Life On Death Row: Inside Indiana State Maximum Security Prison | Real Stories Prison Documentary
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- Death Row: Indiana State Prison (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
This two-part series sees veteran presenter Sir Trevor McDonald come face to face with some of the world’s most dangerous criminals as he gets exclusive access to one of America’s oldest and most notorious prisons.
Housing 1900 inmates, 12 of whom are on death row, Trevor spends two weeks in the dark and forbidding world of Indiana State Maximum Security Prison. He hears from men who know what it is like to live under the shadow of the death penalty and even the date and time they will die.
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Its so weird, to listen to these inmates talk, to almost feel compassion for them, and then to think about the crimes they committed. Where does one draw the line in simple human compassion? What a strange paradox.
Cody King Because most of them have matured, grown and improved themselves and you get to see this new person, not the monsters that they were..
@@paxsmile Well put, pax. Thanks for the words I couldn't find. That explains it perfectly.
Because monsters do not exist and no one person is ALL evil. What they have done is unforgivable but it does not mean that they do not have any Good sides in them as well. Hard to comprehend since many of us want to put individuals in a box with a lable on it. People are more complex than that. Even those Who do unspeakable things. Reflect on that. More should in my opinion.
tamousha Unfortunately monsters do exist. Work in a prison and you’ll know that they do. Some people are just born that way and their environment only enhances what was already there. You’re right, there is good and bad in all of us, I guess the difference is the degree of good and bad we carry.
Hahahaha! Only God gets to draw that line. Even if you studied them for eternity you
still wouldnt be able to figure it out. Me neither. US should make work camp prisons.
That way they can lock people up for life without wasting tax payers money.
I really like the interviewer .. Stays calm .. Asks direct questions ..
Yes he really nice and respectful he never asked a single question that made someone uncomfortable
@Prairiedoggen True psychopaths
Agreed.
Well he wasn’t knighted for services to journalism because he sucks lol
I'm back
Plain and Simple. Any documentary/interview made with Sir Trevor McDonald is a must watch in my book.
Such an elegant documentary and interviewing techniques.
He’s an amazing man i tell ya.
Absolutely he is absolutely thorough and direct!
Sir Trevor is such a respectful man when he speaks to people regardless of who or where they are. Bravo Sir!
Hi dear
The interviewer asked all the questions that i want to know .bravo to the interviewer
Rodney Green his name is Sir Trevor McDonald. He has been on the television, reading news, for as long as I can remember. He doesn’t seem to take sides, or say inflammatory things. He’s one of the old school journalists who enjoyed the news without the BS.
He's one of the best journalists I have seen. And I speak 4 languages.
TheCosmicWinter me too. English, cockney, Aussie, and kiwi! Lol!
Yeah. Bravo it is.
@@pommiebears Acually, English, Spanish, German, Italian.
I REALLY like this interviewer. Hes incredibly respectful and doesnt just look for answers, he wants to truly understand. Plus i mean the guy is like a british morgan freeman lol
I agree with you.
He's well liked and loved here in Britain too. He's been at this for decades.
I like him too. They do a really good job on this series.
Yoo just said the same thing on a different episode. I’m tryna imagine him doing dateline and something like that😩😂
you are easily distracted.
Its amazing how the journalist gets the offender comfortable to talk about thier crimes. He's genuinely interested and nonjudgmental.
Sir Trevor McDonald is such a distinguished gent. He's respectful, caring and careful with each inmate he interviews. I really admire his calm and professional demeanor.
One thing is certain, that man will not sugar coat it for ya.
Bustonface 🤣
Ive been waiting to see this comment hahaha
LOLZZZZZZ
that's the reality of it
I literally came to the comments to find a gem like this roflmao.
This guy is SO GOOD at interviewing people. And the fact that he speaks to every single person (whether it's an inmate or an officer) with respect just goes to show how great he is at his job!
He's perfect
I guess that's why he's SIR Trevor. He truly amazing, he boils the thing down to the true question.
Agreed, I don’t watch documentaries for moralizing, I can decide that part on my own. I like that he just shows respect so we can hear what they say and decide for ourselves.
