I spent a day with DEATH ROW SURVIVORS

I spent a day with death row survivors who have been exonerated to learn what it’s like to experience the devastating reality of wrongful conviction.
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▸ SUNNY & PETER - / sunnycenterfdn
▸ DERRICK - / derrick.jamison.921
▸ NICK - Spread the word about ending the death penalty!
❗️DEATH ROW EXONEREE RESOURCES
▸ witnesstoinnocence.org - dedicated to empowering exonerated death row survivors to be the most powerful and effective voice in the struggle to end the death penalty in the United States
▸ sunnycenter.org - a non-profit organization that helps people who have suffered the injustice of wrongful conviction.
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🎥Crew
▸ Creator, Director, Writer, etc. - Anthony Padilla
▸ Executive Producer - Alessandra Catanese
▸ Production Coordinator, Co-writer & Research - Elise Felber
▸ Director of Photography/Gaffer - Zach Zeidman
▸ Editor - Mike Criscimagna AKA Mork Crispy
▸ Assistant Editor - Patrick Horba
🎵Theme Music Composer - Matt Good AKA The King of Emo
🖼Portrait painted by: Rhianna Robles - / zerogattsu
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[@AnthonyPadilla]

come back later this week for *I spent a day with NARCOLEPTIC PEOPLE*. -new episode of this series every week so consider 🔴subscribing. -ps: shoutout to everyone who has turned on notifications 🔔 and directly support me in continuing this series.

[@HyaAhHTrap]

Can’t wait for the next episode, keep up the great work! 😄

[@ElizabethXVIII]

Not so fun fact. Donald Trump has executed more people than any other president in 130 years

[@majkisek6295]

How are you ?

[@musubi7468]

My best friend has narcolepsy! We and her will for sure watch it! She loves watching videos about it!

[@alainatedrick]

id love to see a video on spending a day with people who have trichotillomania

[@Lalsdragon]

A friend of mine is a family lawyer. She said something to me that has stuck: "It is a LEGAL system. NOT a justice system."

[@dessenlover]

And as long as you have the right lawyer you can go free, but if you can’t afford or have a bad lawyer you’re automatically guilty.

[@MADnessnailart]

Yes I saw a quote similar to that in my business law class

[@katelynndennen4877]

Family law is the worst. Family court is so corrupt.

[@Lalsdragon]

@@katelynndennen4877 I don't know about "corrupt" (I'm not in the US though...) but it definitely errs on the side of mothers, Which is not always a good thing.

[@TheGong00zler]

I call it the INjustice system

[@soulgazer11]

"I had no fear of death. But I was afraid to die without dignity." Man, that's deep.

[@mrnubbones8626]

Ye

[@evangerwing6366]

Ye

[@caratea6643]

Ye

[@estrellasjournal]

i felt that

[@reggegg764]

ye

[@carlotzin56]

Please declare Sunny's smile as national treasure. She's so strong, been through a lot of crap but still able to smile with such intensity.

[@yamumma3020]

hi

[@tysonwastaken]

the people who have gone through the most have the best smiles

[@Xx_XiaoLingGaming69_xX]

@@yamumma3020hi

[@coffeefrog4224]

@@yamumma3020 hi

[@jmaidenstorz]

@@yamumma3020 hi

[@morgankneip4890]

For all those saying it’s a “waste of resources” to keep inmates in prison for life, you may be surprised to learn it’s actually MORE expensive to put a prisoner to death.

[@ericf.a8623]

Well thats... interesting I will search this on my own when I have time, but it would be helpfull if you or anyone shared more about this especifically

[@melissaGheee]

@@ericf.a8623 source (criminal justice Degree Hub ) “What actually ends up costing so much is the actual prosecution and defense of death row inmates over the course of their time in prison and on death row. Trials involving inmates that have been sentenced to the death penalty require very experienced and often expensive lawyers. Additionally, DNA testing is frequently used and is also very costly.”

[@morgankneip4890]

@@ericf.a8623 The euthanasia is wildly expensive. There are many scholarly articles out there on the topic it won’t be hard to find. I wrote a thesis paper on the topic and was shocked by my findings.

[@ericf.a8623]

@@morgankneip4890 ok, thanks

[@catiejunkins5276]

Yup! You have to exhaust your appeals. A group of parents of the Boston Marathon bombing victims didn’t want prosecutors to seek the death penalty as you legally have to use all your appeals, and that would put everything back into the media each time, and give the guy that killed their family members even more of the notoriety he wanted.

[@heyitskinza]

she is so fucking strong. i can’t imagine being wrongfully incarcerated, on death row and in solitary for years and then losing your parents so tragically at the first point of relief and her husbands wrongful death in the worst fucking way

[@soulgazer11]

AND her husband basically got incinerate alive because it took 3 times for that damn electric chair to serve its purpose. They say the most painful way to die is by fire...

[@heyitskinza]

@@soulgazer11 yeah :((((

[@Oh_liv_ee_AY]

And she even said that was just "unfortunate"

[@fleeny]

When Peter placed his hand on her shoulder when she was talking about it. My eyes streamed. 😭😭

[@Crystalballer21]

And her kids having to become orphans! The whole thing is so tragic, she has to be one of the strongest women in the world.

[@lilybilly6878]

Peter's story about him hugging the tree and just the beauty he found in that apple tree always being there through life was stunningly beautiful and made me tear up. We don't appreciate what we have enough.

[@delaneydalheim1477]

That story was beautiful, makes you really see the beauty he found in all his pain

[@c0wl1ck3r2]

@@maya_yaser omggg you're such a positive and respectful person ;-; (happy tears) i hope you have the best life!!!

[@c0wl1ck3r2]

@@maya_yaser ahh i hoped so much to not come off as sarcastic, it's really hard to read the tone on text. I very much aspire to be like you, I've been so negative my whole life it's difficult to get into a habit of thinking positively, especially when there are a lot of mean and angry people around you. So yeah i was being real, i really appreciate people like you and i hope more people realize you can't defeat mean people with being mean

[@bambi7896]

I do hug trees when I need a charge sometimes huh but it's just a slavic thing I guess..

