the way he talks to the inmates makes them want to talk to him too, which is so nice to watch. a lot of them had really great things to say and i'm happy he allowed them to be heard as opposed to just filming them like animals and making assumptions off of a case file.
jscudderz sadly killing 2 lives is what that gets you an eye for an eye right sure he was 13 and maybe not fully developed but it’s not everyday an undeveloped brain just kills 2 people as a simple mistake now is it, being young shouldn’t get you off of crimes, I bet he knows he shouldn’t be left out especially if he had an undeveloped brain and it developed in prison right? Let me catch my son killing 2 people and expecting a jail free card
@Aaron Zimmerman The dude might be putting on a front, but he seems genuine. I don't think he's a threat to society anymore. He did some stupid she when he was a literal child and got 170 years. 170 years after only being here 13. I know the dude took some lives when he was younger, and grounding the kid for 25 years seems like quite the punishment. This dude seems intelligent and mature enough to be let back into society assuming his prison record reflects his on-camera persona.
I was in jail for 7 days once and the feeling I had when I got out is indescribable. I was in the infirmarary too so it was 10 times worse. Seconds feel like hrs. Freedom baby
This interviewer asks great questions! He also waits for the answer to be completely given and does not interrupt the subject, something that cannot be said of some I have watched recently. I would definitely watch more documentaries with him.
The TV which many among us consume daily: TV - promos: - stealing, - killing, - lying, - fornications, - destroying, - hate, - jealously, - un educated, - giving up thinking skills, allowing the thinking to be done by others, - giving up ones health, - fear. In short: Tv promos useing humans sinful nature against them, calling them to sin 24/7/365 until death. Tv promos to be as the father of lies, lucifer: John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. Who give us the TV and all other technical garbage? - the old devil through his puppets with different faces and names did. Once someone said like this: - you say you are good person? - then count the days you have been alone, away from other souls of humans and away from technical garbage, (TVs, phones,) , just you and nature. A soul who mange to live on their own without others nor the world, is the only one who can answer the question of :how good of a person they are. Cause you being good ain´t valued alone of how many and how you can help others. How good of a person you are also lays in your mindset, your though, how pure or unsure these are. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He asked the questions without a single hint of bias. He ask really great question as well, not just question to find out what he wants to know but also a chance for those inmate to voice our their inner voice that they've kept suppressed for years or even decades.
That guy who was 13. That got me. He seemed like such a nice guy, focusing on strength and health. And talking to the camera guy, letting him go inside his cell. He is amazing. I feel for him.
They aren't being moved constantly. They aren't there for 2-5 years, they don't have anything to fight for because the rest of their life will be spent right where they are right now, for the most part with the same people
170 just means life with no parole and that's not out of line for the crime he committed. Even today, children convicted of murder are guaranteed a review after 25 years, but they still may not ever be released.
@@-RAYZ- he’s smiling bc he’s getting a chance to talk with a person that sees him as a human. He expressed remorse multiple times and took accountability. 170 is crazy
Yes I love that!! Treating them like the humans they are not just a stupid number♥️ I love his voice tho so I find myself watching all the documentaries he does lol 😂 I'm weird Don't judge me it lulls me to sleep
Thirty year old him clearly educated himself instead of playing prison games (or after a time tired of them). Either way you look at it he’s doing good with as bleak a outlook that place has.
I love how respectful Trevor is to the offenders. Always asking politely if he may enter their cell, pick up/look at something of theirs, etc. Even with the literal baby killer, Frederick Baer, the 'worst' he said was "In your case, I can maybe understand why some people believe in the death penalty" - whereas other interviewers would prolly make it clear how disgusted and reviling such an act is.
In August 1987, thirteen-year-old Sanford and a friend forced their way into Sanford’s elderly neighbors’ home. Sanford demanded money from eighty-seven-year-old Julia Belmar and eighty-three-year-old Anna Harris. Sanford stabbed both women multiple times, killing them.
A lot of mixed feelings watching this. All the people in this prison are there for a reason, but when they talk they are still human with interests, personalities, hobbies, yet they've done the unspeakable. It's amazing how the human mind works.
Some of them seem very self aware and remorseful of what they have done such that they seem rehabilitated. for some of these, It's as though the old person that committed the heinous actions is dead, and while the same memories are shared, the new person clearly is much more self-reflective and doesn't want to hurt anyone. While not all are rehabilitated for sure, I feel as though some of these should be on parole sooner.
@@ufodeath Well sure. That they seem or appear remorseful or rehabilitated is goal oriented/purpose driven. Once they reach the goal/achieve the purpose. What they seemed to be or appeared too be dissipates rapidly. Death Row inmates have by they're deeds, actions, choices forfeited consideration. They lose right to life.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. This host is exceptional in the absolute human dignity and respect he gives to the inmates with his words. "Please," and "Thank you," and "May I?" and "if you don't mind." It's probably better treatment than they get from most of the COs.
This is haunting to me. It scares the crap out of me. These men were capable of things like murder, double homicide even. Yet, talking to them, they seem like just ordinary people. Some of them seem even likable. They're respectful and sometimes insightful. Just ordinary people can do terrible things.
its not that they arent "normal" everyone gets angry everyone gets desperate, just most people dont act on primal instincts, most people have self control.
It’s sad watching them go through the crime they committed. Especially at a young age they had choices but God forgive them for what they did. But I’m amazed how they look muscles and everything.
Its uncomfortable for us to not be able to 'see evil' ... so we pretend that all people who commit crimes are evil ... because its easy to put them all in the same box.
I think there should be another type of system to give good inmates a second chance. Some of these crimes were spur of the moment of which many people are capable of. Not too sure if I believe in the death sentence for everybody either. I think it's very sad.
That's Sir Trevor McDonald. Was the news anchor for the 10pm news in Britain for a lot of years. He's a UK legend. Always respectful and presents the facts. No bullshit. Knighted by the Queen in 1999 for services to journalism.
It is amazing how a guy with no free future ahead of him can be so intrigued by the meaning of humanity and philosophy. He is encouraged to make himself a better person, even when it cannot be put to use and is not expected of him.
I’ve never heard of this interviewer but he has really good questions and I like how he can get to the deep questions but without sounding intruding and disrespectful so good on him I think he’s a great interviewer.
I’ve always thought the same thing. I like how he asks questions respectfully and makes sure he talks to them instead of through a guard or window. He asks permission and that says a lot of how he is as a person.
Wish this man would do this series again. The inmates seem to respect him as an elder and his mutual respect in what he asks and how he asks it. Genuine real answers
having worked here for 8 months i can say this documentary makes things look much nicer than they are. its a blessing this place is being tore to the ground and a new facility built. for the well being of the Correctional Officers and the inmates even.
No state or prison warden wants their prison put in a bad light, so of course they'd want it to be as "nice" as possible as far as penatentiaries go. Documentaries like these often look at the human side of the inmates (which don't get me wrong is wonderful), however, they need to hammer in the fact that these men are incredibly dangerous. Unless they were falsely imprisoned, they're there for a reason, lol. It makes the general public have an unrealistic view on places like this. Everything else aside, I'm glad they're tearing it down and building a new one. As you said, it's safer for both officers and inmates.
24:11 you can tell they guy is really happy that someone is showing interest in his hobbies. Such intriguing books and he’s clearly well spoken. I hope he can be free one day
guy who has been there since age 15 must read a lot of books. he's incredibly well spoken and I wonder what kind of education he's been able to receive.
