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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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  • @mikeg6285
    @mikeg6285 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16205

    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

    • @MegaCaliGrown420
      @MegaCaliGrown420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      I agree with you.

    • @silverbullet2008bb
      @silverbullet2008bb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +339

      He's well liked and loved here in Britain too. He's been at this for decades.

    • @katherinestinson1551
      @katherinestinson1551 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      I like him too. They do a really good job on this series.

    • @dimejones7499
      @dimejones7499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Yoo just said the same thing on a different episode. I’m tryna imagine him doing dateline and something like that😩😂

    • @user-fn9nq9wk6l
      @user-fn9nq9wk6l 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      you are easily distracted.

  • @codyking4848
    @codyking4848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10383

    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.

    • @paxsmile
      @paxsmile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1194

      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..

    • @codyking4848
      @codyking4848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +405

      @@paxsmile Well put, pax. Thanks for the words I couldn't find. That explains it perfectly.

    • @tamousha
      @tamousha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +476

      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.

    • @paxsmile
      @paxsmile 4 ปีที่แล้ว +269

      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.

    • @abhabh6896
      @abhabh6896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      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.

  • @piccolog13
    @piccolog13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4476

    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!

    • @Madoobe87
      @Madoobe87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      He's perfect

    • @scottrackley4457
      @scottrackley4457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I guess that's why he's SIR Trevor. He truly amazing, he boils the thing down to the true question.

    • @timbuckley5437
      @timbuckley5437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      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.

    • @LeneeLenee
      @LeneeLenee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You think murders should be treated with respect?? Yikes.

    • @emredogan334
      @emredogan334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally agree.

  • @Logicalfear2001
    @Logicalfear2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Plain and Simple. Any documentary/interview made with Sir Trevor McDonald is a must watch in my book.

    • @anthonypetercoleman339
      @anthonypetercoleman339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Such an elegant documentary and interviewing techniques.

    • @XoXoG
      @XoXoG 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He’s an amazing man i tell ya.

    • @montrealabrancherto3301
      @montrealabrancherto3301 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely he is absolutely thorough and direct!

    • @Propain4eva
      @Propain4eva 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Old guy, british accent, and awarded knighthood is gonna be a good watch

  • @BennieBrunink
    @BennieBrunink 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3835

    I really like the interviewer .. Stays calm .. Asks direct questions ..

    • @puprilla
      @puprilla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Yes he really nice and respectful he never asked a single question that made someone uncomfortable

    • @Generatorsarefake
      @Generatorsarefake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Prairiedoggen True psychopaths

    • @corkkyle
      @corkkyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed.

    • @frankcostello9523
      @frankcostello9523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well he wasn’t knighted for services to journalism because he sucks lol

    • @sharaali28
      @sharaali28 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm back

  • @magebomba318
    @magebomba318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11817

    One thing is certain, that man will not sugar coat it for ya.

    • @MotherofDragons937
      @MotherofDragons937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      Bustonface 🤣

    • @matthewlong5590
      @matthewlong5590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +251

      Ive been waiting to see this comment hahaha

    • @AJsVIEW
      @AJsVIEW 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      LOLZZZZZZ

    • @kiwii2296
      @kiwii2296 6 ปีที่แล้ว +371

      that's the reality of it

    • @ZachSmithMusic93
      @ZachSmithMusic93 6 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      I literally came to the comments to find a gem like this roflmao.

  • @rodneygreen6066
    @rodneygreen6066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5643

    The interviewer asked all the questions that i want to know .bravo to the interviewer

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears 5 ปีที่แล้ว +193

      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.

    • @TheCosmicWinter
      @TheCosmicWinter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      He's one of the best journalists I have seen. And I speak 4 languages.

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      TheCosmicWinter me too. English, cockney, Aussie, and kiwi! Lol!

    • @kqp1998gyy
      @kqp1998gyy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah. Bravo it is.

    • @TheCosmicWinter
      @TheCosmicWinter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@pommiebears Acually, English, Spanish, German, Italian.

  • @cynthialewis7460
    @cynthialewis7460 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Sir Trevor is such a respectful man when he speaks to people regardless of who or where they are. Bravo Sir!

  • @kjwsmother2647
    @kjwsmother2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2186

    He is one of the best interviewers out ! He asks real questions no matter how uncomfortable

    • @KMearnsie
      @KMearnsie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I am a former CO at this prison and share my stories on my own channel, if you're interested in checking it out!

    • @mmmtheisraelite9500
      @mmmtheisraelite9500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I just love how respectful he is regardless of the “ Who “ it’s really a Class Act

    • @juliansoldano5899
      @juliansoldano5899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You look good

    • @kjwsmother2647
      @kjwsmother2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Julian Soldano thank you

    • @lanlord
      @lanlord 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second That...

  • @changningxu9828
    @changningxu9828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5956

    Watching prison documentaries make me realize how horrible my life could be, and how precious my current life is.

  • @Chicagocubbiegirl
    @Chicagocubbiegirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2381

    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.

    • @LeneeLenee
      @LeneeLenee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So rapists and murders should be treated with respect? Child killers…..

    • @longhaul744
      @longhaul744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      @@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

    • @LeneeLenee
      @LeneeLenee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@longhaul744 Being able to respect child killers isn’t enviable.

    • @KYLE1654-v7m
      @KYLE1654-v7m 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@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.

    • @sethikablip8607
      @sethikablip8607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@LeneeLenee Yes but he will get punished for that so the interviewer try to understand what they feel about death row

  • @amytalbert4953
    @amytalbert4953 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Its amazing how the journalist gets the offender comfortable to talk about thier crimes. He's genuinely interested and nonjudgmental.

    • @pennyp7382
      @pennyp7382 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sir Trevor McDonald is a master of his craft.

