Going to prison saved my life. I was a drug addict for 10+ years and in 2019 I went to prison and found out I was pregnant. When I got there that night, the intake nurse told me I was pregnant. Thank god I was arrested when I was... by the time I got to the prisons OB, she informed me I was 8 weeks along. That was 2 weeks after I arrived so I was 6 weeks pregnant when I was arrested. Talk about a blessing in disguise! Prison saved my son's life as well. My son will be 5 this December (2024), I have over 5 years sober and I just started school in August for nursing ❤
@@sterlHAsilva my son wasn't born in prison you 🤡 I was let out after a month of being in there and have been sober ever since. You're mother is a 🤡 and a failure
@@sterlHAsilva it's so clear you're bitter and jealous. Some of us actually love our kids and turn our lives around for them! I just started nursing school as well. Bitter Betty 😂
This is a 2013 production so I wonder how they're all doing now (2024). Yes, Trevor McDonald is exceptional in his ability to conduct these interviews in such a calm and respectful manner.
I really like this interviewer… he’s so professional and respectful. He protects these women’s humanity and shows compassion without overstepping his boundaries.
For those that don’t know him . Sir Trevor McDonald is a distinguished British journalist and broadcaster, renowned for his tenure as the presenter of ITV’s “News at Ten.” Born on August 16, 1939, in Trinidad and Tobago, he began his career in the Caribbean before relocating to the United Kingdom in 1969. In 1973, he joined Independent Television News (ITN) as a reporter, becoming the first Black news presenter on British national television. Throughout his career, Sir Trevor has been celebrated for his authoritative presence and exceptional speaking abilities. As of November 3, 2024, he is alive and continues to be a respected figure in journalism.
@dawnemile7499 Titles aren't given out like candy in England first of all, and Sir Trevor certainly deserves his. Second, you can always leave & go over there. I thank my lucky stars every day that my parents chose Canada and that Canada took us in. Being Canadian is the best title ever. And third, one has to deserves a title, they have to do extraordinary things. You get one for jealousy or whining.
i hate how the other officers made the officer who helped an inmate escape as a victim. he’s a grown man in a position of power. he’s not some little boy who got influenced by candy.
right? and only seven years for everything he did?!? yet she is in sever isolation? Don't get me wrong i'm def not excusing the murder she deserves to be in prison, but so does he at least for a while longer.
r u playing the blaac card. The blaac girl that killed 3 innocent human beings whith another blaac person also got7 years. SO why are you doing this. Are you that slow lol
@@kyrralynne85757 years in big boy prison is no joke. It certainly not that summer camp with bars. Btw- female prison officers, psychologist and prison officials have also fallen for male prisoners and also deserve compassion. Please look up the term misandry 😉
“Oh, he fell in love and was vulnerable, Sarah took advantage of him.” That’s pathetic. He was her drug dealing partner. She was doing it to raise money in prison. Why was he doing it.
Yep, there are always guards (in a position of power) willing to prey on vulnerable inmates (male or female), this was not something that Sarah had power in.
Yea he was MORE responsible than her. She's expected to want to escape and make money by any means necessary, she's in prison for crying out loud. He abused his AUTHORITY AND POWER!
I’m a nursing student and I’ve gotten to work prison units. You have to remember why they’re there in the first place. They ALWAYS come across as super sweet, charismatic, and knowledgeable. They’ve mastered the art of manipulation. Maintaining professionalism and setting limits is KEY.
When I had a chance to speak with some women in prison and look at their cases, I realized how many women were in there due to them being used by men or toxic and/or controlling family members, or untreated mental health conditions including postpartum. Yet some are given harsher sentences than males whom did more violent crimes. The western legal system feels the need to be more mad at women for some reason. I no longer work much with the legal system, but I will admit many things are more fair than I assumed. However, the matters that aren't fair are truly not fair. The justice system isn't the problem, it's some of the people running it.
Poor baby grown person guard saw her (an inmate) as a saviour and couldnt help to have an independent critical thought about the situation. She, an evil calculating woman manipulated this poor weak delicate prison guard into helping her break out... Yeah he was importing contraband but otherwise he was an outstanding officer
The interviewer is Trevor McDonald, he is a household name in the UK because for decades he presented the late evening TV news. Great man! He is truly a model of composure.
@@thechurchladytm2683 You couldn't tell his accent? You're also forgetting that in the US, many black people act ''ghetto''. They are so much more classy and elegant in countries like the UK. "I axed you a question!"
I was actually instrumental in having my daughter sent to prison. I couldn’t think of any other way to save her life. Her addiction to ice turned her into the worst person and somebody I did not know. I was raising her children. I was constantly being raided by police to which was traumatic for the children and myself. I couldn’t take anymore. Now years later I am happy to say I have my daughter back. She has rebuilt her life and her relationship with her children. I am so proud of her.
@7:03 I know she’s a criminal, I’m not discounting that, however, to completely put the blame on here her and make the guard look like a victim is absolute garbage. There is an obvious power dynamic between prisoners and guards.
He was given a 7 yr sentence so they did not see him as a victim but they did acknowledge how manipulative she is compared to other inmates. She went from tears at 42:22 to excitedly bragging about her reputation at 43:32.
@@touchofgrace3217 Oh, absolutely. It’s obvious that she is extremely manipulative, and she’s honestly not that good at it. Her emotions are fiend, over exaggerated, she furrows her brow too frequently, she opens her mouth in surprise. It’s all very performative. But there is still apower imbalance, in no world should a guard form a relationship with a inmate. He took advantage of her regardless if she’s manipulative or not.
"She" was the vulnerable one. They way they talk, she pursued him? I can see her flirting, but she couldn't r*pe him from behind bars. HE went home at night.
The host here managed to balance professionalism with an authentic human touch, allowing the voices of the inmates to resonate powerfully and respectfully. This approach not only sheds light on their stories but also encourages the broader public to reflect on the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of difficult circumstances, fostering a more compassionate society.
I just looked up an update on Addie Harts. She was released in 2013, the year this documentary was filmed. She’s 36 years old now, she’s a grandmother too. Had another kid a few years back. People asked her how her life has been and she said it’s been a “roller coaster” but she’s grateful for it all
This gentleman exudes decency, compassion, intelligence, and a genuine desire to understand. This is a masterclass for this genre of documentary. I hope would-be investigative reporters watch his stuff.
I found my teen doing morphine which is a legal drug, I warned him about its consequences like addiction and he continued to do it. One day I found him stealing money from my neighbors(To buy the drug) and called the police and had him sent to juvenile detention for 6 months. I did this out of love and only due to that! This taught him a lesson that would remain forever with him and keeps him from breaking the rules. He thanks me for that till now after like 8 yrs since he did that, coz that prevented him from going to the wrong side and becoming a typical criminal. He was 14 when that happened. The judge even provided me an option to put him under probation, I said no to it and let him get his punishment. I broke into tears when he told me this when he got released - 'Dad, I'll never take freedom for granted, ever again. I accept my mistake and am extremely sorry for what I did. I Love you! ' He never went into that direction after all this.
The 25 yr old having a 9 and 7 yr old is crazy. But then she said her mom had gone to prison when she was a teen. That obviously took a toll on her and she definitely acted out in many ways. I hope she is able to steer clear of her former ways and teach her children so they won’t end up in prison. 🙏
If you look at her mannerisms you can see that she’s touched in the head, I highly doubt she’s gotten hold of her anger problems. She belongs in a psychiatric ward.
Definately sounds like someone who's definately been set up to fail with those life circumstances. Also hope that when she's done with her time that she'll be able to break the cycle for the future of her kids
I have to applaud Mr. McDonald. He treated all of the ladies he spoke with incredibly kind. He spoke and let them speak with dignity. I loved the interviews.
Sarah's story is a chilling reminder of the complexities of human behavior, even behind bars. It's a stark look at survival and strategy in a brutal world.
So because that first woman managed to outsmart the department and embarrassed them for their lack of security, she gets 110 years in prison. But a pedophile gets 7 max no matter how many kids he rapes? How about their embarrassment? How about the life's that will be traumatized forever? This!! This right here is the true embarrassment!! 😡😡😡
She didn't get 110 years for escape. She bought a shotgun for her drug dealer boyfriend that he used to murder two people who were going to testify against him and helped him helped dispose of their bodies. Most states have felony murder laws. Most defendants are offered generous plea deals to admit guilt and sometimes testify against their co-defendant. If they refuse the plea deal and go to trial, they get the full, not the reduced, sentence.
Way to show your IQ Andie by getting manipulated into believing the 110 year sentence criminal’s story rather than researching and looking up the facts of the case yourself. Why would you believe a single word she said? 😂 quit being gullible and easily manipulated. Also pdf files should get minimum 25 or 30, just my personal opinion. I don’t think they need to be around society so soon.
Hopefully they’ve been able to get a good education while incarciated. That way they should be able to live a decent life when they’re released back to freedom.
