I lost three brothers in gun violence but my Mother and my siblings had to forgive , hard but it part of life and we understood that if we don’t forgive it can hold all of us back and causes us to be loss in the life we are trying to live now ….so I understand but forgiveness is powerful
I agree sometimes forgiving helps to Release some Resiment we have in our head n heart... even though we wil never forget but it takes alot to forgive n move forward😢
That was very heartbreaking to watch the victims sister react to the verdicts. I truly hope she can find peace with this whole, awful situation. As for the gentleman that committed the murder, I hope he stays true to being a positive light in this world, because we need so much more of that. I wish them all the best.
@@Name-oz4lq he completed so many classes, is working, takes responsibility and was 16 years old at the time of the crime. If I was on the parole board I would take into consideration the above PLUS what the warden’s position is. So many of these convicted felons do NOT take classes or better themselves or take responsibility and SOME EVEN blame the victim!
I feel sorry for the victim's family. A life cannot be replaced. I also believe this man should be granted parole. I could've EASILY done some knee-jerk, HORRIBLE reaction stuff like this at 16. I was wild. I'm 40 and I don't relate with my 16-year-old self ONE bit. I'm a father, provider, veteran, partner, and I do my best to better every day than I was the day before. People can ABSOLUTELY change, without a doubt.
You're 100% correct! EVERYTHING about what you commented is the exact same for me. Dad, veteran, provider, 40...&, I was out of control at 16. There are countless times that I could've ended up in jail or ended up caught up in the system. For whatever reason..it just wasn't in the cards for me. I went into the military as soon as I turned 18 and was able to remove myself from that situation...I had some excellent mentors & leaders, found a job that I was passionate about & most important...I was able to work off that "karma debt" through different kinds of service. Also, same as your situation ~ Im a different man that i was 3 years ago, I'm def nothing like I was when I was 16. I work hard everyday to be a better man than i was yesterday!! There are some crimes ~ offenses against children & women ~ that are inexcusable/can't be forgiven. Otherwise..a solid man can bounce back from anything! Wanted to co-sign your comment b/c it resonated with me. Happy for you, brotha'!
When the warden shakes your hand to say congrats you know you did right. We all have put ourselves in perdicaments that could of hurt someone wether we ran a red light to killing someone. At 16 we thought we knew everything. I feel for the sister she needs counseling if she isn’t already doing so.
@@khasualentertainment6734 No one is denying that, NO ONE. But when rehabilitation has apparently succeeded, then we have to let him take the next step. If there is no reward for rehabilitation, then no one will improve themselves. They'll just wait, seething and unremorseful, for their release date and be out to wreck havoc again.
This was a tough one. I would feel just like the sister, and idk if I would want him being let out. However, he was 16 years old. Making the dumbest decisions because he thought it was cool. And it cost him most of his life. I’m happy to see what he was able to accomplish while being locked up. And being a health workers aid. It truly, shows compassion. Best of luck!
@miss p some don’t really start living until their 40s he can get out have kids get married eventually have grandkids, buy homes, own businesses etc.. some
@@Gaia007 That's a costly bracelet monitoring system for someone who has NEVER shown a problem with alcohol (or drugs, really). It is easy to get in prison, if he wanted it, he would have gotten it. Usually random urine tests are part of parole. If he were to fail one, then I might agree with you. But just slapping them on anybody just for sh1ts and giggles is a waste of money and scarce resources.
Both families lost out. He lost half of his life, but I don't think he's going to mess it up. I feel so sorry for the victim's family too. I can't imagine losing my child.
I mean he was a minor himself. He killed someone when he was 16, and is now 41. Over half of his life. I'm not the same person I was when I was 16, he changed. He deserves a second chance. I get what he did was horrible but he seems to be doing so damn good and even the warden was talking him up about how good of a guy he is. This is definitely okay. My heart goes out to the sister of the victim but.. He isn't the same person anymore
I feel like I could have done some crazy things that would have landed me In prison when I was 16. He was indoctrinated in a hardcore gang. I agree, I think it was a good decision to grant parole
So true! Look at him now he could have continued down the path he was going at 16 in jail but he made better choices to better him self instead, so only time will tell if these choices will make him a productive member of society or he will be back behind bars before the end of the yr, I hope he does well. He
Caregiving for hospice patients takes a lot of compassion and empathy. He was a child and has spent half his life incarcerated. We lost a precious family member to murder and have attended many many parole hearings so it's not easy for me to say that I'm glad he's being released, at the same time really feel for the victims family 💙
I feel so sad for the sister of the victim. She was heartbroken. On the other hand, the guy is a changed man. He was a child. It’s hard to believe he killed someone. He looks like such a good ,caring person.
I always try to see both sides when I watch these. My heart aches for both of the families. We have to keep in mind that it is the intention of the system to rehabilitate these offenders. At 16 , he was as he stated, too young to comprehend the consequences of his actions. I feel the board made the right decision and I hope the victims sister realizes that her pain will be with her regardless of where he is.
How can see both sides lady how many of your children were murdered ? I pray none . You can't understand the pain of the only victim here that's victim family who pays FOREVER.
I am a true crime junkie. It is really cool to see the process of people being released after years of prison. These videos should be mandatory for young kids when they are arrested & think it's cool to go to jail/prison. When you hear some of these men & women talk about how stupid their crimes were may be helpful. You end up doing that time alone, no friends or family.
I’m glad that the world is starting to have compassion for difficult circumstances such as this. He was also a child, just 16, doing “childish” things. Even the Bible states such a phrase: 1 Corinthians 13:11 King James Version 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. He is now a changed man, and I’m so glad that they gave him a second chance. Rest In Peace to the victim.🙏🏽💗
This one is so sad, bad decisions as a child has cost him more than half his life. I think he’s giving back by helping the end of life inmates in hospice care. That’s not an easy job at all. I sure hope he gets another chance, I don’t think he’ll let anyone down. * I’ve not finished the video yet* After finishing it, I’m so glad of the outcome but seeing the victims family so sad was just heartbreaking. Prison is supposed to be for rehabilitation and I feel in this case this is a perfect example of a young boy going in, becoming rehabilitated and getting out. Very rare but in this case the system and the programs and of course he put in for himself made all the difference. I wish peace for that 13 year olds family as well as good luck and a great future for the inmate.
I pray for all involved especially this young man. It seems that he knows to walk a different road which will continue to lead him on a better road in life. Yes, he messed up,paid for it & now is a productive to society. Reach one TEACH One !