@@arnavshah7511 it's so tragic. you'd have to have been let down by so many people to be capable of something like that at 13 and nobody even tried after he did it
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Epoxygleu na they must of told all the prisoners to not proclaim innocence and act calm. They don’t want people to know the truth which is they put a 13 year old for 170 years When he most likely didn’t kill anyone . He was an accomplice. The 15 year old with him did the crime most likely. There was no conclusive evidence which one of them did it. Just recently a white lady stabbed a 16 year old black boy in the back and killed him . The judge said she could be rehabilitated and gave her 6 years. But this kid can’t be rehabilitated at age 13?
Epoxygleu all evidence indicates the 15 year old did the murder. Think about it . Who is more likely to murder the 13 or 15. The 15 snitched on the 13 year old as part of a plea deal and got 5 years. A soon he got out , he raped some girl and got sentenced to like 20 years . So yea pretty obvious . The 13 year olds public defender told him to just accept the murder charge because they won’t sentence a child to jail . Bad advice there
wolverine claws there is no way to know the actual truth, but if that is actually what happened this dude could get hella money off of them, but money don’t pay back for all the time you do I guess. That’s tuff.
This host is perfect. So calm, so distinguished, so respectable. He is pleasant and respectful to all the inmates despite their crimes. Great documentary.
@@millig8980 Nobody puts a gun to their heads and tells them to watch this documentary. And I wouldn't say the people on death row or the ones in normal cells are treated with copious amounts of respect, just some base-level respect which is normal for a human being.
Those documentaries about prison life are so informative but they also make me realise that my life isn't bad at all compared to... this. I feel kinda sorry for some of those men, but yes. That's the foundation of life -- All of our actions have consequences.
That's because they have to act like that on TV and make the prison look good, then they'll get more points in terms on their chances to get out for good behavior
I like that they didn't produce this to be scary and eerie, its all on a sunny day, casual talking, chill music, gives you a real life organic account of things
Well now one problem I can see in the first 5 minutes is the big cells with all the luxurious stuff in there. They don't deserve it not to mention it's a waste on taxpayers' money. Shrinking down the cell size means increased capacity.
@@CP-jk3tc Theyre on death row. Might as well make them feel the least human possible on their final days. And they obviously seem very respectful, not saying they should be let off scot free but they at least deserve some basic treatment
@@CP-jk3tc they dont need to increase capacity. There isnt an overflowing amount of death row inmates but i agree with u all that stuff in there is wasting taxpayer dollars
@@GaboG3 Did they behave like human being when they commit hideous crimes? Obviously, these are not "basic treatment". Heck, these killers have far better welfare compared to respectable and hard-working folks like garbage collectors, janitors and guards. They appear respectful because the prison want to preserve their image. Besides, the inmates know there might be a slight chance for their sentences to reduce from death sentence to life imprisonment instead.
Its just messed up that all these people after talking for 5 minutes they look just like normal good people and then they tell you this guy killed his Wholefuckin family, thats messed up man
I guess that's how they get you, "hey, he doesn't look like he'd run over his entire family with a van and then hang them from a tree!" And then you learn he ran over his entire family with a van and hung them off a tree
That's the whole point, some of them might actually be "good" people, the point is showing that you don't have to necessarily be a crazy psychopath to do terrible things, all it takes is one stupid decision and you can ruin your life forever.
All that focus....the guy with the priorities written on the wall. The things that will make him a better person. If only he had that when he was a free man. Clear-eyed, knew what he wanted...he wouldn't have killed those old women.
Remember that educated and intelligent are not the same thing , and often intelligent people are morally bankrupt. Ted Bundy was intelligent and completely psychotic. To me the highest form of intelligence is empathy. Most of these guys lack empathy. That's what allowed them to kill people
@@Cincinnatus1869 Intelligence and psychosis are unrelated. Intelligence and good morals are also not related. You hear about Bundy simply because he was more successful likely due to his intelligence. There is no shortage of stupid and psychotic criminals.
@@christinep. I'm not suggesting that intelligence is a prerequisite for psychosis . But it should be noted that there are a lot of people with an above average ability to reason and no moral compass at all.
That kind of stuff has been proven to not deter criminal behavior at all. Scared straight and similar programs make no difference. Nobody thinks they will get caught.
24:24 is a nice moment where he goes through the inmates' books and you can see the excitement in the inmate that someone is interested in his books and is asking questions. Wholesome.
Ronald seems so well spoken for missing most of life and education. You start to feel bad for him, and forget what he's done. In his particular case I could understand a second chance being given. He was so young at 13 and clearly isn't the same person... And I'm not a softie either. I believe in capital punishment. But also that every case is unique
@@FlyingElbow Sociopaths are not all killers. as a kid and sociopath he lacked fundamentals but as an adult he may still be empty inside but doesn't mean he will kill brainlessly again without processing
@@FlyingElbow it seems unusual to me that a sociopath would read up on metaphysics and eugenics. Even if it was self aware attempt to feel attachment to humanity, why would he have any motive to do that when humanity punished him for an act he should have no remorse for if he is as you say, a sociopath.
@John Barber But almost all criminals come from abusive families. They weren't born that way, they were made that way. Criminals were victim of abuse themselves. I'm not saying we should forgive the criminals, I'm saying the people who abused them and led them to that are criminals too and yet they walk free still.
Suzy Q they say they need to be in prison because that’s what they hear everyday this is all they are told even if they weren’t old enough to fully understand and take in the consequences of their actions.
@@ryantitsworth NO. That guy is a POS. He murdered a man by the name of Bill Toney in cold blood. He absolutely deserves to spend the rest of his pathetic life in prison. He was a grown man when he committed that cowardly act.
Couldn’t imagine being one of the broken souls to experience all this. I thank my mother for keeping me on my toes without a father. Plus I’m 20 at that. Younger ones below me doing life as we speak for no guidance.
If I may ask. were you convicted of a criminal violation against the US or south Vietnam govt? Or were you are POW? I have always wondered if combat or prison is worse.
dude serving 3 life sentences for robbing a bank. meanwhile someone who has murdered a man might only get 1 life sentences. just shows how much money means in this world.
When a child is kidnapped, they put out an Amber Alert. When a bank is robbed, they rope off streets, they shut down cities, train and bus stations, they flood airports with a sea of blue and call out S.W.A.T., they issue APBs, call in the FBI, get out the dogs, send in "the trackers," and call down the helicopters .... Public Service Announcement: "Remember: kids first." _Right after cash._
Host: "170yrs,that means you'll never walk outta here" Prisoner: "Well,I'm eligible for parole when I turn 100" Sounds like he's grabbing hope in a hopeless situation!
Trevor does a marvelous job in his interview with the staff and the inmates. He is very knowledgeable and skillful at how he asks the tough questions without fear but also with dignity and respect to the inmates.
He's a true journalist. He treats his subjects like human beings, regardless of what they did. He listens to what they have to say and follows up with good open-ended questions. An absolute pro.
Everytime I ever get mad and think about hurting another person I come to this video. Bless these people. I work as a corrections officer I see this everyday. Some great people and some horrible, and some manipulators
Did nine years in a Texas prison. First time ever being in trouble. Learned a lot about myself and the importance of family. Used my time wisely though. Went to college and learned a trade while incarcerated. I’ve learned to appreciate the little things in life and I definitely try not to take things for granted. Stay humble my friends🙏🏼
Judge me if you will but my heart hurt for the man who been in since 15. Committed a crime at 13. Balls ain't even drop yet and they gonna give him 170 years. Stupid.
TVDeskis he was a goddamn KID. Why would a KID get 170 years in prison??? I feel sorry for those women he killed and I hope they Rest In Peace. But he was just a child that’s a different case
I feel really bad for the guy that went when he was 15. He looks acculturated and smart, and he obviously regrets it. I know he is a criminal, but I can't help myself but being a little sad for him.
