60 Years In Prison at Age 15: Anthony's Transformation Then & Now - NEW RELEASE!
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In this NEW RELEASE we look back at the story of teenager Anthony who was sentenced to 60 years in prison at age 15. This video looks back at Anthony's first few years in prison, as he was preparing to turn 18 and move from a prison cellblock of 54 boys to the adult prison population of 3,000 adult inmates. We then see Anthony 13 years later as a 30 year old man, discussing how his life had changed after more than half of it being spent inside prison walls.
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In response to so many of you who have asked about reaching out to Anthony, below is his contact information:
Martin A. Villalon Jr
#217593
Indiana Department of Correction
Miami Correctional Facility
3038 West 850 South
Bunker Hill, IN 46914-9810
You can also set up a free account on: Connectnetwork.com to email or message him.
Thanks to everyone for your viewership and comments! We'll have updates ahead.
Thank you for this inspirational video! I actually just set up and account and wrote to Martin.
@aliciaestrada72 awesome I will also. I would want someone not to forget about me too. Hopefully if he is innocent I pray whom every responsible we reprimanded and he is able to be released paid well amd able to start a new life meaningful. I would wish this experience on my enemies that's for sure. May GOD BLESS NOT ONLY HIM BUT OTHERS WITH FAIR JUDGMENT.
I want to tell him that God is the solution he’s the miracle worker I pray he give his life to the lord and I promise in Jesus name he will get out God is a merciful God I have faith he will find his freedom
murder is murder and should have a standard sentence nationwide
@@yaddid22 AMEN!
my pops got 170 to life and been in since I was 3 months old, 25 years later I'm 25 and he got parole and gets out in 60n days, in Jesus name when I get out the army after deployment next year ill be able to live life with him.
@YvngAMB - wow, just the thought of that for you must be overwhelming! We'd love to hear how things go after your see him again. Wishing you the best.
How was his sentence commuted so drastically?
God bless and be with this young man , and all the viewers bless your heart's and your family's.
@@Ashley__Rose he is working with Scott budnick from the hangover who also worked closely with my uncle to help get him out… god is good
So happy you get to see and life out your fathers later years with him amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Spent my late teens and early 20s locked up. As I look back at 45, I'm so grateful to be free. 99% of my homies are dead or locked up forever. I am living proof that people can change. I own a successful buisness in the health/medical field where I get to help others everyday. Please don't be so quick to give up on people. I am here because people believed in me and lent me a helping hand.
@chrisgreen1904 - we always like hearing from people like you. You are a testament to what's possible. People need to see that change *can* happen, especially when it involves young people. Thank you for sharing your story. It's an important one.
Facts .
You should write a book that could possibly stop a child from doing something they might regret!
What a blessing 🙏🏽
The people who don’t believe people can change are full of hate and revenge. It’s understandable in some cases but people can and do change and we can by choices and experience change into a completely different human being. Every one deserves a second chance
"I want to hug my mother, I want to touch a tree, I haven’t seen or touched a tree in 15 years" 💔
This line completely shattered me, these are men and children are deprived from human & nature connection. My heart goes out to Anthony
I went to juvie for a month, didn’t see grass, a tree or my mom for a month, my mom didn’t hug me and I cried when I was saw a tree 💀💀 it was so pretty genuinely thought I’d never get tired of looking at em. I got tired of it 💀
✨🙌🏻
Exactly 💯 which makes it so difficult for rehabilitation in a child...once they send them to an adult prison it is Very Hard for them but it is possible......I hope he gets a re-sentencing chance at parole at least....😢💔💜💫💫💫
This young man seems like a good person at heart. He got involved very young with the wrong people, and I am pretty sure they used him too. Before they sentenced him, they should have taken into consideration that he was a minor and that it was his first major offense. I hope he can get a new trial and be released from prison before his 40th birthday.
I'm sure the people he unalived would've wished to touch a tree and do all the normal things as well.
Give this young man a new trial! For the love of God! 🙏🏼
I played little league baseball with Anthony and currently best friends with his cousin. My dad was the coach for our little league team and Anthony was one of the sweetest kids I knew. He was a shy little kid always wanting to learn from others and had great manors as a kid. It surprised me to hear what happened but I believe he deserves a second chance. He still looks the same! God bless Anthony! Hope ur home soon
Tell that to the family of his murdered victim.
He DEFINITELY deserves a second chance. 60 years for a young 14 year old kid, murder or not, is just extreme on this guy’s circumstances. He legit does seem as he is wanting a better life. Whats his last name? I was wanting to read more into his case. My opinion wont change, just wanted to know know more. He has my support 100% we only get 1 life, most 14 yr old kids deserve another chance. Not everyone is raised in the right environment. I legit believe this young man would get out of prison and do quite well in society.
@@Ghetto-toaster22 His name is Martin Anthony Villa Jr , He is in Indiana State Prison 👍
No
Amen to this comment.
The same positive attitude he had at 15 he has @30. He deserves a chance!
@mybackyardfarm..4383 - Thank you for watching his story. After 25 years doing this work, we're often amazed by those who can continue to stay positive in situations like this. We've seen it time and time again. Yet, there are others who give up once they are behind bars and fall into the same bad patterns they did on the outside that got them in trouble in the first place. We don't have the answers, but those who can remain positive and find a way to better themselves behind bars always seem to do much better once they're released. Again, we appreciate you watching Anthony's story.
I agree 💯%
We’ll said!!👏 He seems much more chill and mature now. He probably wants a new chapter. To have freedom start a family and do better in life I can see him doing that.
Got to do his time. He will be free in 60 years
@@CalamariProductions did you spend anytime speaking to and sympathizing with the families of his victims for a balanced perspective?