    • @bravoprojectrunwayfans
      @bravoprojectrunwayfans หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's their job 💁‍♀️

  • @VTown1989
    @VTown1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2369

    "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..."

  • @Eitner100
    @Eitner100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1602

    The way Sir Trevor asks questions is exceptional. Full of respect, without judging. Pure journalism as it should be.

    • @thegoogleplus1791
      @thegoogleplus1791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah and he doesn't interrupt the inmates he lets them have the floor so they can tell their side of the story.

    • @nathanwilliams9866
      @nathanwilliams9866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am seriously in awe of this man. Pure journalism, indeed.

    • @luisaraujo4766
      @luisaraujo4766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I was about to writte the same thing . A jornalist can shine without beeing the protagonist. Sir Trevor McDonald did just that

    • @pig173
      @pig173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      500TH LIKE YORE WELCOME ;DDDDDDDD

    • @sarazigova8650
      @sarazigova8650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

  • @lefur8
    @lefur8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    I'd like to know more about the prison cats as well.

    • @cruelad1075
      @cruelad1075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      love them

    • @lordgray4397
      @lordgray4397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It makes my heart a little warmer when I see cats in this place

    • @neversaw
      @neversaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      More cat interviews please

    • @allisonmccorquodale2463
      @allisonmccorquodale2463 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      deekat3279 It takes a very long time for prisoners to actually get executed the prisoners usually outlive the cats

    • @jff1813
      @jff1813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So people who have committed heinous crimes get to have pets, but the elderly, living in senior residences and who may have never broken the law, are barred from a pet? Murderers have more rights and consideration.

  • @teetawn9454
    @teetawn9454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    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.

  • @joannadechenne6368
    @joannadechenne6368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2895

    I adore this interviewer. He holds zero judgement.

    • @jasonx4008
      @jasonx4008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He is great

    • @lefat4697
      @lefat4697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      its called professionalism

    • @kinbukionline8587
      @kinbukionline8587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What’s his name pls

    • @Misrabelle
      @Misrabelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @Randy Random SIR Trevor McDonald.

    • @FalconTypo6
      @FalconTypo6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I miss professional journalists. 💕

  • @hebehouse
    @hebehouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    My god I love Sir Trevor McDonald!! He is one of the classiest people alive. He treats everyone with so much respect. Such a rare gem.

    • @roxaneherbert6637
      @roxaneherbert6637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sir Trevor has made us quite proud. 🇹🇹

  • @huntervoelker4033
    @huntervoelker4033 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5015

    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.

    • @SethMacLeod95
      @SethMacLeod95 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Hunter Voelker word!!

    • @martinpecheur8506
      @martinpecheur8506 6 ปีที่แล้ว +365

      Most killers start off by killing animals.like cats..I'm not sure they should have an opportunity to take more lives

    • @matthewsmith6537
      @matthewsmith6537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I like your view on the matter. Thanks for the insight :)

    • @martinpecheur8506
      @martinpecheur8506 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Hunter Voelker killers dont have compassion...there an oxymoron

    • @auunnfkristjansson6738
      @auunnfkristjansson6738 6 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      The cat is the real gangster in there. MEOW

  • @mayeskyj
    @mayeskyj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Dude. This guy asks the most hardcore, real and no bullshit questions I've ever heard in any documentary. Respect Sir McDonald.

  • @FirstNameLastName-gz1sw
    @FirstNameLastName-gz1sw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +861

    “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

    • @Mashruz
      @Mashruz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Ikr? 😂

    • @mymoon4748
      @mymoon4748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Well from his perspective of life his answer is no surprise.

    • @paxsmile
      @paxsmile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      David 420 that’s not that funny.

    • @0092786
      @0092786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      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

    • @paxsmile
      @paxsmile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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.

  • @almightytowerdiveking4636
    @almightytowerdiveking4636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2224

    I did 5 years and I watch these videos to remind myself of why I'm NEVER going back.

  • @keyhunter9076
    @keyhunter9076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    This just might be the best prison documentary I have ever seen.

    • @xoasli
      @xoasli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Key Hunter periodt

  • @angelophilippopoulos9678
    @angelophilippopoulos9678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    This documentary keeps it real for me. Just when I think My life is depressing I watch this documentary.

    • @ericaward702
      @ericaward702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🙏❤️🙏

    • @wes8740
      @wes8740 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Man, I was headed down this road. By the grace of god i was sparred.

    • @billgoforth7426
      @billgoforth7426 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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

  • @bdan19921
    @bdan19921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1589

    “I just happened to commit this one murder” then talks about how he killed two people

    • @teiska7081
      @teiska7081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      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..

    • @rayank63
      @rayank63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      @@teiska7081 I think you didnt hear him Right he said he Killed 2 innocent people for the guy who threatened him

    • @teiska7081
      @teiska7081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@rayank63 oh okay , in that case. Agreed he should probably be eliminated for the good of humanity, be that the case.

    • @demonikreaper6139
      @demonikreaper6139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      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.

    • @melvinhans1844
      @melvinhans1844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      KaSeR 23 and he got paid $700 from the guy “threatening” him lol

  • @DetetiveMonokuma
    @DetetiveMonokuma 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1277

    "I just happened to commit this one murder"
    Oh, ya know, just casual stuff.

    • @gc315official
      @gc315official 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      A normal Saturday afternoon

    • @SteefHartman
      @SteefHartman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@gc315official maybe he didnt like mondays?