@@mattmaster2582 yeah of course. I already said that he is a criminal. Obviously, if he hurts my family I would not have the lucidity to know if he's a smart guy or not, that's how human emotions work. But thank god my family it's safe.
The man in prision since 15 years of age is so sharp minded. He speaks like an author of a deep book about why are we here and, at some times, like an anciant poet.
@@rll1236 nah he shouldn't u kill someone especially that senseless u should stay behind bars forever imagine a kid comming in your house and killing your wife and doughter no amount of time can make up for that
@@rll1236 the people that got killed have families that have to live with that forever so should he. as i said if someone killed your family would u feel the same ? .also the best talkers have shown to be the most evil people. for me if u kill someone as senselessly as this u should stay in prison its not like it was an accident
they have come to peace with the fact that are going to die,instead of spending their whole life in prison,they won't fight anymore because there in no point. Thats what i think at least.
Grace it's not mad confusion,more like controlled chaos. The answer is either they got it out of their systems already or they just want to do their time with the least amount of friction as possable. Even documentaries like this don't give a good view of what prison is really like. The only way to have a true view of what it's like is to be there yourself. Prison is nothing like what you have seen on any show,even this one. The prisoners with the worst sentences,and the ones who already have years in are the calmest,down to earth people you could ever meet in your life. Some of the best people I have ever met,ones I would trust with my life and my family's lives,will never leave prison. They'll die there. With that said they have 25 to life sentences,but that's not their sentence in reality. Their sentences are hope. Hoping they will get out at that 25 year mark or even 30 or 50,is worse than any death sentence they could have been given. I know they'll never leave prison. But because it made their days easier at the time, I agreed there was hope they one day would be free again.
Grace they have no hope. You could say they are broken humans. Plus they don't wanna lose what little privilege they have. Youd be surprised how much knowing when and how you'll die can change a person
Being interested and captivated by the nature of the prison system, and how inmates navigate such parameters to develop great characters, has helped me become less judgmental.
I was thinking the exact same thing. He said armed robbery and kidnapping. Maybe one or more of the people he kidnapped was killed? Or else it's too much time he's serving.
it really is appalling, not saying it's okay to rob anyone but there's rapists and pedo's out there serving under a year who get let out for "good behaviour", 37 years is such overkill.
Don't believe everything in movies what they show is for entertainment purposes in real life not every person who is in prison is a psychopathic blood thirsty human.🙂
The guy, who is sentenced to 170 years in prison for double homicide at age 13, when he started listing the things he’s never done and never will do....this hit me hard, like really hard. All of the things we take for granted, he will never be able to do
That was a great video, thank you very much! That place appears to be a very well ran prison! I really started feeling sorry for the guy that went to prison really young and does show remorse, but he did the crime! Once again, very good video and you did a great job on your interviews, thank you!
@@godlychimp5134 this. Ofcourse most of them are horrible disgusting peoplr who destroyed families, but nobody who doesnt have some sort of problem or had one in their childhood wakes up and says "yes ill kill someome today"
@Mr. JoJo that's not true I was in prison and there was Wi-Fi in there. It's for the co' s they had ipads connected to the Wi-Fi. Also one of my friends is in federal prison right now and I just talked to him yesterday on video chat on facebook. Youd be suprised what all people can sneak into a prison
The true definition of irony is "Sitting here watching these documentaries to see what its like in prison. Only to see them watching TV of what its like on the outside"
@Megan Ziggler 🤣🤣dam right I'm a good boy finna turn 18 better start calling me a man nahhh just joking gotta earn that respect u get what I'm talking about
@Megan Ziggler I mean mybad just tryna find the Sam people with the same thing in common u cool with linking there name if u would be so kind😁thx in advance
I don’t think so brother. I’m in public school and been in it forever. I’m a junior in high school rn and I know right and wrong and I know how to do trig. I think I learned more in school than I would in prison.
@@marcmaldonado7219 Why do you think it isn't a smart question? Not meant with animosity. I was wondering if the superintendent had developed any friendships with these death row inmates right when he asked that question and I didn't sense any undertone of negativity in the interviewers voice. He simply seemed curious to know if he genuinely liked any of these gentlemen despite the crimes they have committed. I also thought the superintendents answer was tactful and he didn't seem bothered by the question.
This host is probably the best ive seen in a minute, he doesnt ask stupid questions, hes short concise. I like this dude.
It’s Trevor McDonald, he was a newsreader in UK in the 80’s, and probably later too.
Richard Partrestal agreed
the way he talks to the inmates makes them want to talk to him too, which is so nice to watch. a lot of them had really great things to say and i'm happy he allowed them to be heard as opposed to just filming them like animals and making assumptions off of a case file.
He also shows these men respect & is polite in all his dealings with them
The best hosts let them speak.
Good god, for a man who’s been locked up since 13 the one guy is very well spoken and cultured
Eric Moon that what happen when your not in the street
It's almost like he shouldn't be in prison for something he did when he was 13
Yeah because he read a lot.
jscudderz sadly killing 2 lives is what that gets you an eye for an eye right sure he was 13 and maybe not fully developed but it’s not everyday an undeveloped brain just kills 2 people as a simple mistake now is it, being young shouldn’t get you off of crimes, I bet he knows he shouldn’t be left out especially if he had an undeveloped brain and it developed in prison right? Let me catch my son killing 2 people and expecting a jail free card
@Aaron Zimmerman The dude might be putting on a front, but he seems genuine. I don't think he's a threat to society anymore. He did some stupid she when he was a literal child and got 170 years. 170 years after only being here 13. I know the dude took some lives when he was younger, and grounding the kid for 25 years seems like quite the punishment. This dude seems intelligent and mature enough to be let back into society assuming his prison record reflects his on-camera persona.
When you watch a documentary like this, you realize that there is something more valuable than money, diamonds and gold .... Your freedom!
True, I completely agree
Vdd em man
amen
I was in jail for 7 days once and the feeling I had when I got out is indescribable. I was in the infirmarary too so it was 10 times worse. Seconds feel like hrs. Freedom baby
@@danpacana8290 There you go...
This interviewer asks great questions! He also waits for the answer to be completely given and does not interrupt the subject, something that cannot be said of some I have watched recently. I would definitely watch more documentaries with him.
The TV which many among us consume daily:
TV - promos:
- stealing,
- killing,
- lying,
- fornications,
- destroying,
- hate,
- jealously,
- un educated,
- giving up thinking skills, allowing the thinking to be done by others,
- giving up ones health,
- fear.
In short: Tv promos useing humans sinful nature against them, calling them to sin 24/7/365 until death.
Tv promos to be as the father of lies, lucifer:
John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Who give us the TV and all other technical garbage? - the old devil through his puppets with different faces and names did.
Once someone said like this:
- you say you are good person? - then count the days you have been alone, away from other souls of humans and away from technical garbage, (TVs, phones,) , just you and nature.
A soul who mange to live on their own without others nor the world, is the only one who can answer the question of :how good of a person they are.
Cause you being good ain´t valued alone of how many and how you can help others.
How good of a person you are also lays in your mindset, your though, how pure or unsure these are.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Definitely earned that Sir title with class.
He genuinely seems to want to hear what they have to say.
I felt the same way. He asks the questions you want to ask!
He asked the questions without a single hint of bias. He ask really great question as well, not just question to find out what he wants to know but also a chance for those inmate to voice our their inner voice that they've kept suppressed for years or even decades.
This interviewer is top notch..Professionall, courteous, knows his facts, and kind.
He’s kinda a douche
Kristen JustKristen I agree!
@@ramsesthegreat5652 how?
@@delightk interrupts a lot
@@jopi7840 He barely interrups at all and if he does its to give more context to his question.