Absolutely!!! Sadly most will never get it, many state programs don't even exist to help offenders out of prison anymore, and most will either die or end up back in Prison. At the end of the day It's a business, not a justice system.
He definitely made a positive impact on these women, and they seemed very receptive to him. He showed empathy and asked intelligent questions. They opened up about why they were there, what it's been like there, and it seemed like his presence inspired them to want to strive for improvement. It was a good move sending him in there.
Though the fact that the USA imprisons the most women out of any country "speaks volumes" as the phrase goes. I think this documentary misses a huge amount of prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses (i.e. no child in their custody and not operating a vehicle at the time of using). Then you have another layer of women who get prostitution charges who grew up in broken homes or being trafficked. They get handed sentences for the only life they knew in a country that doesn't give them many resources like housing yet has high-cost taxes and goods. Not sure this reveals the USA as the "great and just" nation they are always trying to claim themselves as. Also take in mind, these prison sentences cost taxpayers more and more money the longer the sentences are (guards paychecks/benefits, food, utilities). And not surprisingly they keep these prisons filled over-capacity with non-violent offenses. And don't get me started on the US' for-profit prisons
Well, its kinda impossible, you would still have to break doors (damaging state property) bribe or blackmail someone (ofc illegal) someone, or something else. But yes, assuming the prison left all doors open, you would not get additional punishment. They would still search for you to serve the rest of your sentence obviously :D
@@alpenjodel24 In Germany, escaping from prison is not actually punishable by law. This is because German criminal law acknowledges the so-called "natural instinct for freedom." The desire to regain one's freedom is seen as human and understandable, and therefore it is not considered a criminal offense. The legal basis for this can be found indirectly in the German Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch, StGB), as there is simply no provision that defines escape itself as a criminal act. However, there are limitations: any crimes committed during the escape, such as property damage, assault, or taking hostages, are, of course, punishable and will be prosecuted in addition. Relevant in this context is § 120 StGB, which addresses prisoner liberation, meaning assistance from outside. This is punishable, as is being armed or using threats of violence during the escape. Leaving the facility during temporary release or misuse of prison leave can also lead to sanctions. In summary: Escape itself: not punishable, as long as no further crimes are committed. Crimes during escape: punishable. Outside assistance: punishable under § 120 StGB.
The biggest thing that stands out to me is the generational cycles. The 9yo with her mother and uncle just locked up and her dad just released. What a life
it’s interesting seeing this because when this was released (2013/14 it sounds like from the comments) my mom was locked up too and i was 9 years old… it’s feels like forever ago but to think that little girl is grown up and the same age as me is crazy, i think about all my parent’s friends and their kids and how they ended up too, some weren’t as fortunate and ended up getting locked up young too
110 years and she did not pull a trigger, 16 years for robbing a purse without a gun, UNREAL ABSOLUTLEY UNREAL. The entire CRJ system needs to be dismantled and made anew. Tragic beyond belief.
Maybe 16 years because it was three victims, well planned out, etc. She also said there were other instances where she didn’t get caught. She probably deserves the 16 years.
@@d.c.5033 to get 16 years (15, but actually you get like 10 and then 5 in parole) in Germany you need to commit a planed murder. For her crime in her age (18) she would not even be in jail 1 day.
At 12:03, when she says "just momma leaving", her facial expression, the way she breathes inwardly, and her tone of voice together express an ever so slight sense of frustration. It's chilling, because it is here when one can see a true juxtaposition of her amiable side and her violent side, a juxtaposition that was completely absent in earlier parts of her interview.
I was housed with Sarah and Mrs. Darby at Rockville. Now, Mrs Darby was a little old murdering sweetie. She was in my cell. Also on my block was Sarah. I didn’t find her to be manipulative. Intelligent and well spoken, yes. I have a feeling correctional officers feel less intelligent than someone they assume would be “less than” relative to them. I liked her. And she had good taste in music. I hope I never see them again.
Did being incarcerated change you in anyway? I studied the correctional system when i worked towards a degree, and the rate of repeat was insanity, like a 75% recidivism rate. I hope you were or are able to stay out and do great things. Much respect to serve time and come out on the other side... would love to hear your status or thoughts
I feel sorry for the children. Imagine the life they are living with their mothers locked up. The inmates are so young and yet they seem to have 3 or more children. Sad. For both the children and their mothers.
I love the fact that these officers are acting so shocked that they’re coworker would do such a thing, but yet thiis guy was bringing contraband for all these years, and somehow they turned a blind eye to that! They are just embarrassed!
Sir Trevor is intelligent, dignified and unafraid. I admire his interviewing style. He lets people speak and tell their stories but also calls out people on their crimes.
It's because they believe the label she was granted by the judge. She got 110 years for being a master manipulator and helping him dispose of the bodies. Maybe the man she was with was the manipulator. This is crazy.
I did 5 years in my late 20s. Im now 40 years old and married with teenagers! Prison literally saved my life. However, that's not always the case for everyone. I was a drug dealer and drug addict. I sold pains pills and dope for about 10 years. When i finally went to prison for drug and gun charges, i knew that part of my life was over. I was tired and unhappy with my daily life. I always wanted to change and get sober. i guess i just wasn't ready. If someone you love is struggling with drugs, you must take extreme measures to help that person. I'd rather visit a loved one in prison than visit a loved one at the cemetery
Had no idea that the US jails more women in the world than any other country.That tells me a lot about our country,s culture. You expect this of men, but not women.
I hate the comments in here talking about how fake some of these women are and how they're nothing but users. The stigma and projection that people put on these women is why recidivism is so high. If you treat someone like they are a criminal and scum, then they never get the opportunities to be something more. It's shameful how many people in here have said Addie giggles because she's a sociopath. People are only too ready to dehumanize others instead of recognizing the many factors that would put us all in that same boat if we had grown up the way they had
@sharrablackfire7337 I couldn't agree with you more. Granted that some are just born bad. But like you said, life amd it's situations make us into who we are. And when a life is just too much for one mind to handle, it breaks, and chaos happens. Addie was just a nervous giggler, nothing more. Some just don't hold empathy. So they judge while sitting on their self-made pedestal.
@@inkdemon64mclemore57 Exactly! And she still freely admitted that what she did was wrong, that it wasn't worth it, and that she's going to keep her life on the straight and narrow once she's out so she can focus on her children. Sociopaths don't admit to wrongdoing. They don't own their actions and recognize the harm it causes to others. Addie was just a kid when she committed that robbery, and if her own family hadn't been one where her parents and grandparents were felons, she would have had the safety net and upbringing that would have prevented her from needing to steal for basic survival. Her environmental factors of no car of her own, no positive influences, no guidance on how to navigate life correctly were all contributing factors. She was definitely not one of those people who are born bad. I would not have been half as composed as her if someone started recording me for a youtube video with this kind of reach and told me that 2.55 million people would be watching whatever I say and judging me
This interviewer is truly the GOAT of documentaries! He deserves an Emmy for his powerful insights into the consequences of deviating from societal norms. Thank you sir for shedding light on these important issues!
I wish public hospitals in South Africa looked even remotely like this prison in Indiana. Eye opening interviews from a true gentleman and professional.
The reason I never stole anything or ever did anything to get in trouble… was when I was 8 years old I took a field trip to a prison and it scared me to death! I am 65 and still remember it like it was yesterday!
LOL. It you were sent to a prison in Africa you would be a hundred times more traumatized! 😂😂 At least your prisons are clean. You can't begin to imagine in which conditions prisoners are kept in my country. Some animals live better lives. 😂
Not trying to sound rude here but, where do y'all live where your schools thought it was a good idea to take children to prisons/jails as a field trip?
She wasn’t even armed. It’s so unfair honestly. I think people like her should be rehabilitated and given a second chance at life. She seems kind and remorseful.
Addie is so adorable, soft-spoken, and seemingly innocent...I know that worked to her advantage in those robberies, in getting people to trust her and believe she was not a threat!
Watching these people , for me , really goes to show how much we think we know about jail and the offenders . everybody interviewed here has done some really bad stuff but in the end we get to see how well spoken they are , their great personalities , they seem like actual normal people with normal feelings . they not what we imagined as “heartless and hardcore” . wow , this was so amazing to watch
42:16 if this woman is given 110 years in prison because she owned the gun someone else used to kill two people, then Diddy needs to get life in prison
It wasn't only because she owned the gun, but she also helped disposing of the bodies and planning the murder. She wouldn't be in this situation without credible evidence against her.
Except thats not what happened 😂 She bought the murder weapon for her bf who then used it to murder the victims. She then helped him conceal the murders.
I was rather surprised that Sarah comes across as very normal, even gentle in her mannerism. It makes perfect sense that she's great at manipulating people.