[@bellamartinez7357]

He’s a really good guy

[@Jamiesaurus_Art]

I think it's so cool that sunny and peter found each other after what they went through. They seem like kindred souls the way they both did yoga and internalized their own peace and found that strength, and then both embraced nature as soon as they were free. They're so sweet.

[@Jamiesaurus_Art]

awe, they made me cry at the end there. Love them.

[@diamondgalaxypro]

Peter passed away :(

[@MrsNegative1]

@@diamondgalaxypro Now why would you ruin my day like this :c

[@diamondgalaxypro]

@@MrsNegative1 Wish I didn’t 😭

[@Killer65659]

@@diamondgalaxyprohonestly. That doesn’t make me very sad. Peter passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by his children and grandchildren and got to live the rest of his life in peace. He made an impact that he was proud of for getting wrongly accused prisoners justice and his passing was a peaceful ending to an inspiring story

[@Neliel97]

I almost cried when he talked about how the apple tree grew throughout his incarceration. This is why I'm against the death penalty, not only for the innocent who are incarcerated, but also is the easy way out for the cops and the actual criminals (murderers, rapists, like actual crimes) who won't regret their actions

[@AryanPrasadMiriyala]

Imagine how many innocent people couldn’t escape the death row.

[@TonTon-ye8kg]

Yep... some guy was wrongfully killed last year because of it

[@lobaetoile8440]

Imagine how many of them are POC or people who were in particularly vulnerable situations...

[@shhwayy]

this happened just last week

[@unholierthanthou7748]

@@shhwayy I think there were 2 this month,/recently both of then were black men. There are more people on death row right now if i'm remembering right

[@hecknfrick4236]

Imagine how many innocent people are on death row right this moment

[@infin1ten3bul4ps3]

“I had to hold the kids down until the shooting stoped” “they had to decide if they had to kill me there or take me in” “i was sentenced to death” “they decided to go on vacation to see me” “the plane unfortunately crashed” “then when jesse was executed the electric chair malfunctioned they said flames shot out of his head”... oh my god can this woman can get enough.

[@ashequitaj]

when she was talking about jesse i got chills oh my god

[@pvic6959]

Im getting depressed and teary eyed just listening. I have no idea how shes able to be this strong. shes 10000s of times stronger than i would have been in that situation

[@SpaceDementia_]

I've just had to pause and take a break because I feel so bad for this lady. How does she sound so sane?! Never mind calm and reasoned...

[@cryotics9013]

@@SpaceDementia_ Because she is strong and prevailed. What an incredible woman.

[@C-SD]

You really have two options, give up and die, or get on with life. Tbh it can be a difficult decision sometimes. Especially in those types of circumstances.

[@ottermadness4048]

I heard of a story of an 11 year old boy that went to jail for 7 years because, without good evidence, because his stepmother was murdered. He was released at the age of 18, found not guilty. He lost all of his childhood and didn’t get an education because the people on his case didn’t look for more evidence. They haven’t found the murderer.

[@commenter4368]

So basically they grabbed any one they could and threw the kid in jail? Wow. And the fact that the murderer hasn't been found is proof that they should've waited.

[@ottermadness4048]

@@commenter4368 I’m pretty sure the police on the case were forced to retire?

[@commenter4368]

@@ottermadness4048 Thank goodness, we don't need cops like them

[@ilikebasketball5788]

It’s so dumb

[@nevermore5792]

An 11 year old should never go to jail, even if he commits a crime like this

[@abbygrace1038]

Bro, if I’ve ever heard of a strong woman, this woman was literally on death row, parents die in a plane crash, her children orphaned and her ex partner set alight in the electric chair and she’s still going strong, that’s what you call STRENGTH wow

[@ella-qm6jq]

Yep, she’s such an inspiration

[@pvic6959]

and she can STILL find reasons to smile and be happy. its honestly amazing

[@CVH2311]

ánd years in solitary confinement... So inspirational

[@cristine990]

Yes...such an inspiration

[@rachealcatt5738]

God sent her to Peter as a thank you for everything she had to go through. Another person who understands her in a way that not many other people can.

[@auroradeister9314]

Just imagine all the innocent people who aren’t released. It’s disgusting

[@burnthekeys7682]

And those who commit crimes but don't get captured.

[@gidd]

my pops is one of them I miss him everyday 😔

[@lizziebethh]

@@gidd 💞💞💪

[@user-kc6so2nu3m]

@@gidd so sorry💔

[@kailucofficial9931]

@@gidd you didn’t deserve that. So sorry for your loss

[@kevinnguyen4491]

Peters stories were remarkable. The story with the tree amazed me. Peter was a kind soul. For those that don't know, peter passed away on 12/31/22. RIP to a legend. My heart goes out to the rest of his family and sunny. Amazing video Anthony.

[@scifiwasabii]

wait really? ): had no idea. i hope sunny is doing well..

[@Mafetan]

That's so awful to hear, he clearly was an amazing person and I was entranced by his words. I'm glad to know however that he got to live the rest of his life in peace with Sunny. R.I.P Peter Pringle, your beautiful soul will be missed, but your impact will not be forgotten.

[@emeralddaughters]

Oh no. So sad. May he rest in peace. Thankfully, he passed away as a free man.

[@artsy_skies_]

rest in peace Peter :(

[@sydtumblin1244]

"I was one of the most dangerous men they ever held because I cared about other men." Words to live by

[@thethreewisemenoftheapocal1189]

When she said that her parents died in a plane crash while trying to visit her my heart sank. So glad these people still have hope in life and are strong enough to go through such difficult things.

[@suckmyfatlupus1514]

I started tearing up and when she talked about her dead husband i started sobbing

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

Then, she reminded us of her children surviving it, but being orphans for a second time

[@SitDownAndChill]

@The Three Wisemen of the apocalypse Her parents died while going on their first vacation since her incarceration, they hadn't dared go before with her being on death row. But yes, I felt the same, so sad :(

[@dead_beatbunny]

I said very loudly in my kitchen "oh, my God!"