    • @deaded7088
      @deaded7088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol haha

    • @wvlf
      @wvlf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I mean they're all probably desensitized to that sort of thing where that's all they've been around 20+ years

    • @authenticnanz
      @authenticnanz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmbo right

  • @robertklar4352
    @robertklar4352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    It’s actually incerdible how much this entertains me...Everyone should watch this, an hour of this really does change your thinking and meaning of life🙂🙂

    • @karabo933
      @karabo933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Damn bruh. It really did change my outlook on life. We really do not appreciate life and its freedoms

    • @guidetv7379
      @guidetv7379 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karabo933 true

    • @AntonioJesus32109
      @AntonioJesus32109 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re right I was just looking at the guy that is getting out in 2040 that’s going to be a long time . 25 years in prison. In 2020 he still needs 20 more how depressing.

    • @curfuffle7420
      @curfuffle7420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If this changed anyone's life they really weren't paying much attention to anything.

    • @norsketilbakeblikk3717
      @norsketilbakeblikk3717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why?

  • @anjalisharma461
    @anjalisharma461 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I have become a huge fan of Sir Trevor. He is so articulate, so dignified and gentle.

  • @ybj2x740
    @ybj2x740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1808

    Watching this Make you appreciate life and freedom

  • @betsygatzman1402
    @betsygatzman1402 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9283

    So a guy on death row can get a girlfriend and I can’t even get a date ... tf

    • @jameslee7535
      @jameslee7535 6 ปีที่แล้ว +347

      don't feel bad I can't get anyone either !

    • @Ken-xv4sb
      @Ken-xv4sb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +269

      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.

    • @Thenobleone81
      @Thenobleone81 6 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      I wish I had a girl too

    • @SledgeHammerMindOpener
      @SledgeHammerMindOpener 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      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 .

    • @Ken-xv4sb
      @Ken-xv4sb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      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).

  • @mikerubin22
    @mikerubin22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    the interviewer is absolutely fantastic; his objectivity in questioning is admirable

  • @304sg
    @304sg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The only TH-cam program I haven’t watched at 2x speed. Excellent job

  • @carlhicksjr8401
    @carlhicksjr8401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    MacDonald is an extraordinary interviewer. He never comes across condescending or arrogant, avoids the 'gotcha media' approach, asks real honest questions, and actually listens to the answers. He's clearly educated, but never flaunts it, is obviously cultured but can interview some of the most 'street' people without pissing them off.
    The US media market could use a man like him.

  • @MichaelOdomwest16thAve
    @MichaelOdomwest16thAve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2331

    Moral of this documentary: Dont kill people and stay away from methamphetamine.

    • @nunyabizness3692
      @nunyabizness3692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      We dont need you to give the "moral of the documentary" you idiot 😒

    • @nunyabizness3692
      @nunyabizness3692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @P Kerr 😂😂😭😭

    • @lanaesworld6976
      @lanaesworld6976 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I think staying away from murdering people is easy when you stay away from methamphetamine lol

    • @patrickhayes7407
      @patrickhayes7407 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      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!! 🤯🤣

    • @weedman0987654321
      @weedman0987654321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      So you're saying that you should smoke crack and manslaughter?

  • @erichodge567
    @erichodge567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    No bs...this is a great documentary. Interviewer, cinematography, music, all top notch.

    • @smiley8106
      @smiley8106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eric Hodge true

  • @BulletAgario
    @BulletAgario 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I always come back to this documentary every once in a while. The interviewer is phenomenal

  • @omartinoco9930
    @omartinoco9930 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3557

    That cat would be on death row if he had remained at the animal shelter.

    • @breeannshimek816
      @breeannshimek816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      trueeeeee

    • @Jess-sh9fq
      @Jess-sh9fq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      my first thought as well

    • @rsmc_squishy3427
      @rsmc_squishy3427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂haha literally

    • @amanahjacky8177
      @amanahjacky8177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True

    • @johnteal7708
      @johnteal7708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      its sad that kitty kats are treated the way they are when they are so sweet!!! :(

  • @randomcinema5495
    @randomcinema5495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5190

    The cat didnt even do no wrong free my homie

    • @yamiescobar9774
      @yamiescobar9774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +459

      Free my boy the cat doing time for murder

    • @Vvvzzzvz
      @Vvvzzzvz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Lmfaooooo

    • @aapoeepo
      @aapoeepo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

      The cat gave free catnip

    • @rx7dude2006
      @rx7dude2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@06_Gucci_Mane F you.

    • @lordgoogoo539
      @lordgoogoo539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Yeah free those cats! Those scum bags don't deserve pets.

  • @adamsanders3844
    @adamsanders3844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2769

    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!

    • @dorisboylan4872
      @dorisboylan4872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      God bless you

    • @Praise-
      @Praise- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Good on you lad
      You are doing good

    • @k9officerft434
      @k9officerft434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      If you don’t mind me asking what did you do I understand if you don’t want to say

    • @zenodotusofathens2122
      @zenodotusofathens2122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Congratulations. You did your time. I wish society in the USA was kinder to felons. Welcome back and make it an awesome life.

    • @ourstunningplanetearth
      @ourstunningplanetearth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      God bless you!

  • @darcygraham2430
    @darcygraham2430 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Please make more documentaries...this was so interesting and well done Sir Trevor.

  • @Maya-ud4se
    @Maya-ud4se 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    omg yesss I love this interviewer, he’s so caring and considerate, literally the best interviewer I have ever seen

  • @allenwarren6063
    @allenwarren6063 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1942

    This makes you appreciate the life u have .

    • @Christian-ib1gd
      @Christian-ib1gd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Allen Warren keep in mind that these people are inside there for not appreciating the lives of others a lot

    • @gdog0414
      @gdog0414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Allen Warren frfr

    • @tiberiusedwards3968
      @tiberiusedwards3968 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Allen Warren sure does

    • @antekolak7336
      @antekolak7336 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allen Warren to

    • @antekolak7336
      @antekolak7336 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm

  • @dianh71
    @dianh71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I like how Mr. McDonald interviews these guys--compassion, curiosity, a sense of humor, and humanity.