I was in there with Sarah and idk if any of you have seen the movie or read to book. I think she has everything to do with killing her roommates. Yes, she’s a great manipulator. She wasn’t in isolation in 2018:2019 when I was there. She was in general population and worked for the law library. CRAZY
That lady guard was wrong saying that the inmate preyed on the officer. How about the officer TOOK FULL ADVANTAGE of an inmate. He was an authority figure, he took advantage of his position, and thats that🤦🏽♀️😑
Absolutely!!! I was looking for this comment. That female guard had a lot of nerve to lay full blame on the inmate, knowing full well the kind of power imbalance that exists between inmates and guards fundamentally.
@@davenporttyrone i totally get what youre saying BUT. When you're in a position of AUTHORITY, then thats a whole different ball game. When someone HAS AUTHORITY OVER YOU, its not "fair game"; the person thats in the higher position has power over you. And the person in authority in this specific situation is also being paid with TAX PAYERS' money... he took FULL advantage. Her, being in prison, has no expectation from us the ppl. She's a prisoner so clearly she's not following the law, hence we shouldnt be surprised if she took advantage of this opportunity. Like come on
I've always appreciated Trevor Mac Donald when he presented the 10pm news. He always adopted the right tone to deliver whatever news was the story of the day. It's good to see him in this context. One interesting, & I'm sure little known fact that he highlighted during this documentary, is that there are more women locked up than men in the USA. It's not at all the impression media reporting gives. I imagine I'm not the only one to be shocked by this.
You can definitely tell these women have had counselors and therapists to talk to. These clips show how much effort and support these women have gotten. I have so much respect. 💕
People do crazy stuff when they are emotionally unstable. I interned in a law firm and had to sit in a client interview to record information when lawyer was interviewing the client. Client was 5"2 petite lady, but she was accused of stabbing her bf. So I had gone to her mother home to get some affidavit signed. Not only mom and sister refused, they wanted her to go to prison. Turns out this innocent looking lady had physically abused the sister and even knocked out mom! So do not judge book by its cover. Evil comes in every form.
I'm tired of men being washed of all responsibility and accountability, while women are always made out to be the villains. He knew EXACTLY what he was getting into.
@@Kat-tr2ig How misandrist of you! "men being washed of all responsibility" that statement would have been true few decades ago, but in 2024 it sounds like coming from a bitter hateful person.
I worked at a women's prison for five years and what you are seeing is carefully cultivated interviews in an extremely controlled environment. These aren't former church secretaries and it's not just their behavior on the outside of prison that landed them in confinement. It's also based on their behavior and disciplinary record inside the prison.
You are absolutely one of my favorite people. I don't know if I call this a documentary. I called it masterful work. His play of words is just amazing and informative
34:55 "so you've left me bread and rice." I really like this interviewer. He seemed a bit unsure of how to react when Paula got emotional, but he was very kind to and respectful of the women he spoke to.
This interview was years ago and I hope Addie is free and doing great in life! I hope she got lots of time to spend with her children. Just because you have done something you weren’t proud of in your past doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a second chance to better your life. ❤️
“Keep ur head up” from ur own daughter 😢,that’s heart wrenching God please give grace to these mothers and help them transform for themselves and their children 🙏
It's laughable how the corrections facility put the blame on the inmate in order to save embarrassment for their unprofessional male officer. HE is the authority figure. It's illegal for him to even engage in such acts with a prisoner because prisoners can't give consent by law. They never should have hired him. If you aren't strong enough to effectively manage a bunch of women who are desperate to get out of prison, go work at Wendy's.
To me, it's the equivalent of when an adult preys on a teen and society places the blame on the the teen for being "too fast." It's like.. wow, this ADULT could NEVER resist this literal child. 🫢🙄
@@tashah4058 exactly! It’s very common. Men want to be seen as strong and “built for leadership” but all of a sudden they can turn into teenage boys incapable of emotional intelligence if they get “seduced.” Get real.
It is escape. She left the prison without a legal release. Thus he helped her escape and served prison time himself. It is always suggested you do research or know the meaning of a word or term before posting a comment.
They keep harping on how cunning and manipulative she is. I don't think she is. I think they're just really stupid and, as she said, they're embarrassed that she outsmarted them, so to save face they're painting her to be this criminal mastermind that no man could ever resist.
@@Kat-tr2ig I watched all the documentaries and video she is in and I saw right through her. She is manipulative in my opinion and really has nothing to do with people being stupid. She was involved in the killings of those two people. She admitted to buying the weapons that were used. She further went on to get into a sexual relationship with a CO and did escape from prison. Thus, breaking another law. She is very conniving. I believe she should serve out the sentence given to her. I feel that if she is release she will attempt to get back at those who she thinks has wrong her. She is that kind of evil person
I live in Indiana & never knew this facility existed. As a woman, this was an eye-opener. Why aren't long-term inmates given 'lessons' on technology & what to expect when they are released? How can they succeed? It's like turning loose a toddler in downtown Chicago.
That's because Prison is a labor camp. Probation is designed to rearrest you, the system is not designed to rehabilitate, America holds the world's largest prison population, and it has a lot to do with generational and racial oppression. There's a 5-minute video on my channel if you want to know more.
Because prisons aren't about rehabilitation. It's a punitive system. However, this wasn't always the case. When prisons for women were first started - it was about rehabilitation. Women were taught skills to help them find employment. Prisons were like a big dormitory - there was interaction with other inmates, children were allowed to stay with their mothers and so on. Over the years, it's changed.
This is a 2013 production so I wonder how they're all doing now (2024). Trevor Mcdonald is exceptional in his ability to conduct these interviews in such a calm and respectful manner.
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Watching this and hearing the women share the events that caused their arrest and prison sentence , at describing their stay in prison, reminds me how badly we need a change in our judicial system. prison reform. Non of them talked about and classes or vocational training. No mention of psychological evaluation or behavioral therapy. What will happen to them on release? How will they cope?
Its the same like the health system. The prisons are private. Rehabilitation cost them money. They earn money by having more inmates and having them come back... Is ridiculous to see.
@@jinx.h. You have to be trolling, if not then all-mighty help us all. Because there’s only 158 private facilities in the ENTIRE country.. Versus the 5,000+ public. PUBLIC make up NEARLY 100% of jails/prisons.. in which public *does not make nor generate profit* Private jails are RARE to even find. (clearly as there’s not even 200 of them) they make up the tiniest % of jails and only house a small # of people.
I like how they make her seem like she “preyed” upon this officer who was having problems at home as if she isn’t literally in prison and at a complete disadvantage as far as power dynamics. That officer knew what he was doing. He was taking advantage of the women who would buy contraband and I guarantee she was not the only inmate this officer was sleeping with.
You must be very young or naive. She saw a weakness and exploited it in order to escape. A very very old tactic and story. She's a double murderer and psychopath. Very dangerous.
I agree with the first comment. I've seen men take advantage of female inmates more than once & the screws (Co's)know better, they are given so much info at training. No excuse. Plus he brought contraband into the prison & that wasn't really mentioned except by Sarah. No, I'm not an officer, I was an inmate who learned her lesson. 16yrs clean & haven't been back to jail/prison. You can change if you really want to.
@@Darrylizer1He knows that selling drugs and letting inmates out is wrong, he did it anyways. He may have fallen in love with her due to her manipulation but he wasn't under any coersive force or control, he was already on a criminal path and was going to make money off this. The reason she was able to manipulate him is because he seemed to have little integrity or values in the first place.
I really enjoy and appreciate Trevor McDonald's interviews. He treats women who probably deserve little respect with objectivity and empathy. As a result, he gets a better interview than other people who might approach these inmates with a confrontational agenda.
I served 19 months in federal prison for trafficking. Changed my outlook on my life & freedom! I was 23 then I'm 45 now that was all the lesson I needed....haven't took my freedom for granted since
That’s the second girl Addy they talked to is definitely off. She talks about what she did with absolutely no remorse. Like she’s talking about what she bought at the grocery store. On the surface she seems bubbly, but look at the complete lack of empathy, or emotional understanding when describing beating another human being, there it’s frightening. It’s like she has no sense of right and wrong. She’s not even like trying to justify what she did. Some people do bad things but they’re in a tight situation or there are extenuating circumstances, but that has people like this who legitimately don’t seem to think what they did was wrong, except for the fact that they got caught. She’ll be back.
@@anniestumpy9918cause it’s a sign someone is being shifty or something is wrong If a neurotypical person can’t look at me in the eyes something is wrong I struggle to keep eye contact when lying or hiding something for example Eye contact is valuable piece of non verbal communication It can converse intentions, respect, emotions, if you are paying attention if you are interested in the conversation If you aren’t doing eye contact It can converse that you aren’t interested, it can be interpreted that you don’t respect the person talking to you, it can mean that you feel ashamed when talking about something and can’t look the person in the eye If you are a neurotypical it’s just a valuable part of communication And when someone doesn’t do it or does it way too much it signals a bit of an alarm
Look, chicken patty day was definitely one of the best chow meals. I served 19 months on a 2 year sentence in an Ohio prison with the last 5 months in a halfway house/home confinement. The food was generally bland, soft, and watery. The 'chicken' patty and the 'country ''''crunchy'''' patty' were the least offensive of the main courses. I try to watch prison documentaries to keep me grounded. I'm an addict in recovery, but as with any addict, I am one bad choice away from living a life again that would put me back in a place like this. I know this is old, but I truly hope the best for all these ladies and everyone else who is incarcerated. It is a whole world that even a documentary cannot explain fully at all. I was lucky to have been able to use my intelligence and work in the law library. I was never really in danger as any single other inmate might need help with legal work. I went from a comp sci graduate working designing electronics to shoving needles in my body. There are good people who do bad things who end up in these places.