I'm sorry for the sister. A baby killed a baby 🙏🏾💔 but he has changed. And keeping him in prison not going to stop her tears or heal her pain. You can tell he is REALLY sorry and he TRULY understood the pain he caused. That's EXACTLY why he started to help people. Prison is for those who can't change, for those who don't take responsibility for they actions, for those who have committed the same crime numbers of times !!! I'm so very sorry for your loss Ms Davis but he did his time and forgiveness is key 🗝️
I remember when I was 16 an I was in a very similar lifestyle to this man so I totally understand how the streets can suck the humanity from a person and believed every word he said This boy that pulled the trigger no longer exists in my opinion just like I know the little bastard that I was for many years no longer exists but the guilt and shame remains and rightfully so that guilt is partially responsible for creating change and is a constant reminder of mistakes you never want to make again and I really believe he will never take the wrong path again and I hope I'm right because I feel this man has so much to give back from looking deep within himself and seeing thats not who he truly is I commend him on walking away from the lifestyle and not letting his surroundings dictate the rest of his life like so many others do and believe me that's no easy task I wish him all the best and also wish the victims family the same .
This was so on point!! So true at that age we were young and dumb and thought we knew it all. Wisdom comes with age and mistakes regardless of how bad or aggrecious as they are we learn from them. I understand how violence impacts a family on both sides, my nephew was violently killed, yet I have to realize that at some point in their lives they will have had to change and we have to learn to forgive and move on from it. I feel for the family, I am apart of that group so I get it.
@@nakela2 Nakela first of all I want to say how sorry I am to hear you lost a love one in such a terrible way my deepest condolences to you and your loved ones . So many of these crimes in the cold light of day just seem so pointless and even childish at times I have to admit your words of forgiveness touched me . You Nakela are an example to us all and you are so right in the things you say Violent acts such as your nephew breed hatred anger and in so so many cases more violence in what is usually a knee jerk reaction to the pain people feel when these horrendous acts occur It's unfortunately a very human reaction and I as man i am still none the wiser on how to fix these things but with people like you hopefully one day the message of forgiveness and rational thought will triumph . Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones and here's hoping we all have a wonderful new year .
I agree he could have actually remained a gang member in prison which happens alot.Instead he chose to work on himself and help others.He truly understands about life and death working in hospice there.Im sure so many times he's reflected on what his younger self did and definitely understands how death impacts the whole family.i wish him nothing but the best and send prayers and positive thoughts to him and his family.
It was the right decision. He was essentially groomed by a gang. Yes, he did one of the worst things one can and ruined lives. However if he isn't let out now. What real use to society could he ever be after so long in jail from such a young age.
I am a nurse that worked at DOC in Okla. I worked with 2 young Orderlys in the infermary, one commited murder at 15 in a high profile case, the other was 18yrs old. These young men were amazing. They fed the inmates that couldn't feed themselves, changed diapers, cleaned and bathed them, they went WAY beyond what they needed to do, without ever complaining. One young man is even now a minister ministering to others at different Prisons in OK. They are now in mid 20's and i pray they will get paroled one day. Some can chg, not all, but i do believe these two ARE NOT the same people they were as teens!!
You don't undertand. Nobody is being "let out". The system is the system. When you are up for parole you get to get out if you have paid your due and have changed for the better. Nobody is let out early. Going in, the system allows for everything.
It's hard to fathom the pain of hearing that he will be released when it was your loved one who was killed. I feel for Shermika and her family. As she said, she will never get to see her loved one again, while the Wesley family have the blessing of being reunited. Painful painful existence for the family of the victim. This won't make it better or easier. Forgiveness would be hard to find.
He deserves a second chance. Now he needs to come out and build an organization called Second chance, so he can teach others not to go down that road he went down.
My heart goes out to the victims family and honestly I'd probably feel the same way as she did but with that said he was a kid when he committed that crime and his brain wasn't thinking like an adult and what he was doing to her family The pain he was causing them. He's much older now and he has a remarkable prison record and he works as a hospice aid and takes care of the dying. He deserves a second chance in life. At least one chance to prove he is a completely different person. I bet he's going to do great. 👍
The right judgement was made! It's been 20yrs and the victims sister is holding on to anger grief and unforgiveness; its way past time that she stopped hurting herself. The perpetrator was a child himself; with low self esteem and self loathing- he has learnt in prison to love himself regardless of his terrible seemingly senseless act.
I feel that this parole / pardon meeting was handled very sensitively by everyone involved. My heart goes out to the victim family because they will never see their loved one again. As the panel said, Forgiveness is more about a person freeing themselves and not necessarily about Mr Wesley. I feel the Mr Wesley is still learning from his mistakes at the age of 16. I believe that he should be given a second chance. I sincerely hope that he makes use of this opportunity to come out of prison and make his life more meaningful with his family and friends. I hope that he will listen more to his parents, appreciate them and start/continue making wise decisions and wise choices regarding his future. If he needs help, I hope that he will ask for it. Thanks to the producers and everyone involved in putting this video together. God bless you all! Peace and Love from Pastor Ester, UK.
I just recently came upon these videos and they are very interesting to say the most. My baby brother was killed at the age of 17 by a 14 yr old female and a older male in 1985. My brother was shot in the back 4 times with a rifle. They didn't serve one day in jail because it was ruled justifiable homicide. My brother didn't have a weapon nor could he defend himself. This destroyed our close knit family especially my son who was only 10 yrs old at the time and very close to my brother. I truly asked God to forgive them and help me to forgive them also which I have done.In time I pray the sister can forgive this young man. May God bless both families.
I can’t imagine watching your 13 yo brother’s murderer be released early but he was 16 and really unlikely to commit crime again given his behavior in jail for over 20 years. Good decision.
Agreed. I wonder how the board felt it was ok to tell the victims sister that "she's doing better than she thinks" it doesn't seem to be fair for anyone to tell a stranger how they are doing.
I feel for the sister. She was totally heartbroken 😢. This young being locked up for life at a young age was a blessing in disguise for him. So many young people get back out and continue running with the same crowd and end up going back and forth to jail. He had the chance to stay and become rehabilitated and break free from that lifestyle. I pray that he remains on the straight and narrow.