You think murders should be treated with respect?? Yikes.
Totally agree.
Ironic how so much care and compassion is show to a death row inmate. While their victims were brutally killed.
The staff aren't savages and don't need to lower themselves to the inmates level.
Maybe it was just for the interview but in reality they're very harsh on the inmates
I always come back to this documentary every once in a while. The interviewer is phenomenal
Watching prison documentaries make me realize how horrible my life could be, and how precious my current life is.
seriously, makes me wanna be extra nice to ppl, our lives could change in a matter of seconds....
Tell it to force.
Facts
@@floridashenanigans1382 facts bro
I think the same. I imagine a world without crime. Only Kindness.
He is one of the best interviewers out ! He asks real questions no matter how uncomfortable
I am a former CO at this prison and share my stories on my own channel, if you're interested in checking it out!
I just love how respectful he is regardless of the “ Who “ it’s really a Class Act
You look good
Julian Soldano thank you
I second That...
This documentary keeps it real for me. Just when I think My life is depressing I watch this documentary.
🙏❤️🙏
Man, I was headed down this road. By the grace of god i was sparred.
Exactly put a little pep in your step. Makes you appreciate life. And my freedom . Got clean 15 years ago haven't been back to jail.since..grateful
Did 9 yrs. here 1984-1992....F-dorm was my last housing unit before being transferred to CIF., where I did 12 yrs. Been out now for just about as long as I was in. I was 22 yrs. old when first arrested and now I'm 62. I knew these barbers...what a trip!
❤
I did 5 years and I watch these videos to remind myself of why I'm NEVER going back.
🧢🧢🧢
What for?
What for? Lols
GZ FREE MAN!
Amen
I adore this interviewer. He holds zero judgement.
He is great
its called professionalism
What’s his name pls
Trevor McDonald
@@MrWipen SIR Trevor McDonald.
The supretendant is so humble. May God be his guide.
I have to say that I have so much respect for Superintendent Wilson. He's a decent man who shows respect the inmates while doing his duty as prescribed by the State of Indiana. May God bless and protect his family!
He depicts himself as an introspective, thoughtful man, but he's really a dullard!
When you did unto the least one 🐅 Land 📜🍊🍪
Yes, I agree. He is just "doing his job." But again, then how can we prosecute others who kill when they are just "doing THEIR job"? Like Mafia hitman.That bothers me.
seems overly pious which imho doesnt really show intelligence but sure bud
“I just happened to commit this one murder” then talks about how he killed two people
I feel sorry for the guy and think he doesn't deserve spending his life in prison. As he said his family was threatened; I would do the same thing if i was him. Rather i kill some guy who will most likely kill my family, than stand aside waiting for that to happen and then complain afterwards.. Misjustice here, big time..
@@teiska7081 I think you didnt hear him Right he said he Killed 2 innocent people for the guy who threatened him
@@rayank63 oh okay , in that case. Agreed he should probably be eliminated for the good of humanity, be that the case.
Look, everyone, life is complicated. There are people who are more weak to influence than others and more prone to violence than others. I struggle to believe anyone in this situation could be properly rehabilitated. Our prison system in the US is far from perfect. It looks like everyone is mostly trying to make the best of what they get. I don't want these people wandering the streets as they were when they committed their crime, but I really don't think we're doing anything for them to change them for the better. So many ex cons out of prison make an immediate attempt to get back in because life outside is so hard when you've been in for years or decades.
KaSeR 23 and he got paid $700 from the guy “threatening” him lol
Moral of this documentary: Dont kill people and stay away from methamphetamine.
We dont need you to give the "moral of the documentary" you idiot 😒
@P Kerr 😂😂😭😭
I think staying away from murdering people is easy when you stay away from methamphetamine lol
Oh F@#K!! I just smoked twelve meths two days ago!! I'm not leaving the house for a week,... So I don't kill anyone!! 🤯🤣
So you're saying that you should smoke crack and manslaughter?