That guy who was 13. That got me. He seemed like such a nice guy, focusing on strength and health. And talking to the camera guy, letting him go inside his cell. He is amazing. I feel for him.
he is also eligible for parole once he turns 100 years old which is crazy but unlikely he'll live
Until you realize he brutally murdered 2 people.
I feel for him to. Locking up a a child for the rest of his life seems harsh. But then I remember that he killed two people.
Plus children need to realize that when they make grown-up decisions they're grown up consequences
That's exactly what I thought uvu
This is the most calm prison documentary i've ever watched
Because it's real
Zane Ayers are you sure? It kinda looks staged. 🤔
@@basquehound1999 idrk tbh maybe it is maybe it isn't well never know
They aren't being moved constantly. They aren't there for 2-5 years, they don't have anything to fight for because the rest of their life will be spent right where they are right now, for the most part with the same people
And so, they are given some minor privileges to make them a little comfortable, people in county jails doing a couple years dont get to have.
170yrs for a 13 year old is crazy. I could actually hear the regret in his voice
Yeah way too low punishment.
170 just means life with no parole and that's not out of line for the crime he committed. Even today, children convicted of murder are guaranteed a review after 25 years, but they still may not ever be released.
Ohh yeah regret....He's smiling and grinning the whole time....tf are you talking about.
hes actually getting out in 2025
@@-RAYZ- he’s smiling bc he’s getting a chance to talk with a person that sees him as a human. He expressed remorse multiple times and took accountability. 170 is crazy
The interviewer is on point, is respectful but also isn't afraid of asking searching and profound questions. I could listen to this guy talk for days.
He's really good.
Hes like the David Attenborough of interviews with inmates hahaha
same he is awesome
Me do I love the way we speaks the correct English
AkuNoHana he’s Britain’s version of Morgan Freeman, in a way, with his velvety voice. I grew up watching him. Sir Trevor McDonald. He’s a great man.
The reporter is a real gentleman. He talks to everyone with respect and dignity. Before he goes in their cell, he asks "may I"?
Thats how you should treat anybody, jail or no jail.
Yes I love that!! Treating them like the humans they are not just a stupid number♥️ I love his voice tho so I find myself watching all the documentaries he does lol 😂 I'm weird Don't judge me it lulls me to sleep
Yeah I really like this man. Wish I could meet him. Just not like this.
He's a bleeding heart liberal who is soft on crime. Shows a lack of respect for the victims and their families.
@@realniggashit3 howdy howdy
that black guy sentenced at 13 impressed me a lot with his wisdom, discipline, vocabulary, demeanor, and lifestyle.
Ryan K he has had a lot of time to try and be a better person
Or dude is psycho
13 , i bet he thought its fun and games , cut him some slack 13 year old him and 30 year old him are very different
Thirty year old him clearly educated himself instead of playing prison games (or after a time tired of them).
Either way you look at it he’s doing good with as bleak a outlook that place has.
@Mlj Fmdfmd I never advocated his release.
I'm just impressed how well he's kept it together.
I love how respectful Trevor is to the offenders. Always asking politely if he may enter their cell, pick up/look at something of theirs, etc.
Even with the literal baby killer, Frederick Baer, the 'worst' he said was "In your case, I can maybe understand why some people believe in the death penalty" - whereas other interviewers would prolly make it clear how disgusted and reviling such an act is.
They don’t deserve respect tbh
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what real journalism looks like!
My childhood news reader when I was a kid 👍, a legend
You’d be correct, if they mentioned Trump ever other sentence.
that 13 year ild murderer guy would’ve been something else if he was kept anywhere other than the jail cell man. 170 years damn
In August 1987, thirteen-year-old Sanford and a friend forced their way into Sanford’s elderly neighbors’ home. Sanford demanded money from eighty-seven-year-old Julia Belmar and eighty-three-year-old Anna Harris. Sanford stabbed both women multiple times, killing them.
No fake news CNN here
A lot of mixed feelings watching this. All the people in this prison are there for a reason, but when they talk they are still human with interests, personalities, hobbies, yet they've done the unspeakable. It's amazing how the human mind works.
Some of them seem very self aware and remorseful of what they have done such that they seem rehabilitated. for some of these, It's as though the old person that committed the heinous actions is dead, and while the same memories are shared, the new person clearly is much more self-reflective and doesn't want to hurt anyone. While not all are rehabilitated for sure, I feel as though some of these should be on parole sooner.
eventually they will feel the pain that their victims did... but i don't agree with the one that got sent there at 15
Ian Templeton what is humans
@@ufodeath Well sure. That they seem or appear remorseful or rehabilitated is goal oriented/purpose driven. Once they reach the goal/achieve the purpose. What they seemed to be or appeared too be dissipates rapidly. Death Row inmates have by they're deeds, actions, choices forfeited consideration. They lose right to life.
Soldado de Juan José Torres No they weren’t. Stop committing crimes and you’ll stop having issues with law enforcement.
i always come back here to appreciate the simple things i take for granted everyday.
They have simple things in the prison as well ;-)
Dont be a deplorable human being and you wont have to worry about it.
Same here... And to also think before I act
Well said 👏
Lockdowns, masks, social distancing?
I've said it before, I'll say it again. This host is exceptional in the absolute human dignity and respect he gives to the inmates with his words. "Please," and "Thank you," and "May I?" and "if you don't mind." It's probably better treatment than they get from most of the COs.
This is haunting to me. It scares the crap out of me. These men were capable of things like murder, double homicide even. Yet, talking to them, they seem like just ordinary people. Some of them seem even likable. They're respectful and sometimes insightful. Just ordinary people can do terrible things.
yeah! it's difficult to really distinguish them between normal people...
its not that they arent "normal" everyone gets angry everyone gets desperate, just most people dont act on primal instincts, most people have self control.
It’s sad watching them go through the crime they committed. Especially at a young age they had choices but God forgive them for what they did. But I’m amazed how they look muscles and everything.
Its uncomfortable for us to not be able to 'see evil' ... so we pretend that all people who commit crimes are evil ... because its easy to put them all in the same box.
I think there should be another type of system to give good inmates a second chance. Some of these crimes were spur of the moment of which many people are capable of. Not too sure if I believe in the death sentence for everybody either. I think it's very sad.
This narrator is such a gentleman, & he is an excellent documentarian
Anne T. Better than Freeman?
Pixel who is freeman?
Anne T. Morgan freeman
Agree
That's Sir Trevor McDonald. Was the news anchor for the 10pm news in Britain for a lot of years. He's a UK legend. Always respectful and presents the facts. No bullshit. Knighted by the Queen in 1999 for services to journalism.
It is amazing how a guy with no free future ahead of him can be so intrigued by the meaning of humanity and philosophy. He is encouraged to make himself a better person, even when it cannot be put to use and is not expected of him.
same thoughts gave me sleepless nights..
Sometimes the only prison that matters is the prison of one's mind.
@@maam-yj8ph #TruthSpoken
they have the time to reflect
Of course he would be.
Alot of people going through things in life want to know where we go after death..
Man..this kinda documentary really put things into perspective.Never take life for granted😊
True. 😢😮
I’ve never heard of this interviewer but he has really good questions and I like how he can get to the deep questions but without sounding intruding and disrespectful so good on him I think he’s a great interviewer.
Yes he's presented a lot of great documentaries...
He was knighted
Trevor MacDonald, a national treasure.
I’ve always thought the same thing. I like how he asks questions respectfully and makes sure he talks to them instead of through a guard or window. He asks permission and that says a lot of how he is as a person.
This documentary was much better produced in every way than most of the stuff *Netflix* puts out...
antonio montana oof! That’s SOOOOOO true!