[@Nezumi99]

Thats a tragedy

[@_rat_5758]

Wow. Sunny’s story is insane. She’s so unbelievably strong I don’t even have words

[@nt_partlycloudy21]

Her story is incredibly powerful and shows how scummy the justice system was and still is.

[@benp3592]

Absolutely horrible, imagine, the odds of someone losing their parents in a plane crash is already low but to have that happen to you when they are coming to visit you in prison and you got saved from the death penalty.

[@Darinadon]

It's so heart-warming to hear that Sunny's friends went above and beyond to save her. These are some true friends.

[@liceriolisa]

Every single time it was “they were just trying to pick someone and close the case.” like UHHH DO YOUR JOB AND GET THE RIGHT PERSON

[@ella-qm6jq]

Ikr people just get lazy and are too selfish to care that a life is on the line 😒

[@notacanadian278]

@@ella-qm6jq *too selfish to care that a life is on the line.

[@ella-qm6jq]

@@notacanadian278 Oop yeah you’re right lol 🙈 I’ll fix it

[@carlibeal8999]

Often times is pressure from media and other outside sources so they pick someone who fits the profile and can easily be incarcerated. It sucks

[@marybethchavez3740]

If you're gonna have this kinda job do it right not for your sake but because it the right thing to do.

[@whywasthismade6191]

Sunny and Peter: A match made in heaven of those who went through hell.

[@simargautam8670]

that was beautiful.

[@korynemclean-boyd9118]

that was poetic, beautiful

[@pvic6959]

after all theyve been through, they can still be happy. I cant imagine. And they call them meeting a gift. I hope they both can be happy and worry free for the remainder of their lives

[@jt-tq8lz]

I couldn’t say it any better :)

[@Sunsetbrunett]

Right ? I wonder how they met

[@kierstynreeves9567]

When Anthony started getting choked up when Peter was talking about the tree I started crying because it was such a powerful message and after that I couldn’t stop because everything I heard was unbelievable. I really appreciate Anthony for helping us learn more about these things and am even more grateful for the people in his videos being strong enough to tell their stories.

[@vickimaccallumvlogs]

When Sunny is talking about Jesse and you just see Peter’s hand on her shoulder 🥺 bless him

[@rix_908]

both of them have gone through so much, glad they found eachother

[@TryingYourrLuck]

I noticed that immediately, it was so touching. I’m so happy they have each other now. I really am still heartbroken for Jesse, and all the others who have been executed or in prisoned wrongfully.

[@audyo14]

And Anthony's face 🥺

[@Marieevep89]

I knew right!!!!

[@carolinepayne1967]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda stop trying to force religion on people

[@lowlife1115]

I can't believe how strong sunny is. She gets sentenced to the death penalty for something she didn't do while trying to protect her kids, Gets thrown in solitary confinement for 5 years with no contact to the out side world, when she finally gets to be in the "normal jail" and she can talk to her kids and her parents come down to see her, they die in the plane crash then her husband gets a gruesome painful death. She's been through it all.

[@vl6441]

699 likes😉

[@Vanishing_CinnamonRoll]

@@vl6441 that isn’t relevant to the comment and it’s kinda disrespectful. |:/

[@makaylalherisson4709]

@@vl6441 shut up

[@emilyleblanc6956]

@@vl6441 read the room.

[@_The.Queen.In.Pink_]

@@vl6441 jesus christ, go touch some grass, this isn't the time for it

[@fliam47]

Peter is like a poet. The way he describes what he did in the garden is magical

[@andynachos2045]

It’s horrible how during Sunny’s case, Anthony slowly breaks down. He goes from sitting down in his normal interview, over to holding in tiers.

[@ericagracee]

The fact that police thought about killing them rather then bringing them in bc the guy killed 2 of their comrades and they had no back stories is so gross

[@saintshrooms9424]

So sad.

[@pratikchakraborty6354]

@@saintshrooms9424 😐

[@forgetmenotfaery]

1312

[@finn_bee_]

@@saintshrooms9424 definitely doesn’t fit the mood...

[@johnathan.4073]

nah it’s not gross

[@zachyak]

I love how respectful Anthony always is to the people on his show

[@reincarnatedgrape2036]

Ikr

[@airisaki]

Same

[@alinarendon2099]

Lol even to the Jake Paulers

[@harleygames1631]

Ha

[@ninjaxgamer8765]

True

[@sabz7439]

I have massive respect for the two men that took the time to learn the law and stand up for themselves and others instead of giving up

[@oddfry6451]

I know this isn't anywhere near as serious I just wanted to say my experience with the justice system. *TRIGGER WARNING SA* I exposed my older brother for sexually abusing me over years. I expected him to get at least a year or maybe a few months. Instead, he was let off and allowed to move to North Carolina for a 'new start' while I'm stuck where I always have been still dealing with the trauma and ptsd I have thanks to him. I used to have faith in the system, but after that I have none

[@lilymcmillan2239]

gods.. the system is so fucked up. I heard about a couple of cases where a women was r*ping some girl for months and all that happened was that she was put on probation. like Wtf... and another case where someone was put in life imprismont bc someone apparently had a dream they r*ped her?! the courts so fucked up. Kia kaha I hope you find peace.

[@ruienjoyer]

The "justice" system genuinely doesn't give a fuck about you. Or anyone for a matter. They'll only do something once the worst case scenario has occurred.

[@oddfry6451]

_aidxn so basically if I had been raped by him instead or also, then they would actually consider me. Unless I didn’t have evidence of that either

[@ruienjoyer]

Pretty much, fuck this system.

[@louieacott5425]

i can relate the same happened except with my cousin

[@watchingthebees]

“I became one of the most dangerous men they ever held, because I cared about other men” okay but I started sobbing, this is so powerful, this man is my hero

[@freidenkerin5198]

Super inspiring this man. In the first part of the sentence I thought okay he got angry due to the injustice and the he awed me with this explanation! He has a super strong personality and he deserves a medal!

[@kyberion]

I think him saying how he got two people off of death row probably terrified some people. The justice system is meant to protect the citizens and grants power to do that. And no matter what there will always be someone who abuses power one way or another. Especially in prison which is treated as out of sight out of mind with little repercussions. And even so people feel the “brotherhood” of system as more important than the justice like the judge in sunnys case. Using the system to fight the system probably worried some that they had lost power.