    • @karloss4867
      @karloss4867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sir McDonald*

    • @dianh71
      @dianh71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@karloss4867 SIR! McDonald

    • @rebeccaberry9635
      @rebeccaberry9635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's a great man. !!!! I really like him!!!

  • @estellemariexo
    @estellemariexo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    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!

    • @barneyronnie
      @barneyronnie ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He depicts himself as an introspective, thoughtful man, but he's really a dullard!

    • @jermaineharris5971
      @jermaineharris5971 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you did unto the least one 🐅 Land 📜🍊🍪

    • @machemertracy
      @machemertracy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @runescaperzzz
      @runescaperzzz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      seems overly pious which imho doesnt really show intelligence but sure bud

  • @g-mawof5310
    @g-mawof5310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    The Most Pleasant & Respectful Interviewer EVER!

  • @Adam-xd8df
    @Adam-xd8df 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2518

    U feel sorry for them at first but once u hear what they did u like damn

    • @Adam-xd8df
      @Adam-xd8df 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Vectik true

    • @DeadKraken
      @DeadKraken 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      @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.

    • @crimsondeathwish3408
      @crimsondeathwish3408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      As long as they feel remorseful you should in my opinion

    • @erickanew
      @erickanew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      I know reading these comments people feeling sorry for them I'm like did they hear what they did.

    • @GirlyEnglishGamer
      @GirlyEnglishGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Vectik ERM. Speak for yourself.

  • @oparamodestus199
    @oparamodestus199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    I have watched so many prison documentary, I must say that this is the best.

  • @EhsanullahKhan-db9ub
    @EhsanullahKhan-db9ub 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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...

  • @pooppoo8379
    @pooppoo8379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1682

    What are the cats' offenses tho? They look tough af

    • @neversaw
      @neversaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +316

      Pushing everything off every damn counter

    • @rush1er
      @rush1er 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I'd be careful bruh... them cats got peoples on the outs. They'll take a dump in your shoe

    • @KILLxxWITCH
      @KILLxxWITCH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I was upset to know the cats are also put on lockdown, they deserve exercise

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@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.

    • @KILLxxWITCH
      @KILLxxWITCH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      dunxy I’m a vet tech... all animals from guinea pigs to cats and dogs need exercise to prolong their lifespan. Pleas never own any animal if you believe this

  • @kalebarancelovic
    @kalebarancelovic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1503

    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...

    • @patrishanotpatricia6456
      @patrishanotpatricia6456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      That’s the thing though.. they’re sociopaths they know exactly what to say

    • @h.s.6037
      @h.s.6037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@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.

    • @vladudo5377
      @vladudo5377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      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.

    • @hades0572
      @hades0572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As if you'd put that as your profile picture... Crows suck, carn the Pear!!!

    • @vladudo5377
      @vladudo5377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @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.

  • @isaiah.mcglasson
    @isaiah.mcglasson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    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

    • @zarasbazaar
      @zarasbazaar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I think the inmates appreciate someone who doesn't bullshit them.

    • @l-_-merlaut-_-l4493
      @l-_-merlaut-_-l4493 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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

  • @kp0121
    @kp0121 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    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!

    • @SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn
      @SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    • @_NCO
      @_NCO หลายเดือนก่อน

      May you live a happy and free live brother! Greetings from Germany..
      If you ever doubt your strength I have a story for you,
      During world war 2 my grandfather was taken prisoner of war by the Russians in the battle of Berlin, they were so close to capturing Moscow and he survived the entire retreat all the way back to Berlin. He was captured during the battle of Berlin. As a good German soldier surrendering was never an option for him, but it caught him by surprise so it was his only option. After having survived the invasion of Poland, France and the north Africa campaign and even the invasion of the Soviet Union (operation Barbarossa) he ended up in Berlin
      He even survived the Siberian prisoner of war camp and walked all the way home from the freezing cold of Siberia to Berlin. A journey that most men in this modern world won't even survive. He spend the remainder of his life being one of the most gentle men I have ever met. He raised me, and taught me respect and love and courage, and he always took great care of me, Hans you were the best grandad/father/best friend I could've ever wished for

    • @AshleyFrancis-q
      @AshleyFrancis-q 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Liar

    • @kp0121
      @kp0121 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@AshleyFrancis-q Whats up Karen Ashley??

    • @AshleyFrancis-q
      @AshleyFrancis-q 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kp0121 oh be quiet

  • @dylpicklethebugslayer
    @dylpicklethebugslayer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    I know this is a 45 min documentary but it felt like 15 min only. Wow, this was conducted extremely well. My respects.

    • @augustusegg7324
      @augustusegg7324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Paradoxically, I simultaneously felt all those 20 years of prison time within this 45 min documentary. They did an incredible job

    • @vooriederesoldier2166
      @vooriederesoldier2166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dyl Pickle its a 90 minute documentary🤐

  • @TonyT-fz8od
    @TonyT-fz8od 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1438

    this is the best host and best editing style ive ever seen, no overdramatic bs or fast editing just feels authentic

    • @oliviagrace6914
      @oliviagrace6914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      God bless! Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and died on a cross for our sins! so we can live again in Heaven where there is no pain or suffering! God is our Father and Creator and raised His Son Jesus from the dead! Confess and repent of your sins and God will freely forgive you! Trust in God and live for Jesus as He died for you! 💛

    • @lizbenek3246
      @lizbenek3246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's perfect for this 💯

    • @jakeg3126
      @jakeg3126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      People sitting there are just watching some guy following him pushing around a camera on a stand.

    • @WilfChadwick
      @WilfChadwick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Damn straight, thats why he is Sir Trevor

    • @willb3636
      @willb3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@oliviagrace6914 where did this come from lol

  • @michaelstatia4493
    @michaelstatia4493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3044

    These inmates have more manners than regular people lmao

    • @Jane20121985
      @Jane20121985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +270

      ok....let's stick you in there when the cameras are not there....