Damn this made me cry because as I sit here at 38 I remember like yesterday being young and dumb im just thankful to be alive and free today to help guide my 4 year old through this thing called life, shoutout to this man for maturing before it's to late. He has remorse but like alot of us men we have a difficult time expressing it. Good luck to you bro
The sister needs grief counseling her desire for him to be locked up is cause she’s in suffering’s and wants the same but she just fueling her suffering. This is a very sad situation on both sides😢
I think you're exactly right. Her ability to solely focus on keeping him locked up, prevented her from moving on. I think sometimes we make these secret agreements, like promising your dead child that you'll never let them let him out. But sometimes the day arrives when it's best for everyone if he is set free. Hopefully she can find peace in the transition.
Until you’ve been the family of the victim it’s hard to understand. The emotional toll that is put on you as the victims family to keep being dragged through parole hearings. Sometimes, the only sense of safety you have is then being locked up. If they were bold enough to kill my family member, why wouldn’t they be bold enough to kill me- especially when you speak out against them. The family will never feel at ease and might spend the rest of their life looking over their shoulders. It’s not about revenge, it’s about justice. They should have to complete their sentence.
I can't imagine how his sister feels, but, I do understand that he was 16 years old. This is hard. You can't keep saying he was 16. At that age, you know right from wrong...I pray people and strength to the victims family.
We all know at 16 we all think we know everything. We don’t have the same mindset as we grow older I believe he deserves a chance! I also put myself in the victims shoes and it hurts. Prayers for everyone
I been in prison with these you’re of men. This is a tough one. Because I know all day he’s laughing and joking, but goes off to work and definitely shows that he has compassion and that he has indeed grown. He’s a grown man now. We all do wild things at 16 years old. We don’t always think outside the box at that age. He certainly does have real remorse. This panel are judges by profession. They know professionally, their experts if you will on criminal Justice reform!! They made the correct decision!
I’m here crying for the victim’s sister and Adaryll. How can you not? I’m not in the situation to say I would forgive. Though you can see that this man is truly, remorseful. It is hard for him to speak about this horrific, crime. I can’t understand how the sister feels reliving the moment. I just hope, this man continues to do good, things in his life. Hugs to the sister. You can see how upset his release has on her. God, bless both of them.
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It sounds like @ 16, the learning disability was a factor for him dropping out of school @ that time w/ lack of programs @ school, and social pressures of that age, that his situation made him be more vulnerable to pressures to join the negative side when options of adequate schooling lessened, possibly he was taken advantage of w/ aggressive recruiting by others in such compromised situations themselves. Congratulations on overcoming with flying colors the tough circumstances that imprisonment sets in front of a person, especially @ 16, and taking advantage of the opportunies that are provided. The loss of the young life of the 13 year old child is another heart rendering situation, and the best that can be done is that this young man honors that child by living the best way can. ❤️
He was 16.. Unfortunately nowadays things are different, in comparison to the way they were back when this happened. Were as our youth have negative behaviors, front and center no matter which way they turn, especially the schools. I believe the parole board did the right thing, by releasing him. One thing that will also help in his transition, is he has a huge family support system behind him. A lot of teens don't have that today, and it is so much easier for them to get caught up in mess. I had a high school administrator once tell me to my face, that even when they see a student do wrong, they don't like to call the parents because, they get cussed out , or hung up on. As a parent you need to be all up in these teens business, and know everything they doing, and who they are around. Luckily this gentleman is getting a 2nd chance, not everyone does, and their life is destroyed over a negative decision.
I pray God for the victim's family that was destroyed by this tragedy but I think everyone deserves a second second chance everyone is not worthy of a second chance but in this situation he was only sixteen so my opinion is I think he deserved a chance we as a people as human beings should learn how to forgive because at the end of the day God only one that can judge the situation not man so in that situation 😡 we can't question because he has all of it in control I pray the best of luck for the young man also both families
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I agree with them. I'm living proof that people really do change. I'm a good person and a successful member of society, and my story has saved lives. I pray for this man and think that he does deserve this one chance.
A lot of people think that because the victim cries and is upset because she has unforgiveness but I don't feel that was the case with her. When we do wrong God does forgive us (mankind not always) but there are consequences for those wrongdoings. Just because he was young and remorseful doesn't mean he should have been freed. This was a heartbreaking case and I hope he uses his freedom for good. FY: I think it was a little cold for them to have him so write a note and offer it to the victim's family especially seeing how upset she was and because he is free. It's like adding salt to the wound. Leave her alone and let her heal because nothing else coming from that situation is going to help her.
He NEVER apologized! He only spoke of himself and his family!!!! I do have compassion for his age but wtf?! He had both parents, supportive family. And if I were The victim I would not have appreciated that woman telling me what forgiveness means and so on. she doesn’t know what I know!
I totally understand the sister's pain and send condolences and prayers to the victim's family. However, who among us would want to or should have to spend the rest of our lives paying for a WRONG decision made as a teenager. Especially, if you have spent the years of the prime of your life paying for the wrong, and you used the time WISELY, and all of the powers that be are in support of your release. Everyone does not deserve a second chance or the opportunity for redemption. But, when they do, as in this case, it should be granted. 25 years is a long incarceration regardless of the age you enter, but especially when you enter as a child. I just hope this young man continues on the right path and uses his story to help others. I wish him well.
A lot of these convicts can pretend they have changed. But in this case, he has a job in the prison that would be very hard to fake change. He is involved in "hospice" in the prison, the warden made sure to bring that up. Also, the warden made the point to bring up he cleans toilets, but I imagine it also included cleaning the inmates too. I just feel for the sister though too. Too be honest I am split. Whose testimony should carry more weight?? And or should you ask for parole, maybe your penance is there in prison.