I'm 54 and I learned alot from this young man. Anthony is a true definition of rehabilitation and remorse. I hope for Anthony and his family that his sentence is reviewed successfully. This young man deserves another chance at life.
@tomlurdet - Appreciate you watching Anthony's story and your comment that you learned a lot from the interview. It is always our hope that our videos are informational, even if they are sometimes difficult to watch. In the end, our goal is to hopefully help prevent all the pain that families go through when the unthinkable happens, both for the victims' families and those of the incarcerated. Again, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
He has been in prison for 15 years at this point yet still has such a tender spirit. ❤❤
He got to miss out on this whole overindulgent fad NPC era. Lucky man.
That's one thing I've noticed with a lot of guys who have done multiple years in prison is they don't seem to mature mentally ..."In a lot of cases physically as well ".. they never get a chance to live a real adult life. They pretty much come out the same age. They grow up in a lot of aspects. I'm sure a lot of them do but without living a real adult life on the outside. You get out not even known how to be an adult.
@@chaddevine565 in all fairness, I’ve lived no where but the outside and I’m 43 and I have no idea how to be an adult. But sidebar I’m not saying he isn’t mature. I’m saying he despite being in prison since he was a child, prison didn’t break his spirit.
@@loveandgutstv Yeah, I understand what you're right. His spirit is strong.
I don't know if I could remain that strong
@@loveandgutstv We are pretty close to. The same age so i'm sure we understand each other for the most part
This was heartbreaking. My dads murderer just came up for parole. The hearing was brutal. I hated his murderer for 20 years. For 20 years, I had this dark cloud following me until his parole hearing. His parole hearing I heard about his upbringing, his outlook in life. He killed my dad, a complete stranger, just because he was mad about life. I never thought I could forgive him... but I did. He did not get parole this time, but when he comes back up for it in 5 years, he will more than likely be paroled, and I will be ok with it. I hope this young man also gets a second chance. The person who killed my dad was also young. He is also doing things behind bars to better himself.
Please keep us all updated.
@leticiao3672 - wow, what an incredibly powerful post. Thank you so much for sharing such a painful story, yet one that can help others see a side we rarely get to see. Your words articulate what so many people struggle with when it comes to cases like this. There are always both sides, and both sides experience incredible pain, each for their own reasons. We have worked with a few victims' family members over the years and what we gained from those conversations will never leave us. Like you, several of the people we worked with said they were filled with hate for so many years that it nearly killed them. Like you, they somehow found a way to forgive. They told us that was when they finally learned to live again. We know that isn't possible for everyone, and we understand that, too. Again, thank you so very much for sharing your story. Even though we didn't know him, we like to think your father would be very proud of the incredible way you've been able to honor his memory.
Shows you have forgiven that person as we're supposed to I wanna thank you for sharing your story, I believe everyone deserves a second chance at life like God has given us
Thank you for forgiving them ❤ and I am sorry for your loss 😢 God bless you 🫶🏻
Thank you for this comment. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I cannot imagine how that must have been and I hope you are well. I am glad you found a way to deal with it, even if it took a while.
Forgive but don’t forget ❤
I can’t believe that this guy got a 60 year sentence at age 15. Then other adults who beat or shoot their spouse to death get charged with 2nd degree murder and get a 10 year sentence. Or less in some cases. I wish they would reduce his sentence. What a nice, intelligent young man.
You cannot believe it? If it was your family killed by the gang member? You would ask for the death penalty
It’s because he was in a gang. Granted I do agree but the justice system sees gang members of any kind as a lost cause even if they are able to be rehabilitated and are the nicest, most genuine people you could ever meet.
Justice in the balance
You're very easily swayed by a TH-cam video interview....? Really? Get real.
I agree that he was a child, hence deserves a second chance, did the bible teach anyone forgiveness ?
I can tell the interviewer and team truly cared.
@bambibarrett8404 - Thank you so much! We do...and we appreciate that!
He deserves a second chance for so many reasons. So well spoken, educated himself, still positive and optimistic.
Prison changed a person and usually for the worst, his spirit, his outlook on the future is outstanding. Thank you for sharing his story, this is inspiration at it's finest. You have people who livr everyday in the free and don't have half the plan or ambition the man does.
@queensreign9003 - appreciate you watching and commenting. We think these stories are important for so many reasons. Most of all, we hope it can somehow help prevent tragedies in the future and all the pain involved on so many levels. Thank you again for being with us here on our channel.
He wouldn't know what to do and react and be back in their head programed does their tactics work so they leave rehabilitated leaving their prison of good treatment good hygiene conditions respect for inmate and worker no harm due to being in their system
He murdered someone, but he deserves a 2nd chance? In accordance with God's Word, the penalty for murder is death,. I understand that most don't know His Word or agree with it, but that doesn't make the Word wrong. Considering that he didn't get a death sentence, he already received grace. With that said, I know there are others who were older, who did the same and were let out sooner, but that's an injustice. Letting him out would be another injustice. If God has changed his heart, and it appears such may have happened, then he is already getting a second chance. If his heart was changed and if he knows and confesses that Christ died for his sins, he'll not only get to experience that second chance at life, he will be enjoying far more than most people who never spend a single day in a jail cell on this side of life. What I'm saying isn't going to be popular amongst most people of the world, but it's true. This young man isn't dumb, despite the so-called IQ. Instead of showing any accountability, he deceitfully leads the listener into hearing what he wants them to hear, so that they'll gather that he was just some innocent kid who was taken advantage of and victimized. Some of that may be true, but he made a lot of wrongful choices on his own. In this day and age, where those who defend God's Word are ridiculed, and criminals are defended and rewarded, I would not be surprised at all if someone would tell me that he's going to be let out soon or is already out. I still need to finish the rest of this video and look up more details, as this is first time I've heard this story and I'm only at the 27 min mark of this video. Nonetheless, I'm still going to stick by saying that I'll lean on God's Word to guide me in the way I look at things.