    • @zainahmed6502
      @zainahmed6502 5 ปีที่แล้ว +380

      They probably only picked the ones who had good manners, to interview

    • @donrump461
      @donrump461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +225

      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.

    • @odin6667
      @odin6667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      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...

    • @alphaomega4202
      @alphaomega4202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Its called being institutionalized.

  • @AlWilson2103
    @AlWilson2103 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The barber 💈 saying he committed just this 1 murder “ I took the lives of 2 people.” Insane

  • @shortgiraffe6311
    @shortgiraffe6311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1484

    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!

    • @squarerootof2
      @squarerootof2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      They would say it's triggering and racist and they would run to the cry-closet.

    • @James-og2qu
      @James-og2qu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

    • @essamsjourney5193
      @essamsjourney5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      so true

    • @charlesverg2184
      @charlesverg2184 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      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.

    • @quoellenhernandez6321
      @quoellenhernandez6321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Short GIraffe agreed. Including those who age 12 and above

  • @wharrington8587
    @wharrington8587 6 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Stabbing is such a personal killing. There has to be more to his story. Kind of gave me the creeps.

  • @grace-anncampbell3786
    @grace-anncampbell3786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2329

    Damn these cats serving time too. 👀👀🤷.

    • @Sam-me5pl
      @Sam-me5pl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +347

      they killed too many mice and rabbits on the streets

    • @ricardomoxam7475
      @ricardomoxam7475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Sam 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ManishSingh-xo1fb
      @ManishSingh-xo1fb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      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'

    • @astralfluxaf
      @astralfluxaf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      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.

    • @kidomaruking35
      @kidomaruking35 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      They are serving 9 life sentences

  • @Praetorian8814
    @Praetorian8814 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.

    • @shinski8114
      @shinski8114 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      so the guy who raped and murdered 2 people got his death sentenced overturned???? how?

    • @Praetorian8814
      @Praetorian8814 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shinski8114 I'm not sure how Fred Baer got a retrial. May have been something in appeal, or judge bias, idk, but he's doing life without parole now instead. (No way he's in general population tho)
      McManus, who killed his family, has a pretty below-average IQ and is somewhat mentally challenged, so that was enough for an appeal and retrial for his case apparently..

  • @rahallivex
    @rahallivex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +814

    Shout out to the camera man who was there all along.

    • @buttersstotch2014
      @buttersstotch2014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Jassy Rahal were you secretly the camera man? If so, good job bruv

    • @jigglesmanson4970
      @jigglesmanson4970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOUR WELCOME, TWO PIECES
      HOW IS I AMS I GOOD.

  • @mozeztheman7925
    @mozeztheman7925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    I can appreciate how the interviewer kept it human and respectful towards the offenders.

    • @bevrolee8887
      @bevrolee8887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And honest. I’m sure that’s the only reason many of the prisoners talked to him.

    • @prittyflutterbystar
      @prittyflutterbystar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. I really like him, his way of interviewing.

    • @insertaverygenericnamehere
      @insertaverygenericnamehere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's what normal journalism looks like.

    • @liveandlearn901
      @liveandlearn901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s how it should be. Wether someone is homeless or rich, killer or priest they should be treated the same.

  • @javi7602
    @javi7602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1158

    Prisoner: * Gets out of prison
    Parole Officer: "You need to quarantine, we have COVID-19 out in the world. "

    • @WESL-ph6ud
      @WESL-ph6ud 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Underrated comment

    • @martinthegamer-sm6492
      @martinthegamer-sm6492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      its like going from one prison to another one lol

    • @Yakurna
      @Yakurna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It has happened

    • @MrTripsJ
      @MrTripsJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@martinthegamer-sm6492 nah we have it waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay easier even in a lockdown situation

    • @momomatte
      @momomatte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And Tiger King

  • @zensbleexperience3470
    @zensbleexperience3470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I very much enjoyed these 2 videos. Thank you to everybody involved. Sir Trevor gives human dignity. Cheers

  • @jayneforster5677
    @jayneforster5677 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1587

    The elderly gentleman interviewing these prisoners is so well spoken and articulate

    • @TheDiveInn
      @TheDiveInn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      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

    • @upstaterealfrank9279
      @upstaterealfrank9279 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Jayne Forster he's probably hung

    • @benh2871
      @benh2871 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      British Morgan Freeman

    • @vyvyanbasterd7267
      @vyvyanbasterd7267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maybe she has only heard "those kinds of people" speak with a Geordie or Cockney accent.

    • @wynwilliams6977
      @wynwilliams6977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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

  • @madisonsierra8663
    @madisonsierra8663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    my god, he is a fantastic interviewer. very good questions, and approached everything with such poise

    • @sonicboom20078
      @sonicboom20078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I completely disagree. His voice is his only standout quality.

    • @w1lf1ewoo
      @w1lf1ewoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @spacewombat6174
      @spacewombat6174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I agree Madison, he is a great interviewer and the inmates opened up to him because he treated them with respect

  • @crystalcarbajal770
    @crystalcarbajal770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2194

    It's really hard to reconcile a person who kills a mother and her daughter...then see him be so loving to a cat.

    • @rodolfosilva8974
      @rodolfosilva8974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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

    • @realone86_49
      @realone86_49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      B not true

    • @danmoen755
      @danmoen755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      We've all been deceived but have a creator who wishes us al reconciled to God and man.

    • @nezzlalamolina1376
      @nezzlalamolina1376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @ba-zou-KA
      You just sound stupid!

    • @Mbalz779
      @Mbalz779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @B I don't love cats.