I love that animals are a privilege in this prison. I respect the fact that this institution practices some form of humanity and that regardless of the crime the staff can look beyond and understand that the quality of life is far more important than the quantity of how many years served. Animals are such good medicine. Love and Light ❤️
I mean, cats also calm people down a lot! I would love to have a nice kitty pal in jail, but I would not do any thing to go to jail… hopefully
I felt bad that the cats have to lockdown with them 😢 they didn’t do anything, but I’m glad they have homes.
@@arshayoon8243 never say never
Frederick Baer (long haired guy) had his death sentence overturned to 2 life sentences without parole in 2019. McManus (the clean freak with diabetes) also got a retrial and got life without parole as well.
Ritchie is still on death row and has exhausted all of his appeals.
so the guy who raped and murdered 2 people got his death sentenced overturned???? how?
This interview host should be on more shows he’s incredibly likeable
Adzy82 he’s like walter sisulu
He was chair of southbank university London and was a newscaster with the BBC. He is now called Sir Trevor knighted by the Queen of England.
Get off the dudes nuts, fuckstick,
ya that's all...
Ikr! Crazy how he's 80 years old!
I wish this interviewer would do more of these. He is respectful to the prisoners but he doesn't pretend the victims don't exist, which a lot of death row interviewers do.
So rapists and murders should be treated with respect? Child killers…..
@@LeneeLenee that’s not the issue, the man is trying to connect with death row inmates to see how they think, how they are after their crime and to do that you have to approach them with respect to get things out of them
@@longhaul744 Being able to respect child killers isn’t enviable.
@@LeneeLenee
They're still human beings.
Sure their crimes are horrible.
If you really want to try and understand them.
You have to treat them with respect.
@@LeneeLenee Yes but he will get punished for that so the interviewer try to understand what they feel about death row
I have become a huge fan of Sir Trevor. He is so articulate, so dignified and gentle.
Hi dear
The only TH-cam program I haven’t watched at 2x speed. Excellent job
It's really hard to reconcile a person who kills a mother and her daughter...then see him be so loving to a cat.
Me parece un cínico el director si tanto te perturba tener que ver con la muerte de alguien buscate un trabajo de guardia de seguridad en un supermercado así de simple
B not true
We've all been deceived but have a creator who wishes us al reconciled to God and man.
@ba-zou-KA
You just sound stupid!
@B I don't love cats.
These inmates have more manners than regular people lmao
ok....let's stick you in there when the cameras are not there....
They probably only picked the ones who had good manners, to interview
that's because they're In a controlled environment being observed 24/7 put em back on the streets and their true colors will surface.
Prison is all about respect for the most part. You will learn how to talk to someone with respect real fast or you will have a very rough time...
Its called being institutionalized.
Fredrick Baer is now serving life in prison. He is no longer on death row. The victims family approved this decision by the judge.
That cat would be on death row if he had remained at the animal shelter.
trueeeeee
my first thought as well
😂haha literally
True
its sad that kitty kats are treated the way they are when they are so sweet!!! :(
"You requested ice cream for your last meal... do you want any sprinkles or candy toppings?"
*That one inmate:* "I ain't gonna sugar coat it..."
Underrated 😂😂
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Underrated
I spent a year in jail and I can tell that only there you can imagine how beautiful it is to be free and thinking that how easy it's to get money, job and to have a good life if only you have freedom...
Dude. This guy asks the most hardcore, real and no bullshit questions I've ever heard in any documentary. Respect Sir McDonald.
This should be mandatory watching for every high-school student
True
Absolutely agree..
Highly agree these kids they think they sooo bad
Yes
I agree... However... These kids today are too busy being thugs to pay attention. They all say "not me. I'll never get caught" Sadly, no matter what you show them... They always know more than you... 😞 Sad but, when kids are used for politics, and indoctrinated in a school system... You get what we have today.
So a guy on death row can get a girlfriend and I can’t even get a date ... tf
don't feel bad I can't get anyone either !
