Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole
Overview
Focusing on the harrowing journeys of young offenders serving life sentences without the possibility of parole, the program highlights their efforts to seek resentencing following a landmark Supreme Court decision. Each episode dives into the unique narratives of these individuals, illustrating the impact of the ruling on their lives. While some may face the prospect of continued incarceration, others might find hope through immediate release or new sentences that allow for parole eligibility. The show sheds light on the complexities of justice and redemption for youth caught in a harsh legal system.
Episodes
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2
Curtis
On April 10, 1995, in Aurora, Colorado, 15-year-old Curtis was one of four teenagers implicated in the death of Christopher during their car theft att...
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Shelton
At the age of 17, Shelton Jackson received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for killing Thomas Maynard, who had a newborn son at the ...
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Dana
Title: Dana Plot: At just 17 years old, Dana Barker committed the tragic act of killing her ex-stepmother, Brenda, in 1994. The legal system at the t...
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Deon
At 17, Deon Haynes received a life sentence for the murder of his former classmate, Christy Davis, in her residence. Now at the age of 47, he has been...
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Billy
At 16, William Najar fatally shot Michael Decker while he was camping in the desert near Phoenix. Now, at the age of 38, Najar is preparing for a rese...
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Justin
What could lead a teenage boy to take the life of his own father? At just 15, Justin Long committed a brutal act against his adoptive father, Hoyt Lon...
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Malcolm
At 17, Malcolm Thrower fatally stabbed Marilyn Russell, a local woman who had tried to assist the homeless teenager. Now at 28 and serving a life sent...
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Richard
Title: Richard Plot: At the age of 17, Richard Kinder and a companion were involved in a robbery that tragically resulted in the death of a young wom...
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The Incorrigibles
A close comparison of two cases featuring young offenders who were originally given life sentences without the chance for parole.
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Miguel
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10
The Malvo Effect