He deserves it for sure, 16 is just acting part of the hood to be cool, until they get caught up in the system, 16 yo are not fully mentally developed, but laws are changing around the country for keep folks imprisoned for decades and they go in 16/17 , good luck to him when he gets home 🙏🏽
I cried several times throughout this one, for all. There are definitely some that did crimes when young and haven’t changed one tiny bit in 30 plus years, and never will. I truly believe he has. I could agree with the victim if his crime had been a torturous act. Even though all are cruel acts, there are some that ONLY a demon could do. I believe the 16 year old got caught up in a gang thinking he was cool, and was a follower. I truly believe that the only one he follows now, is the Lord Jesus. His family can keep him on that path, as well. Even though, thank God, I do not know the deepness of her hurt and pain, because without going through it, one can not know, but I do know, and have experienced, that the Lord Jesus Christ can take away and heal hurting and broken hearts. If the letter hasn’t already been written yet, I pray for the Lord to give him the words in that letter to help begin her healing, and forgiveness. 🙏
I would like to say to the Sister, you are very emotional...I do feel your pain! I lost several love ones through violence. I do realize you haven't let anything go!!! I'm not speaking of the love for your brother...you should always have that! But to let go where YOU can live with peace. If you don't have a relationship with the Lord, please try Him the Lord will not fell you! My BLESSINGS to the young man. Whatever you do, don't forget the sacrifices your family has made for you. Keep your word to your family and yourself, live a productive life. Again BLESSINGS!🙏🏼
Why is the woman on the left texting during the entire length of the hearing? I’ve seen her do the same thing on several others. Imagine if a judge or juror did that. There would be a huge uproar.
He showed sincere remorse, he's done everything he can to better himself and I feel that he has paid for his crime. I totally agree with him being released! Usually I never want them to be released but he is different and I genuinely believe that he is changed and that he will be a good member of society. I feel sorry for the victim's sister but she needs to grow and learn to forgive instead of holding onto a grudge for the rest of her life. That's only going to make her miserable. And I think it says a lot about a person's character who refuses to forgive
This was amazing! I’m SO glad they gave him another chance. My heart goes out to the victim, but he was 16 years old at the time, and he has served over half his life. I hope he does well, and never goes back.
I agree with the outcome. He was 16 years old (a child) when he was put in jail and spent already over 20 years in jail. Helping people in hospice is hard and opens your eyes to how life ends. I hope he succeeds and wish him luck.
Sad case. One of my frustrations is that this murder was not done in self-defense but with purely evil intent. I see the psychology used to sway the panel by bringing the mother onto the screen. Not to mention, the defendant had three witnesses compared to the decedent's one; felt like six (panel included) against one. My sympathy level is not elevated when it comes to murder.
He was 16 but it broke my heart to see the victims in pain. I just hope that what he learned in Prison, he applies it to his life and give back to his community for his mistakes and just to be kindhearted. I wish them all the best.
So sorry for the family's loss, nothing will bring the victim back..... with that being said, this human deserved a second chance and I'm glad he got it
So a life sentence doesn't necessarily mean a life sentence? I understand he was sixteen, and this is a hard case, but what message does his being released early send to today's sixteen year old murderer.
I think he's truly sorry, I'm happy he getting out. He was very young and second chances are definitely deserved for deserving inmates. Now if he was being crazy in there I'll say no. But this one yes
Can someone please tell this parole board to adjust their microphones so that we can hear and understand what they are understanding instead of getting garbled sound so often?
He did something extremely bad when he was 16yrs old; I feel for the sister but, I hope some how he makes up in a positive way and the sister will forgive him in her heart and find some sort of peace. I hope the best for him.
I lost three brothers in gun violence but my
Mother and my siblings had to forgive , hard but it part of life and we understood that if we don’t forgive it can hold all of us back and causes us to be loss in the life we are trying to live now ….so I understand but forgiveness is powerful
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You can forgive and still make sure they stay locked up
I would never forgive
Only way it is legit to kill is in a war that has been declered. Peace out 😉
I agree sometimes forgiving helps to Release some Resiment we have in our head n heart... even though we wil never forget but it takes alot to forgive n move forward😢
That was very heartbreaking to watch the victims sister react to the verdicts. I truly hope she can find peace with this whole, awful situation. As for the gentleman that committed the murder, I hope he stays true to being a positive light in this world, because we need so much more of that. I wish them all the best.
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He’s not convincing me he’s rehabilitated at all, but I’m not done yet.
@@Name-oz4lq he completed so many classes, is working, takes responsibility and was 16 years old at the time of the crime. If I was on the parole board I would take into consideration the above PLUS what the warden’s position is. So many of these convicted felons do NOT take classes or better themselves or take responsibility and SOME EVEN blame the victim!
@Carla Hanson. A gentleman does not commit murder
@@baxefam9832 Perhaps, but a child did.
I feel sorry for the victim's family. A life cannot be replaced. I also believe this man should be granted parole. I could've EASILY done some knee-jerk, HORRIBLE reaction stuff like this at 16. I was wild. I'm 40 and I don't relate with my 16-year-old self ONE bit. I'm a father, provider, veteran, partner, and I do my best to better every day than I was the day before. People can ABSOLUTELY change, without a doubt.
They can change, but the victim cant. Eye for an eye.
You're 100% correct! EVERYTHING about what you commented is the exact same for me. Dad, veteran, provider, 40...&, I was out of control at 16. There are countless times that I could've ended up in jail or ended up caught up in the system. For whatever reason..it just wasn't in the cards for me.
I went into the military as soon as I turned 18 and was able to remove myself from that situation...I had some excellent mentors & leaders, found a job that I was passionate about & most important...I was able to work off that "karma debt" through different kinds of service.
Also, same as your situation ~ Im a different man that i was 3 years ago, I'm def nothing like I was when I was 16. I work hard everyday to be a better man than i was yesterday!!
There are some crimes ~ offenses against children & women ~ that are inexcusable/can't be forgiven. Otherwise..a solid man can bounce back from anything!
Wanted to co-sign your comment b/c it resonated with me. Happy for you, brotha'!
@@oshen0 likewise Brother
I absolutely agree and I'm glad you changed your life I'm so proud of you🙏💙👍
Word! Ppl can change. This would be an opportunity for him to show that change. God bless all
When the warden shakes your hand to say congrats you know you did right. We all have put ourselves in perdicaments that could of hurt someone wether we ran a red light to killing someone. At 16 we thought we knew everything. I feel for the sister she needs counseling if she isn’t already doing so.
Yeh but now its been a family that cant get they loved one back cause of him
@@khasualentertainment6734 No one is denying that, NO ONE. But when rehabilitation has apparently succeeded, then we have to let him take the next step. If there is no reward for rehabilitation, then no one will improve themselves. They'll just wait, seething and unremorseful, for their release date and be out to wreck havoc again.
@@ambrr_lily it aint succeeded here
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Ypu comparing running a light to taking a life. Keep this bs in 2022
This was a tough one. I would feel just like the sister, and idk if I would want him being let out.
However, he was 16 years old. Making the dumbest decisions because he thought it was cool. And it cost him most of his life. I’m happy to see what he was able to accomplish while being locked up. And being a health workers aid. It truly, shows compassion.