In no way am I excusing his crime, however, it’s mind boggling to me that r*pist or people charged with any child p*rn rarely get this amount of prison time. Even after being charged multiple times in separate incidents. Allegedly, a 20 something year old woman was just charged with stabbing her bf to 💀while on drugs & was charged 6 years. Insane.
she got no time in jail she got probation
You're not very smart. You're comparing apples to oranges.
@@diegoflores9237
BS
Yes agree LAW IS WEARD AND NOT CORRECT .MURDERS I SEE THEY GET 10YEARS IN PRISON MURDERS THAT RAPE KILL A CHILD BAMM 20.30.YEARS OR MAYBE LESS WHAT KIND OF JUDGES WE HAVE THAT DONT NOW HOW TO GIVE A SENTANCE .TO A MURDER AN ACCIDENT OR DIFRENT KIND OF CASES BUT THERE SENTENSES ARE ALWAYS DIFRENT TO DIFRENT PEOPLE .DONT GET IT HOPE HE GETS A 2 CHANCE
The length of time appearing arbitrary perhaps. How long is long enough? At the end of it, people get penalized.
I was a juvenile sentenced to 28 years in prison for being a gang member and after 16 years i was set free and i hope this young man receives the blessing to be released and enjoy his freedom that got took away at such a young age
Bullshit
Did you kill someone ?
Nope i robbed an am pm and got 28 years for it
@@michellebetancourt8052you said, "......his freedom that was taken away....."
What about the life he took?
Thats never exscusable but once u choose that life its either prison or death and this guy got prison but when were in prison we still get another chance as a child the other guy got killed its a gamble that only a gang member would only understand
If there was ever someone who deserved a second chance it's this man right here. He is obviously a kind, thoughtful and intelligent human being. He deserves to be out here in the world with us so please set him free in the name of Black History Month 2024. Peace.
It’s amazing how articulate he’s knowing that he spent most of his life in prison yet can articulate his thoughts better than most in the “free world”.
You have nothing but time to think in there. No distractions, you learn allot about yourself when you are the only person to keep yourself company.
I like how the interviewer greeted him like a long list friend rather than a dirty inmate.
That was amazing to see 🙏🏽
Anthony should be released. People should advocate for him
They're nice kids tf you gonna treat them like dogs or mean ass black boys
well, he is her subject
Shows she is an amazing person who loves her job and the people she serves. We need more people like her in positions!
I feel terribly for these kids. Anthony still has a sparkle about him and is still a sweet heart and to me, still a child. I hope they will revisit his sentence. I know another child lost their life, but this one can be saved and still do some good in life. People still care and are still rooting for you kiddo ❤🙏
Don't feel bad for him. He is a murderer.
Smh
@@angelinagambill4452 don't tell anyone how to feel!
Invite him to live with you.
@diannefurey7990 you won they using your address for his release clean the extra bedroom
By listening to this young man, I truly know he is a good person inside and outside, once you’re out listen to your mom she knows the best for you, stay away from trouble, I will pray for you Anthony for your early release from prison.
Who in their right mind would think giving a 15 year old boy 60 years in prison would be a good idea? That makes absolutely no sense.
I agree it’s ridiculous. Another teen girl killed her boyfriend and his friend they gave her 15 years. That’s a big difference.
Ill bet the victims family
My thoughts exactly
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I bet if it was one of their children things would not be the same. The are devils, The system a lie and full of hypocrisy.
Anthony seems like a warm dude! Hope he gets out soon.
He seems to be polite, humble, and well spoken
.......for a murderer .
@@joecox6931It's sad. I want to have compassion because there is obviously a human inside of him but he took someone's life. Someone's family and friends suffer everyday because he snatched the life out of someone and sometimes that's east to forget. It's just a horrible situation all the way around.
What’s crazy is he probably did the ‘right’ thing. Some people don’t need to be alive. I bet the “poor victim” was a nightmare. Anthony probably saved so many people from the “victim”…. It’s funny how people get so biased and can’t seem to ever think objectively, when it comes to murder (unless of course it’s war, or their own life was at stake lol)
@@joecox6931 lol…exactly.
Sure he is, he wants to leave this place...
The lady interviewing this boy will definitely understand and do what’s possible to help him get out. I really like her a lot ❤
There should be a world wide petition to help him get out of prison!
Write to your elected officials, to ask for a review of his case and to stop juvenile sentencing like his
He still killed a person, no matter how kind he is he still took a life,
There should be a petition to keep him in prison.
He was a child
Stay strong! Alot of ppl believe in you and want you to succeed.
Yeah, after 60 years
60 years when you're 14 is just crazy. Thanks for the great video as always. I hope Anthony can get out much sooner than that. He's a humble well spoken guy
@gsant24_ - Always appreciate your viewership! Hope you have a great weekend!
What did he do
@@Solo-opiniones84murder
Actual or should have showed other 14 yo what NOT to do
Ted Bundy was also a well spoken nice guy.....so it doesn't mean jack
OMG this is crazy! I remember seeing the original Anthony video years ago! So happy you caught up with him!
I grew up in juvenile detention centers, rehabilitation hospitals, mental institutions, jails, and then went to prison for seventeen years straight. I was released twelve years ago. I am a changed man in many ways. I will also never be the same.
@22CONSERVATIVEFELON - wow, that's a lifetime. We can't imagine the full extent of your life story. Appreciate you watching Anthony's story and taking the time to comment.