[@HowToEatChihuahua]

for every eight people on death penalty one of these is inocent in the us

[@emeralddaughters]

💯

[@nikkiland]

:( the woman who lost her parents in the plane crash, wow, I have no idea how she’s so strong and was still able to prevail through that, along with the other victims stories, I’m so happy they’re all still alive but this should’ve never happened in the first place :(

[@bobjohnson9806]

Your videos are so odd lmao

[@kittyewing9063]

She was so incredibly lucky to have had the friends she did. I couldn’t even imagine being kicked by life again and again and again. How uplifting is it though after all of it she also was able to connect with Peter.

[@ar3l1]

Ikr, it hurts just to think about it....

[@marshmallow4646]

And her husband...it's so sad

[@trivenishalla6650]

Yeah. Her story broke my heart but her smile just gave me life!

[@Alex_in_Wonderland111]

I Hope Jesse is able to rest easy knowing his wife is a free woman surrounded by people who love and support her just the same. That woman went through so much and has so much courage I could never dream of. Bless her heart, truly.

[@BlueSkyPortal]

He wil never rest in peace.

[@Alex_in_Wonderland111]

@@BlueSkyPortal well f me for trying to be positive I guess

[@spacequeen420k]

"i wasnt afraid to die but i was afraid to die without my dignity and i wouldnt do let them do that." spoken like a true irishmen.

[@makardeku]

ok but i cried when the woman was talking about jesse, and how cruel his undeserved death was so fckn sad AND THEN she lost her parents ugh all these stories are sad but her omg

[@AndrAiaNighthaven]

Same, what a fucking sin. Such a strong woman.

[@veraniaelizondo4905]

i couldn’t even handle when peter put his hand on her back to comfort her while she talked about jesse. i can’t even fathom the amount of pain she has endured. i cried.

[@tesfachin1]

the amount of likes you have is...666 ahhh!

[@taylorbinger9802]

spending a day with drug dealer’s kids. Kids hear and see everything and I feel it is a topic not a lot of people hear about edit: Wow! Thanks for all the comments and likes. Like myself, most kids growing up like that tends to develop PTSD and other mental illnesses. Their stories definitely deserve to be heard !!

[@basedissad4260]

That would be so cool to see kids also just have so little power it would be nice if anonty shows that kids do have power

[@stannct26]

Yeah. People misunderand about things like that, they forget that they exist

[@Manntell]

Don’t do drugs

[@HomoeroticLapDance]

@@Manntell gets crystal meth cutely

[@aceykrew5207]

Yes yes.

[@dumpus2005]

I love the things this man does, because it doesn't feel like he's using people for his own gain, it feels like he's just trying to let people share their stories and let the people who are unaware of the horrors of the world learn and understand certain things

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

I think it’s bc he’s very well paced and doesn’t ask questions to get ‘dramatic’ responses. He asks calm open ended question and let’s the interviewee talk at length. It makes it feel unrushed and more educational.

[@Toomuchlaffing]

Man, Sunny went THROUGH it. That’s not fair that her family had gotten in the car of her husband’s friend who was a baaaad man and their lives went downhill so tragically bc of him

[@jt-tq8lz]

this women has been through hell and back and still has a smile on her face... so much respect

[@victoriaroberts822]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda u good?

[@AA-xp2ow]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda don’t force your religion upon others

[@ulilliareinhart3659]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda I’m atheist :)

[@katelyn_7509]

gogy :D

[@jt-tq8lz]

@@katelyn_7509 ofccc 👑

[@alexproctor3547]

“Innocent people make noise” That hit me like a fucking truck. I am heartbroken for these people and even more so for those like Jesse that didn’t get to see another day on the outside

[@ailajanelleconcepcion6940]

So no one else is commenting here

[@gk2steezy]

@@ailajanelleconcepcion6940 yeah

[@DropAndTop]

I am now

[@leemsvg]

Ngl when I saw "like Jesse that didn’t get to see another day on the outside", I thought you were like-farming and saying 1 like = 1 day outside lmao

[@jordancassidy03]

Huh?

[@drivernephi3929]

The last time I heard about Anthony Padilla was when he was part of Smosh many many years ago, I gotta say I’m very impressed with the content you put out nowadays, you’re a great interviewer, you interview very interesting people about many interesting topics, I’ve only seen a few of your videos but in really enjoying them!

[@Daydreamer244]

Sunny and Peter are such beautiful souls, I could listen to them talk for hours. It’s wonderful that you give people like this the opportunity to tell their stories, and your audience an opportunity to hear them

[@estrellasjournal]

anthony is a huge reason why i’ve been more socially aware

[@kinleymarie7x]

Same. Which is why this series is so important.

[@alyssaduren9071]

Same I’m so thankful

[@sanjulkapoor6637]

I'm so grateful for him:)

[@yiting7456]

Samee. And he also encouraged me be a more open minded and understanding person :)

[@whatislife5627]

@@kinleymarie7x we need a Netflix series.

[@narwhal_nate1858]

Can we just appreciate how careful and sensitive Anthony is, what a great interviewer.

[@milal.4002]

Yes.

[@Jazzmaster_gaming]

Oh yes, VERY careful *falls from the ceiling

[@mariee.5912]

@@Jazzmaster_gaming 🤣 juxtaposition

[@asiangurl453]

Duh, he even made a shirt saying best interviewer

[@stealtbadge2877]

He’s not ignorant about the subject and doesn’t appear to come across as judgemental against people

[@heyitsdelilah7424]

death row is such an interesting thing because i (personally) think that there are crimes so heinous that that’s the only sentence that would even be close to fair for the perpetrator, but i also know - without a shadow of a doubt - that there’s almost no way for it to be used correctly with how corrupt the justice system is and how easily it is to convict anyone with basically no irrefutable evidence that said person actually committed the crime theyre being accused of.

