Family Upset About Sentence for Man Who Killed Teen on Bus

A man was sentenced for killing a 17-year-old on a Surrey bus. The victim's family is very upset.

Kaden Mintenko, 23, was found guilty of manslaughter. He got 8 years in prison.

The victim's friends and family are shocked and frustrated with the sentence.

A friend said the sentence is too short.

Mintenko was first charged with murder after a fight on a bus. He punched and stabbed the teen.

Mintenko wanted to plead guilty to a lesser charge. The judge found him guilty of manslaughter.

The sentencing was delayed to assess Mintenko's mental ability.

The judge said Mintenko needs a long sentence to get help in prison.

Mintenko has 40 months left in prison.

The victim's family is still hurting.

A friend said the family is traumatized and grieving.

They miss the teen and think about what he could have done.

The family wishes they could talk to the teen, but it's only through old messages.

Mintenko will be out of prison in 2029 if he serves his full sentence.

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