Best of luck!
@miss p some don’t really start living until their 40s he can get out have kids get married eventually have grandkids, buy homes, own businesses etc.. some
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@miss p I wouldn’t say free pass but I don’t agree with his release. They could have at least kept him on the scram bracelet.
@miss p it may have cost the victim his life but that doesn't mean this obviously changed and remorseful MAN regrets the decisions he made as a CHILD.
@@Gaia007 That's a costly bracelet monitoring system for someone who has NEVER shown a problem with alcohol (or drugs, really). It is easy to get in prison, if he wanted it, he would have gotten it. Usually random urine tests are part of parole. If he were to fail one, then I might agree with you. But just slapping them on anybody just for sh1ts and giggles is a waste of money and scarce resources.
Both families lost out. He lost half of his life, but I don't think he's going to mess it up. I feel so sorry for the victim's family too. I can't imagine losing my child.
He was a child when he went to prison
Now he is a compassionate man. I believe him
Fool
He gangster inside too
I mean he was a minor himself. He killed someone when he was 16, and is now 41. Over half of his life. I'm not the same person I was when I was 16, he changed. He deserves a second chance. I get what he did was horrible but he seems to be doing so damn good and even the warden was talking him up about how good of a guy he is. This is definitely okay. My heart goes out to the sister of the victim but.. He isn't the same person anymore
I feel like I could have done some crazy things that would have landed me In prison when I was 16. He was indoctrinated in a hardcore gang. I agree, I think it was a good decision to grant parole
So true! Look at him now he could have continued down the path he was going at 16 in jail but he made better choices to better him self instead, so only time will tell if these choices will make him a productive member of society or he will be back behind bars before the end of the yr, I hope he does well. He
He also has what most people don't have and never had and that is a supportive extended family. People need other people to make it in life
@@msyallen A supportive family ? Where was the supportive family when he was running the street killing ?
Caregiving for hospice patients takes a lot of compassion and empathy. He was a child and has spent half his life incarcerated. We lost a precious family member to murder and have attended many many parole hearings so it's not easy for me to say that I'm glad he's being released, at the same time really feel for the victims family 💙
I feel so sad for the sister of the victim. She was heartbroken. On the other hand, the guy is a changed man. He was a child.
It’s hard to believe he killed someone. He looks like such a good ,caring person.
No he was not a child!!
Looks are deceiving…
I agree with the board! He is not the same person he was at 16 and he deserves a second chance
I always try to see both sides when I watch these. My heart aches for both of the families. We have to keep in mind that it is the intention of the system to rehabilitate these offenders. At 16 , he was as he stated, too young to comprehend the consequences of his actions. I feel the board made the right decision and I hope the victims sister realizes that her pain will be with her regardless of where he is.
Nah I’m sorry at 16 you know right from wrong and definitely know killing someone is wrong!
How can see both sides lady how many of your children were murdered ? I pray none . You can't understand the pain of the only victim here that's victim family who pays FOREVER.
At 16 you do know that shooting someone to death is wrong.
I really enjoy these hearings. thanks so much for all the uploads!
Thanks so much for sharing ☺️
I am a true crime junkie. It is really cool to see the process of people being released after years of prison. These videos should be mandatory for young kids when they are arrested & think it's cool to go to jail/prison. When you hear some of these men & women talk about how stupid their crimes were may be helpful. You end up doing that time alone, no friends or family.
I am a crime junkie too. Love interrogation videos.
Yesss I agree 💯
I’m glad that the world is starting to have compassion for difficult circumstances such as this. He was also a child, just 16, doing “childish” things. Even the Bible states such a phrase: 1 Corinthians 13:11
King James Version
11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
He is now a changed man, and I’m so glad that they gave him a second chance. Rest In Peace to the victim.🙏🏽💗
Such a good comment 🙏🏽💕
I really hope the sister gets the help she needs to be at peace and have forgiveness.
I agree she needs healing her grieve is fueled by her desire for him to suffer is causing her own suffering 😢
@@sweetcapricorn Amen. The forgiveness is for all of those involved. The pain and anger will kill you.... So sad.
@@Dearest_Kenyetta Indeed
This one is so sad, bad decisions as a child has cost him more than half his life. I think he’s giving back by helping the end of life inmates in hospice care. That’s not an easy job at all.
I sure hope he gets another chance, I don’t think he’ll let anyone down. * I’ve not finished the video yet*
After finishing it, I’m so glad of the outcome but seeing the victims family so sad was just heartbreaking. Prison is supposed to be for rehabilitation and I feel in this case this is a perfect example of a young boy going in, becoming rehabilitated and getting out. Very rare but in this case the system and the programs and of course he put in for himself made all the difference. I wish peace for that 13 year olds family as well as good luck and a great future for the inmate.
I won't share any spoilers then
I agree.
It actually cost him his whole life because now being released he has to catch up to society
Who said prison for rehabilitation? No it's to punish . Being 16 doesn't give you a pass to murder lady it wasn't your loved one killed.
Oh sthu with your bloody liberal bs lady. Most hard core murderer released murder again.
His smile at the end was fantastic. I wish him good luck.
I pray for all involved especially this young man. It seems that he knows to walk a different road which will continue to lead him on a better road in life. Yes, he messed up,paid for it & now is a productive to society. Reach one TEACH One !
I'm sorry for the sister. A baby killed a baby 🙏🏾💔 but he has changed. And keeping him in prison not going to stop her tears or heal her pain. You can tell he is REALLY sorry and he TRULY understood the pain he caused. That's EXACTLY why he started to help people. Prison is for those who can't change, for those who don't take responsibility for they actions, for those who have committed the same crime numbers of times !!! I'm so very sorry for your loss Ms Davis but he did his time and forgiveness is key 🗝️
I remember when I was 16 an I was in a very similar lifestyle to this man so I totally understand how the streets can suck the humanity from a person and believed every word he said
This boy that pulled the trigger no longer exists in my opinion just like I know the little bastard that I was for many years no longer exists but the guilt and shame remains and rightfully so that guilt is partially responsible for creating change and is a constant reminder of mistakes you never want to make again and I really believe he will never take the wrong path again and I hope I'm right because I feel this man has so much to give back from looking deep within himself and seeing thats not who he truly is
I commend him on walking away from the lifestyle and not letting his surroundings dictate the rest of his life like so many others do and believe me that's no easy task
I wish him all the best and also wish the victims family the same .