  • @grandrapidsboy
    @grandrapidsboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +740

    I went to Jackson penitentiary in 1983, when I got out I never ever got locked up again, prison taught me a valuable lesson about freedom, I’ve bee free for over 40 years and plan on staying that way.

  • @jackscott4829
    @jackscott4829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Really makes you realize how valuable freedom is.

  • @Government-EconomicsTeacher
    @Government-EconomicsTeacher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    I watched all the specials this interviewer did. He is sooo good and I could listen to his voice all day. He is so compassionate and so willing to consider instead of being so set in his ways. So open minded.

    • @kellyjean2497
      @kellyjean2497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Majong want to play majong

    • @jeanozawa2232
      @jeanozawa2232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is this interviewer’s name?

    • @thatsfreakingcool7658
      @thatsfreakingcool7658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think this interview guy knows he's in his old and he's trying to find ways to cope with paying himself by talking to be who have to already come to the term of their mortality

  • @thejanitor769
    @thejanitor769 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sir McDonald is a great person, great at his job. Very respectful and non biased. He makes me smile.

  • @afrikaleta
    @afrikaleta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +774

    The cat is not on death row.She has 9 lives.

    • @Smoked.X
      @Smoked.X 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Actually that's not her girl too ...the real one is dead

    • @kaletamusic
      @kaletamusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Smoked.X you got that right

    • @ninonicebx
      @ninonicebx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lmao. Good one.

    • @MrCosvideo
      @MrCosvideo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      IX - row

    • @JustinLodes
      @JustinLodes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha they electrocute the cat and the cat just comes back to life

  • @RogueOneScum
    @RogueOneScum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1880

    I did 3 years in prison.. Prison literally saved my life, because now I know how precious every day of freedom really is. Watching these videos reminds me yet again how incredibly lucky I am to be home again.
    Edit: Just hit 5 years of sobriety! Got married in January, bought my first home and my first kid was born in August. Things have moved fast! I thank all of you for your kind words and support on this thread.. It means the world to hear 🤘

    • @jiachen8353
      @jiachen8353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Hope the best for you

    • @shadaewilliams5799
      @shadaewilliams5799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Stay safe stay out keep your head up ✅

    • @jessicaharris7249
      @jessicaharris7249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @Nikhil Maggie why would he tell you?

    • @RogueOneScum
      @RogueOneScum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@nikhilmathur8062 Its really none of your business, but I will tell you bc I an not ashamed of myself anymore. It was a series of store burglary's that lasted for a few months. Ive grown into a good person and law abiding citizen since my release. Why would I lie about something like that?

    • @RogueOneScum
      @RogueOneScum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@shadaewilliams5799 Thank you, so much 🖤

  • @wldennis1
    @wldennis1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Trevor McDonald is a true professional. I love the way he conducted his interviews He showed respect to everyone, but at the same time he was not afraid to ask tough questions like some are.

    • @smiley8106
      @smiley8106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      wldennis1 love him

    • @iand4374
      @iand4374 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He reminds me of louis theroux

  • @DarylSolis
    @DarylSolis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Fredrick Baer is now serving life in prison. He is no longer on death row. The victims family approved this decision by the judge.

    • @Omrentonth999
      @Omrentonth999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was just gonna ask I thought they put him to death already.

    • @Nero-lf6wu
      @Nero-lf6wu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Omrentonth999 No, the last inmate executed in Indiana is still Matthew Eric Wrinkles in 2009, but this may change soon because the attorney general of Indiana requested a order of execution for Joseph Corcoran, he does not appear in the documentary

  • @ktmalpha7787
    @ktmalpha7787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    What a professional interviewer!

    • @billythe_kid5999
      @billythe_kid5999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Prairiedoggen how? Everyone deserves to be forgiven.

    • @Powaboxa
      @Powaboxa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @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.

  • @ronvaliant9337
    @ronvaliant9337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3322

    This should be mandatory watching for every high-school student

    • @natasharaymond8804
      @natasharaymond8804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      True

    • @amiamar9849
      @amiamar9849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Absolutely agree..

    • @johannadennis-demby452
      @johannadennis-demby452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Highly agree these kids they think they sooo bad

    • @putin6018
      @putin6018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yes

    • @SacredWaves
      @SacredWaves 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      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.

  • @natasha83196
    @natasha83196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Sir Trevor McDonald is a genius interviewer. Such a classy man.

    • @biggaburns7332
      @biggaburns7332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NatashaTashaTash if you think he’s good you should check out Grant Macdonald

    • @0092786
      @0092786 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@biggaburns7332 is that abt macdonalds?

    • @elizabethsmith9624
      @elizabethsmith9624 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? Because he puts on a phony queens English accent?

  • @williamwhite2113
    @williamwhite2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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.

  • @ganiaj87
    @ganiaj87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +990

    All the cats look lovely but the Black one is so shiny and gorgeous

    • @janedoe7229
      @janedoe7229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Gee Jones those kitty cats made me smile 😸😻

    • @ganiaj87
      @ganiaj87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@janedoe7229 yeah they're Awesome☺😁

    • @astf5943
      @astf5943 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, shiny kitty!

    • @Ghet104
      @Ghet104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I'm curious to know what is gonna happen to them when the owners get executed.

    • @ganiaj87
      @ganiaj87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@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.

  • @ignskeletons
    @ignskeletons 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1445

    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

    • @ryan19876
      @ryan19876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      i agree and the cats can comfort those guys too a lot of criminals love animals more than other people

    • @joostvanderlee9569
      @joostvanderlee9569 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yes indeed, but if the inmate kils the officer, the other officer wil kill inmate.

    • @zero0421
      @zero0421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      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.

    • @Niko-bf7nw
      @Niko-bf7nw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      People just do not see that a crime doesn't make one a criminal, and a good deed doesn't make one a hero.....

