The Story of Savannah Kulla — A Mother, A System That Failed Her, and a Community Left Reeling
A Mother, A Fighter, and a System That Let Her Down
Savannah Kulla was a 29-year-old mother of four, living in Brampton, Ontario.
Online, she shared food reviews, mom-life posts, and outfit try-ons — the joyful, relatable content of a woman rebuilding her life after heartbreak. She was healing, finding herself again.
But behind those posts, Savannah was being stalked and harassed by the man she once loved — a man with a violent history and a trail of firearms charges.
A man who should never have been free.
On a quiet afternoon, Savannah’s life was stolen — shot six times in broad daylight at a plaza many of us have walked through. It was a tragedy that shook her community to its core — and one that exposed the cracks in a justice system meant to protect women like her.
The System That Failed Savannah
Court records show that Savannah’s ex-partner, Anthony Deschepper, had a history of violence.
He was out on bail for a firearms-related charge where Savannah herself was the victim.
Despite his record — including previous firearms prohibitions in 2006 and 2019 — he was released. His trial wasn’t even scheduled until the following year.
Police later admitted that his release posed a “significant risk” to Savannah.
But by the time those words were spoken, it was already too late.
The Final Days
According to her mother, Karen Kulla, Anthony was obsessed. He called Savannah dozens of times a day — sometimes up to sixty — and had installed hidden cameras to monitor her.
Savannah wanted out. She was focused on her kids, determined to start fresh. But when she tried to end it for good, he refused to let go.
That weekend, in a Brampton plaza, he confronted her — and pulled the trigger six times.
In seconds, a vibrant mother of four was gone.
The Manhunt and Aftermath
An Amber Alert went out for their one-year-old daughter, who was thankfully found safe.
The shooter fled, triggering a province-wide manhunt that ended in Niagara Falls, where police confronted him in a tense standoff.
He was shot and killed at the scene.
Some call it justice. Others say it was too quick — that Savannah’s family deserved their day in court.
Either way, the story ended without accountability, and without the answers her loved ones deserved.
Savannah’s Legacy: Healing, Hope, and Awareness
Savannah was on a healing journey — something she often shared about online.
One of her last posts read:
“You can be healing and still be triggered and afraid. Healing isn’t perfection — it’s small steps and progress toward being you again. Be kind to yourself as you go through the process.”
Even when you do everything right — even when you leave — the system doesn’t always protect you.
Recognizing the Signs of a Toxic Bond
If you or someone you love experiences these behaviors, please take them seriously:
- Excessive calling or constant check-ins
- Tracking or hidden cameras
- Threats when you try to leave
- Ignoring restraining orders or bail conditions
- Sudden swings between affection and rage
- Isolation from family or friends
That’s not love. It’s control — and control can turn deadly.
A Call to Action
Savannah Kulla’s story isn’t just another headline — it’s a call for bail reform, better survivor protection, and awareness of domestic violence warning signs.
If you’d like to help her children and family, you can donate directly here:
Support Savannah’s Family on GoFundMe
And to hear Savannah’s full story, watch the video on my YouTube channel:
Watch: “The Story of Savannah Kulla — A Mother, A System That Failed Her”
Final Words
Savannah’s death was preventable. Her story deserves to be told, not as a tragedy — but as a warning, and a promise that we will keep fighting for change.
In memory of Savannah Kulla, 1996–2025.
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