[@lilium9361]

I feel the same way about the death penalty. There are some truly horrible people out there where only death could rectify the horrors they committed. But at the same time the system is obviously imperfect so you can't trust that innocent people won't be convicted for something they didn't do. That's why I can't support the death penalty knowing that there is a possibility, however slim, that someone innocent will be wrongfully convicted. In more just world where one could trust the judicial system fully to convict the correct people I would support it.

[@heyitsdelilah7424]

@@lilium9361 exactly. in theory the death penalty could save a lot of trouble for a lot of reasons but until the system is completely without flaw theres no way i could actually support it. too many people have lost their lives over a crime they never committed and never get justice for it

[@AndysamBlack]

I feel there won't ever be justice. If a life is cut short that's an act of injustice and no matter what happens next that justice won't ever come. I don't believe even killing someone who killed someone you love with your own hands would bring justice to the world because the injustice is already done.

[@blinkytea5429]

I do understand your point of view. I truly do. But the death penalty isn't just giving a punition to someone it's making others know that this is possible so they won't do the same. Putting judges and people in the hand of a power that they can't control, fear. Justice is here to put not a punition but a correction. Killing someone doesn't correct them, on the contrary, it doesn't let them be corrected. It's a question that has been raised by so many people and authors like Victor Hugo. That's why it isn't something that can be thought only in the penalty district. It's a power, a media, an economic, a morale district question

[@heyitsdelilah7424]

@@AndysamBlack i personally dont agree with this. serial killers exist. serial rapists exist. traffickers exist. school shooters exist. there are so many people out there who have killed and/or WILL kill many people who never deserved it. in MY eyes, the good of the many outweighs the good of the few. and having a personal connection to a victim has literally no place in this discussion because regardless of relationships the victims are also real human beings. i’m sure the parents of the victims who were killed by dahmer feel just as bad for the others.

[@elomate2312]

I love how he shows empathy and interest in what the people who he interviews are saying. Unlike other interviews who just ask questions, get answers, nod, then move on to the next question.

[@thememelord6510]

The fact that peter says he's blessed right at the end shows his character. Grateful for everything he has and not spiteful for what happened to him, he truly is living his best life and I am happy for him

[@bowe6412]

the fact that if the police would've killed that woman and her husband and gotten away with it is terrifying.

[@CalitmeWhoLoveA]

Don't forget the children

[@vloak3298]

That’s what happened to my grand dad :(

[@anthonytrashboat]

@@vloak3298 I'm so very sorry for you.

[@bearbear-hf7cn]

It’s absolutely disgusting

[@insertnamehere7583]

@@vloak3298 I'm so sorry, that never should've happened. Wishing you and your family the best

[@Villeful]

That poor woman, jesus christ. Being on death row for a crime you didn't commit is bad enough, but her parents dying in a plane crash and then being told that Jesse died in such graphic, horrific detail. How she is still alive and sane is incredible.

[@starkystark]

She is so strong istg

[@starrainsmith]

she is such a beautiful example of the strength and resilience that God's unending love provides you when you embrace Him

[@DM-nw5lu]

​@@starrainsmith She never said she's religious and it's never mentioned on their instagram either. She made an anology using baptism but god was never mentioned. It was the sea that metaphorically washed away her pain not some god. She is spiritual though (likes yoga, meditation, etc.) judging by their instagram.

[@maliareann8202]

@@DM-nw5lu I know, always throwing god into the conversation really discredits the strength and resilience that this human got through alone, with no physical or emotional help that respectively no god in any religion can give.

[@JeweledPeach]

@@brookeartz I completely agree.

[@flarp_]

Derrick seems like such a cool dude. He just seems like he'd be so much fun to hang out with, even after the death row sentence.

[@cara_lina]

I really admire how he can be such a great person and speak up against the corruption after everything. He's such an inspiration, really

[@elisabethfaust9375]

My brother is going through practically the same thing right now.. we were all such a close family and he got ripped away from us.. it’s really hard to get through this when I’m told not to talk to anyone about it. But why when he’s guilty! This world is so messed up. My brother always watched your videos back then, so glad you put these videos out because people need to hear the truth. The system is so corrupted it’s so sad.. I pray everyday to have my brother back home again..

[@mrquacke]

Even though this is late, I really hope your brother got out or will get out and you and your family get justice. I hope you and your family can be close again. You’re very strong and I hope you get to be with your brother again, just like you used to.

[@ElizahMendoza]

Peter seems like a modern day Socrates. I would listen to his Ted talk.

[@madisoncrepeau]

He literally is modern day Socrates. That’s so funny.

[@theofficialdislikebutton6766]

@@whatshoulditypehere333 she's so pretty

[@katea.4874]

@@whatshoulditypehere333 wtf is that supposed to mean

[@theofficialdislikebutton6766]

@@whatshoulditypehere333 Your opinion is baseless from your unqualified and lackluster tastes...

[@mushi3493]

Besides the sexism lol

[@RadEdits]

Dustin Higgs died on death row on January 15th for a crime he did not commit. It hurts my heart that no influencer or celebrity bothered to talk about him before or even after his murder. So many influencers allegedly “cared” about Brandon Bernard after his murder, but not a single one of them even tried to spread awareness about Dustin... and I’ll bet they won’t even try to talk about Cory Johnson, Earnest Jackson, or Julius Jones (and TONS more). Isn’t it funny they only talked about Brandon when it was some sort of “trend”? If you’re reading this, please spread these names. Try to save the rest of them by signing petitions, spreading awareness, call your governor or even the White House. And if they all end up dead anyways, don’t let their names be forgotten.

[@babyspitx4789]

this. this right fucking here.

[@meemooooo]

and it’s sad because the actual murderer went forward and said dustin had NOTHING to do with the crime. they still killed dustin.

[@hecknfrick4236]

I called the white house and pleaded for them not to let Dustin Higgs die. He was completely innocent and there was evidence to prove his innocence yet he was murdered anyway

[@smileysmiley1306]

There are so many more people that are falsely accused and die why should we focus on them?