    • @timberkrev7978
      @timberkrev7978 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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.

  • @chrismacks3640
    @chrismacks3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1430

    Who else is addicted to binge-watching this type of documentaries they're fascinating and interesting

    • @LW-tb3cz
      @LW-tb3cz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re

    • @millingsrgood3292
      @millingsrgood3292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My husband doesn't like them...I'm always binge watching death or misery.

    • @jackieweaver3884
      @jackieweaver3884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me! recommend me a few good ones

    • @chrismacks3640
      @chrismacks3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jackieweaver3884 I will

    • @mgal6234
      @mgal6234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@millingsrgood3292 OMG same here. My husband says I dwell on misery lol.

  • @kimberleyclaeys9659
    @kimberleyclaeys9659 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Trevor McDonald has got to be not only a very courageous man but also one of the Best Reporters I have ever watched.

  • @Eddiekungu
    @Eddiekungu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    No one:
    Absolutely no one:
    Frederick: I ain't gonna sugar coat it

    • @thatsmrharley2u2
      @thatsmrharley2u2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Candy coat it.

    • @essamsjourney5193
      @essamsjourney5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what does it mean??

    • @paigel.2013
      @paigel.2013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Watch Me! Make it sound better than it is. So he is kind of saying “to be honest...”

    • @Felix-xw6du
      @Felix-xw6du 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watch Me! You don’t know what it means?!?!

    • @Felix-xw6du
      @Felix-xw6du 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s like saying you get fired for smoking, but say you got in trouble for no reason

  • @raulruizlopez3384
    @raulruizlopez3384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1095

    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! 🤔🙏

    • @abhishekkaushal3085
      @abhishekkaushal3085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @Raul Ruiz, You can do it buddy. i believe in you🦾🦾

    • @bevrolee8887
      @bevrolee8887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Anything is something you can build on. Freedom? First step in your future’s foundation. Best of luck!

    • @allisgrace1313
      @allisgrace1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      You got this! May God be with you.

    • @raulruizlopez3384
      @raulruizlopez3384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@TaZeR- that's not very smart

    • @astaut2659
      @astaut2659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How did you lose them

  • @michelleslack9985
    @michelleslack9985 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 👏

    • @gajeshthakur
      @gajeshthakur 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @anneldest
      @anneldest 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He did. A 5 years later special

    • @crocodile1313
      @crocodile1313 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not a single one of those guys on death row in Indiana have been executed as of March 2024.

  • @hughlingard
    @hughlingard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    _"...from stealing cookies to shooting a cop."_
    Well, I've always said that cookies are the real gateway drug.

  • @topspot4834
    @topspot4834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    That executioner seems like the nicest guy in the world ... Tough gig.

    • @jorgeantonioarreaga4674
      @jorgeantonioarreaga4674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sasha Tamara Keegan Depends how you view it. If killing is murder. Then by definition he infact is a murderer. A murderer that murders murderers.

    • @guner1014
      @guner1014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Saul Rosenberg Murder means unlawfully killing someone, he is doing it under the law which therefore does not mean he is a murderer

    • @jorgeantonioarreaga4674
      @jorgeantonioarreaga4674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jane Doe Explain what an executioner is then you’ll answer yourself. I never said he was or wasn’t a murderer. I just explained the relativism of the other view point.

    • @jorgeantonioarreaga4674
      @jorgeantonioarreaga4674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sasha Tamara Keegan Fair. But you can still see why some would still consider him a murderer by definition anyway.

    • @topspot4834
      @topspot4834 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Buford Beauregard lol exactly ... doesn't matter to me if you kill the guy or let him rot in prison the rest of his life. Personally I'd rather be dead, that's not living. But yeah, there's no way to rationalize that he's a murderer. He's not by any definition it rational thought.

  • @timwhite4885
    @timwhite4885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    The gentleman that is responsible for caring out the execution seems very compassionate in every aspect that he can be. Bless him & his ❤️.

    • @CYB3RS3CKS
      @CYB3RS3CKS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you realize that these people are already knowing whats to come so why make it worse

    • @AndreasEUR
      @AndreasEUR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well, he's a murderer, so...

  • @SimbaRobyn
    @SimbaRobyn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @stevehomeier8368
    @stevehomeier8368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    The use of therapy cats is pure genius, surely the most cost effective way of keeping inmates from boiling over. Some would say they don't deserve it but all people deserve some humanity

    • @jamespham888
      @jamespham888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not all people deserve humanity, not if the crime is far to evil

    • @terciosonic
      @terciosonic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@jamespham888 what differs us from them, what makes them evil and us not, is exactly that showing of humanity even when they absolutely dont deserve it. Its called compassion.

    • @dannydark0
      @dannydark0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tércio Filho they dont deserve compassion if its a pedophile or rapist, child killer, etc. They forfeit their life by ruining others.

    • @dannydark0
      @dannydark0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      not all people deserve humanity you snowflakes

    • @lightninggaming016
      @lightninggaming016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @KILLTHEMQWIKLY nah thats not even right the cat didn't do nothing

  • @steveskeet1
    @steveskeet1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Imagine seeing this in real life and walking outside to freedom. That’s intense and deep.

    • @nearlyhomeless653
      @nearlyhomeless653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty sure boosie ws on death row

    • @Allyourbase1990
      @Allyourbase1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Being in prison and being released is a better feeling. My cell mate murdered his wife's side piece

    • @JodiLeaSnakeQueen
      @JodiLeaSnakeQueen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Allyourbase1990 oh wuuuut

    • @youngstunnah3750
      @youngstunnah3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Donnell Okafor yes he was look it up ! is public information

    • @youngstunnah3750
      @youngstunnah3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Donnell Okafor BOOSIE !