True
Netflix sucks
SUBHASIS TUDU it doesn’t
True but to be honest I can't wait for the documentary on the camp fire.
Can't stop watching this documentary. The Interviewer does an incredible job and very respectful too.
His voice thoooo
Morgan freeman is good in this set of docos isn’t he
This is one of my favorite documentaries I love revisiting.
I revisit annually at a minimum
This is a gold standard documentary
DEEZ NUTS
Indeed, Trevor McDonald is an excellent interviewer; glad I discovered some of his work recently.
7:17 Anyone who has ever watched LockUp will know this man, and his former cat, very well.
That’s an awesome description
im the 1k like
It's great how the interviewer genuinely shows respect.
He is from.the UK not a typical low level American
@@rafaeltlv1795 hahah
@@rafaeltlv1795 It’s because he is elderly and old age mellows people down. Cope about the war some more.
DEEZ NUTS
British buy used to be the news reader
Trever Mcdonald
Wish this man would do this series again. The inmates seem to respect him as an elder and his mutual respect in what he asks and how he asks it. Genuine real answers
i think he passed away 🥺
@@lukefoster1000 really ? link ?
He's dead
Daisy McKendrick Amen to that. He is well and alive
Yes there is a part 2 on Amazon prime
having worked here for 8 months i can say this documentary makes things look much nicer than they are. its a blessing this place is being tore to the ground and a new facility built. for the well being of the Correctional Officers and the inmates even.
I’m
Not surprised. I thought the same thing
No state or prison warden wants their prison put in a bad light, so of course they'd want it to be as "nice" as possible as far as penatentiaries go.
Documentaries like these often look at the human side of the inmates (which don't get me wrong is wonderful), however, they need to hammer in the fact that these men are incredibly dangerous. Unless they were falsely imprisoned, they're there for a reason, lol.
It makes the general public have an unrealistic view on places like this. Everything else aside, I'm glad they're tearing it down and building a new one. As you said, it's safer for both officers and inmates.
It's worse than what I just watched? Wow!!
Seeing this is emotional. Remember, don't let 30 seconds of your life take 30 years.
DEEZ NUTS
@@gdkpakman7112 damn, you made me cry 😢
Don't say such emotional things...
Golden comment
@@gdkpakman7112 dang words of wisdom
"DEEZ NUTS"
-Skate Till Dead, 2021
Truely inspirational quote
U really think about life watching this
Jason factss I was like wow life is scary n beautiful at the same time
True
yep, you sure do
Yo fr
I like watching stuff like this when I think I'm having a bad day. Not as bad as these guys.
The guy who got incarcerated at 15 actually seems like a nice person. Such a shame that he commited a crime so early on
Maybe he only became that person, because of that sentence. Sadly he didn't know earlier
He appears very well read and eloquent. Might have become a lawyer or something
Kyle L. Amen I agree,,,,
It shouldnt be a crime commited as a kid or adult.
The fact that he murdered 2 people at 15 for $5 though... Not many people are even capable of committing such an act
24:11 you can tell they guy is really happy that someone is showing interest in his hobbies. Such intriguing books and he’s clearly well spoken. I hope he can be free one day
Why? He didn't let the 2 people he killed go free, why does his life matter more than theirs that he heartlessly took?
He can be free the day that he brings back the two women that he murdered in cold blood.
@@kylaia3155 I would agree if he was 18 or above when he commited the crime but he was only 13 so its a lot more complicated than most
@@graberz720 Not to mention the environment he had grew up in.
@@kylaia3155 he’s not the same person anymore
guy who has been there since age 15 must read a lot of books. he's incredibly well spoken and I wonder what kind of education he's been able to receive.
most likely only himself.
i get that he did something horrible but it seems like such a waste to just throw his life away too at age 13
@@scoldingwhisper He wasn't even a fully developed human at that age, it's insane.
@@arnavshah7511 it's so tragic. you'd have to have been let down by so many people to be capable of something like that at 13 and nobody even tried after he did it
he speaks so well i wonder how he educated himself
That officer managing the board is totally 100% the guy for the job. He has empathy and compassion yet a full understanding of the reality of it all.
Sorry which officer? Timestamp?
Its very rare for people to understand that people get sent to prison as punishment for their crime . u dont go to prison to be punished!
DEEZ NUTS
@Shake till dead what nuts?
You spend an hour in the prison with these inmates and you will feel awakened.
i wanted to cry when i heard about the guy who said i’ll see you fellas.
The Weirdest Side of TH-cam I thought I was the only one 😭
The Weirdest Side of TH-cam bet thought it was just me that shii sad asf ik bro did what he did but damn 😔
uhhhhhh 🤣
The Weirdest Side of TH-cam ik 😭😭
What part of the video
Great video but please make more of ones to enlighten people. I stumbled upon someone complaining in your comment section about loosing job and seeking for help. Having multiple income sources is very crucial to financial growth.
Ideal words. Investments have always been the best alternative; having multiple investments increases your benefits and provides you with other revenue streams.
I realized the benefits of investing. My source of income had previously been my job. But I lost my job when the pandemic started and I had to live with the little I had in my savings which really affected my plans.
This is exactly what I'm talking about. For the past four years, my income has never been dependent on any firm or work place, because I chose to invest and the more money I get the more I seek for new investment opportunities.
I came across this name John Joseph when I was really looking to start up some investments. But I wasn't given much information about him.
The thing that most impressed me about John Joseph was that he wasn't simply an expert in forex; he was also interested in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and other more substantial assets. He is the reason my investments have performed well. Since then, I've been investing with him, so I can now use the money I get from our trades to invest in real estate.
170 years and still humble with a good state of mind
They need to release him. He was only 13 . A kid . He’s suffered enough
@Epoxygleu oh where did your Phd in psychology?
Epoxygleu na they must of told all the prisoners to not proclaim innocence and act calm. They don’t want people to know the truth which is they put a 13 year old for 170 years When he most likely didn’t kill anyone . He was an accomplice. The 15 year old with him did the crime most likely. There was no conclusive evidence which one of them did it. Just recently a white lady stabbed a 16 year old black boy in the back and killed him . The judge said she could be rehabilitated and gave her 6 years. But this kid can’t be rehabilitated at age 13?
Epoxygleu all evidence indicates the 15 year old did the murder. Think about it . Who is more likely to murder the 13 or 15. The 15 snitched on the 13 year old as part of a plea deal and got 5 years. A soon he got out , he raped some girl and got sentenced to like 20 years . So yea pretty obvious . The 13 year olds public defender told him to just accept the murder charge because they won’t sentence a child to jail . Bad advice there
wolverine claws there is no way to know the actual truth, but if that is actually what happened this dude could get hella money off of them, but money don’t pay back for all the time you do I guess. That’s tuff.
Dude gets married on death row and I can't find a gf
your personality must suck!
She got his money after he died doe. She's smart
@@puppypunter8133 What money?
U can find??? Lol u don't want. Cause if u want u wave MILIONS of women's to choose.
😂
This host is perfect. So calm, so distinguished, so respectable. He is pleasant and respectful to all the inmates despite their crimes.
Great documentary.
Trevor McDonald
Yep that man is classy af
ye agree at 44 he reality checks this dude in the most subtle way possible
Yes a great show for the families of victims. Beautiful to see their killers getting so much respect and dignity 🙄
@@millig8980 Nobody puts a gun to their heads and tells them to watch this documentary. And I wouldn't say the people on death row or the ones in normal cells are treated with copious amounts of respect, just some base-level respect which is normal for a human being.
Those documentaries about prison life are so informative but they also make me realise that my life isn't bad at all compared to... this. I feel kinda sorry for some of those men, but yes. That's the foundation of life -- All of our actions have consequences.