No, they manipulate lonely women out of their money. There is no "love"... but the lonely women can tell their friends/family "they have a man" when in reality they don't.... Google Ritchie (who is a POS, for what it's worth).... and you'll see his "wife from England" complaining on some other site that she found out he has some other woman on his visiting list, he's not responding to letters, etc.
I wish I had a girl too
this a not only about money why do u open your mouth for nothings, you'e american maybe this is a sport in this country .
Then if you're so enlightened... please tell us dumb Americans what else it could be?
What does a guy in prison (in the US), who will never see the light of day again, and will likely be killed by the state on a gurney at some point, have to offer a woman (in the UK)? Answer: Absolutely nothing. Like I said.. .this is all about insecure women and men behind bars who take advantage of them. Trust me, I've seen this a BUNCH of times... it's usually a woman who for whatever reason (usually self esteem issues) can't get a man on the outside, but wants to tell her friends "she has a man".... easy targets are these guys. They will give her 100% attention (so long as she gives them money), tell her how wonderful she is, how pretty she is, etc... despite the fact it's quite possible she will never even hold hands with him. Now, she can tell her friends she "has a man"... forget the fact he is in prison and she's never so much as kissed him (most death row visits in Indiana are no contact).
Please make more documentaries...this was so interesting and well done Sir Trevor.
Watching this makes me happy an appreciate being home. Having a job an being on the right path staying out of trouble. Some of these guys r never coming home
This makes you appreciate the life u have .
Allen Warren keep in mind that these people are inside there for not appreciating the lives of others a lot
Allen Warren frfr
Allen Warren sure does
Allen Warren to
I'm
U feel sorry for them at first but once u hear what they did u like damn
@Vectik true
@Vectik Then you think about the loved ones of the people they killed, and it's hard to not to feel more empathetic towards them than the criminals. The criminals chose to give in to their lower instincts, the victims didn't have a choosing most of the times, and it's kind of pathetic when a man has enough balls to take a life but weeps when he contemplates the end of his own.
They're not there by accident, if they wouldn't have killed, they would be free right now.
As long as they feel remorseful you should in my opinion
I know reading these comments people feeling sorry for them I'm like did they hear what they did.
@Vectik ERM. Speak for yourself.
Sir McDonald is a great person, great at his job. Very respectful and non biased. He makes me smile.
I very much enjoyed these 2 videos. Thank you to everybody involved. Sir Trevor gives human dignity. Cheers
Watching this Make you appreciate life and freedom
yess . fr!
lifewitkay no 🧢
What if ur watching from prison
@@nbahouseofhighlights5172 makes you realise the loss
Absolutely.
Shout out to the camera man who was there all along.
Jassy Rahal were you secretly the camera man? If so, good job bruv
YOUR WELCOME, TWO PIECES
HOW IS I AMS I GOOD.
Wtf lol so random
Sir Trevor is a really good interviewer. He's not looking for an agenda he just wants to understand why someone would kill and to spend the rest of their lives in prison. Freedom is something you really don't think about until you lose it. I'm sure these men spend lots of time wishing for freedom but they're realistic in that for the most part, they never will be free.
Sir Trevor..clarity of mind, wit, experience, very organised interviews, listening and watching without a break.
What are the cats' offenses tho? They look tough af
Slitting a dog's throat.
Pushing everything off every damn counter
I'd be careful bruh... them cats got peoples on the outs. They'll take a dump in your shoe
I was upset to know the cats are also put on lockdown, they deserve exercise
@@KILLxxWITCH Nah, not really. Most pet cats sleep most of the day,they can get exercise with simple cat toys, not like a dog that needs to be walked.
More pets for prisoners! It’s s a win-win. Shelter pets get a home, and you don’t know how it feels when you’re locked up, but an animal won’t judge you. This makes prisoners actually compassionate.
Hunter Voelker word!!
Most killers start off by killing animals.like cats..I'm not sure they should have an opportunity to take more lives
I like your view on the matter. Thanks for the insight :)
Hunter Voelker killers dont have compassion...there an oxymoron
The cat is the real gangster in there. MEOW
Trevor McDonald has got to be not only a very courageous man but also one of the Best Reporters I have ever watched.
