straight to the story. Nice memorial for them

@deedradeterville2989 3 года назад

I appreciate that Crime Beat spent the majority of the episode highlighting the beautiful and memorable aspects of the victims lives. My condolences to each and every family

@carolinebenson780 4 года назад

He thought to bring gloves. And he asked for a lawyer as he was being taken into custody.

@viyannalangager5843 3 года назад

I cried when Matthew's father spoke. I can't fathom what any of the parents went through.

@sharbear4248 3 года назад

This is what every true-crime show should include; a highlight of the victim/victims. It humanizes them & gives a face by sharing their passions, & hearing from people who’s lives are irrevocably changed. I appreciate that. Too often, true-crime gets exploited by media making it easy to forget the living, breathing human beings affected & still suffering.

@vegas9440 4 года назад

I looooove how Crime Beat spent a majority of the time glorifying and painting a picture of their life and humanized them.

@vegas9440 4 года назад

@ Exactly, and it is sick. They usually spend 70% of the time talking about the crime,20% about the suspect and 10% the victim

@tmitchell6552 3 года назад

Definitely. All too rare with crime shows.

@crewbarfun 3 года назад

@apostoliagkolfinopoulou3776 4 года назад

They did a really good job on focusing on each of the victims life and making them all special . So often you see one victim mentioned everywhere in the news and loved by the public and the rest briefly mentioned only as names.

@KristenHammerback-pk5wy 3 года назад

I agree, well said!

@maha_13 4 года назад

The part where Lawrence's dad was talking, literally made me cry. It was so heartbreaking.

@rynneviolet4291 4 года назад

NooRiePie yes, it is very very touching.

@kimberlygagnon-rix-sletten1443 4 года назад

Me too! 😭😭😭

@ameliaforse8591 3 года назад

When Matthew's police officer father is shaking like a leaf during the press conference... Devastating for ALL the families.

@arlenelittlestory9740 3 года назад

Can't stop crying watching this. Being a mother, it is so heartbreaking. These were good kids. Rest in peace beautiful, young souls.

@t.johnson2966 4 года назад

The parents of the murdered children are true examples of what a parent should be!

@gukaizhi 3 года назад

If he's well enough to go back to society, he should be well enough to serve the rest of his sentence in jail!

@lauriethomas179 2 года назад

How is it he graduated university but he's insane??

@catsarerude 3 года назад

My god...the way that man shook. To know his own son did this, and what his father must be facing internally because of that.. This entire story is devastating, these kids sounded genuinely wonderful. :(

@Minolla 3 года назад

When Jordan's mom said; 'he was patient', I started crying. That is the best and most important to have and be.

@cieloj1239 3 года назад

Matthew's dad was about to collapse, this is so heartbreaking

@jamesgfraser439 3 года назад

My God, I just cannot even comprehend how these parents are coping. God bless them all.

@naalso5457 4 года назад

The saddest part of these series is whin the family talk about the last time the saw there loved ones 💔

@maryshoemaker1334 4 года назад

ALWAYS say I love you ❤🤗❤ ALWAYS speak kindly 💞🥰💞 ALWAYS cherish the day you have 🙏💙🙏

@2ndhandSue 4 года назад

N Also - That is why we're always told to never go to bed angry; to settle an argument before parting with someone; to say "I love you" when you drop your kid at high school even though they'd rather die than have their friends hear you say it. Make sure that every "last word" you have with someone is something you could live with if you got "the call" before seeing them again.

@Mrscarricom 4 года назад

There's no order of things when it comes to tragedy, even if you forget to say I love you, make sure they know it. Your memories will haunt you if you ill treat people and you don't make it right before losing them. Be safe everyone and treat people as you would like to be treated.

@leshagayle5991 3 года назад

😔😔😔

@JordanElaine8 2 года назад

Watching Matthew's father speak is one of the hardest things I've ever watched.

@kathedison3887 4 года назад

I feel so bad for his family too.. omg his dad that about made me cry.. he truly feels sorry for the families.. this is crazy and I've never heard of this either..

@willam779 4 года назад

👁️

@tammyclarke8446 3 года назад

I love how much time you spent talking about the victims, it makes the story more heartbreaking, but it’s the story that really needs to be told!

@TheSpacemannspiff 4 года назад

My ex was close friends with Lawrence , he was a very kind person who is missed.