It's so scary. One moment, one decision, changing your life forever.
Yep that's what happened to me dumb decision
I'm not in jail though
Just follow the law Ana think twice before you act.
@@wonder777warrior6 watch when they see us
Me
These guys are more polite then 95% of the population now
Ethan Moggy prison bars and a death sentence tends to do that to people.
What makes you think about that lmao 😂 they kill ppl outside the prison
Ethan Moggy exactly lol
That's because they have to act like that on TV and make the prison look good, then they'll get more points in terms on their chances to get out for good behavior
That's because they don't get to interact with that '95%' of the population.
I like that they didn't produce this to be scary and eerie, its all on a sunny day, casual talking, chill music, gives you a real life organic account of things
Well now one problem I can see in the first 5 minutes is the big cells with all the luxurious stuff in there. They don't deserve it not to mention it's a waste on taxpayers' money. Shrinking down the cell size means increased capacity.
@@CP-jk3tc Theyre on death row. Might as well make them feel the least human possible on their final days. And they obviously seem very respectful, not saying they should be let off scot free but they at least deserve some basic treatment
@@CP-jk3tc they dont need to increase capacity. There isnt an overflowing amount of death row inmates but i agree with u all that stuff in there is wasting taxpayer dollars
@@CP-jk3tc lots of their luxuries are purchased by them or their families
@@GaboG3 Did they behave like human being when they commit hideous crimes?
Obviously, these are not "basic treatment". Heck, these killers have far better welfare compared to respectable and hard-working folks like garbage collectors, janitors and guards.
They appear respectful because the prison want to preserve their image. Besides, the inmates know there might be a slight chance for their sentences to reduce from death sentence to life imprisonment instead.
" We only have 12 people in death row".....12 is enough. Thank you Sir Trevor McDonald for being so thoughtful and respectful.
Right!! I was wondering if anyone else caught that
“ no man is your enemy , no man is your friend and every man is your teachers “.
Huh ?
I think it means that there is a lesson to be learned from every man, good or bad?
I’m not a man im a boy
Sonneblom Koningin teacher*
You look beautiful
I liked the quote written on that one prisoners wall:
"No man is your enemy"
"No man is your friend"
"Every man is your teacher"
Looks Up so did I that's as real as it gets
Looks Up who is the author of that Tree of Life book that he had? Any idea?
Proximity Symbol being that you’re a internet troll, you probably won’t get the reaction that you want.
I wrote it down, never heard it before. Fantastic quote.
facts
I love the interviewer. He’s kind, to the point, not condescending, and well spoken. 👍
British Black man vs. American Black man.
You are super cute
@@rlumpk63270 She is hot.
Feels like Morgan Freeman
Yes I agree Trevor is one of the very best interviewers I have ever seen on a prison documentary
"No man is your friend.. no man is your enemy..every man is your teacher " And I have learned from these prisoners today.
It was an interesting quote for sure
I actually agree
Quote is by Florence Scovel.
@@KG_Thunder thank you
Me too
Its just messed up that all these people after talking for 5 minutes they look just like normal good people and then they tell you this guy killed his Wholefuckin family, thats messed up man
Bruhhh
"Don't judge a book by its cover"
"It's the inside that matter"
These two quotes are very real.
I guess that's how they get you, "hey, he doesn't look like he'd run over his entire family with a van and then hang them from a tree!"
And then you learn he ran over his entire family with a van and hung them off a tree
That's the whole point, some of them might actually be "good" people, the point is showing that you don't have to necessarily be a crazy psychopath to do terrible things, all it takes is one stupid decision and you can ruin your life forever.
@@matteochiarino662 true bro... Decision is everything 😭, hope we all be wise enough to take a decision👍
Its scary how smart these dudes are. You can tell all they do is read every book in the library out of boredom
All that focus....the guy with the priorities written on the wall. The things that will make him a better person. If only he had that when he was a free man. Clear-eyed, knew what he wanted...he wouldn't have killed those old women.
Remember that educated and intelligent are not the same thing , and often intelligent people are morally bankrupt. Ted Bundy was intelligent and completely psychotic. To me the highest form of intelligence is empathy. Most of these guys lack empathy. That's what allowed them to kill people
@@Cincinnatus1869 Intelligence and psychosis are unrelated. Intelligence and good morals are also not related. You hear about Bundy simply because he was more successful likely due to his intelligence. There is no shortage of stupid and psychotic criminals.
@@christinep. I'm not suggesting that intelligence is a prerequisite for psychosis . But it should be noted that there are a lot of people with an above average ability to reason and no moral compass at all.
Sam Little became a sketch artist with his time and could draw the faces of his 93 victims.
An update on Ronald L Sanford - The man sentenced for 170 years, has had a court update and is scheduled to be released on 23rd of August 2024.
Where is the article? That means he can have kids !
@@sarahb2731 You wanna have his babies?
@@sarahb2731 ?
no way really???
update: he just got arrested for triple homicide on the 24th. i kid i kid
They should show this documentary in all highschools.
Yeah, and movies like requiem for a dream
Good idea actually
That kind of stuff has been proven to not deter criminal behavior at all. Scared straight and similar programs make no difference. Nobody thinks they will get caught.
@@ButterBallTheOpossum Sadly the truth. Everybody thinks that they aren't like the other criminals, that they are smarter
@@ButterBallTheOpossum same with drug, everybody says: Yeah I am smarter and I will never become addict..
No man is your enemy,
No man is your friend.
Every man is your teacher!
Nice line... 👌
Chandra Shurya no comment
Feminists are crying in the corner because it's "man"
Chandra Shurya words to live by for sure.
that one is good because setting all ego thoughts aside you can literally learn something from everyone in any aspect.
Chandra Shurya ✊🏾✊🏾
24:24 is a nice moment where he goes through the inmates' books and you can see the excitement in the inmate that someone is interested in his books and is asking questions. Wholesome.
Ronald seems so well spoken for missing most of life and education. You start to feel bad for him, and forget what he's done. In his particular case I could understand a second chance being given. He was so young at 13 and clearly isn't the same person... And I'm not a softie either. I believe in capital punishment. But also that every case is unique
@@FlyingElbow Sociopaths are not all killers. as a kid and sociopath he lacked fundamentals but as an adult he may still be empty inside but doesn't mean he will kill brainlessly again without processing
@@FlyingElbow it seems unusual to me that a sociopath would read up on metaphysics and eugenics. Even if it was self aware attempt to feel attachment to humanity, why would he have any motive to do that when humanity punished him for an act he should have no remorse for if he is as you say, a sociopath.
I wanna donate a lot of my books to him
@@thedoans1233 you definitely should
Ronald Sanford is now home. He was released on parole, in early August, 2024.
This needs to be shown in every middle school. It might save a lot of people.
True
true
Some would still ignore it though and look for better ways to not get caught doing it
@John Barber Wrong
@John Barber But almost all criminals come from abusive families. They weren't born that way, they were made that way. Criminals were victim of abuse themselves.
I'm not saying we should forgive the criminals, I'm saying the people who abused them and led them to that are criminals too and yet they walk free still.
respectful, informative, no downplaying, and an interviewer that allows his guests to speak without talking over everyone.
very nice
Yes, the interviewer is very nice and respectful.
If someone says, “I need to be in prison”...... believe them.
Suzy Q they say they need to be in prison because that’s what they hear everyday this is all they are told even if they weren’t old enough to fully understand and take in the consequences of their actions.
Or they need mental help
@@ryantitsworth NO. That guy is a POS. He murdered a man by the name of Bill Toney in cold blood. He absolutely deserves to spend the rest of his pathetic life in prison. He was a grown man when he committed that cowardly act.