Wow , sounds like tough life , I’m so glad you’re doing well! Ps also glad you’re a conservative haha 👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸
@@stephaniedeans2273 I don't think I can handle things anymore
@@stephaniedeans2273 Oh yes I became pretty conservative. If I was on the parole board I wouldn’t release 90% of the animals! They are individuals who live their lives to take advantage of everyone they come across. These days they their are minimal repercussions for criminal actions and we see what society becomes like. We need Trump back for law and order!
@@CalamariProductions It has not been easy. Warner Brothers came out with a motion picture claiming to be based on my life titled City By The Sea but it’s extremely far from reality. Prison made me see the world differently, made me realize many things from both sides of the fence more clear, the people and system that oversee criminals are just as criminal themselves.
Thank God that I am not being punished for things that I did when I was 14 and 15 years old. My mother died when I was 13 and I kind of lost it for a few years after that. I pray that this young man is given a second chance.
Thank God you didn’t murder someone and take a life permanently away. When you do the things these “kids” do the victims don't get a second chance.
You murdered someone at 14? Because that's why this animal is in prison
Did anyone notice in the first interview he didn't have tattoos in the first interview and at 30 years old he now had sleeves
What a stupid thing to say! Did you take someone's life at 14 ?
so you killed people too huh nice
I hope Anthony gets a second chance and grabs it, never takes it for granted, and aligns himself with the Colts and miles of the world, wishing him all the luck. ❤ Another great podcast
lets analyse the lies which are world wide believed and origin from masons:
lie: schools are of use (fact. schools keep slavery alive and stands for dumbing down the population of mankind)
lie: moon and mars landings, (fact: even masons know they cannot leave - earth is closed system, unless you want to drown, there is no other place created for us to live in.)
lie: news channels share truth (fact: these are for politic propaganda)
lie: voting matters (fact: politic propaganda)
lie: money has a value of its own (fact: it is just a tool of this world, which value has been agreed upon world wide, it should be not loved, only used as needed.)
lie: NASA lies (globe and all....) (fact: NASA stands for TO DECEIVE and 2 members expose their own lies, one is still alive, the other (Wernher Von Braun) place a clear clue on his own gravestone) - you havn´t searched - have you?
lie: the lgbtq++++ propaganda (fact: it is a part of masonry depopulation agenda, 500 000 000 souls, thats their goal - Georgia Guidestones!)
lie: Evolution and the dinosaurs. (fact: mankind is not hybrid kind)
to keep stating that there was an evolution, then we ain´t humans, we aint then mankind, we are then hybrids. Are you a hybrid?
Lie: holidays (xmas, Halloween, new year eve and so on) (fact: PAGAN HOLIDAYS, to praise BAAL, the god of this world)
lie: U.F.Os (fact: they are demons/evil spirits in high places, against whom we fight daily = spiritual warfare)
lie: rules and laws rule the world (fact: signs and symbols of masonry do)
lie: believe in being educated (fact: found daily living with the lack of knowledge)
lie: religions are ways to heaven (fact: JESUS CHRIST is only way to heaven. Religions, no matter its name = masonic garbage)
lie: our dead loved ones stay around to “ghost” (fact: hunting and ghosting is job of demons, not of humans. We, humans, come from GOD and return back to HIM and all the stories of having been seen a ghost - terrifying, scary, dark, cold - again no job of analysing been done here by you- right?)
Lie: Humans have no immune system and we need vaccines as these save lives (fact: humans HAVE IMMUNE SYSTEM and vaccines are created for one or two purpose: to kill or to cripple. If you took all their poison shots then later in life comes all kinds of medical diagnoses = vaccines crippled you - remember that)
lie: there is no GOD (fact: There is GOD, who redeems sinners and created us directly from the dust of the earth: Psalms 139:14 (KJV)
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.)
to keep claiming that there is no GOD and we aint created directly from the dust of the earth, we soon run out logic, regardless to we place “evolution” in our claims or not and our dead, whats happening to them as they sleep in their graves? - they decay away, becoming the dust form which they were taken, if it ain`t so then we are simply reality deniers.
lie: 911 was terror attack (fact: 911 was an inside job, meaning the work of your loved government)
lie: Tv watching is of use (fact: television (TV) = tell a lie vision, a weapon for our minds, keeping it under MK ULTRA)
half lie/half truth: earth is a stage where everyone plays rolls (fact: earth is stage, a freemasonry checkerboard, where both side, black and white are masons and humans both in politics and regular souls = the naive public gets daily played)
lie: children are government to raise (fact: children are parents to raise, it takes 2 to make them, it takes 2 to raise them).
Lie: we live already in the matrix (fact: we live since birth in BABYLON which is to become “matrix” as Man - us, must merge with machine aka take the mark of the beast and then matrix aka false reality becomes to be 100%)
lie: humans are not intelligent enough (fact: it is forgotten fact, we all are intelligent, many have suffered the illness from this world, being indoctrinated by masons, cause who give us the school system which we have? masons did, because they need slaves.
Lie: love is low standard and = lust (fact love is high standard as love means>
John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Lie> do what thy wilt there is no body who has the right to judge you (fact> GOD SHALL JUDGE YOU AFTER YOU HAVE DEPARTED ON EARTH and Christians are also called to give out righteous judgment, therefore repent * born again * go and sin no more)
lie: slavery is over (fact: slavery was never over, it just changes a little as we are no longer buy`d or sold, still prepared through school systems for our future slavery, succumb to our slave lives based on our free will)
24 lies, should i go on?
This world ain´t deceived, out there to deceive?
Topic we need to know: search in short: BIBLE + FREEMASONRY.