[@Manntell]

I remember signing the petition a few months ago Rest In Peace

[@DefNotAbs]

I love how he says I understand whatever the topic is a little bit more than I did before instead of saying that he understands it fully because unless you really live it you can’t understand it fully and I love how respectful he is about the whole thing

[@altega]

the fact that these people all have such warm personalities after everything theyve been through makes me so incredibly thankful for what i have. i felt for sunny having so many awful things happening one after another. im so happy theyre all free from all of that.

[@shimmeries]

"Peter did you have faith in the justice system at that time?" "No." A legend.

[@some_goomba]

No hesitation, no uncertainty, just "No."

[@frostyading2218]

c mon does anyone even have any faith?

[@smokypaw]

Well that’s Ireland

[@Lorcan_Caradoc]

@@frostyading2218 I don't have faith in people when they don't look at the evidence the right way by court and actually show that it is that person. I have more faith in other things. Like for example "we will be safe from Covid at a point in time" cause it has happen before. "We will move on and have a better day". So to be honest yes I have faith but when it is about people who have been in jail for something they didn't commit and they just want to throw someone in jail for assumption of crime without looking at all evidence...this is where people wouldn't have faith and they will know the pain of suffering for no reason by false conviction. That is also where I believe you wouldn't have faith either cause most times when people are in somewhere like that they have no faith...just hoping for them to see the evidence on a broader scale and to let them go and see their family and friends. Why should we put faith in something that puts criminals in jail but also put falsely accused people in jail?

[@sukhdeepkachala2649]

….l

[@maliamoh3784]

Anthony: What'd you do after you were released? Derrick, who spent 20 years in jail: I went to Waffle House

[@fishbutler6170]

king behavior

[@sierrab5904]

Iconic tbh

[@maliamoh3784]

@@fishbutler6170 yo! my names malia too!

[@fishbutler6170]

yooo hey other malia!

[@treeleavesofficial9460]

What can I say, he has good priorities

[@austinglenn68]

About a month ago I got nostalgic and watched old Smosh (the first channel on KZbin I watched) and started wondering what happened to Anthony. I knew he had left Smosh and watched his first skit videos but I figured I’d see how he was dating in the world of KZbin and holy shit I did jot expect this. Seeing him go from making food battles to deep discussions blows my mind. Keep up the great work man!

[@bozzcat]

This is why I will be working in Criminal Justice. People are being dehumanized over something they never did. People are being killed, for something they never did. I appreciate you for your channel. You are constantly spreading awareness about so many different things that happen in our world and it's amazing.

[@avadonaldson2734]

can we take a moment to appreciate how Anthony will say "5 seconds" and then give them as much time as they need to shout out their site and/or send their message.

[@kkuudandere]

I always love that! "Hey they took longer than 5 seconds... that's okay, go on 😊"

[@nynkebenschop]

I really like how Anthony matches the energy of the person he is talking to, he knows how to make them feel comfortable. That’s a great trait for an interviewer!

[@miyachinen3988]

indeed

[@user-ht3ck2tm2b]

yeah

[@jujubee807]

Sunny really touched my heart man 🥺 she and all the others are so strong I hope they fulfill their lives with nothing but happiness and joy for now on

[@friends4eve101]

This is one my biggest fears. All these people are incredibly strong. Thank you anthony for bringing awareness to this.

[@tonitigertv7999]

The worst thing is that even though you’re innocent, those people believe they did the right thing. Although those people were released and escaped death row (thank God) their whole lives are still thrown away. What if they wanted to have kids and can’t anymore now, what if their families don’t want anything to do with them: thinking they’re a murderer. These people are SO strong. That’s horrible and unforgivable. The abuse of power used here is insane.

[@tink6225]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda that's what they said to the people they gave a bible to before they murdered them

[@frankiemcbean.]

Hey,don't get mad at the first reply,they mean well. Is right now the best time to say that? No,most definitely not. But getting mad Isn't going to help anyone. I mean no harm,so please do not come after me.

[@tink6225]

@@frankiemcbean. mkay

[@whywhywhy8117]

@@frankiemcbean. No, that was a horrible response to the situation. Really don’t care what their intention was, didn’t seem like it was done with good intent either.

[@owo-ky9rz]

not enough people are talking about nick, what a cool fucking guy

[@lu_xpv5698]

He spent most of his life helping other people, this man deserves the world. 🌍

[@MaleneWithoutR]

There’s a documentary about him, i think it’s called the fear of 23 or something, it’s great!

[@sophiavollhardt9815]

@@MaleneWithoutR it's called the fear of 13

[@breezyncj]

He was on an episode of the JRE podcast if you're interested in more details of his story.

[@mamaharumi]

He was on Joe Rogan's podcast a little while back

[@poe_thing5376]

this video really changed my view on the death penalty, i was always for an eye for an eye mentality. I still am, but hearing about how inaccurate and how many people are wrongly convicted. I don’t think it’s worth it, the eye for an eye thing. Yeah i’d love to see every serial killer get a piece of their own medicine, but not if it’s more likely an innocent person will die.

[@hollyhales2831]

An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind

[@roxanne_]

@@hollyhales2831damn this must be true cause it rhymes

[@jadibdraws]

I can feel the sweetness of that ladies soul. She has the sense of happiness that children have I envy her in that.

[@DoubleDOwnage]

"I went to the sea, because only the sea could be powerful enough...." I literally cried. This woman is something else. I can't fathom the pain, frustration and agony she experienced continuously, for years, yet remains so grounded.

[@electralee]

Me too. Her strength is inspiring

[@syd997]

@@electralee Incredibly.

[@isaacwong5966]

Sunny's conviction caused literally the death of her parents and her husband while also ruining her children's livelihood.

[@justanotherspin]

You have no idea what your talking about or making theorys of your own, Just shut up because you got no idea what your talking about. And she didn't ruin her children's childhood or parents death because she had no idea what was going to happen that day/night! Nor did she decide to almost die from accusations made on death row >:(

[@carb_8781]

@@justanotherspin they didn't say it was her fault... they said her wrong conviction caused these things

[@justanotherspin]

@@carb_8781 Did you not understand my comment at all, I was saying she would've been killed because of accusation being held on her bc the cops *accused* her of those things!

