On Tuesday, the accused, also 16, pleaded guilty to one charge of second-degree murder and one charge of aggravated assault.
His actions would change Baudouy's life forever -- but she doesn't want revenge.
Instead, she wants change.
"I truly do want this child to rehabilitate himself. To make himself a productive member of society," she told CTV News.
"He's still a child."
The boy was sentenced to three years in youth detention and two in community service.
It's a decision Baudouy is at peace with.
"I think he's just another misguided teenager. My gut feeling when they were reading the sentence was to go and give him a hug. He looked scared."
The Youth Protection Act prohibits the publication of any details that might identify the convicted.
RISE IN TEEN VIOLENCE
Quebec has witnessed a surge in youth violence over the past year, with Gaudet counted among its victims.
Lucas Gaudet was just 16 years old when he was stabbed during a conflict with numerous teenage boys.
That list also includes Amir Benayad, 17, who was shot to death in the Plateau neighbourhood in January; Jannai Dopwell Bailey, 16, who was stabbed and killed last October; Thomas Trudel, 16, who was killed in November and Meriem Boundaoui, 15, who was shot in a drive-by in February 2021.
Their deaths have sparked calls for change from youth and adults alike, including Badouy.
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Lucas Gaudet was just 16 years old when he was stabbed during a conflict with numerous teenage boys. 