Freemasonry and its plans/agendas/projections/ operations:
project blue beam
project MK ULTRA
Operation Paperclip
Operation Mockingbird
He took a life - dont forget that . And that poor family of the deceased who will never see their loved one - no "second chances for them."
@@user-cx1dr7br3c th-cam.com/video/6HQaz4VuRF4/w-d-xo.html
if it was your brother or family member he killed you wouldnt be typing this comment goofy 💀
@johndoe5224 Yes, I would. He was a child, I'm not often mindset a life for a life, I've had a loved one killed and didn't want life then, so don't be so rude and closed minded, learn forgiveness and compassion
This young man has a strong mind, and a good heart. I hope he gets his freedom and does something awesome with his life. Bro's attitude is teaching me things. 🙏🏿
Omg send this man home he has served enough time!!!
Smiling from ear to ear with this video, thank you Calamari Productions for a great interview and your perseverance to support young people 😢
@mimi19921 - Really appreciate your support and nice words. Thank you so much!
Did get a release
I know I am a stranger and your video came into my life for a reason. Do Not stop believing 🙏 Anthony my name is Christie and I am So proud to hear your comment when asked are you concerned the justice system going against you. Your Answer was *NO * ❤ God is Using you as his vessel and you’re thriving 🙏🥰 Your answer gave me goosebumps and I want to tell you I am So proud of you 👏 Your family is proud ❤ Jesus Christ is Proud of you . I will pray for you and allOf the hard work you have done to come to such an understanding 🙏 Don’t lose your faith keep sight on where you’re headed . Gods plans for you are not finished . You’re an Inspiration 💯 praying for your release and hopefully when that day comes you will update us and start your own channel and guild the younger generations to be able to stay focused as you’re right now . Gods bless you 🙏🥰
God isn’t real grow up
First kid who spoke was Colt Lundy, who has a successful remodeling business now.
Omg I actually remember the original interview!! Wow so much respect to this humble young man!! Great interview! 🙏🙏Prayers for this guy this was total injustice!
He did make a big mistake as a kid but he seems like he regret his decisions and he changed most importantly. Somebody needs to let this guy out finally.
That's not how murdering someone works.
hopefully when he get out, he takes you out .
I was overwhelmed with sadness watching this! He really seems like a stable, centered young man. He needs to be given a chance given that he got into this at 12-ish. I definitely have to follow this.
He look so damn good man I pray he can get out before he turn 70 hell 60
@@ShaniLee-vd5peI heard 60 years actually means 30 in indiana with good conduct
This kid definitely deserves a second chance, good luck and stay positive. 👍🏻👍🏾👍🏻👍🏾👍🏻👍🏾
Good morning, everyone. Below is a petition created by Anthony's family that they would like everyone to see. Please sign if you feel inclined, and share with others if you wish. Anthony greatly appreciates all the love and support he's felt from viewers of his video. We will have updates on his story in the weeks and months ahead. ~Team Calamari
www.change.org/p/a-second-chance-at-life-for-martin-anthony-villalon-jr
He definitely deserves another chance,I gave my signature and also made a video for him #praying for his release🙏🏾
Anthony is very handsome!!! Wish him the best
DONE!! ❤ time to Shine Anthony
I think he could be inspirational to young kids with his story.
Martin Anthony Villalon Jr., known to his friends and family as Anthony, is 19 years old. He resides in the Wabash Correctional Facility in Indiana - a prison well known for housing some incredibly violent and aggressive offenders. He was 15 when he was arrested in connection with the shooting of another teenager named John Shoulders. Though the DNA recovered from the crime scene did not match Anthony or the other person accused of the offense, he was subsequently convicted of murder and sentenced to 60 years. The prosecution’s case was based on eyewitness testimony.
The other individual charged with committing the crime, Prevaun McDaniel, was acquitted in adult court. The case against both boys was equally as weak, but McDaniel’s defense attorney fought hard in the court room for his client. He meticulously debunked the prosecution’s cases, piece by piece. He discredited alleged witnesses who were admitted gang members and likely had nefarious motives for lying to police about the shooting. McDaniel’s attorney systematically answered every question the jury could possibly have about his client and as a result of this painstaking approach, McDaniel is free.
Anthony was not nearly as fortunate. His attorney showed up to the trial, but he did not put on a defense that came close to rivaling that of McDaniel’s. In fact, a number of people waited in the halls of the courthouse to testify on Anthony’s behalf - including his grandmother, Cheryle. None of the people who could verify Anthony’s alibi, or speak to his character, were called to testify. Additionally, because these people anticipated they would testify, they were not allowed into the court room to observe the testimony of others.
Cheryle was present at the trial of Prevaun McDaniel, however. She credits the avoidance of a wrongful conviction in McDaniel’s case to his attorney. “His lawyer fought like it was his kid on trial,” she explained to me. “He pounced on every lie, every conflicting testimony, every witness…every flaw was discussed. Every time the prosecutor came up with something the lawyer jumped on it and tore it apart.” She went on to explain that even though his attorney was working for free, “he fought like he was being paid very well.”
The eyewitness testimony did not include anyone who observed the actual shooting. Instead, it consisted of a colorful array of characters. First there was Sergio “Outlaw” Rosa. Rosa admitted in court he was a gang member - belonging to the Latin Kings. He alleged that the day after Shoulders was shot, Anthony and Prevaun told him they committed the murder. He said they did it because Shoulders was the member of the Vice Lord street gang.
Another eyewitness was less certain about Anthony’s involvement in the murder. (….)
From: Justice 4 Juveniles wordpress
If he were innocent i think he would have been insisting on it in his first interview until now but he pretty much admits he murdered. He never claims to be innocent.