@haddingtoniangcp2464 3 года назад

I'm glad Matthew's dad didn't fall over. Poor man!🥲

@tinkabell39 4 года назад

I literally had tears in my eyes watching this..my heart heavy, for the parents who will have to endure a lifetime of suffering..including Matthew's parents...for them it's going to be punishment...I am a mother and just can't imagine...God..

@ericamae7287 4 года назад

I feel so very sorry for the murderers parents, they are victims too.

@kristynamatulkova5771 4 года назад

The moment when his father stood up and his voice broke, I lost it.

@mariestreeting9145 4 года назад

@@kristynamatulkova5771 Same here. He's a totally broken man.

@mishacharles7634 4 года назад

I'm crying to lost a child no words

@ericamae7287 4 года назад

@@mishacharles7634 I am so sorry ❤️

@misskay8131 4 года назад

They are victims too? They still have their son and their child wasn’t brutally murdered. What are you talking about?

@Michael-tg4oh 4 года назад

When Matthew got arrested, the office said he was speaking nonsense but he know he want to speak to a lawyer???

@yagmurs7113 4 года назад

exactly what I thought

@oldfan1963 4 года назад

Yes. Kind of belies the whole NCR defense, doesn't it?

@CDN1975 3 года назад

That can happen. People can still think of things like that while psychotic.

@kiodko11 3 года назад

Lawrence’s parent’s really broke my heart. Maybe because that’s my little brother’s name, but it made me so sad 😢 they were so proud of him 💔

@RustyGarageAus 4 года назад

This was not mental health he knew exactly what he was doing and how to play it to get away with murder Justice was not served to these victims

@keepitallthewayfunky3448 3 года назад

As a parent I dont think I’d be strong enough to handle the grief. My heart hurts for the parents and the suffering they have endured.

@zoek3944 4 года назад

Seeing the father of de Grood talking shaking so bad because he’s so distraught and sick (did that happen after his son killed those beautiful people??) got to me so bad!! Seeing the victim’s families got to me, but omg Inspector de Grood got to me! So awful!! I’m so sorry for all!!

@musicalifornia49 4 года назад

I have a younger brother named Zachariah and I can't imagine what I would do if this happened to him. My heart goes out to all the affected families and friends.

@ginachenney5733 4 года назад

omg his dad the shaking omg ...i cant...

@dakotajames8652 4 года назад

Goodness im sitting here listening to the parents talk about the kids that were killed. Im crying. My prayers are with everone.

@chrissylibertyk9 2 года назад

There should be some kind of line that can't be crossed, mentally ill or not. If you massacre 5 people, you permanently lose your right to freedom no matter the reason

@shadows4419 4 года назад

I am watching this with tears pouring down my cheeks . I know exactly how these parents feel , the sorrow and grief they feel. I too lost a child two years ago and there is no pain greater than this. You never get over it as people expect , this is one pain that time does not heal in fact it becomes worse as you see other kids achieve their milestones , and which your child will never achieve. It changes you forever , in a way it’s an end to your living , you just survive.

@tjodytrue 3 года назад

I'm so sorry. I wish I could offer words that would ease your pain but I know that's not possible. I have no idea who you are, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.

@altalopez2164 3 года назад

So he asked for a lawyer. Doesn’t sound crazy to me.

@leelee2350 3 года назад

So nice to hear the back stories of these kids, such a tragedy.

@titanick7676 2 года назад

"My Lawrence is a good boy" the good die young. I can't stop crying. 😩

@WhoDoUthinkUr 3 года назад

He was sane enough to ask for a lawyer.

@jos.3649 3 года назад

This was sooo sad. I remember when this happened in the news. Each one of these victims were special and loved by their families, friends and community.

@kalidoll8032 4 года назад

Why would he wear gloves in case he needed to kill someone at the end of the world? If it's the end of the world who would prosecute him?

@Moonandsunsets 4 года назад

💔💔💔 RIP Brentwood Five. 🤧

@julicole4636 3 года назад

Terrible heartbreaking for families the father of Mathew shaking so badly life can change in a heartbeat in the most shocking way.

@wideawakeandaware-22 3 года назад

All such talented kids! All ripped away in a blink of an eyes in one evening. 😢😢

@ericaschannel2599 3 года назад

I could literally feel the pain when she said I truly believe I died that day I remember this same look on my grandmother when the coast guards came to the house to tell us my uncle had died his fishing vessel sank and 8 crew members are gone she dropped to the ground and let out a sound I’ll never forget in my life 😢 there isn’t anything like losing a child and to something like this I feel for them all 😭

@amandaschultz5579 4 года назад

Such talented kids, lives cut too short. So sad listening to the parents talk with such pride about their kids whom are no longer with them. May God wrap his loving arms around you all. Strong parents. 💪🏻 I feel for Doug De Grood, he has terrible nerve damage to his back but still stood there to give his condolences to the victim’s families even though they are victims themselves. Six families lost their children in one night, talk about devastating!!!