Please know that Jesus Christ loves you tremendously and is there to help you when you draw near to Him and seek Him with your whole heart. Praying for your healing and deliverance in Jesus Name. God bless you!🙏🏽 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” *(Matthew 19:26/NKJV) "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you..." *(James 4:8/NKJV)
Watch Part 2 Here th-cam.com/video/WDcP6EkPjsM/w-d-xo.html
This is a re-upload no?
Many thanks.
@@LiLaLizzy8 This is from 2013
@@ribtorGreat series but this episode I have not seen .
@@LiLaLizzy8 It is
Going to prison saved my life. I was a drug addict for 10+ years and in 2019 I went to prison and found out I was pregnant. When I got there that night, the intake nurse told me I was pregnant. Thank god I was arrested when I was... by the time I got to the prisons OB, she informed me I was 8 weeks along. That was 2 weeks after I arrived so I was 6 weeks pregnant when I was arrested. Talk about a blessing in disguise! Prison saved my son's life as well. My son will be 5 this December (2024), I have over 5 years sober and I just started school in August for nursing ❤
AMEN I’m so proud of you my sister.🙏🏼Gods blessings continued success, you will make it 🌹🌹🌹🙏🏼
God is good! ❤
Your son will never forgive you, I was born in a prison. You’re not saving anyone, you already did the damage.
@@sterlHAsilva my son wasn't born in prison you 🤡 I was let out after a month of being in there and have been sober ever since. You're mother is a 🤡 and a failure
@@sterlHAsilva it's so clear you're bitter and jealous. Some of us actually love our kids and turn our lives around for them! I just started nursing school as well. Bitter Betty 😂
this INTERVIEWER is remarkable. His class, elegance, and empathy allow room for a very insightful interview.
and he has the thinnest mustache ever
Well said, totally agree.
He seemed quite naive the whole time, and he was shaky. Joe Rogan is a better interviewer BY FAR.
This is a 2013 production so I wonder how they're all doing now (2024). Yes, Trevor McDonald is exceptional in his ability to conduct these interviews in such a calm and respectful manner.
YES!! Muuuch better than that hack Piers Morgan. Even I wouldn’t say anything to Piers Morgan and my life is vanilla with nothing to hide.
I really like this interviewer… he’s so professional and respectful. He protects these women’s humanity and shows compassion without overstepping his boundaries.
Killing someone shows they have humanity?
This is very old. I watched this 4 years ago.
Same, I love old-school non-sensational reporting.
this sounds like a bot comment holyyyy
It’s shocking to us from other countries to see the prison time these women get.
For those that don’t know him . Sir Trevor McDonald is a distinguished British journalist and broadcaster, renowned for his tenure as the presenter of ITV’s “News at Ten.” Born on August 16, 1939, in Trinidad and Tobago, he began his career in the Caribbean before relocating to the United Kingdom in 1969. In 1973, he joined Independent Television News (ITN) as a reporter, becoming the first Black news presenter on British national television. Throughout his career, Sir Trevor has been celebrated for his authoritative presence and exceptional speaking abilities. As of November 3, 2024, he is alive and continues to be a respected figure in journalism.
I guess I could have been given a title if I had immigrated to England where they hand out knighthoods like candy instead of Canada.
@dawnemile7499
Titles aren't given out like candy in England first of all, and Sir Trevor certainly deserves his.
Second, you can always leave & go over there.
I thank my lucky stars every day that my parents chose Canada and that Canada took us in. Being Canadian is the best title ever.
And third, one has to deserves a title, they have to do extraordinary things. You get one for jealousy or whining.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your comment about Sir Trevor.
He is a terrific and compassionate journalist.
👋🇨🇦🌠
Didn’t knew him…don’t want to know him. He’s just a normal journalist.
@@dawnemile7499 You are hereby bestowed the title Sir Grumpsalot
i hate how the other officers made the officer who helped an inmate escape as a victim. he’s a grown man in a position of power. he’s not some little boy who got influenced by candy.
He was already running a game and sneaking in contraband, too.
Felt the same.
He made his stupid choice and now has to face consequences.
they always find a way to infantilize men
Right It's not that he took advantage of somebody that was locked behind bars and desperate to get out
The babying of the guard who let Sarah out is INSANE! HE is fully responsible for that lol.
right? and only seven years for everything he did?!? yet she is in sever isolation? Don't get me wrong i'm def not excusing the murder she deserves to be in prison, but so does he at least for a while longer.
Don't forget he was bringing in contraband prior to all of her plans
r u playing the blaac card. The blaac girl that killed 3 innocent human beings whith another blaac person also got7 years. SO why are you doing this. Are you that slow lol
@@kyrralynne85757 years in big boy prison is no joke. It certainly not that summer camp with bars.
Btw- female prison officers, psychologist and prison officials have also fallen for male prisoners and also deserve compassion.
Please look up the term misandry 😉
if her lips were on my D she can have whatever she wants.
“Oh, he fell in love and was vulnerable, Sarah took advantage of him.” That’s pathetic. He was her drug dealing partner. She was doing it to raise money in prison. Why was he doing it.
Lol oh how the tables have turned
Yep, there are always guards (in a position of power) willing to prey on vulnerable inmates (male or female), this was not something that Sarah had power in.
Yea he was MORE responsible than her. She's expected to want to escape and make money by any means necessary, she's in prison for crying out loud. He abused his AUTHORITY AND POWER!
That women is jealous of her.
there's good and evil in both sides
I’m a nursing student and I’ve gotten to work prison units. You have to remember why they’re there in the first place. They ALWAYS come across as super sweet, charismatic, and knowledgeable. They’ve mastered the art of manipulation. Maintaining professionalism and setting limits is KEY.
Sounds like they are master deceivers
U are beautiful ❤
@@lavishMade-m6sstop simpin
When I had a chance to speak with some women in prison and look at their cases, I realized how many women were in there due to them being used by men or toxic and/or controlling family members, or untreated mental health conditions including postpartum. Yet some are given harsher sentences than males whom did more violent crimes. The western legal system feels the need to be more mad at women for some reason.
I no longer work much with the legal system, but I will admit many things are more fair than I assumed. However, the matters that aren't fair are truly not fair. The justice system isn't the problem, it's some of the people running it.
Wow,You sound like a terrible nursing student. I hope you fail. You power hungry!
I never knew I needed this reporter's voice and professionalism in my life. What a great person and way he carries himself.
he can go anywhere
Compassion I found his voice full of it
Tru dat…he’s a real pro
@@kopec82 Compassion and respect, despite the despicable things those women have done he does not judge them.
He seems really kind
Poor vulnerable grown man prison guard trafficking drugs into the prison, was just an innocent little flower 😂
Poor baby grown person guard saw her (an inmate) as a saviour and couldnt help to have an independent critical thought about the situation. She, an evil calculating woman manipulated this poor weak delicate prison guard into helping her break out... Yeah he was importing contraband but otherwise he was an outstanding officer
Poor weak delicate prison guard lmao 😂
Thank god someone commented on that!
When i go to work im there to work not fall in love with my customers
😂😂😂😂
The interviewer is Trevor McDonald, he is a household name in the UK because for decades he presented the late evening TV news. Great man! He is truly a model of composure.
I knew I could hear a slight accent. We adore him here in the USA. ❤❤
Wonderful interviewer
@@thechurchladytm2683 You couldn't tell his accent? You're also forgetting that in the US, many black people act ''ghetto''. They are so much more classy and elegant in countries like the UK. "I axed you a question!"
AKA Trevor McDoughnut. Showing my age now.
Uncle tommy
It’s eerie watching these women smile and laugh while describing their crimes.
Unclean spirits live within them.
The laughter is a embarrassment response rather than finding their crimes laughable.
Is prison life the worst way to spend your life … maybe they’ve crossed that threshold?
What should they do? Cry in despair?
@@dontaskdontpastel exactly they're definitely past that
I was actually instrumental in having my daughter sent to prison. I couldn’t think of any other way to save her life. Her addiction to ice turned her into the worst person and somebody I did not know. I was raising her children. I was constantly being raided by police to which was traumatic for the children and myself. I couldn’t take anymore. Now years later I am happy to say I have my daughter back. She has rebuilt her life and her relationship with her children. I am so proud of her.
Wtf
Addicted to ice😅
So instead of sending her to rehab, you locked your daughter in prison?
so you ruined her life by giving her a messed up permanent record instead of sending her to rehab and youre proud of that?