No, his punishment should be to suffer in complete freedom
swaglantern the black guy went to prison when he was like 13/14 that’s who I’m talking about
I believe this is the best prison documentary I've ever seen.
Couldn’t imagine being one of the broken souls to experience all this. I thank my mother for keeping me on my toes without a father. Plus I’m 20 at that. Younger ones below me doing life as we speak for no guidance.
The Makaveli Your Mom must be super proud of raising you so well : )
You cute too😍 stay on the right path💋
Ajay Cosmetics super.
forever 21 😏💯
i feel it bro it aint easy being w out a dad and i thank my mother for everything
No man is your enemy
No man is your friend
Every man is your teacher!
well-said
God help them
Nice speech 👌
That guy got me the MOST! 💔
Never had my father growing up, most true statement ive seen
My mom told me this the night before she died 😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣
Makes you appreciate life...
Absolutely! I watched part of this earlier, and then stopped it to go on a jog! It felt good to be free.
John Lizarraga life is very special and this makes me really realize that i shouldn’t take even the smallest things for granted
I liKed your post just so you wouldn’t have 666 likes!
John Lizarraga If it takes death row to make you “appreciate life”..You’re doing it wrong!😉
TRUE SAID
I remember being in Prison in South Vietnam 🇻🇳 1968-1971 and let me tell you, it was the worst torture of my life.
sorry for asking, but were you a war prisoner or something? could you share more on what it was like
I hope you were a P.O.W.
If I may ask. were you convicted of a criminal violation against the US or south Vietnam govt? Or were you are POW? I have always wondered if combat or prison is worse.
Stop the 🧢
You were a prisoner of war, dude.
dude serving 3 life sentences for robbing a bank. meanwhile someone who has murdered a man might only get 1 life sentences. just shows how much money means in this world.
No. Your going to serve in your next reincarnation for 3x
Huh
It depends on your state. Life sentence in New Mexico, for instance, means 20 years. Kind of strange.
Life sentence can be shortened, and you might be released. You have basically no chance of getting out with two life sentences off good behavior
When a child is kidnapped, they put out an Amber Alert.
When a bank is robbed, they rope off streets, they shut down cities, train and bus stations, they flood airports with a sea of blue and call out S.W.A.T., they issue APBs, call in the FBI, get out the dogs, send in "the trackers," and call down the helicopters ....
Public Service Announcement: "Remember: kids first."
_Right after cash._
Host: "170yrs,that means you'll never walk outta here"
Prisoner: "Well,I'm eligible for parole when I turn 100"
Sounds like he's grabbing hope in a hopeless situation!
He seems fit physically and mentally. He may just make it.
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@@markoj.7675 What about it? Why post the link to so many of the comments if not giving context? Won't bother clicking on it...
“There can be no true despair without hope”
Wouldn’t you
Damn that cat doing time too
no cap
Maybe the cat was an accomplice
Yeah bro you didn't here about that cat Robbin the bank a couple days ago 🤣🤣🤣
Cat burglars really out here
Nicolas d'Avout
It’s 2020 we’re done with that
Trevor does a marvelous job in his interview with the staff and the inmates. He is very knowledgeable and skillful at how he asks the tough questions without fear but also with dignity and respect to the inmates.
I really like the interview guy. He seems so calm and just... nice.
Lol I love his pinning questions
Amazing at his job 👍🏾
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_McDonald
He's a true journalist. He treats his subjects like human beings, regardless of what they did. He listens to what they have to say and follows up with good open-ended questions. An absolute pro.
He in dere wit killas thas why. 💯
A man who went to prison at 15 and talking metaphysics is quite something
I know eh.
The dude had The Hunger Games in there too so I wouldn't give him too much credit 😂
Damn are you talking about the 2x homicide guy? I was thinking the same thing.
@@aggrogator4045 what? reading the hunger games instantly lowers your iq?
Jamie Bulger child killers served just ten years. They now live in Australia under different names and identities.
"I'll see ya fellas"... Very haunting last words.
what do ya want him to say ILL BE BACH i say drown em in a bucket like rats
Brian notafan I Rather DroWn Than To b Burned AliVe
@@randybobandy3002 ur stupid
Everytime I ever get mad and think about hurting another person I come to this video. Bless these people. I work as a corrections officer I see this everyday. Some great people and some horrible, and some manipulators
Did nine years in a Texas prison. First time ever being in trouble. Learned a lot about myself and the importance of family. Used my time wisely though. Went to college and learned a trade while incarcerated. I’ve learned to appreciate the little things in life and I definitely try not to take things for granted. Stay humble my friends🙏🏼
Congratulations on finishing your time and making the most of it while you were there.
@@mikehughes3340 thank you sir. God Bless🙏🏼
Very cool story. I wish more people in the system could do as you seemingly have done. I hope you have gained employment and are getting along.
@@talex7473 thank you. I am doing well. I Have a great job and I’m in the process of buying my first home. I’m truly blessed. 🙏🏼
@@JoseMorales-hr3kw congrats bro. you from htown? you kinda seem like an htown cat
Judge me if you will but my heart hurt for the man who been in since 15. Committed a crime at 13. Balls ain't even drop yet and they gonna give him 170 years. Stupid.
Zay Alexander same. I’ve seen horrible things but what happened to that kid just breaks my heart
how does that excuse murdering 2 people that have done nothing to you? he deserves 170 years and many more.
TVDeskis he was a goddamn KID. Why would a KID get 170 years in prison??? I feel sorry for those women he killed and I hope they Rest In Peace. But he was just a child that’s a different case
@@tvdeskis6521 170 years is way to much dude
@@tvdeskis6521 they were old. They were gonna die anyways ☺️
I feel really bad for the guy that went when he was 15. He looks acculturated and smart, and he obviously regrets it. I know he is a criminal, but I can't help myself but being a little sad for him.
I feel the same.
If he had hurt your family, you would be singing a different tune..
@@mattmaster2582 yeah of course. I already said that he is a criminal. Obviously, if he hurts my family I would not have the lucidity to know if he's a smart guy or not, that's how human emotions work.
But thank god my family it's safe.
I feel worse for the victim and their family
Same. I couldn't help but notice how well he spoken, very articulate, seemed very smart. Bad choices lead him to this, its such a shame.
A real gentleman journalist. I wish there were many more like him.
Imagine sleeping in prison, dreaming you are free. Only to wake up and realize you’re in for 170 years. I feel for him.
I can'nt imagine,how worst it is. Every day, every second of live. No freedom,no friends, without the family. And no Future.
Far worse than death it is
Death is the worst. You dissappear, you gone.
No prison is enough.
@@yt_hors3 if you disappear tjere is no more suffering and pain
He killed two people
No man is your enemy
No man is your friend
Every man is your teacher!
I like that
That is something to think about
or as my friend used to say after a fancy statement or something!!
Humacunra 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲
same here... the quote keep running thru my mind
Thank you for hilighting this quote
“Then you look up one day and 37 years have gone bye”
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Plus, that sentence made me feel a sadness I've never felt before.
The dude has such kind eyes! I actually felt sorry for him.
queen 'Araweela just wait till you get heartbroken🙃
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Abaaayo you teaching English now?
@@brianbruno1786 I've felt the pain of heartbreak multiple times in my life, but I found those words worse than heartbreak.