Messed up,money can buy freedom and pay for many lies
I’m going to respectfully disagree here. Anthony seems to be an amazing guy who is bettering himself however he was guilty of the crime and to his credit you never hear him going down the path that “I didn’t do it”. I still do hope he gets a second chance
Also let me add that he should have taken a plea bargain in this case which would have meant a dramatically shorter sentence
So he got tricked on?
My OCD is more focused on the fact that they have him sitting on a conference table rather than a comfortable chair to conduct a 60 minute interview like are you serious? Anyways I wish him the best 🙏🏻
LOL,I have ocd tendency at times so i get that😅😅😅
This was a really good interview. If this was shown in every school in America, there would be a lot of children that wouldn't go the wrong way
I too, am overwhelmed with sadness listening to his story! Thank You for this video!
I felt like crying for him. I can tell he's changed.
Loool nah
Give him a new chance stay strong Anthony
This young man’s story reminds me so much of mines. As a Los Angeles gang member stuck in the street wars started way before me and will probably be around way after I’m gone sucked me into the madness which would eventually lead to a Life Sentence here in California prisons. At 16 years old I was involved with a shooting that would get me a sentence of 45 years to Life. During the first few years of my sentence my criminal ways increased in custody with more violent behaviors with nothing being able to stop me. It took the Lord Jesus Christ to break me to my knee’s and after that encounter my life was never the same. Miracles after miracles started to take place and one of them was me being released when no Lifer was released. I came home in 2003 and have not looked back. I believe I was set free to be a light to the lost. My goal has been to help the troubled youth and the family to break away from the curse over my city of Los Angeles when it comes to gangs. I might not have helped thousands but I’m helping hundreds and that makes me feel good about my release. I pray that Anthony also gets a chance as I have had. We can’t change what we did but we can definitely make a difference in helping others to not make the same mistakes. You can find my story on Amazon by looking up my name Jojo Godinez. You can even search it on TH-cam. God bless.
His demeanor is something to proud of even when he was 15 this is not a hardened criminal unreal .
Please keep us posted. This kid seems to be a sweet heart.
Everyone's heart is evil not sweet, but we have a conscience, OR we don't want to face the consequences of sin.
So sad!
free this man!
Praying for Anthony and his freedom 🙏🏽♥️
so doing nothing to help others....claiming to be praying is nothing. Write a 10 min. letter to elected officials to review his case.
This young man deserves a second chance!!! Most definitely!!!!!❤❤
100%
SO DOES THE PERSON HE KILLED
That's why / today is the day of salvation ✝️ we're not promised tomorrow ❤ ✌
Such in depth and well asked questions. For a guy who has spent more than half his life incarcerated, this young man is so well spoken. Sentence modification deserved imo.
All you are seeing is what he wants you to see so how can you just jump straight to a lesser sentence. I been in their with guys just like him for years I know how they work
Because he has learned to speak? I don't think so.
@@luckysportQuickyour lost stfu
Stop your negativity, everybody deserves a second chance. We have been privileged to have a stable family life. Have sympathy for a person like this young. He could become the best person, you could ever imagine. Don't judge, lest you be judged. Get off your high horses. All the best for your future. You deserve to be released and you change so many young people's lives.
@@hildadavids217 didn’t he kill somebody?
I used to be a correctional officer at Indiana prison and I respected all the inmates and they showed me respect back. I miss the excitement! I can always go back if I need to too!
Naptown😮
Did you have to look at their booty holes? And if you did how did you deal with it? Are most cos gay and its a way for them to see booty holes all day then go home and wack off
Crazy they gave a kid that much time but let pedos walk around on probation 😢
No way he should’ve gotten that much time at 14. Injustice
How much time wold you have liked to see him get if he'd needlessly murdered your brother of father?
@@TR0UBLE-SH00TER
Heavy-handed retribution doesn’t give victims too much clarity. If you lost a loved one, you’d be in too explosive a psychological state to make a rational decision about the sentence of your murderer for the greater good of society and for your long-term happiness.
While everyone has free will or maybe an alternative practical variant of it depending on your philosophical position and should indeed take responsibility for their own actions, that responsibility does not extend to literally bending to the dark, unstable emotions of cruel, vile resentment.
On that note, it’s important to consider the role social systems, conditions, and history itself plays in the formative development of criminals and their parents.
Prison conditions can contribute to recidivism, discriminate against minorities, especially those in poverty, and ruin the lives of people who don’t decide to offend - as medical and healthcare access decreases
Agreed. He was a kid.
@@kurogikuzuzuki9790 how would you know are you a victim
@@Tapping916Anthony got jumped and shot at first 🤷♂️
In the prison doc on TH-cam titled “prison dialogues” a man in that video was also asked what he missed most and he said “climbing a tree” very interesting that Anthony said touching a tree. I wonder if that basic symbol of nature is something that has been deprived for so long it became a representation of what freedom is on a fundamental level.
You don't have to wonder u are correct! Grass yes there is grass in certain areas on prison grounds even gardens at some. But a actual tree especially a tree that is big and grown freely for many yrs. Is very rare in a prison yard or on grounds... and some prisoner's are 23 and 1 which means they are confined to a cell 23 hrs. A day get out one hr. For shower "recreation" or phone call....
There’s actually a science to grounding and touching trees…in fact, I recommend doing it every day if u can. I read somewhere that trees absorb pain and stress from people and it helps being that it’s roots are connected to the greater energy grid of earth. Think the movie Avatar when they connected to the ancestor tree…sunt like that.
It's one of my fondest childhood memories. Sitting under the tree with my books or toys. I'd feel the tree was alive and somehow my comfort in the chaos of my home life and world.
When ur locked up, the littlest things u miss! I just wanted food after 10 years. A steak, a real salad. An to pet a dog, that's all I wanted to do when I got home!