I LOVE THE MUSIC THEME its so longingly chill on the surface but theres something very uncanny about it. i think outside of the context it would invoke a feeling of calmness on a summer evening, golden hour or something but juxtaposed with the x-row it hits different
The elderly gentleman interviewing these prisoners is so well spoken and articulate
That's Sir Trevor McDonald. He was a news reader (anchorman) on British tv for years. He's very highly respected as an interviewer.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_McDonald
Jayne Forster he's probably hung
British Morgan Freeman
Maybe she has only heard "those kinds of people" speak with a Geordie or Cockney accent.
Normally I would be right with you there but Trevor Noah is actually pretty famous in England for just how cutting glass style his English and manners are
"I just happened to commit this one murder"
Oh, ya know, just casual stuff.
A normal Saturday afternoon
@@gc315official maybe he didnt like mondays?
lol haha
I mean they're all probably desensitized to that sort of thing where that's all they've been around 20+ years
Lmbo right
"I just committed one murder, that's all." Then proceeds to state he took two lives like it meant nothing.
And guarantee the part about the guy who hired him threatening to kill his family is a lie he's told for many many years. Doubt it ever happened and was told atvtrial to garner sympathy and he has told it ever since.
@@Thomas-fk3cw exactly. Like if you're going to off someone off the person who threatening your family not someone who's done NOTHING to your family
Well he’s literally dealt with it for decades. Do you want him to cry every single time he talks about it or something? Obviously he’s going to get desensitized to it. That’s just how the human brain works.
You are sorry . You have been reflecting. At the very least u are wrapping the correct words around what u did 😢 God is Able. ✝️
I’m impressed with superintendent’s humanity. It’s a tough job, but I guess someone has to do it…
I’m not even sure how I feel about the death penalty, but this was a fascinating doc.
This host is the most objective journalist I’ve seen in a long time.
Damn these cats serving time too. 👀👀🤷.
they killed too many mice and rabbits on the streets
Sam 😂😂😂😂😂
They serve time either in your home. Or in the prison. It's not like you are giving the cats a free regin - 'go live your life'
The cats come from the pound... where they would be euthanized otherwise
Many times prisoners find comfort in these adoption programs because the cats are relatable to them being that the cats have been essentially locked up and on death row too... but these programs give the cats a second chance as well as help the prisoners .. it’s a win win program really.
They are serving 9 life sentences
I did ten years and to watch these videos of how my life used to be and see where it’s headed now is a blessing!
God bless you
Good on you lad
You are doing good
If you don’t mind me asking what did you do I understand if you don’t want to say
Congratulations. You did your time. I wish society in the USA was kinder to felons. Welcome back and make it an awesome life.
God bless you!
I didn't know what to think of mr.wilson when I watched another of these shows, but I think it must be a stressful job, I think he is as respectful to the inmate's as
he can be. Trevor does such a great job in these interviews!!!
That Is one compassionate and respectable superintendent. He has a way with words when talking about life and death.
“She’s in Germany! Doing what?”
“She’s probably getting ready to fix supper”
Dude actually thought he meant what was she doing that exact moment
Ikr? 😂
Well from his perspective of life his answer is no surprise.
David 420 that’s not that funny.
well thats maybe bcs, when u have lived some years in prison, all u think abt is today and right now.. u dont think abt future so much, and everything is right now and here specific.. so thats why he answerd like this
Hamza Ali yes, I do see it from his perspective, that’s why I said it’s not funny. Nothing in their life is really funny, it’s a bunch of sadness.
The way Sir Trevor asks questions is exceptional. Full of respect, without judging. Pure journalism as it should be.
Yeah and he doesn't interrupt the inmates he lets them have the floor so they can tell their side of the story.
I am seriously in awe of this man. Pure journalism, indeed.
I was about to writte the same thing . A jornalist can shine without beeing the protagonist. Sir Trevor McDonald did just that
500TH LIKE YORE WELCOME ;DDDDDDDD
Exactly
I thank you so much for the time you dedicate to all the people and letting the world hear there walking testimony of their lives may God bless them all and you dear sir
These candid conversations are incredible and haunting.