@borninabarn2232 3 года назад

All these victims were beautiful and so young. Tragic for all the families to lose their babies in such a henious and inconceivable act. No parent should have to outlive their child. My heart goes out to the families.

@terrydomeier9252 3 года назад

A lot of people who exhibit mental illness as it starts> in mid to late teen years...parents and friends need to be aware of this. If someone you know is acting odd, encourage they get help.

@terryjohnson2493 3 года назад

Prayers to all the family. Fly high beautiful young Angels!

@Mark-ld5um 3 года назад

Matthew should be in jail for the rest of his life. He asked for a lawyer because he knew exactly what he did.

@kelliew2813 3 года назад

The ruling was probably right; but it's unreasonable to expect the families of the 5 victims to be happy with it.

@your_belief_vs_everything 3 года назад

So many times I watch these and the moment when a parent is talking about the when they learned their child was dead, hits me the same everytime. I imagine myself and how I would feel and my heart breaks for them.

@nazmeeramujahidsaleem9980 4 года назад

Very hurting story!!Please parents all over the world protect your children more than usually 🙏⚘Prayer for these families ⚘⚘⚘⚘🙏🙏

@leshagayle5991 3 года назад

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@pygiana16 3 года назад

It’s heartbreaking listening to these bereaved parents.

@cass818 3 года назад

how sad for the victims family/friends and the parents of Matthew. Ugh so heart wrenching

@LoSmitable 3 года назад

How can you not tell the mother how her son died, YET get on tv for a press conference & tell the world. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE💯

@marviemarquez2356 4 года назад

Lawrence is sleeping because hes so tired tht day doing his paper work what a painfull death

@yointhebedroom83 4 года назад

Devastating 😭 I lost it, my heart hurts for them all.

@alishiakirby5425 3 года назад

Pure Lawrence the guy who had drank so much coffee to stay up and study... was asleep on the couch 😢 that breaks my heart pure guy... it's all alot and so sad

@michellekuipers6310 3 года назад

I remember working in a call center. I was alone when the first partents started to call. No one knew who it was at the time. I felt helpless for these parents not knowing

@LillyLigaya 4 года назад

This is like a real Scream movie. RIP to them all.

@andreamarie584 3 года назад

I can tell you parental love is NOT unconditional. Unconditional love doesn't exist in humans.

@TheBeepbeep2000 4 года назад

That band is amazing omg true talent

@williamcorcoran8842 3 года назад

These were awesome kids. Prayers to the family. [edit: I want to add one more point:] These are awesome parents as well. The Apple does not fall far from the tree.

@EmmaDee 3 года назад

Excellent reporting or sharing with such a compassionate heart so that we can feel the pain and sadness these families endure. Our deepest sympathy.

@mistieblue9 3 года назад

I have no words to express my deep sadness to all the families and victims on both side!🙏

@allylacka875 4 года назад

To me, the cop's son got special treatment. Wen do u ever see an adult murderer kill 5 people...and sent to a psych ward.

@CDN1975 3 года назад

That is what happens when you are deemed not criminally responsible.

@lisawargal 3 года назад

I cried watching the father. Omg, how heartbreaking.

@oldfan1963 4 года назад

19:40 - Whatever became of "Brendan?" The guy who invited DeGrood? There doesn't seem to be an interview with him?

@Illicitaffairsx3 4 года назад

"Butler Mansion" ? That house looks like a crack house in the slums....

@maggiedoja 4 года назад

Where can I support these families and buy the EP they released- that music is precious 💜💜💜💜💜

@francessavella2279 3 года назад

He must have had exceptional rage to overpower 5 people, 4 being male! Godbless the victims and their families. 💖🙏🌷

@tiasara9643 3 года назад

Wow. The five nicest kids in the western hemisphere... heartbreaking.

@thisisit333 3 года назад

THIS is how mainstream media, in ALL countries, should cover the tragedy when there’s a mass murder. The murderer can get their story told during the court proceedings.

@brenmanock 3 года назад

I’m so sorry fir all the parents and siblings. I lost my daughter two years ago. It’s devastating

@atodamadre3197 3 года назад

You can tell Matthew's dad was overcome with shame, sympathy, and embarrassment. I could've never envisioned putting my mom through that.