The man in prision since 15 years of age is so sharp minded. He speaks like an author of a deep book about why are we here and, at some times, like an anciant poet.
i don't think he should get out but he can help people that get behind bars
@@TheJarlath9 I think he should
@@rll1236 nah he shouldn't u kill someone especially that senseless u should stay behind bars forever imagine a kid comming in your house and killing your wife and doughter no amount of time can make up for that
@@TheJarlath9 he was 13 and now he's reformed. I think that's enough
@@rll1236 the people that got killed have families that have to live with that forever so should he. as i said if someone killed your family would u feel the same ? .also the best talkers have shown to be the most evil people. for me if u kill someone as senselessly as this u should stay in prison its not like it was an accident
im mad confused why r the death row guys more chill than the regular guys
Grace Because there are cameras, and they know all they have is time...
they have come to peace with the fact that are going to die,instead of spending their whole life in prison,they won't fight anymore because there in no point. Thats what i think at least.
Grace it's not mad confusion,more like controlled chaos. The answer is either they got it out of their systems already or they just want to do their time with the least amount of friction as possable. Even documentaries like this don't give a good view of what prison is really like. The only way to have a true view of what it's like is to be there yourself. Prison is nothing like what you have seen on any show,even this one. The prisoners with the worst sentences,and the ones who already have years in are the calmest,down to earth people you could ever meet in your life. Some of the best people I have ever met,ones I would trust with my life and my family's lives,will never leave prison. They'll die there. With that said they have 25 to life sentences,but that's not their sentence in reality. Their sentences are hope. Hoping they will get out at that 25 year mark or even 30 or 50,is worse than any death sentence they could have been given. I know they'll never leave prison. But because it made their days easier at the time, I agreed there was hope they one day would be free again.
Grace they have no hope. You could say they are broken humans. Plus they don't wanna lose what little privilege they have. Youd be surprised how much knowing when and how you'll die can change a person
More chill but deadly.
I love how one of the inmates just has a cat in his cell.
Cat on a chain.. Makes sense, but I was very surprised.
most of the death row inmates had cats. i think its like a support animal yk?
It’s serving a life sentence
The cat killed a granny when he was 2 months old
Lol I would be afraid they would kill the cat...na its a privilege.
Being interested and captivated by the nature of the prison system, and how inmates navigate such parameters to develop great characters, has helped me become less judgmental.
I can’t imagine that barber having a 37+ year sentence for robbery. People get less for murder!
I was thinking the exact same thing. He said armed robbery and kidnapping. Maybe one or more of the people he kidnapped was killed? Or else it's too much time he's serving.
they hit him with 3 kidnapping charges....but he should be out by now
Sentencing is nuts. People have kidnapped and abused children and gotten less time...
And even less for pedos
it really is appalling, not saying it's okay to rob anyone but there's rapists and pedo's out there serving under a year who get let out for "good behaviour", 37 years is such overkill.
These people are way too normal. It's terrifying.
makes u think how many serial killers have walked passed by u
It’s called accepting your fate
Better than normal if you ask me
Don't believe everything in movies what they show is for entertainment purposes in real life not every person who is in prison is a psychopathic blood thirsty human.🙂
Wow, it’s almost like they’re people too
The guy, who is sentenced to 170 years in prison for double homicide at age 13, when he started listing the things he’s never done and never will do....this hit me hard, like really hard. All of the things we take for granted, he will never be able to do
DEEZ NUTS
@@gdkpakman7112 Not appropriate
The two people he killed never got to do anything again either.
@@gdkpakman7112 It’s not supposed to be all caps. Deez Nutz! Ha, GOTEM!
@@Rafatravel Very true. Harsh reality
That was a great video, thank you very much! That place appears to be a very well ran prison! I really started feeling sorry for the guy that went to prison really young and does show remorse, but he did the crime! Once again, very good video and you did a great job on your interviews, thank you!
Love this interviewer. He’s amazing at his job.
When you feel bad but you realize they’re there for a reason. It’s just sad.
I think you still should feel bad. These people probably did not have that many opportunities growing up and had a very troubled life.
@@godlychimp5134 this. Ofcourse most of them are horrible disgusting peoplr who destroyed families, but nobody who doesnt have some sort of problem or had one in their childhood wakes up and says "yes ill kill someome today"
@@satan1189 I agree with you Satan
I think some of the sentences are severely overkill, like the barber guy who got 3 life sentences for stealing a car with people in it
@@Yada_690 yea true thats kinda much
My man got an xbox in prison, imagine how cool it would be to join a party and be like im in prison bruh
No Xbox Live.
No one would beileve you
Teknique v1.9 bro recently I played pubg with a guy that was apparently in prison
Teknique v1.9 that’s what happened to all my friends offline for 783 days
@Mr. JoJo that's not true I was in prison and there was Wi-Fi in there. It's for the co' s they had ipads connected to the Wi-Fi. Also one of my friends is in federal prison right now and I just talked to him yesterday on video chat on facebook. Youd be suprised what all people can sneak into a prison
Trevor McDonald is a legend all his docs are amazing!
The true definition of irony is "Sitting here watching these documentaries to see what its like in prison. Only to see them watching TV of what its like on the outside"
This was deep man, i like this
Goddamn...
Facts.
I would hate that if I was a prison guard, I would have to let some of them see the outside
You’re one of the reasons i love the comment sections
Cheeks
@Megan Ziggler I will follow that
@Megan Ziggler Try telling that to the families of George Stinney, Anthony Ray Hinton, and Walter McMillan
@Megan Ziggler 🤣🤣dam right I'm a good boy finna turn 18 better start calling me a man nahhh just joking gotta earn that respect u get what I'm talking about
@Megan Ziggler thx u u also have my respect as well quick and random question u like anime I'm big into anime just trying find anime buddies
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The host seems like a really great person, he gets straight to the point when he’s asking questions
I love how he's talking to them.
No sympathy or anything. I'm not trying to be sarcastic, he's just doing his job.
a remarkable man.
He's one of the UK's top journalists.
No emotion , no dramatic response ... straight forward and clear . That’s how it should always be
Sir Trevor MacDonald a great journalist
Eye-opening but saddening! Very well made overall and provocative qstns from the interviewer
you can really see how Sanford took his time to educate himself while in prison. you can hear it when he speaks.
@Arid Sohan we're talking about death row here mate not tinder
@@Joseph-mw2rl well Sanford isn't on death row...
@@loganbobrow9333 he is here until he dies pretty much
I am truly fascinated and obsessed with watching stories about prison and hearing about the inmates story.
That was the quickest 45 minutes of my life. Such an outstanding documentary!
If you're interested, there's a part 2 to this documentary here: th-cam.com/video/0__XpC6c-bQ/w-d-xo.html
Hope you enjoy this one too!
A. REN Many Thanks 🙏
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Awesome
Seems like people learn more in prison than in our public schools
That's why schools are designed like prisons
I don’t think so brother. I’m in public school and been in it forever. I’m a junior in high school rn and I know right and wrong and I know how to do trig. I think I learned more in school than I would in prison.
Before the 1960’s “WHITE” public schools were fine.
Only One way what are u talking abt my public school is like 30 percent blacks 40 percent white 20 percent latino 10 percent asian and its just fine
because prison teaches you life and school teaches you numbers
I really like that they allow some of the inmates to have pets it makes me happy
The host was awarded a knighthood in 1999 for services to journalism. I can see why, he’s an excellent presenter/interviewer.
asking the superintendent if he likes any of the people on death row doesnt seem like the smartest question
Hurr Durr a few death row inmates are pretty chill..
@@marcmaldonado7219 Why do you think it isn't a smart question? Not meant with animosity. I was wondering if the superintendent had developed any friendships with these death row inmates right when he asked that question and I didn't sense any undertone of negativity in the interviewers voice. He simply seemed curious to know if he genuinely liked any of these gentlemen despite the crimes they have committed. I also thought the superintendents answer was tactful and he didn't seem bothered by the question.
I rather Morgan freeman be the interviewer. He could mention how he relates because he was in a prison as well
Hes kind also