@@makadoodledoo Clearly rehab wasn't working idiot.
@@motherknowsbest1192 You literally just read she was raided by police, rehab doesn't substitute prison, idiot.
@7:03 I know she’s a criminal, I’m not discounting that, however, to completely put the blame on here her and make the guard look like a victim is absolute garbage. There is an obvious power dynamic between prisoners and guards.
He was given a 7 yr sentence so they did not see him as a victim but they did acknowledge how manipulative she is compared to other inmates. She went from tears at 42:22 to excitedly bragging about her reputation at 43:32.
@@touchofgrace3217 Oh, absolutely. It’s obvious that she is extremely manipulative, and she’s honestly not that good at it. Her emotions are fiend, over exaggerated, she furrows her brow too frequently, she opens her mouth in surprise. It’s all very performative. But there is still apower imbalance, in no world should a guard form a relationship with a inmate. He took advantage of her regardless if she’s manipulative or not.
Those words, “she prayed on him” what??? He was in a position of authority and trained to deal with people like her.
@@touchofgrace3217 that's y she is in prison from last 24 years and that in itself is a very long time
"She" was the vulnerable one.
They way they talk, she pursued him?
I can see her flirting, but she couldn't r*pe him from behind bars.
HE went home at night.
I’m glad they found the most gentlemanly man to host this show.
Yes someone who is respectful and graceful towards these women
Okay, all these comments must be BOTS because there's no way this is real.
he is the best, well spoken and treats all people equally.
@@bruisersdilemma354 😂
And the questions he asks are so on point. He's listening and he is definitely educated on all subjects
The host here managed to balance professionalism with an authentic human touch, allowing the voices of the inmates to resonate powerfully and respectfully. This approach not only sheds light on their stories but also encourages the broader public to reflect on the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of difficult circumstances, fostering a more compassionate society.
How are you doing and where are you from!
I just looked up an update on Addie Harts. She was released in 2013, the year this documentary was filmed. She’s 36 years old now, she’s a grandmother too. Had another kid a few years back. People asked her how her life has been and she said it’s been a “roller coaster” but she’s grateful for it all
She has sweet energy, I wish her the best
Very cavalier about robbing people. The giggling is nuts.
At 36 I'm surprised she's not a greatgrand mother
Doing the math, she had her first child at 14...
Amen
I see how they blamed Sarah rather than the member of staff who acted unprofessionally.
Yep, apparently he was a poor baby with no will or autonomy of his own. Give me a break 🙄
If the genders were reversed and a female
Guard helped a man, yall would be saying "he's a manipulating con artist!!"
He probably got ten years.
@@BunnyWatson-k1whe got 7
came to the comments to write this
This gentleman exudes decency, compassion, intelligence, and a genuine desire to understand. This is a masterclass for this genre of documentary. I hope would-be investigative reporters watch his stuff.
Shut it
@@bruisersdilemma354 I hope you find peace and love.
😂 bruh
He could quote Tupac and make it sound decent
I found my teen doing morphine which is a legal drug, I warned him about its consequences like addiction and he continued to do it. One day I found him stealing money from my neighbors(To buy the drug) and called the police and had him sent to juvenile detention for 6 months.
I did this out of love and only due to that! This taught him a lesson that would remain forever with him and keeps him from breaking the rules. He thanks me for that till now after like 8 yrs since he did that, coz that prevented him from going to the wrong side and becoming a typical criminal.
He was 14 when that happened. The judge even provided me an option to put him under probation, I said no to it and let him get his punishment.
I broke into tears when he told me this when he got released - 'Dad, I'll never take freedom for granted, ever again. I accept my mistake and am extremely sorry for what I did. I Love you! '
He never went into that direction after all this.
Did the same with my son , except it was shop lifting, took the products and him back to the store and drop them off ,never happened again.
You're an absolutely incredible father! You probably saved his entire future
I would do the same too if I am in your shoes. Tough love I called it. It hurts but is the only right way to parent difficult children.
@@williambecker6187did they arrest him when he went back to the store?
The 25 yr old having a 9 and 7 yr old is crazy.
But then she said her mom had gone to prison when she was a teen. That obviously took a toll on her and she definitely acted out in many ways. I hope she is able to steer clear of her former ways and teach her children so they won’t end up in prison. 🙏
If you look at her mannerisms you can see that she’s touched in the head, I highly doubt she’s gotten hold of her anger problems. She belongs in a psychiatric ward.
I bet the father was a pedo degen
Definately sounds like someone who's definately been set up to fail with those life circumstances. Also hope that when she's done with her time that she'll be able to break the cycle for the future of her kids
Sounds like she is exactly where she needs to be
O i would love a follow up of her life.
Child predators don't even get long sentences like what these women got.
Child predators often get 5-10 years.
@@burntbeansoupwho and where. Lol
Agree, however that woman strongly downplayed what she did something doesn’t add up with those numbers
which is crazy since they are more threat to society than some of these woman…😢
Aww the poor girls finally got some of that equality they've been fighting for. Lmao good
I have to applaud Mr. McDonald. He treated all of the ladies he spoke with incredibly kind. He spoke and let them speak with dignity. I loved the interviews.
😂😂😂😂
The British love to rag on about the barbarous US system
Everybody does..talks with a different tone of voice about certain people.
Women, definitely NOT ladies...
Women, definitely NOT ladies...
Sarah's story is a chilling reminder of the complexities of human behavior, even behind bars. It's a stark look at survival and strategy in a brutal world.
23:15 the Department of Corrections is completely skipping over the fact that the officer that helped her Escape also moved loads of contraband
That was the least of their worries lmao
Yeah sounds like there sugar coating his actions all the way around and I would bet he's rated a few women in there to just sad.
@joeymayes9140
That is not the point of this program.
They mentioned it
💯 they paint him as a poor vulnerable guy, what a joke
So because that first woman managed to outsmart the department and embarrassed them for their lack of security, she gets 110 years in prison. But a pedophile gets 7 max no matter how many kids he rapes? How about their embarrassment? How about the life's that will be traumatized forever? This!! This right here is the true embarrassment!! 😡😡😡
I think she got 110 years for orchestrating the murder of two people.
She didn't get 110 years for escape. She bought a shotgun for her drug dealer boyfriend that he used to murder two people who were going to testify against him and helped him helped dispose of their bodies. Most states have felony murder laws. Most defendants are offered generous plea deals to admit guilt and sometimes testify against their co-defendant. If they refuse the plea deal and go to trial, they get the full, not the reduced, sentence.
@@evelynwaugh4053people in this country have too much sympathy for the criminals not the victims
Way to show your IQ Andie by getting manipulated into believing the 110 year sentence criminal’s story rather than researching and looking up the facts of the case yourself. Why would you believe a single word she said? 😂 quit being gullible and easily manipulated.
Also pdf files should get minimum 25 or 30, just my personal opinion. I don’t think they need to be around society so soon.
The system is designed to protect pedophiles. As a lot of the people running the system are predators themselves
These women make me realize just how important a support system is when they enter society.
Word.
I think it's almost impossible for them to succeed after prison without that support system. It almost feels like it's set up for them to fail.
Hopefully they’ve been able to get a good education while incarciated. That way they should be able to live a decent life when they’re released back to freedom.
10000%- I’m currently working on a research paper for my sociology of punishment class, specifically on reintegration!
Absolutely!!! Sadly most will never get it, many state programs don't even exist to help offenders out of prison anymore, and most will either die or end up back in Prison.
At the end of the day It's a business, not a justice system.
Very respectful and compassionate man ❤ these women are being so candid he’s sensitive to their emotions i appreciate that
You have a very beautiful smile, How are you doing and where are you from!
He definitely made a positive impact on these women, and they seemed very receptive to him. He showed empathy and asked intelligent questions. They opened up about why they were there, what it's been like there, and it seemed like his presence inspired them to want to strive for improvement. It was a good move sending him in there.
He may have been the only respectful man they’ve ever experienced.
Though the fact that the USA imprisons the most women out of any country "speaks volumes" as the phrase goes. I think this documentary misses a huge amount of prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses (i.e. no child in their custody and not operating a vehicle at the time of using). Then you have another layer of women who get prostitution charges who grew up in broken homes or being trafficked. They get handed sentences for the only life they knew in a country that doesn't give them many resources like housing yet has high-cost taxes and goods.
Not sure this reveals the USA as the "great and just" nation they are always trying to claim themselves as. Also take in mind, these prison sentences cost taxpayers more and more money the longer the sentences are (guards paychecks/benefits, food, utilities). And not surprisingly they keep these prisons filled over-capacity with non-violent offenses. And don't get me started on the US' for-profit prisons
In Germany, escaping from prison is not punished because freedom is a natural human need. However, crimes committed while on the run are punished.
That is really interesting, I lived in Germany and never knew that. Thanks for sharing
@@sharonhatzenbuehler4591 Ist tatsächlich so. 😄👍
Krass, wusste ich auch nicht.