I didn't go to high school, I've lost my wife in kids, I fell into depression, feeling hopeless, watching these videos helps me realize that I can fix my life I am free man I do have a future! 🤔🙏
@Raul Ruiz, You can do it buddy. i believe in you🦾🦾
Anything is something you can build on. Freedom? First step in your future’s foundation. Best of luck!
You got this! May God be with you.
@TaZeR that's not very smart
How did you lose them
This should be viewed by all teenagers in high school, before they get into criminal behavior. Who knows, maybe some lives would be spared. Thanks for the upload!
Honestly that’s too late for some... show it when they’re 11 or 12... the one guy brutally stabbed and murdered two old ladies at 13 years old.
They would say it's triggering and racist and they would run to the cry-closet.
This is being taught to us right now... We're learning about Capital punishment and the Church's stance on it. We watched a documentary similar to this that explains the life of people in prison. I'm looking at this vid because I need to write about a glimpse into someone's life in prison. This is just depressing... Our earlier topics that we learned about would be abortion and something else (can't remember). We will be learning about other controversial events going on right now. What are they? I don't know yet.
so true
If schools in the U.S and the rest of the world focused on raising morally conscious, prosperous and self-aware functioning members of society rather than literally forcing useless, generic and inapplicable information into kids' brains, then maybe we'd have less young souls being consumed by the dark entities of life at such an early age.
I learned so much from this show, thank you!
No one has the right to take the Life of Another
The scary thing is, most of these guys have qualities that make you like and feel sorry for them. Makes you wonder who the people in your life are that are capable of unthinkable crimes...
That’s the thing though.. they’re sociopaths they know exactly what to say
@@patrishanotpatricia6456 I would lean more towards psychopaths. Sociopath still knows about right or wrong but they decide to do what is best for them nonetheless even if it is wrong.
I've been asking myself that same question for a very long time. You never know what's on other person's mind, even someone close to you. Most of these dudes were not born like that. Something made them that way. You think 90% of people who saw combat and killed ever thought they would be capable of taking a life? Probably not. Than it became just every day thing to them. PTSD during war or childhood. Guys were abused as kids probably also think violence is normal. Or course there is mental health, drugs, broken families, influence by older "role models" etc... There is a saying back in the old country - another man's soul is like a dark room. You never know what in it. P.S I'm not defending murderers and sadists or anything. They did the crime and have to receive punishment.
As if you'd put that as your profile picture... Crows suck, carn the Pear!!!
@Joshypooo absolutely. My teen years were happening right around the time when USSR collapsed. Organized crime surfaced. Value of human life became 0. There are some people who I used to be friends/classmates with for years who are doing life in Ukraine. Murders, war crimes and other serious crap. I knew these guys for years... I thought I did.
Man this interviewer is so blunt and straight to the point they talk about his mom dying and he's like that must haunt you now lemme rub it in
I think the inmates appreciate someone who doesn't bullshit them.
@@zarasbazaar That is true; they get enough bullshit from lawyers. But I think the main thing, is that the interviewer, however blunt he was, actually cared... And the inmates he spoke to could sense that and they want their stories told as well. They appreciate it
SIR TREVOR IS THE BEST AT THESE INTERVIEWS!💞💖...his tone never changes whether it's a worker or inmate and that I RESPECT 👏 🔥💜
The barber seems like such a mild-mannered person. It seems he is respected by the other inmates.
Was he the mild mannered dude who said, "just this one murder" when describing the stabbing death of 2 people?
The cat is not on death row.She has 9 lives.
Actually that's not her girl too ...the real one is dead
@@Smoked.X you got that right
Lmao. Good one.
IX - row
Haha they electrocute the cat and the cat just comes back to life
I'd like to know more about the prison cats as well.
love them
It makes my heart a little warmer when I see cats in this place
More cat interviews please
deekat3279 It takes a very long time for prisoners to actually get executed the prisoners usually outlive the cats
@deekat3279 I guess you didn't get the picture at 2:27. The cat goes with them.
