Man Convicted of Murdering B.C. Teen Receives Life Sentence with No Parole

The man responsible for the rape and murder of a teenage girl in Burnaby, B.C. seven years ago has been handed a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years by Judge Lance Bernard at the B.C. Supreme Court.

The victim’s identity remains protected under a publication ban set by the court. Ibrahim Ali, who attended the hearing virtually from prison, voiced his denial of the murder, claiming the sentencing was unjust.

During the emotionally charged sentencing hearing, the courtroom was packed, and multiple victim impact statements were given, including a lengthy video statement from the victim’s father describing the torturous experience of losing his daughter.

The victim’s brother, who flew in from China for the hearing, held up a photo of his late sister, detailing the profound impact the tragedy had on his sense of security, expressing doubt about his children’s safety in a world with “real monsters.”

The brother revealed that since the trial, his mother had completely withdrawn, and he harbored deep regret for the last moments he shared with his sister, calling the murder a horrifying event that changed his perception of safety and community.

Ibrahim Ali’s trial last winter concluded with a guilty verdict on the charge of first-degree murder after less than 24 hours of jury deliberation. The court heard DNA evidence linking Ali to the victim’s body and the brutal circumstances surrounding her death.

The trial painted a grim picture of the victim’s final moments, as evidence showed her belongings scattered in the park where her body was found, sparking public outrage and demands for justice.

Ali’s defence had attempted to shift blame during the trial, suggesting consensual sex and speculating about the real perpetrator, but the jury remained unconvinced, leading to the ultimate life sentence for Ali with no chance of parole for 25 years.