@@kcchiefsgirl7026ok
Anthony had seemed like a sweet child at 14yrs old..The Justice System needs to parole the young man.❤
I truly believe Anthony should get second chance. What a man polite, intelligent there is a still a child spirit and dreams inside of him. I hope someone revisits his case. I will personally visit his barbershop anywhere he opens. I am looking forward to it. Stay strong and positive Anthony!
I’m going to pray for Anthony. This young man deserves a second chance and God is good.🙏
Me too
I pray you get a second chance,thank you for your story,it touch my heart.Your words really has given me life. I have a 11 year old son and you have taught me some things on how to talk to my Son in ways that I did not think about. Thank you for your testimony , stay strong 💪 and I will have you in my prayers.
He can have his second chance after he has served his 60 year sentence.
I just can’t help it but to hold back tears. Some guidance could have saved him from so much more pain. Could have saved other families from a lot of unnecessary pain. Prayers sent for everyone’s family and this young man who was drawn in and blinded by the evil in this world.
@iVyiVy1593 - very well said. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Greatly appreciated.
Free Anthony!!
Anthony Deserves another chance of freedom ! Stay focused and don’t give up hope ! Faith and God will free you!
What an amazing and heart warming feeling. He is so smart, articulate!!! He talks about exactly how he feels and knows how to exactly how to express it! He’s grown into a loving man!
Anthony what an inspiration you are for ALL of us!! Thank you for sharing yourself to all of us! I pray that you continue to learn and grow🙏 May God Bless you and keep you!
Your friend,
Kathy
Washington State🇺🇸👋🏻
Hope to see you out soon. Sounds like he's learned from his mistakes and this man deserves another chance
At 20 years old, I did 10 days in jail. Driving citations finally caught up with me. Hated every minute of it. Being locked up and having your freedom taken away was a terrible feeling. At 64 years old, I never returned to jail or prison, I learned my lesson.
There is no way his IQ is only 71. Type that in in on youtube and listen to someone talk with that iq. not even close. He speaks well, coherent, articulate. Excellent recall. It has to be closer to 100.
He said he was getting A's and B's in school yet at trial, they always seem to lose IQ points, right? !
@janine5540 yes, good point. I forgot about that. They just said it was 71 to try to get sympathy from the jury or make them think he didn't know what he was doing or something. Well hopefully he's changed. I would think that he has. He seems like a decent person now. Who knows. I know there's a huge debate whether children should get life. I really don't know what my opinion is. Does he have to do 2/3 of his sentence? I don't know the laws very well. But if so then I think he would get out at around 60 years old? Hopefully he rltruly regrets what he did and would never do somehlthing like that again and gets out and is a productive member of society. It's hard to say what someone will do when they get out.
well he was 14, and not smart back then lol , obviously he got a good edcuation during his time in the prison system, not saying at 14 he had a 71 iq.. lol u can become smarter
Yep 👍🏽
@@curtis714
Intelligence quotient does not change by a significant number as you age or gain knowledge.
🙏🏽 he deserves a second chance.
Looool
It's kids like Anthony that can definitely be rehabilitated. If people are being let out if prison this kid is a great example.
There are a lot of people that have no remorse and never change in prison. He seems like he has reflected on what he’s done and has become a better person. I believe he can be a productive member of society. He deserves an early release.
I think it says something that even from the beginning it seemed education was important to him. I think he has learned and grown from where he started. I hope him the best.
I have almost a 14 year old son my heart aches for him. Well spoken i hope he gets a second chance in life! Please keep us update on this young man. When you're a young teen your mindset is completely different then when you're an adult. He should be freed.
I miss my mother the most😢 I know those words too well.
Please get him out❤
What kind of people hear this kid’s story and give him 60 years as a adult! I pray GOD gives him a chance to experience freedom. So very sad!!
People that see this type of poor, innocent gangster sob story all the time.
@@TR0UBLE-SH00TER ya you will answer for your judgment one day!! He was a child!! Not to mention a child who was hurt and manipulated by his environment! And let you get beat half to death and left for dead then get shot at and see what you do with the mind of a child!! You are a very sick person!!
White people😮
60 yrs for a child whos never been in trouble, wow.. I get he deserves his punishment.. But tell me how I have a friend who was a driver in a drive by here in Texas that ended a newborns life and he only served 25 yrs... And he was an adult with a record.. These laws truly needs to be re-writing. I hope someone in office / government sees this video and helps this guy.
Every state is different & his apparently is screwed up!
Exactly. He should've only been given 25 years max. The fact that his friend got acquitted he should've been acquitted too. Smh
You DO understand the difference very, very well. It's about intent. Your friend who killed that baby did not had the plan to kill that baby, or to kill anyone. The only "intent" you could say there was to that, is the: "He could or should have known that this or that ould happen", which is nowhere even CLOSE to PLANNING to kill someone. Now I do not know if you believe killing a baby is worse than killing an adult, but if you DO think so, you are in the wrong: murder is murder, age is 100% irrelevant.
@@Notendop90 a drive by is intent to shoot up who ever you were shooting at correct? And it just so happens they seen the other dude driving but didn't know his newborn was in the car..
Thanks for sharing
@joseromero9933 - thank you for watching!
His answers are full of wisdom.
How easily it could've been anyone of us or our kids. How easy to get into 60 years of punishment as a 14/15 year old. This just doesn't add up. Wishing you enough strength and perserverance Anthony.
Here is to seeing you reach that second chance you so desperately deserve. Stay resolute.
Only in usa, here in europe maybe 10 years behind bars
Deserve? For what exactly? Being a good boy after being caught and convicted of cold blooded murder...