Well, its kinda impossible, you would still have to break doors (damaging state property) bribe or blackmail someone (ofc illegal) someone, or something else.
But yes, assuming the prison left all doors open, you would not get additional punishment.
They would still search for you to serve the rest of your sentence obviously :D
@@alpenjodel24 In Germany, escaping from prison is not actually punishable by law. This is because German criminal law acknowledges the so-called "natural instinct for freedom." The desire to regain one's freedom is seen as human and understandable, and therefore it is not considered a criminal offense.
The legal basis for this can be found indirectly in the German Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch, StGB), as there is simply no provision that defines escape itself as a criminal act. However, there are limitations: any crimes committed during the escape, such as property damage, assault, or taking hostages, are, of course, punishable and will be prosecuted in addition.
Relevant in this context is § 120 StGB, which addresses prisoner liberation, meaning assistance from outside. This is punishable, as is being armed or using threats of violence during the escape. Leaving the facility during temporary release or misuse of prison leave can also lead to sanctions.
In summary:
Escape itself: not punishable, as long as no further crimes are committed.
Crimes during escape: punishable.
Outside assistance: punishable under § 120 StGB.
y’all ain’t seen this man interview many other people in various different states and prisons before ?!?!!! master class, no one better
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Always Reminds me of masterpiece Theater….♥️🕊️
Mr. MCDONALD♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️🕊️♥️
Revelation 12:12
Psalm 37:10,11
Psalm 37:29
Sarah’s escape would make a great Netflix drama!
The biggest thing that stands out to me is the generational cycles. The 9yo with her mother and uncle just locked up and her dad just released. What a life
Trauma is generational.
When this is your student, imagine what it is like for them around other kids celebrating Mother’s Day.
My thought exactly 😢
it’s interesting seeing this because when this was released (2013/14 it sounds like from the comments) my mom was locked up too and i was 9 years old… it’s feels like forever ago but to think that little girl is grown up and the same age as me is crazy, i think about all my parent’s friends and their kids and how they ended up too, some weren’t as fortunate and ended up getting locked up young too
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He is such a respectful man.
Because he's old. You don't know what he used to be like.
110 years and she did not pull a trigger, 16 years for robbing a purse without a gun, UNREAL ABSOLUTLEY UNREAL. The entire CRJ system needs to be dismantled and made anew. Tragic beyond belief.
Maybe 16 years because it was three victims, well planned out, etc. She also said there were other instances where she didn’t get caught. She probably deserves the 16 years.
I agree . Sounds inhumane .
@@eisirt55the point being that we have child rqpists getting less time, there are worse people doing worse things and getting smaller sentences
@@d.c.5033 to get 16 years (15, but actually you get like 10 and then 5 in parole) in Germany you need to commit a planed murder. For her crime in her age (18) she would not even be in jail 1 day.
@@d.c.5033this is exactly right.
At 12:03, when she says "just momma leaving", her facial expression, the way she breathes inwardly, and her tone of voice together express an ever so slight sense of frustration. It's chilling, because it is here when one can see a true juxtaposition of her amiable side and her violent side, a juxtaposition that was completely absent in earlier parts of her interview.
That one chic laughing & all bubbly talking about her crimes. She comes across so sweet. Scary!
She's only 25.
Probably nervous
She is getting so many years for just robbery. It's insane!!!
She doesn’t owe what she’s doing - 😢 Until she totally gets Will be same scenario
She seems very immature.She doesn't seem like she learned her lesson
@@pablosingman4304Right. 16 years for robbery is insanely excessive
I was housed with Sarah and Mrs. Darby at Rockville. Now, Mrs Darby was a little old murdering sweetie. She was in my cell. Also on my block was Sarah. I didn’t find her to be manipulative. Intelligent and well spoken, yes. I have a feeling correctional officers feel less intelligent than someone they assume would be “less than” relative to them. I liked her. And she had good taste in music. I hope I never see them again.
What was ms darby in for
Did being incarcerated change you in anyway? I studied the correctional system when i worked towards a degree, and the rate of repeat was insanity, like a 75% recidivism rate. I hope you were or are able to stay out and do great things. Much respect to serve time and come out on the other side... would love to hear your status or thoughts
I hope the best for you in the future. Blessings.
That’s exactly how you are being manipulated, ironically enough
Why was ms. Darby in there? 20 years is a really long time!
28 years old, with 4 children - oldest 13yo - that woman’s situation brought tears to my eyes - just devastating
With some luck, she'll be a grandma by the age of 30
@@ScoobyDoo-xu6oi I wouldn't call that luck.
@@AliceAtTheEndOfTheWorldsounds more like a nightmare.
I feel sorry for the children. Imagine the life they are living with their mothers locked up.
The inmates are so young and yet they seem to have 3 or more children.
Sad. For both the children and their mothers.
@@ScoobyDoo-xu6oiIkr.
This is some raw stuff. Like, I could taste gristle with this.
Trevor has remarkable talent for this.
I absolutely enjoyed this interviewer. He treats people with dignity and asked honest questions without making the inmate feel uncomfortable.
Crazy to me that people don’t know Trevor McDonald
I love the fact that these officers are acting so shocked that they’re coworker would do such a thing, but yet thiis guy was bringing contraband for all these years, and somehow they turned a blind eye to that! They are just embarrassed!
There is more drugs in prison than on the street
Sir Trevor is intelligent, dignified and unafraid. I admire his interviewing style. He lets people speak and tell their stories but also calls out people on their crimes.
6:53 He preyed on her for profit. He was the real danger bringing drugs into the prison. He brought up her escape. Yet they blamed it all on her.
Exactly-he also committed statutory rp as prisoners cannot legally consent. She’s a criminal sure-but he is too
Yes agree, that female guard made the criminal guard sound like a helpless child.
@AbsurdExistence-p4s✔️
It's because they believe the label she was granted by the judge. She got 110 years for being a master manipulator and helping him dispose of the bodies. Maybe the man she was with was the manipulator. This is crazy.
She's in there for double homicide
What a respectful empathetic interviewer.. Really brought the humanity out of each interviewee
I did 5 years in my late 20s. Im now 40 years old and married with teenagers! Prison literally saved my life. However, that's not always the case for everyone. I was a drug dealer and drug addict. I sold pains pills and dope for about 10 years. When i finally went to prison for drug and gun charges, i knew that part of my life was over. I was tired and unhappy with my daily life. I always wanted to change and get sober. i guess i just wasn't ready. If someone you love is struggling with drugs, you must take extreme measures to help that person. I'd rather visit a loved one in prison than visit a loved one at the cemetery
What extreme measures can I take to help my son.....hope you don't mind me asking ..
@@joycekennedy5252PRAY FOR HIM🎉
I'm rather shocked how this particular facility looks like our public schools.
Same design principle. It’s so that everyone has the perception of being watched. It’s called the Panopticon.
My husband always called school "prison" and our girls completely agreed. It's a sad thought, but it's true.
@@blthtm I really do wish our schools could embrace a more naturalistic environment in general and become indistinguishable from prison.
If I were in prison, I would find the school design much more calming. It’s a lot quieter.
@@relativeus Maybe one day our grandchildren can enjoy that kind of school experience.
These are the best prison docs. Need more of these. Lockups early 2000s were good but you can’t find them anywhere.
Excellent documentary. Unlike most of documentaries about prison this one avoids sensationalism and the interviewer is very professional.
I disagree. He's all, 'you're so young... look at you... I can't imagine you're violent" 10:00
Look at you, you are so young ? When did he say that. 10:46 is what I can see, what he said.
@@Jaggerbush He never said that. Seems like you struggle with listening comprehension.
Had no idea that the US jails more women in the world than any other country.That tells me a lot about our country,s culture. You expect this of men, but not women.
A1 reporter! This man is one of the most classy, dignified, empathetic journalists!❤
I wish Trevor would do every interview. He is incredibly good.
He does he has his own TH-cam channel
Sir Trevor 😊
I love this documentary. So respectful and insightful.
I absolutely love the interviewer.. He's so respectful to these women. He shows empathy and has a decorum that's peaceful. ❤
I hate the comments in here talking about how fake some of these women are and how they're nothing but users. The stigma and projection that people put on these women is why recidivism is so high. If you treat someone like they are a criminal and scum, then they never get the opportunities to be something more. It's shameful how many people in here have said Addie giggles because she's a sociopath. People are only too ready to dehumanize others instead of recognizing the many factors that would put us all in that same boat if we had grown up the way they had
@sharrablackfire7337 I couldn't agree with you more. Granted that some are just born bad. But like you said, life amd it's situations make us into who we are. And when a life is just too much for one mind to handle, it breaks, and chaos happens. Addie was just a nervous giggler, nothing more. Some just don't hold empathy. So they judge while sitting on their self-made pedestal.