The barber 💈 saying he committed just this 1 murder “ I took the lives of 2 people.” Insane
An extrardinary documentary. Thank you.
Who else is addicted to binge-watching this type of documentaries they're fascinating and interesting
They’re
My husband doesn't like them...I'm always binge watching death or misery.
me! recommend me a few good ones
@@jackieweaver3884 I will
@@millingsrgood3292 OMG same here. My husband says I dwell on misery lol.
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Frederick: I ain't gonna sugar coat it
Candy coat it.
what does it mean??
Watch Me! Make it sound better than it is. So he is kind of saying “to be honest...”
Watch Me! You don’t know what it means?!?!
It’s like saying you get fired for smoking, but say you got in trouble for no reason
This was done really well thank you to the man doing the interviews . You should do an update on the 12 death row inmates you interviewed and see if they are still waiting this video says 5 years ago . The original one I watched had men's and women's prisons together very long but well done 👏
22:45: the six people on death row shown in this video, only three remain
FREDRICK M. BAER: Formerly on death row; resentenced to life without parole
BENJAMIN RITCHIE: Exhausted his legal appeals, still on death row
HOWARD ALLEN: Formerly on death row; sentence commuted. Died of natural causes in 2020.
ROY LEE WARD: Still on death row
ERIC D. HOLMES: Exhausted his legal appeals, still on death row
PAUL MICHAEL McMANUS: Formerly on death row; resentenced to life without parole.
He did. A 5 years later special
Not a single one of those guys on death row in Indiana have been executed as of March 2024.
The respect if you will between the inmate and the one man who has to do the final step in his death is honorable. I don’t remember the name of the gentleman who does the interviews but I COMPLETELY RESPECT him for asking the BOLD HARD questions.
His name is: Sir Trevor McDonald
Moral of this story: Don’t candy coat anything.
Lmao
I aint gonna
@@Urius2013 to make things sound better than they are
Lmfao!!
Or sugar coat..
All the cats look lovely but the Black one is so shiny and gorgeous
Gee Jones those kitty cats made me smile 😸😻
@@janedoe7229 yeah they're Awesome☺😁
Yes, shiny kitty!
I'm curious to know what is gonna happen to them when the owners get executed.
@@Ghet104 Yeahh that's a great point. I wanna Hope they'll go to the inmates family or back in the prison's cat program.
MY SON IS A POLICE OFFICER IN GARY , IN AND IT'S SCARRY WHEN HE STEPS OUT THE DOOR TO GO TO WORK YOU DON'T KNOW IF HE WILL BE COMING HOME A LIVE
Bless the custodians behind the scenes. Someone has to clean the prison. Unsung heroes.
You know what, after watching this documentary, i’ve realized that while these men are wasting their lives inside metal bars, that there are also people like me who waste their while staring at the bluest sky that these inmates will never get to see...
I think I’ll try to appreciate the sky a bit more.
Ask u the question who give a magistrat or a jury the power to give order to take life of a prisoner?
Damn. Well said
You know they can look up too right?
Have you ever violated and murdered ..?Or better yet? Have you had a family member murdered and violated?
@@christianmavouse3899 The gives themselves that power.Being empowered by there own supremacy of their state/us.And we have no military power to stop.Simple math.Stay Healthy and keep learning.
Who is watching in2020? Such a great documentary
Got an addiction for prison videos in lockdown 2020
❤️
Still watching, june 2020
Me too. (June 2020)
Me july 2nd
great interviews, great journalist, great questions, great answers. GOOD JOB. And also good job at showing these men's humanity who would, in my country, have paid their debt by serving 20 years
I like how this journalist asks those questions and politely throws shade under them 😆 he does not candy coat it on him too
The last dude would make the worst pastry chef...he wont sugar coat anything.
Juan Bonilla lol
Haha its the first time a TH-cam comment has me in stitches .