@@TR0UBLE-SH00TER because he was a kid
@@TR0UBLE-SH00TERpeople who say “deserve “ have an entitlement mentality rather than a mentality of responsibility. They just think they deserve everything to be given to them rather than earning what they get.
He killed another gang member. Cold blooded is killing an innocent person without emotion. Aka just for the fuck of it. Learn to use your words. @@TR0UBLE-SH00TER
When he get out he’s really gonna make an impact. Many people seen this and the previous video when he was younger, he’s gonna be on a lot of shows/podcasts. Get ready to see him on your phone or tv when he gets out speaking great and becoming a positive figure.
Too far away. Isn’t going to do anything.
he prob got do 20 or so years before he will get out they will let him go when he is about 50 i would let him go now
I hope Anthony is granted Post Conviction Relief.....He's served 15 years; let's give him a chance in society again. I've seen a lot of interviews of inmates, criminals, etc., and I have to say that Anthony is quite mature, has done a lot of work and has really worked on himself as a man. Is there anything that we, the public, could do to help facilitate his release?
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I'm praying that Anthony is given a 2nd chance and released soon and I'll be writing to him , showing him support. ❤
Moral: watch who you surround yourself with. Teach that to your kids. Clean water when mixed with dirty water becomes dirty, not the other way around.
There's a reason why he gravitated towards those gangmembers. Most good mentally healthy kids wouldn't come close to hanging out with gangmembers. That's the problem he didn't have good parents looking out for him. I've seen this story play out before my eyes and it's so obvious what is going on.
Exactly
If you gonna be a bear be a grizzly
@@cobracommander9138 I hung out with a bad kid but I don't know why I went along with it, once we threw a rock a someone's door, I don't know if it was peer pressure or I didn't consider how people inside the house might feel.
This young man doesn't deserve what they gave him. That our system would do something like this to a child is DISGUSTING!!! He is such a kind, gentle, good mannered, funny, well rounded young man. Let this young man go free to live his life, he has soo much to offer!
Lmaoooo he literally took someone’s life….i don’t agree with the punishment either but he “deserves” life in prison….ask the persons family who he killed how kind and gentle he is, he does seem like a kid that made one bad decision, but that doesn’t excuse taking someone’s life, get a grip LISA, what if he killed your husband or son? Would you be willing to give him a second chance?
Normally I wouldn’t leave a comment with 3k+ preceding comments, because it probably won’t be read, and will just echo many other comments. Yet I must comment for this remarkable man. He is genuine, humble, respectful, optimistic, remorseful, grateful, empathetic, productive, warm, youthful and radiant. Prison hasn’t hardened or embittered his spirit. This sentence is tragic, but incarceration is clearly the best thing that could’ve happened to him. His mother must be so proud of her son’s reformation. I want a son like him. I am praying for his well-earned release. Our society needs this man.
@PinkHypatia - Thank you for taking the time to watch Anthony's story and comment. He has indeed taken the worst situation and done his best to try and make something good of it. Ultimately, he hopes once he's released he can speak to other kids about staying away from the dangers that led to this horrible tragedy. Ultimately, if he can help prevent anyone else from going through all the pain his and his victim's family has gone through, his work will have meant something. We appreciate you watching and commenting.
He really wanted to hug her 😢 That broke my heart.
@nicolesellitto8857 - we were sad to learn from the Dept. of Correction that hugging wouldn't be allowed. It's unfortunately prison policy. :(
I have never believed that criminals can be reintegrated into society, but meeting Anthony has changed my mind, especially when I hear that this young man got so many years in prison when this was even his first case. He had a clean record, 🤔
Trying looking at facts. Other countries have proper rehab programs and their criminals regularly come out better people....The world is not the USA!!. Many other countries have great programs. Only the US and Latin America still have archaic systems that are toxic like this. Just look at Sweden, Norway, many EU nations.
Ive seen adults get less time for double murder
Lots of people have committed way worse crimes and gotten way less than 60 years
Pray to God to bless this guy get his freedom and u will get it
This is real rehabilitation he needs to be free. Have a family and job
I really pray to god that this young man gets a second chance. He seems like such a nice person. I hope he gets out. Please keep us updated on his situation.
They all seem like great people he's in there for a reason I'm sure his victim would love to walk the streets again to love again..idiot
Yes , I agree he seems like a nice person but do not forget one important fact.......HE MURDERED SOMEONE . People are not sent to prison based on whether they are nice or not nice .
Like he said he was young and confused. I wouldn't hold that against him. And I was the parent of the young man who lost his life I hope I would feel the same.
Update: He is getting out. After he has served 60 year sentence. More at 11...
Good night
God Bless this young man! Praying for your early release, and even more so that you find peace!
You got this my G
My boyfriend went to prison for a gang related murder at the age of 15 too... craziest part is he and Anthony look THE SAME!! Absolute twins!! It was so weird watching this, it made me want to cry. Loved the video though.
He's very articulate. A bright kid. I wish him well.
Looool
Tragic story but it has a strong moral takeaway…don’t murder people.
That's not a strong moral takeaway. It's called basic common sense and standard principles.
@@qskii2365his victim has a life sentence. 60 years is nothing he still gets to live, eat, smile, laugh, see family, and (most importantly to him) do interviews changing the narrative of the horrific act he committed. u can’t be groomed into murder. Every human being (even children)inherently knows killing is wrong.
@@qskii236560 years for murder is not too harsh unless you are saying human life is not very valuable.
Big words, but do you support the military, do your support ameriKKKa and how it became to be???? You live in this country, are you proud to be ameriKKKan???? Most likely you support death, and murder but in denial.
Developing countries gives thees stupid long jail sentences to kids.
This is a horrible injustice. I pray to God our Father to get the perfect team on this case and get this young man released asap