Sentencing Set for Quebec Man Convicted of Killing Family
A Quebec man faces sentencing for the brutal murder of his wife and two young children in a tragic case that shocked the community
Longueuil, Quebec, Synthia Bussières, Mohamad Al Ballouz, Eliam, Zac
Longueuil: So, there’s this really heartbreaking case in Quebec. A guy named Mohamad Al Ballouz was found guilty of killing his wife, Synthia Bussières, and their two little boys, Eliam and Zac. It’s just awful.
The jury decided he was guilty of second-degree murder for Synthia and first-degree murder for the kids. The whole thing happened back in September 2022, and it’s been a tough time for everyone involved.
Al Ballouz, who was Synthia’s husband at the time, now identifies as a woman. He also set their condo on fire after the murders, which is just chilling. The trial revealed that Synthia was stabbed 23 times, and then the kids were killed too. It’s just so tragic.
Today, the judge heard from Synthia’s mom, who shared how devastating this has been for her family. The sentencing is coming up on Friday, and it’s going to be a tough day for everyone.
For the first-degree murder, he’s looking at life in prison without parole for 25 years. The second-degree murder could mean 10 to 25 years before he can even think about getting out. It’s a heavy situation, and the community is still reeling from it.