  • @dougmacdonald1076
    @dougmacdonald1076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    Great documentary,the host is articulate,firm,hard hitting;yet understanding and even somewhat empathetic. One of the best I've seen,and I've seen lots.

    • @0044Cadi
      @0044Cadi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It’s hard not to be empathetic if you go into a prison and see how the inmates actually live and think.
      There will always be a subset of life convicts that view themselves as warriors for their gang or commit heinous crimes. However, most inmates either were or are mentally stunted. A lot of them are nothing but remorseful for their actions and a lot of them have taken responsibility.
      Whatever you’ve done, being relegated to a box and having no meaningful relationships for the rest of your lives is a waste. I’m not saying there is a solution, but it is a waste, most of these guys get that.
      The saddest part for me is the ones that still have the mental capacity of a kid. Those dudes are scary because they are impulsive like children, too.

    • @0044Cadi
      @0044Cadi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He was great, though. Soft spoken and not accusatory or rude, but still honest and blatant about how he felt.
      I loved when he said he’s against the death penalty but for the one guy he almost gets it, and the guy just goes “I deserve it, I deserve it” type of thing. There was another guy who did these docs amazing like this, but I forget his name.

    • @alliesker6873
      @alliesker6873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I completely agree. He was respectful of these men and gave a great viewpoint to people watching. I think this would be a very tough project to take on but he did an amazing job with it!

    • @kissochbajski
      @kissochbajski 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, and he's very calm and safe, which makes it comfortable speaking to him! He's great!

    • @Ashley__Rose
      @Ashley__Rose 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      pokerfacen19 can you please link the 5 year follow up? I can’t seem to find it.

  • @andiaelizabeth329
    @andiaelizabeth329 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The supretendant is so humble. May God be his guide.

  • @balakays550
    @balakays550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    guys a good interviewer. most of them wouldnt have the balls to ask how a person killed someone but this guy does it in a tone to where it sounds like hes not asking a huge question.

  • @wolfgamiing89
    @wolfgamiing89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    The cat program is an awesome idea that they have implemented! Coming from a former convict who owns a cat they definitely take your mind off bad thoughts and calm you down! Glad too see the inmates have something they can bond too in such a grim place!

    • @deaconmullis466
      @deaconmullis466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scaricatladi They feel attached to the owner and at night go home and sleep mostly

    • @deaconmullis466
      @deaconmullis466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scaricatladi i actually started to worry about this after watching

    • @demdem5794
      @demdem5794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@scaricatladi True, but a cat can tell when someone if trying to attack them. For example if the cat went into a cell and the inmate tried to attack the cat the cat could simply run from the cell and the inmate couldn't follow. The cat might be scared for a while but in the future just avoid that cell.

    • @tommycastro9424
      @tommycastro9424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@scaricatladi This happens and the program will end and the guy will die..somehow..i was reading one case guy strangle an inmate cat and at night inmates got out...its rumored they were coordinating with the officers...and killed the guy..there was this other case where a guy spit soda on cat face he got shanked in the showers..They really care about cats and if someone messes with someones cat or does something to cause the program to end they will kill. I think officials help...I find it weird how guys there KNOW who gets in for rape or killing a child so fast.

    • @emm8534
      @emm8534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Apryl R I haven’t seen any talk of an inmate killing a cat so far in their program but there has been one guy who died because he spit soda on another inmates cat

  • @edew39I
    @edew39I 5 ปีที่แล้ว +674

    Lesson learned. Don't steal cookies when you're seven years old. You'll end up on death row.

    • @RosieWilliamOlivia
      @RosieWilliamOlivia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Facts 😂

    • @neversaw
      @neversaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Jane Doe it was money though, cookies are the gateway drug to death row 😉

    • @BravoRox
      @BravoRox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm going to jail

    • @Happymonday2015
      @Happymonday2015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@neversaw Today I learnt that bank robbers are innocent.

    • @kc7572
      @kc7572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How about when you’re six?

  • @kevinerhart5402
    @kevinerhart5402 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Ironic how so much care and compassion is show to a death row inmate. While their victims were brutally killed.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The staff aren't savages and don't need to lower themselves to the inmates level.

    • @ericmaranga8961
      @ericmaranga8961 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Maybe it was just for the interview but in reality they're very harsh on the inmates

  • @Athosawi
    @Athosawi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    I am a high schooler and I think we teenagers who think we are at our peak should watch this be thankful and humble our selves.

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Frederick Dorsey yeah and never do something when u r in the state of anger tht u might regret for ur whole life tbh i feel like everyone is capable of doing murders and crimes if theyget provoked enough or are already going thru hard time with toxic ppl

    • @shawnm.martin5721
      @shawnm.martin5721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Good take a way young man. Be blessed!

    • @Athosawi
      @Athosawi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@shawnm.martin5721 I appreciate it 🙏🙏

    • @ドラゴンボール_おたく
      @ドラゴンボール_おたく 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s very mature of you Thomas. I know teenagers make bad decisions because that’s part a being a kid. But every generation gets worse because too many parents let TV, social media, and/or the internet raise their kids and if it’s not any of those things they try too hard to act like their kids’ friends and not their parents

    • @Athosawi
      @Athosawi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ドラゴンボール_おたく I completely agree with you and thank you so much 🙏🏽

  • @lustejon
    @lustejon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +539

    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.

    • @christianmavouse3899
      @christianmavouse3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ask u the question who give a magistrat or a jury the power to give order to take life of a prisoner?

    • @grosebud4554
      @grosebud4554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn. Well said

    • @malikevans2615
      @malikevans2615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You know they can look up too right?

    • @juandelacruz6467
      @juandelacruz6467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Have you ever violated and murdered ..?Or better yet? Have you had a family member murdered and violated?

    • @razorsharplifestyle101hard9
      @razorsharplifestyle101hard9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.