Juan Bonilla he also won’t “candy coat” anything lol
😂😂
Facepalm lolol
I was very surprised to see that the officer goes to the inmate to perform his hair cuts. That's a really cool bond of trust that they have given their situation. There is still some humility and just that human touch even in criminals it seems. People are still human
i agree and the cats can comfort those guys too a lot of criminals love animals more than other people
yes indeed, but if the inmate kils the officer, the other officer wil kill inmate.
Sounds like the officer has been getting a free hair cut for the pas 7 years. If you get a hair cut once a month at minimum $15 per cut. He saved over $1200 not including tips.
People just do not see that a crime doesn't make one a criminal, and a good deed doesn't make one a hero.....
Yup! A lot of these men are guilty of horrific crimes...30 years ago, 40 years ago and even 50 years ago. Part of me wants to forgive them, but then they admit what they have done. Does it make a difference if you were a stupid kid 30 years ago and now because of one HUGE mistake you are in prison for the rest of your life? I dunno.
One of the most eye opening documentaries I've ever watched. Thank you Mr Trevor
On death row … and the others that followed with Wener Herzog is also (I think even better) than this one. That said this one is very insightful.
@@nadagabri5783 I'll check them out
16:35 Am I the only one thinking we should implement a “prison course” in middle and/or high schools that show these documentaries and personal inmate experiences to students which would educate them and really just scare them straight into avoiding the path of criminal intent/violence. We had drug prevention classes but they probably wouldn’t be as effective as making students watch sad tragic documentaries like this. 50-80 years is a long long time, and a lot of people don’t realize that until it’s too late. It’s just not worth it.
my god, he is a fantastic interviewer. very good questions, and approached everything with such poise
I completely disagree. His voice is his only standout quality.
I agree....In the days when there were only 3 TV channels in UK Trevor McDonald was the nightly news reader on ITN for over 20 years. He's was an English Walter Krondike
I agree Madison, he is a great interviewer and the inmates opened up to him because he treated them with respect
“I just so happen to be apart of a murder, thats it” he said that like it was a parking ticket.
Prob meant wrong place at the wrong time
LMAO that guy's story just kept on changing, just this one murder that's it... because I took 2 innocent lives... because some guy had pictures of my family... and I was gonna bank $800. He must have been a dope fiend or something. Some dude had pictures of your family and you just lost it? Why not kill that guy instead of the two innocent people? Ironic thing is family members all post their pictures to the public domain anyway so if someone showed me a picture of a family member I'd tell them ya, already saw it.
Muack kisses to you
For $700 and they were stabbed to death
@Keighan Marshall uh... it's the most significant event of his entire life, he definitely remembers it lol.
The story of that one inmate that had to be there at the age of 13...
I am not by any means a professional in the criminal justice institution but
It looks like he went through great rehabilitation already and maybe his freedom got to taking under a consideration. ( He sounded and moved like a robot made out of this system, said and did everything by the book)
I truly felt through this outstanding interaction with this world the meaning of freedom, although it seemed they were being treated fairly with all the programs , the officers behaviors toward them was good, their environmental conditions are good.
Sending my thanks to Sir Trevor and his crew for such great work 🙏.
I do enjoy watching Mr. Trevor McDonald . Thanks for sharing
The cat didnt even do no wrong free my homie
Free my boy the cat doing time for murder
Lmfaooooo
The cat gave free catnip
@@06_Gucci_Mane F you.
Yeah free those cats! Those scum bags don't deserve pets.
What a professional interviewer!
Prairiedoggen how? Everyone deserves to be forgiven.
@Prairiedoggen I don't think that was his intent. To interview people under these circumstances, one would need to show at least some level of compassion. Otherwise the interviewee would more than likely just become defensive or aggressive.
Prison movies are the best watch them every day can't get enough of them love them ❤ 💕 😍 ♥ 💗 💖 ❤ 💕 😍 ♥
That would be terrible being locked up and on death row. The person doing the interview is at his best. Great presentation thanks........
The gentleman that is responsible for caring out the execution seems very compassionate in every aspect that he can be. Bless him & his ❤️.
you realize that these people are already knowing whats to come so why make it worse
Well, he's a murderer, so...