Thank you for sharing your thoughts sir. I think it's on point
This was so on point!! So true at that age we were young and dumb and thought we knew it all. Wisdom comes with age and mistakes regardless of how bad or aggrecious as they are we learn from them. I understand how violence impacts a family on both sides, my nephew was violently killed, yet I have to realize that at some point in their lives they will have had to change and we have to learn to forgive and move on from it. I feel for the family, I am apart of that group so I get it.
@@nakela2
Nakela first of all I want to say how sorry I am to hear you lost a love one in such a terrible way my deepest condolences to you and your loved ones .
So many of these crimes in the cold light of day just seem so pointless and even childish at times
I have to admit your words of forgiveness touched me .
You Nakela are an example to us all and you are so right in the things you say
Violent acts such as your nephew breed hatred anger and in so so many cases more violence in what is usually a knee jerk reaction to the pain people feel when these horrendous acts occur
It's unfortunately a very human reaction and I as man i am still none the wiser on how to fix these things but with people like you hopefully one day the message of forgiveness and rational thought will triumph .
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones and here's hoping we all have a wonderful new year .
I agree he could have actually remained a gang member in prison which happens alot.Instead he chose to work on himself and help others.He truly understands about life and death working in hospice there.Im sure so many times he's reflected on what his younger self did and definitely understands how death impacts the whole family.i wish him nothing but the best and send prayers and positive thoughts to him and his family.
@@rhiannonrose4841 Nothing for the VICTIM family tho. That speaks volumes about you
It was the right decision. He was essentially groomed by a gang. Yes, he did one of the worst things one can and ruined lives. However if he isn't let out now. What real use to society could he ever be after so long in jail from such a young age.
So sad they were both babies, I know it hurts. 27 years is a long time and forgiveness is available for all of us 🙏🏾
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Indeed forgiveness is for us all we have to give our grief to the lord I pray for the sister
The victim is buried he's out of time 27 years there's nothing to compare to what's the victim went through
I am a nurse that worked at DOC in Okla. I worked with 2 young Orderlys in the infermary, one commited murder at 15 in a high profile case, the other was 18yrs old.
These young men were amazing. They fed the inmates that couldn't feed themselves, changed diapers, cleaned and bathed them, they went WAY beyond what they needed to do, without ever complaining. One young man is even now a minister ministering to others at different Prisons in OK. They are now in mid 20's and i pray they will get paroled one day. Some can chg, not all, but i do believe these two ARE NOT the same people they were as teens!!
When he said he like to show his love and help people had me 😢
I feel for the defendant i knows she's hurts but intime i hope god changes her pain to forgiveness. 🙏❤
I never was into letting people out after a crime but this tugged at my heart! I pray he has nothing but luck
You don't undertand. Nobody is being "let out". The system is the system. When you are up for parole you get to get out if you have paid your due and have changed for the better. Nobody is let out early. Going in, the system allows for everything.
It's hard to fathom the pain of hearing that he will be released when it was your loved one who was killed. I feel for Shermika and her family. As she said, she will never get to see her loved one again, while the Wesley family have the blessing of being reunited. Painful painful existence for the family of the victim. This won't make it better or easier. Forgiveness would be hard to find.
I’m crying cause I know he deserves a second chance
Yes, my face is wet. 😢 I was praying. He deserves a 2nd chance
Me too this one had me in tears for both parties. I lost my brother at the age of 14 he was 19 his gf was driving his car and crashed.
Attention seeker. Guess who cares that you crying
Im crying cuz I know all the pussy he's missing out on.
Agreed
I wish they had updates on what happens down the road.. Hope he stays out and has a productive life. What’s left of it at least..
The sad truth is that we will likely have updates for some. The board also does parole revocation hearings, so odds are there will be a few.
He deserves a second chance. Now he needs to come out and build an organization called Second chance, so he can teach others not to go down that road he went down.
Mr.Wesley has grown in to a beautiful person inside and out he has to live with what he did and has paid his debts to society
My heart goes out to the victims family and honestly I'd probably feel the same way as she did but with that said he was a kid when he committed that crime and his brain wasn't thinking like an adult and what he was doing to her family The pain he was causing them. He's much older now and he has a remarkable prison record and he works as a hospice aid and takes care of the dying. He deserves a second chance in life. At least one chance to prove he is a completely different person. I bet he's going to do great. 👍
The right judgement was made! It's been 20yrs and the victims sister is holding on to anger grief and unforgiveness; its way past time that she stopped hurting herself. The perpetrator was a child himself; with low self esteem and self loathing- he has learnt in prison to love himself regardless of his terrible seemingly senseless act.
You'd have the same opinion if it happened to your people?
I feel that this parole / pardon meeting was handled very sensitively by everyone involved. My heart goes out to the victim family because they will never see their loved one again.
As the panel said, Forgiveness is more about a person freeing themselves and not necessarily about Mr Wesley. I feel the Mr Wesley is still learning from his mistakes at the age of 16. I believe that he should be given a second chance.
I sincerely hope that he makes use of this opportunity to come out of prison and make his life more meaningful with his family and friends. I hope that he will listen more to his parents, appreciate them and start/continue making wise decisions and wise choices regarding his future. If he needs help, I hope that he will ask for it.
Thanks to the producers and everyone involved in putting this video together.
God bless you all!
Peace and Love from
Pastor Ester, UK.
I just recently came upon these videos and they are very interesting to say the most. My baby brother was killed at the age of 17 by a 14 yr old female and a older male in 1985. My brother was shot in the back 4 times with a rifle. They didn't serve one day in jail because it was ruled justifiable homicide. My brother didn't have a weapon nor could he defend himself. This destroyed our close knit family especially my son who was only 10 yrs old at the time and very close to my brother. I truly asked God to forgive them and help me to forgive them also which I have done.In time I pray the sister can forgive this young man. May God bless both families.
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RIP your brother
I can’t imagine watching your 13 yo brother’s murderer be released early but he was 16 and really unlikely to commit crime again given his behavior in jail for over 20 years. Good decision.
Agreed. I wonder how the board felt it was ok to tell the victims sister that "she's doing better than she thinks" it doesn't seem to be fair for anyone to tell a stranger how they are doing.
He wasn't a victim. He was a gang member. That's part of the gang life.