[@elisecross2338]

@@justanotherspin because the cops accused her, she was wrongfully convicted…and then her parents died on their way to see her in prison and her kids were basically orphaned (as they couldn’t stay with their mom). Dude, no ones blaming her, we’re blaming everyone who caused this situation, wtf

[@justanotherspin]

​@@carb_8781 Bro they said in the actual comment itself, "Sunny's conviction caused literally the death of her parents and her husband while also ruining her children's livelihood." They literally are accusing them -_- if u read it they say "Sunnys conviction *caused*".

[@mjghsh]

i have almost all the subscriptions to streaming services with almost all of the documentaries but your documentary's/"i spent a day with" are the best by far

[@bananabananaman123]

Can i just say that anthony’s emotions this episode really proves that he is such a kind soul. he genuinely cares about their stories and them as people… emotional episode. i needed a good cry and release of pent up emotion

[@soulgazer11]

Peter is such a wise and poetic person. When he described his first day out of prison, I cried.

[@UrBigSisKey]

Me too 🥺

[@mariaanastasopoulou1909]

I was searching the comments to see if anyone else felt like that. I just cried.

[@SereneIceDragon]

I was getting choked up before that, but his description just opened the gates.

[@woods2223]

Wasn’t he the one to say “I have no fear of death, only to die without dignity”

[@reeba4824]

Same man, he painted his depiction so well that we could feel it.

[@ayeshalol838]

yall ever notice how careful Anthony is when he asks questions? hes so sensitive and tries not to say the wrong thing.

[@andpeggy6882]

I know

[@stxrrie8277]

@@andpeggy6882 THE SCHUYLER SISTERSSSSS

[@that1randompotato576]

@@stxrrie8277 ANGELICA, PEGGY, ELIZA WORK!

[@stxrrie8277]

@@that1randompotato576 “Daddy said to be home by sundown” “Daddy doesn’t need to knowwww”

[@rozempire2843]

@@stxrrie8277 Daddy said not to go downtown

[@RavenG77]

I just found your channel Anthony. I love the content and more I love the empathy and respect you give your guests.

[@sofienummers]

Wow... I've been watching more of your videos and while a few of them have definitely been emotional and difficult to watch, this made me speechless. The heartbreak, the strength... I can't even imagine being in such a situation... especially being falsely accused. I also really felt for Nick... he seemed completely exhausted, drained. But I truly hope that, even though he can't live his own life because he is/was too busy helping others, he knows how much his sacrifies means to so many! He helped to make the world a better place (despite the justice system which should've done it).

[@Nicky1612Ishida]

"I've no fear of death, but I was afraid to die without dignity." Now that's a badass quote

[@aesinator]

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[@Yan-cg3pm]

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[@BandrocDandroc]

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[@thatkidchloe2357]

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[@Yan-cg3pm]

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[@savbannah2430]

Its disgusting how they give inmates bibles while murdering innocent people I hate the death penalty

[@Zenikai_]

also law books. like are they TRYING to get sued?? If even one person gets set free, everyone involved is a target for revenge. Also the people who really messed up could be put in prison. p.s those people should get life in prison.

[@taylorwillis2478]

Maybe they are hoping for them to change? Sometimes only faith can change people. I'm a Christian and I by no means support the death penalty, regardless of if they have actually did it or not. That's just a reasoning I can come up with for giving them Bibles. It's truly a horror (and not a Christian thing) to see and wish that people would die, especially if they are innocent and have no say.

[@Moo-2310]

@@Zenikai_ prison libraries often have law books. It's kind of dumb on the prison's part, but it's a good dumb thing.

[@theorangedinosaur4098]

You only doserve the death penalty if you've r worded a child or murdered someone

[@idkman2633]

Yep. Anyone FOR the death penalty is going to hell. Simple as that.

[@lapis3834]

I am so sorry for all you have been through of unjustice and suffering from it all. Terrible! Hope you are safe and find peace in your minds after everything you have felt , I wish you are able to some how get healed . So glad to see you out and I hope your experiences and stories will help in some ways. Wish you well 💛

[@ooser707]

This is definitely one of your best interviews (,: We are so lucky to have these human beings with us

[@PossiblyCasper]

Next generation is going to be watching Anthony in history class

[@lynnetopara]

i see this happening

[@yeah2152]

We watched this in criminology

[@trashpandageek]

I really hope they do, I learned more from his videos than in all my years in school! not only bc they're so informative but also because he meets every person so nonjudgmental and with so much respect and acceptance! and this is something people these days need to learn!

[@pizzasteve5802]

modern bill nye

[@maddybrong]

we watched one of his videos in my sociology class already! :)

[@MysticalV]

They missed so much time, 80s to early 2000s is such a big change

[@daughteroftheking971]

I can’t imagine the culture shock.

[@skandisjvel1147]

@ifeelflawless Aye what

[@nicenamehere5052]

@@skandisjvel1147 they commented on a video saying they came out. Congrats btw I am bi too and I'm proud of u 😌

[@meimei]

Sunny have gone through so much, and seeing her positivity just shows her strength

[@ShuggaMug]

I'm so amazed at the resilience each of these people carry. This interview really impacted my perspective of life and time and what's really important.

[@naomi2000]

"I have no fear of death, but I was afraid of dying without dignity" So Irish, I love it It's incredible what those people had to endure. And how many others probably still have to

[@shotaaizawa5497]

I am Irish and this is kinda funny but at the same time it's so saddening how these poor people had to go trough that

[@hannahbermingham594]

@@shotaaizawa5497 I’m Irish too xx

[@C-SD]

I'm us born, but my grandpa was from Ireland. Mom said she heard him say "death is inevitable, what matters is how you approach it".

[@lilynela7937]

I'm irish and of course this man went through hell but wdym "so irish" like his ethnicity doesn't state anything. Lets say you're American and you are sharing your story of your near death experience and you say something along the lines of what this man said, and some rando comments " that's so American". Like what the hell does that mean?