@sarahcullis1464 3 года назад

I feel so bad for the families, but Mathews dads pain was so palpable, I think they will have a really hard time coming to terms with what he did.

@laurametheny1008 3 года назад

Fine handling of a heartbreaking and unbelievable tragedy. I had not heard of this. OMG.💔

@BLlovingSTAY 2 года назад

As a mother I can't even imagine, i would probably die myself.

@jessicabraden5441 4 года назад

Goodness this is sad, I can't imagine how one person got away with stabbing 5 different ppl

@johnfalcon3335 3 года назад

My deepest sympathies to the Brentwood Five parents. Heartbreaking loss. All university students, all have a bright future ahead, stolen.

@tiffanymaxwell4162 4 года назад

Love..Love..Love..that Global gives distinct insight and Homage to the deceased...AND LESS glory and low key spotlight to a very sick and Demonic killer...R.I.P❤️

@virgomoons 4 года назад

I'm so mad he's not in jail

@samrayer2517 15 дней назад

That poor father who spoke about his son that was the perpetrator. You can see him physically shaking, I can't imagine being those parents of a child who commits such crimes.

@karlsn100 3 года назад

Why would you need to worry about leaving fingerprints if it is the end of days?

@wizzardofpaws2420 3 года назад

I can't imagine the lifelong suffering of these parents. 😥 It sounds like Degroot had a sudden onset of schitzophrenia

@charlottar0403 4 года назад

Lucid enough to bring gloves to hide tracks and ask for a lawyer? hmmmmm. It's my understanding he's already out and about, so dangerous...

@richcrann2259 4 года назад

When your daddy's a cop you know all the right things to say ,,,your told all the right things to say ,,someone should see that boy when he gets out the hospital

@Odette321 4 года назад

hope they don't fight to get him released because there's no way he won't hurt other people.

@sureiamboo 3 года назад

Why did they bring Mathews dad with that shaking condition to address the victim’s families? So sad these young vibrant, talented , smart humans were brutal murdered. Police should have track his mobile when his family called them, this could be avoided if only it was taken seriously. Peace be to the victims families.

@loriwishman1866 4 года назад

If you ask to speak to a lawyer...ah, yes you're competent to be charged and convicted to life in prison.

@dovebestill6084 4 года назад

If you graduate from college you're competent ...🤷

@gigilovesgod8825 3 года назад

3:23 My Heart and Prayers goes to their Families 😔🙏RIP Angels.

@ol1viaoliv 4 года назад

I know those victims parents was in pain, I couldn't imagine the pain anger and feels so injustice. But Mathew's parents also in pain I couldn't even imagine their feeling, I am so sorry for all of the victims love ones and even Mathew's parents.

@sdannecker6944 3 года назад

What an utter waste. Beautiful kids, who might have changed the world.

@laloochie4783 3 года назад

The De Grood family are pretty brave to stand up and send their condolences and not make excuses for their son... that has got to be hard! This is why I worry about my almost 19 year old daughter going to parties and bigger cities cause there are weirdos everywhere and anything can happen anywhere at any moment!

@mogbaba 2 года назад

Thank you, the justice system of Canada. You do a great job promoting crimes!

@emmathornton13 3 года назад

Truly an horrific tragedy. What a terrible and sad loss those 5 young lives were. They were all so smart and good people. The pain their families face every day must be like torture. My heart goes out to all of them and the 5 that went far too soon 💔

@kittyticklehips 3 года назад

40:23 talking nonsense yet can still ask for a lawyer?can also bring gloves? yeah ok.

@gailramroop1380 4 года назад

I understand that mental health is serious but to be given freedom I don't agree with that. Canadian government needs to do something for the victims families and keeping the cops son in a treatment facility would help the families and other citizens of Canada.

@LB_Munster 3 года назад

Listening to the parents as a parent myself has me balling while I'm cooking mine dinner...😭😭 i couldn't imagine.

@terry4137 4 года назад

How could you stab 5 ppl to death? I mean it takes more time to stab than to shoot! Seems one or two would realize what was happening and do something or run like hell! Idk

@laurenthomas2869 4 года назад

One was asleep. The girl tried to escape but couldn't. He was too quick

@xnormalxoxo 3 года назад

Great documentary but warning to all the people who suffer from misophonia DO NOT listen to this with headphones. The sounds will affect you terribly. Watch it without headphones.