I feel for the sister. She was totally heartbroken 😢. This young being locked up for life at a young age was a blessing in disguise for him. So many young people get back out and continue running with the same crowd and end up going back and forth to jail. He had the chance to stay and become rehabilitated and break free from that lifestyle. I pray that he remains on the straight and narrow.
Damn this made me cry because as I sit here at 38 I remember like yesterday being young and dumb im just thankful to be alive and free today to help guide my 4 year old through this thing called life, shoutout to this man for maturing before it's to late. He has remorse but like alot of us men we have a difficult time expressing it. Good luck to you bro
Thanks for putting these on. Everyone should see this from both sides as hard as it may be. I believe this was a good decision by them.
On the contrary, thank you. I think so too.
I appreciate the board prepping the sister for their decision
Damn I hate it when I feel both sides💔🤷♀️
This is man is outstanding. The true definition of a boy to a man. Sympathy to the both families.
thank you for continuing to post these!
My heart BREAKS for the victims family…😢. I pray that she gets God’s peace in her heart…🙏🏾
Thank you ManDoo for what you do ❤❤🌺🌺good hearing today
The sister needs grief counseling her desire for him to be locked up is cause she’s in suffering’s and wants the same but she just fueling her suffering. This is a very sad situation on both sides😢
I think you're exactly right. Her ability to solely focus on keeping him locked up, prevented her from moving on. I think sometimes we make these secret agreements, like promising your dead child that you'll never let them let him out. But sometimes the day arrives when it's best for everyone if he is set free. Hopefully she can find peace in the transition.
Until you’ve been the family of the victim it’s hard to understand. The emotional toll that is put on you as the victims family to keep being dragged through parole hearings. Sometimes, the only sense of safety you have is then being locked up. If they were bold enough to kill my family member, why wouldn’t they be bold enough to kill me- especially when you speak out against them. The family will never feel at ease and might spend the rest of their life looking over their shoulders. It’s not about revenge, it’s about justice. They should have to complete their sentence.
MAY THE MOST HIGH CONTINUE TO BLESS HIM, MY PRAYERS GOES OT TO THE VICTMIN'S FAMILY.
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He was just a boy himself when the crime happened. 3 years older than he was. I hope he has a good life the rest of his life
His Dad, so attentive - I felt like I was holding my breathe. So glad he will be there for his parents. I really hope he does well!
I think that was his cousin.
It was his cousin @@BimboBrunch
I’m curious to know why the questions are so lengthy for certain crimes or inmates but brief for others.
Sometimes It depends on the hearing type. Standard parole versus a life sentence commutation.
I can't imagine how his sister feels, but, I do understand that he was 16 years old. This is hard. You can't keep saying he was 16. At that age, you know right from wrong...I pray people and strength to the victims family.
We all know at 16 we all think we know everything. We don’t have the same mindset as we grow older I believe he deserves a chance! I also put myself in the victims shoes and it hurts. Prayers for everyone
This, when I truly felt he needed to be paroled my heart goes out to the victims family. This young man has turned his life around thank God for that.
I'm glad I found your channel I enjoyed the video 📹
Thank you 😊
I been in prison with these you’re of men. This is a tough one. Because I know all day he’s laughing and joking, but goes off to work and definitely shows that he has compassion and that he has indeed grown. He’s a grown man now. We all do wild things at 16 years old. We don’t always think outside the box at that age. He certainly does have real remorse. This panel are judges by profession. They know professionally, their experts if you will on criminal Justice reform!! They made the correct decision!
Tough one but he has done good for him self since then. Gotta be able to forgive somehow!!!😢😢😢
I’m here crying for the victim’s sister and Adaryll. How can you not? I’m not in the situation to say I would forgive. Though you can see that this man is truly, remorseful. It is hard for him to speak about this horrific, crime. I can’t understand how the sister feels reliving the moment. I just hope, this man continues to do good, things in his life. Hugs to the sister. You can see how upset his release has on her. God, bless both of them.
Do you have a parole video for Gregory Greenwood paroled I believe in either 2020 or 2021?
I don't
I'm sorry 😥
I wish i had a family. The support he gets must be very comforting, even in prison.
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I worked with juvenile lifers for 20 years. This is the right decision.
It sounds like @ 16, the learning disability was a factor for him dropping out of school @ that time w/ lack of programs @ school, and social pressures of that age, that his situation made him be more vulnerable to pressures to join the negative side when options of adequate schooling lessened, possibly he was taken advantage of w/ aggressive recruiting by others in such compromised situations themselves. Congratulations on overcoming with flying colors the tough circumstances that imprisonment sets in front of a person, especially @ 16, and taking advantage of the opportunies that are provided. The loss of the young life of the 13 year old child is another heart rendering situation, and the best that can be done is that this young man honors that child by living the best way can. ❤️
He was 16.. Unfortunately nowadays things are different, in comparison to the way they were back when this happened. Were as our youth have negative behaviors, front and center no matter which way they turn, especially the schools.
I believe the parole board did the right thing, by releasing him.
One thing that will also help in his transition, is he has a huge family support system behind him.
A lot of teens don't have that today, and it is so much easier for them to get caught up in mess.
I had a high school administrator once tell me to my face, that even when they see a student do wrong, they don't like to call the parents because, they get cussed out , or hung up on.
As a parent you need to be all up in these teens business, and know everything they doing, and who they are around.
Luckily this gentleman is getting a 2nd chance, not everyone does, and their life is destroyed over a negative decision.
I pray God for the victim's family that was destroyed by this tragedy but I think everyone deserves a second second chance everyone is not worthy of a second chance but in this situation he was only sixteen so my opinion is I think he deserved a chance we as a people as human beings should learn how to forgive because at the end of the day God only one that can judge the situation not man so in that situation 😡 we can't question because he has all of it in control I pray the best of luck for the young man also both families
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New Sub, great content & I'm thankful for you bringing awareness.. I'm sending lots of 🙏🏾 's & ❤ to ALL affected by this tragedy.. have you considered doing a follow up like; "Where are they now"..keep up the great work 👑!!!👍🏾💯 🙂
It’s tough especially when you are not the one who child was killed. That is truly for you and GOD
I agree with them. I'm living proof that people really do change. I'm a good person and a successful member of society, and my story has saved lives. I pray for this man and think that he does deserve this one chance.