@@inkdemon64mclemore57 Exactly! And she still freely admitted that what she did was wrong, that it wasn't worth it, and that she's going to keep her life on the straight and narrow once she's out so she can focus on her children. Sociopaths don't admit to wrongdoing. They don't own their actions and recognize the harm it causes to others.
Addie was just a kid when she committed that robbery, and if her own family hadn't been one where her parents and grandparents were felons, she would have had the safety net and upbringing that would have prevented her from needing to steal for basic survival. Her environmental factors of no car of her own, no positive influences, no guidance on how to navigate life correctly were all contributing factors. She was definitely not one of those people who are born bad. I would not have been half as composed as her if someone started recording me for a youtube video with this kind of reach and told me that 2.55 million people would be watching whatever I say and judging me
That’s our Trevor. He was a BBC newsreader for YEARs. I used to love listening to his delivery of the news. Mellifluous. That was what it was.
This interviewer is truly the GOAT of documentaries! He deserves an Emmy for his powerful insights into the consequences of deviating from societal norms. Thank you sir for shedding light on these important issues!
Bruh get some nice dress first get mirror
Sir Trevor is a class act and a very intelligent and thoughtful documentary interviewer.
English seems to be classier than folks in the U.S.
Meh
Sir Trevor is exactly what a Gentleman is.
I wish public hospitals in South Africa looked even remotely like this prison in Indiana. Eye opening interviews from a true gentleman and professional.
The reason I never stole anything or ever did anything to get in trouble… was when I was 8 years old I took a field trip to a prison and it scared me to death! I am 65 and still remember it like it was yesterday!
Scared straight programs in the 80's work. Our school participated they sent the rebels to the scariest prisons and it was eye opening.
LOL. It you were sent to a prison in Africa you would be a hundred times more traumatized! 😂😂 At least your prisons are clean. You can't begin to imagine in which conditions prisoners are kept in my country. Some animals live better lives. 😂
I remember our high school field trip to the jail. When I saw a drinking fountain on the top of a toilet in the middle of a room, that was it....
@@Debbie-DidIt Worked for me!
Not trying to sound rude here but, where do y'all live where your schools thought it was a good idea to take children to prisons/jails as a field trip?
16 years for armed robbery is wild. I feel like child predators get less than that.
Yes it’s
She wasn’t even armed. It’s so unfair honestly. I think people like her should be rehabilitated and given a second chance at life. She seems kind and remorseful.
They do get less time but both should get more time imo
Armed robbery should be 25 years minimum
Different states, Different fates
Prisons are for profit. 110 years and she did not pull the trigger. That's crazy.
Trevor McDonald is an amazing interviewer! May he continue to live a long life!
This man is so respectfully honest. I love it! He was patient and a gentleman
Addie is so adorable, soft-spoken, and seemingly innocent...I know that worked to her advantage in those robberies, in getting people to trust her and believe she was not a threat!
Men are so stupid over a sweet soft spoken women and those are ALWAYS the ones you shouldn't trust 😂
Just goes to show she is the same person as who went into jail … like she said “I’m very capable”…. Never once saying that is who she was before…
@@thesun-N-moon8885 Yes! Her laughter also could come across as 'adorable' but it was a big red flag to me.
She’s terrifying
@@thesun-N-moon8885 i noticed that
Watching these people , for me , really goes to show how much we think we know about jail and the offenders . everybody interviewed here has done some really bad stuff but in the end we get to see how well spoken they are , their great personalities , they seem like actual normal people with normal feelings . they not what we imagined as “heartless and hardcore” . wow , this was so amazing to watch
42:16 if this woman is given 110 years in prison because she owned the gun someone else used to kill two people, then Diddy needs to get life in prison
It wasn't only because she owned the gun, but she also helped disposing of the bodies and planning the murder. She wouldn't be in this situation without credible evidence against her.
Except thats not what happened 😂 She bought the murder weapon for her bf who then used it to murder the victims. She then helped him conceal the murders.
😂😂😂😂
You can't be that stupid
I was rather surprised that Sarah comes across as very normal, even gentle in her mannerism. It makes perfect sense that she's great at manipulating people.
Well the prosecutor says he thinks she deserves to be freed. Admits he even messed up.
I was in there with Sarah and idk if any of you have seen the movie or read to book. I think she has everything to do with killing her roommates. Yes, she’s a great manipulator. She wasn’t in isolation in 2018:2019 when I was there. She was in general population and worked for the law library. CRAZY
That’s how the usually are. The fool people that way
@@Angie-if9wxwhat’s the books name please?
@@Tmc513Girl Wanted: The chase for Sarah Pender. Author Steve Miller
That lady guard was wrong saying that the inmate preyed on the officer. How about the officer TOOK FULL ADVANTAGE of an inmate. He was an authority figure, he took advantage of his position, and thats that🤦🏽♀️😑
Absolutely!!! I was looking for this comment. That female guard had a lot of nerve to lay full blame on the inmate, knowing full well the kind of power imbalance that exists between inmates and guards fundamentally.
Just another day in law enforcement corruption...
They used each other.
@@davenporttyrone i totally get what youre saying BUT. When you're in a position of AUTHORITY, then thats a whole different ball game. When someone HAS AUTHORITY OVER YOU, its not "fair game"; the person thats in the higher position has power over you. And the person in authority in this specific situation is also being paid with TAX PAYERS' money... he took FULL advantage. Her, being in prison, has no expectation from us the ppl. She's a prisoner so clearly she's not following the law, hence we shouldnt be surprised if she took advantage of this opportunity. Like come on
@@bobbiebrown493right she was an innocent babe. Not all a scheming dreg
I've always appreciated Trevor Mac Donald when he presented the 10pm news. He always adopted the right tone to deliver whatever news was the story of the day. It's good to see him in this context. One interesting, & I'm sure little known fact that he highlighted during this documentary, is that there are more women locked up than men in the USA. It's not at all the impression media reporting gives. I imagine I'm not the only one to be shocked by this.
You can definitely tell these women have had counselors and therapists to talk to. These clips show how much effort and support these women have gotten. I have so much respect. 💕
Or are you being manipulated? 🤔
Yeah I had no support and during that time I missed funerals of family members which sucked a lot but no therapy or anything
I kind of doubt it
"She preyed on him." LOL
That poor, innocent little boy. What did she do? Show him a bit of ankle? How could he have ever been expected to resist?
People do crazy stuff when they are emotionally unstable. I interned in a law firm and had to sit in a client interview to record information when lawyer was interviewing the client. Client was 5"2 petite lady, but she was accused of stabbing her bf. So I had gone to her mother home to get some affidavit signed. Not only mom and sister refused, they wanted her to go to prison. Turns out this innocent looking lady had physically abused the sister and even knocked out mom! So do not judge book by its cover. Evil comes in every form.
I'm tired of men being washed of all responsibility and accountability, while women are always made out to be the villains. He knew EXACTLY what he was getting into.
@@Kat-tr2ig How misandrist of you! "men being washed of all responsibility" that statement would have been true few decades ago, but in 2024 it sounds like coming from a bitter hateful person.
@@Kat-tr2igDEFINITELY
@@Kat-tr2ig Exactly. If you're that weak of a man, you don't need to be in a jail full of women who are desperate to get out.
I worked at a women's prison for five years and what you are seeing is carefully cultivated interviews in an extremely controlled environment. These aren't former church secretaries and it's not just their behavior on the outside of prison that landed them in confinement. It's also based on their behavior and disciplinary record inside the prison.
Are you talking about solitary confinement?
This man is very professional
I would love to see an update on these ladies! This was a fantastic episode!
You are absolutely one of my favorite people. I don't know if I call this a documentary. I called it masterful work. His play of words is just amazing and informative
Wish Trevor would do a whole series around the country like this both the episodes of seen have been amazing quality
He said he regrets doing this particular documentary.
@@NH-tb2sm why?
@@gymclasshero88 he said it still haunts him years later.
@@NH-tb2sm why? Is there a particular reason for that?
34:55 "so you've left me bread and rice."
I really like this interviewer.
He seemed a bit unsure of how to react when Paula got emotional, but he was very kind to and respectful of the women he spoke to.
This interview was years ago and I hope Addie is free and doing great in life! I hope she got lots of time to spend with her children. Just because you have done something you weren’t proud of in your past doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a second chance to better your life. ❤️
Someone looked her up and she is okay. She had another child and is a grandmother now. But she is still out. So good for her.
“Keep ur head up” from ur own daughter 😢,that’s heart wrenching
God please give grace to these mothers and help them transform for themselves and their children 🙏
It's laughable how the corrections facility put the blame on the inmate in order to save embarrassment for their unprofessional male officer. HE is the authority figure. It's illegal for him to even engage in such acts with a prisoner because prisoners can't give consent by law. They never should have hired him. If you aren't strong enough to effectively manage a bunch of women who are desperate to get out of prison, go work at Wendy's.