[@naomi2000]

@@lilynela7937 ah, i knew this comment was going to come. It's about culture. YES, CULTURE DIVERSITY IS A THING. Or sociologists and antropologists would not exist. You are free do disagree about my perception, but I've had a couple of instances that made me perceive Irish culture as proud, brave and strong and wholesome.. so when he said that, that's what I thought :) I'm aware it's confermation bias, maybe he also said a lot of "non-irish" things, but hey, that's what sticked to my mind. I happen to be Italian and there are a lot of things about my culture some could say I fit in, and some I don't. But when I get loud or when I sound angry to others while I'm only discussing something and they say "that's so Italian" I'm going to laught at it, because we do tend to be louder then central and northern europeans (ON AVERAGE). Does that mean there's no quiet Italian? Nope. But does that mean that I definitely can recognize fellow Italians in a foreign town sometimes even before they open their mouth or I understand what they say? Yes, and it's funny. I believe you have that too with people from yours and different countries, and I personally find it enriching to be exposed to different ways both in mentality and communication. As long as I don't force you into a flat idea of a person based on it.

[@sunnyp6982]

She was in solitary for 5 years.... 5 years on her own

[@mefford67]

*And her children were stolen from her unjustly. I cannot begin to even imagine...* 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MarioReischer]

That's inhumane and is forbidden in the EU due to human rights...

[@Kstanimal]

And the neverending screams and shouts of other people, throughout the night and day.. in a room constantly lit up by light, a barren room with nothing..

[@delaneydalheim1477]

the fact that Sunny went through so much trauma and pain and mistreatment yet still radiates so much light and happiness is so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time

[@theitfactorjameswheezer2852]

@@MarioReischer ha, yeah most eu prisons aren’t really pro human rights unfortunately.......

[@saiyauniverse3816]

Its so devastating how corrupt the system is, the same system we thought would protect us is the same one against us. It's honestly heartbreaking how so many innocent people go to jail for nothing. It's even worse when it's the death penalty. I hope this changes soon 🤞

[@alex-vw7ec]

It absolutely breaks my heart to hear all of their stories. All my love and hope goes out to them and their futures, I hope nothing but the absolute best for them.

[@jijitters]

It's so disgusting to realize that in every case, police officers pushed to punish people who were innocent just based on their own pride.

[@TheGong00zler]

BOOST THIS🙌🏻

[@ellaho4663]

and i want to say it was the sketchy police in the 80s or 90s before they had dna evidence n stuff but i can’t cus its still happening now

[@ImAtYourMumsHouse]

It's evil as f*ck

[@livlyfe3272]

"Systems are there to protect themselves" Damn that's so true...

[@thespoiledtexan3904]

These stories are amazing. God bless these people and may He have mercy on those who put each of them in those situations that landed them on death row

[@CharlieBrawl]

These stories are so tragic. 😢. Honestly it so hard hearing about those wasted years and suffering. Their surviving spirit is utterly amazing.

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

Wait..... what’s the point of a jury if we have corrupt judges?

[@allier1867]

to make it seem like its fair

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

@@allier1867 haha apparently

[@idkman2633]

Oh sweet, sweet summer child

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

@@idkman2633 I’m a sweet summer child?

[@madelynnilko9840]

There isn’t one

[@austinfiregaming9740]

I am here for this

[@lunawillowss]

thanks peter griffin without a face

[@ProphetJareBear]

Mr Griffin, I have a question. Where is your face? I see you don't have it, do you not know where it is?

[@dryer1901]

Me to

[@ellacarbery1488]

You have no eyes and no ears Peter. How can you watch this?

[@user-ur4bk5tn4p]

bro where's your face?

[@josenazario1976]

That’s what’s good good about cameras, phones, and other electronics because now we can actually record evidence and not get thrown into these positions. It’s sad to know that people get into these positions often even when they had nothing to do with it..

[@nirvanacult]

Your videos are so uplifting. Thank you for putting so much hope in this world Anthony.

[@taylorrich-lane454]

Kendall Rae did a video where a woman said the exact same thing “you’re trying to make me admit to something I didn’t do” and in Kendall’s video the police said “no we just want you to tell the truth”. When the woman said I am telling the truth, the police said “no you’re not”. It’s just insane how awful interrogations can be and how much it can change the outcome of a case

[@jessielovett9393]

fucking love kendall rae

[@shae8951]

That’s what you always. Get. A. Lawyer. No matter what!

[@thatbuzzgirl]

I've always had nightmares that I would be framed and put onto the death row. I've cried and had panic attacks over it. It's very scary to think about. I cant imagine how the innocent felt when found guilty and sentenced at all!

[@andyruci7426]

Omg I've had those nightmares as well, they're horrendous

[@bethanymonday3726]

That sounds really rough, this advice may help or make it worse so dont take me too seriously but if it happens it happens. It's so unlikely but phobias and fears arent rational so any possibility feels enough to be scared about so ask yourself, so what if it did happen? I cant control it so it's not my place to spend my time worrying over it. If it happens then I'll deal with it and do my best and fight for myself and that's enough. If you spend your life worrying that you'll get in a car crash you'll never live properly and will spend so much unnecessary time being scared. So yes there are things to do that will reduce your chance like never drink and drive and dont speed and follow the rules etc but after that you've got to live your life with the knowledge you're doing your best. So likewise reduce the risk of being wrongfully imprisoned by never committing crimes, dont spend time with people who are doing things illegally and just mind your business and follow the rules. But after that theres no more you can do so theres no point wasting time worrying about it. I hope this helps someone

[@Bringon-dw8dx]

Move to a developed country- not only will you not get murdered by the government (or police), you can also get free healthcare, better access to education and be generally more safe

[@kee5561]

@@Bringon-dw8dx Unfortunately not everyone has the luxury or capacity to move to another country :(

[@InshasChoice]

@@Bringon-dw8dx any recommendations?

[@emeralddaughters]

Impressed by all these individuals who went through so much and still sacrificed more after freedom to help others.

[@libi1072]

I nearly cried. They have all been through so much. I can not believe what happened to them, especially Sunny!

[@Lily-yk5ix]

“Systems are there to protect themselves” This hurts, it’s too true.

[@Zenikai_]

yea. i once heard that a company's H.R isn't to help you it's to help the company FROM you.

[@Sir_Jordan2032]

Bad cops give good cops such a bad reputation.