A lot of people think that because the victim cries and is upset because she has unforgiveness but I don't feel that was the case with her. When we do wrong God does forgive us (mankind not always) but there are consequences for those wrongdoings. Just because he was young and remorseful doesn't mean he should have been freed. This was a heartbreaking case and I hope he uses his freedom for good. FY: I think it was a little cold for them to have him so write a note and offer it to the victim's family especially seeing how upset she was and because he is free. It's like adding salt to the wound. Leave her alone and let her heal because nothing else coming from that situation is going to help her.
He NEVER apologized! He only spoke of himself and his family!!!! I do have compassion for his age but wtf?! He had both parents, supportive family. And if I were The victim I would not have appreciated that woman telling me what forgiveness means and so on. she doesn’t know what I know!
❤❤Blessings ❤❤ The creator has Blessed you with another chance ❤❤❤❤well Done ❤
Thx for the vid, your hard work is appreciated ✌
This was a heartfelt hearing. Praying for both families.🙏🏽
I totally understand the sister's pain and send condolences and prayers to the victim's family.
However, who among us would want to or should have to spend the rest of our lives paying for a WRONG decision made as a teenager.
Especially, if you have spent the years of the prime of your life paying for the wrong, and you used the time WISELY, and all of the powers that be are in support of your release.
Everyone does not deserve a second chance or the opportunity for redemption. But, when they do, as in this case, it should be granted.
25 years is a long incarceration regardless of the age you enter, but especially when you enter as a child.
I just hope this young man continues on the right path and uses his story to help others. I wish him well.
That’s heart breaking to be given life at 16.
I pray he gets that opportunity to live his best life ever.
Everyone deserves a second chance
A lot of these convicts can pretend they have changed. But in this case, he has a job in the prison that would be very hard to fake change. He is involved in "hospice" in the prison, the warden made sure to bring that up. Also, the warden made the point to bring up he cleans toilets, but I imagine it also included cleaning the inmates too. I just feel for the sister though too. Too be honest I am split. Whose testimony should carry more weight?? And or should you ask for parole, maybe your penance is there in prison.
This was so emotional!!! I was crying, he definitely deserves to be paroled. He has changed and is so remorseful and humble 😢. God bless him always 🙏
He deserves it for sure, 16 is just acting part of the hood to be cool, until they get caught up in the system, 16 yo are not fully mentally developed, but laws are changing around the country for keep folks imprisoned for decades and they go in 16/17 , good luck to him when he gets home 🙏🏽
I cried several times throughout this one, for all. There are definitely some that did crimes when young and haven’t changed one tiny bit in 30 plus years, and never will. I truly believe he has. I could agree with the victim if his crime had been a torturous act. Even though all are cruel acts, there are some that ONLY a demon could do. I believe the 16 year old got caught up in a gang thinking he was cool, and was a follower. I truly believe that the only one he follows now, is the Lord Jesus. His family can keep him on that path, as well. Even though, thank God, I do not know the deepness of her hurt and pain, because without going through it, one can not know, but I do know, and have experienced, that the Lord Jesus Christ can take away and heal hurting and broken hearts. If the letter hasn’t already been written yet, I pray for the Lord to give him the words in that letter to help begin her healing, and forgiveness. 🙏
I would like to say to the Sister, you are very emotional...I do feel your pain! I lost several love ones through violence. I do realize you haven't let anything go!!! I'm not speaking of the love for your brother...you should always have that! But to let go where YOU can live with peace. If you don't have a relationship with the Lord, please try Him the Lord will not fell you! My BLESSINGS to the young man. Whatever you do, don't forget the sacrifices your family has made for you. Keep your word to your family and yourself, live a productive life. Again BLESSINGS!🙏🏼
The fact that he was 16 years old was the key to his release
Why is the woman on the left texting during the entire length of the hearing? I’ve seen her do the same thing on several others. Imagine if a judge or juror did that. There would be a huge uproar.
I believe he is remorseful and is a changed man. My heart breaks for both families.
He showed sincere remorse, he's done everything he can to better himself and I feel that he has paid for his crime. I totally agree with him being released! Usually I never want them to be released but he is different and I genuinely believe that he is changed and that he will be a good member of society. I feel sorry for the victim's sister but she needs to grow and learn to forgive instead of holding onto a grudge for the rest of her life. That's only going to make her miserable. And I think it says a lot about a person's character who refuses to forgive
This was amazing! I’m SO glad they gave him another chance. My heart goes out to the victim, but he was 16 years old at the time, and he has served over half his life. I hope he does well, and never goes back.
I agree with the outcome.
He was 16 years old (a child) when he was put in jail and spent already over 20 years in jail.
Helping people in hospice is hard and opens your eyes to how life ends.
I hope he succeeds and wish him luck.
He did not write that last statement...
He should stay in prison with excuses.
We mark sorry u feel like that may God be with you🙏🏼
Sad case. One of my frustrations is that this murder was not done in self-defense but with purely evil intent. I see the psychology used to sway the panel by bringing the mother onto the screen. Not to mention, the defendant had three witnesses compared to the decedent's one; felt like six (panel included) against one. My sympathy level is not elevated when it comes to murder.
He was 16 but it broke my heart to see the victims in pain. I just hope that what he learned in Prison, he applies it to his life and give back to his community for his mistakes and just to be kindhearted. I wish them all the best.
He look like he come from good up bringing just made the wrong decision
So sorry for the family's loss, nothing will bring the victim back..... with that being said, this human deserved a second chance and I'm glad he got it
So a life sentence doesn't necessarily mean a life sentence? I understand he was sixteen, and this is a hard case, but what message does his being released early send to today's sixteen year old murderer.
I think he's truly sorry, I'm happy he getting out. He was very young and second chances are definitely deserved for deserving inmates. Now if he was being crazy in there I'll say no. But this one yes
It really doesn’t matter how they are raised or where- Black male culture is universal ❤ and gripping
Can someone please tell this parole board to adjust their microphones so that we can hear and understand what they are understanding instead of getting garbled sound so often?
I feel they made the right decision 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️
Forgiveness 🙌🏿🙌🏿
He did something extremely bad when he was 16yrs old; I feel for the sister but, I hope some how he makes up in a positive way and the sister will forgive him in her heart and find some sort of peace. I hope the best for him.
This guy is proof that someone can change. You could hear it in his voice that he was really sorry and remorseful for what he did.
All Pearl Wise does it be on her phone. She needs off the board along with several of them I feel.
No phones should be put up while the hearings are being heard 🚫🚫
The warden or whoever is so caring and nice they are lucky to have him there