To me, it's the equivalent of when an adult preys on a teen and society places the blame on the the teen for being "too fast." It's like.. wow, this ADULT could NEVER resist this literal child. 🫢🙄
@@tashah4058 exactly! It’s very common. Men want to be seen as strong and “built for leadership” but all of a sudden they can turn into teenage boys incapable of emotional intelligence if they get “seduced.” Get real.
Well said 💯
He served 7 years.
Good work at Wendy's 😂
Brilliant interviewer. This was one the best doccos I've ever seen.
You an aussie?
She didn't even escape the prison, she was let out by a staff member.
It is escape. She left the prison without a legal release. Thus he helped her escape and served prison time himself. It is always suggested you do research or know the meaning of a word or term before posting a comment.
Same thing 😂 she wasn’t released.
They keep harping on how cunning and manipulative she is. I don't think she is. I think they're just really stupid and, as she said, they're embarrassed that she outsmarted them, so to save face they're painting her to be this criminal mastermind that no man could ever resist.
Why does Addie remind me of Gypsy rose? Something pathological about her
@@Kat-tr2ig I watched all the documentaries and video she is in and I saw right through her. She is manipulative in my opinion and really has nothing to do with people being stupid. She was involved in the killings of those two people. She admitted to buying the weapons that were used. She further went on to get into a sexual relationship with a CO and did escape from prison. Thus, breaking another law. She is very conniving. I believe she should serve out the sentence given to her. I feel that if she is release she will attempt to get back at those who she thinks has wrong her. She is that kind of evil person
I live in Indiana & never knew this facility existed.
As a woman, this was an eye-opener.
Why aren't long-term inmates given 'lessons' on technology & what to expect when they are released? How can they succeed? It's like turning loose a toddler in downtown Chicago.
It’s not a school. It’s a prison after all.
They don’t want them to succeed and want them to come back. These prisons are owned by corporations. Prison is a for profit business in USA.
That's because Prison is a labor camp. Probation is designed to rearrest you, the system is not designed to rehabilitate, America holds the world's largest prison population, and it has a lot to do with generational and racial oppression. There's a 5-minute video on my channel if you want to know more.
@@PsychForCinemado inmates have access to psychotherapy so that they can get help for their messed up mentalities?
Because prisons aren't about rehabilitation.
It's a punitive system.
However, this wasn't always the case. When prisons for women were first started - it was about rehabilitation. Women were taught skills to help them find employment. Prisons were like a big dormitory - there was interaction with other inmates, children were allowed to stay with their mothers and so on.
Over the years, it's changed.
This is a 2013 production so I wonder how they're all doing now (2024). Trevor Mcdonald is exceptional in his ability to conduct these interviews in such a calm and respectful manner.
I thought i had seen this before
Sarah that escaped is still there, but a prosecutor thinks she should be let free
Oh poor him .. give me a f-ing break 🙄she’s the criminal he’s the professional guard. Completely sexist
The one who had a 16 year sentence most likely got out in 2022.
Yeah I think it is a re-upload.
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I love the mutual respect that the interviewer and the ladies had with each other regardless of their stories.
I just love how he interviews ppl. His calm nice and shows respect
That’s how a normal interview is
Ur stupid
Watching this and hearing the women share the events that caused their arrest and prison sentence , at describing their stay in prison, reminds me how badly we need a change in our judicial system. prison reform. Non of them talked about and classes or vocational training. No mention of psychological evaluation or behavioral therapy. What will happen to them on release? How will they cope?
Because this was from 11 almost 12 years ago so things are different now .
Its the same like the health system. The prisons are private. Rehabilitation cost them money. They earn money by having more inmates and having them come back... Is ridiculous to see.
@@jinx.h. You have to be trolling, if not then all-mighty help us all. Because there’s only 158 private facilities in the ENTIRE country.. Versus the 5,000+ public.
PUBLIC make up NEARLY 100% of jails/prisons.. in which public *does not make nor generate profit* Private jails are RARE to even find. (clearly as there’s not even 200 of them) they make up the tiniest % of jails and only house a small # of people.
EXACTLY 💯
04:50 yeaaaaa we all knew
05:18 😂😂😂💀
I like how they make her seem like she “preyed” upon this officer who was having problems at home as if she isn’t literally in prison and at a complete disadvantage as far as power dynamics. That officer knew what he was doing. He was taking advantage of the women who would buy contraband and I guarantee she was not the only inmate this officer was sleeping with.
You must be very young or naive. She saw a weakness and exploited it in order to escape. A very very old tactic and story. She's a double murderer and psychopath. Very dangerous.
I agree with the first comment. I've seen men take advantage of female inmates more than once & the screws (Co's)know better, they are given so much info at training. No excuse. Plus he brought contraband into the prison & that wasn't really mentioned except by Sarah. No, I'm not an officer, I was an inmate who learned her lesson. 16yrs clean & haven't been back to jail/prison. You can change if you really want to.
You realize there are some manipulative mfs in prison. They see a weakness and exploit it. Gender doesn't matter.
@@Darrylizer1He knows that selling drugs and letting inmates out is wrong, he did it anyways. He may have fallen in love with her due to her manipulation but he wasn't under any coersive force or control, he was already on a criminal path and was going to make money off this. The reason she was able to manipulate him is because he seemed to have little integrity or values in the first place.
Wow the part when he prayed with them over their meal was beautiful. This was great.
I really enjoy and appreciate Trevor McDonald's interviews. He treats women who probably deserve little respect with objectivity and empathy. As a result, he gets a better interview than other people who might approach these inmates with a confrontational agenda.
Every human deserves a certain level of respect. Be careful
@@Ayesha______ Really? Jeffrey Dahmer deserves our respect?
I served 19 months in federal prison for trafficking. Changed my outlook on my life & freedom! I was 23 then I'm 45 now that was all the lesson I needed....haven't took my freedom for granted since
Incredible empathy and intelligence form the interviewer. He is exceptional.
This guy is a fantastic interviewer- one of the best I’ve ever seen.
That’s the second girl Addy they talked to is definitely off. She talks about what she did with absolutely no remorse. Like she’s talking about what she bought at the grocery store. On the surface she seems bubbly, but look at the complete lack of empathy, or emotional understanding when describing beating another human being, there it’s frightening. It’s like she has no sense of right and wrong. She’s not even like trying to justify what she did. Some people do bad things but they’re in a tight situation or there are extenuating circumstances, but that has people like this who legitimately don’t seem to think what they did was wrong, except for the fact that they got caught. She’ll be back.
Exactly “thankfully I didnt get caught”
Play that at Parole
yeah, she seems like part histrionic, part psychopath/sociopath maybe like I think Jodi Arias is.
She’s super scary.
She’s out. Hasn’t been back.
@@ladygundiva5779 so glad to hear that especially since she has kids.
Yikes such an intense emotional documentary 😢😢😢😢
Addy's eye contact is on point, so many people struggle with this skill
She’s a psychopath that’s how
She reminds me of Gypsy rose
@@sweetxharmonyshes a sociopath, eye contact is part of the personality.
Why are neurotypicals so obsessed with eye contact?
@@anniestumpy9918cause it’s a sign someone is being shifty or something is wrong
If a neurotypical person can’t look at me in the eyes something is wrong
I struggle to keep eye contact when lying or hiding something for example
Eye contact is valuable piece of non verbal communication
It can converse intentions, respect, emotions, if you are paying attention if you are interested in the conversation
If you aren’t doing eye contact
It can converse that you aren’t interested, it can be interpreted that you don’t respect the person talking to you, it can mean that you feel ashamed when talking about something and can’t look the person in the eye
If you are a neurotypical it’s just a valuable part of communication
And when someone doesn’t do it or does it way too much it signals a bit of an alarm
Look, chicken patty day was definitely one of the best chow meals. I served 19 months on a 2 year sentence in an Ohio prison with the last 5 months in a halfway house/home confinement. The food was generally bland, soft, and watery. The 'chicken' patty and the 'country ''''crunchy'''' patty' were the least offensive of the main courses.
I try to watch prison documentaries to keep me grounded. I'm an addict in recovery, but as with any addict, I am one bad choice away from living a life again that would put me back in a place like this. I know this is old, but I truly hope the best for all these ladies and everyone else who is incarcerated. It is a whole world that even a documentary cannot explain fully at all. I was lucky to have been able to use my intelligence and work in the law library. I was never really in danger as any single other inmate might need help with legal work. I went from a comp sci graduate working designing electronics to shoving needles in my body. There are good people who do bad things who end up in these places.
Please know that Jesus Christ loves you tremendously and is there to help you when you draw near to Him and seek Him with your whole heart. Praying for your healing and deliverance in Jesus Name. God bless you!🙏🏽
But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” *(Matthew 19:26/NKJV)
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you..." *(James 4:8/NKJV)
Marysville? NE ohioan here.
Yes, I was very similar. 16 yrs clean & still doing right. People can & do change, we just need a second chance & a solid support system.
I really admire you. Your compassion and courage.
Stay strong! You got this! ❤️
can someone do an updated doc about these women that's not a decade old one we've seen already?