Billy Little case: Jamie Snow talks Illinois conviction from behind bars

Police say what Billy Little did in the last desperate moments of his young life cops pointed them right to Jamie Snow. It's also what Jamie claims should absolutely clear him. More: bit.ly/2V7jczH

[@tacob69]

I have never seen one of these stories that I absolutely say this person is innocent.Well this guy is INNOCENT.This is so scary, someone better make this right.

[@LúciaKitten]

I feel the same way!!

[@Scorch428]

Im confused....why is he in the lineup to begin with? And arent there cameras?

[@Scorch428]

And why would you have someone look at a lineup 8 years after the crime? That makes 0 sense.

[@59Alaskan]

@@Scorch428 it shows on the.show that he was picked up for something else and they use those who are locked up in the line ups..

[@claredegroff1491]

@@Scorch428 especially after already not picking him several times. He probably was given the reward. He also may be the actual killer. Who stands just feet away from a murder to put air in tires? He didn't run didn't call police.

[@kellycollins5543]

Why is it so hard for DAs to admit when they're wrong. For them there should only be justice as a motive. It should be the only motivation. Justice

[@yhontiialoveskenken2165]

I have always wondered the exact same thing, that never made sense to me.

[@GOGOSLIFE]

What they should do, is make them be personally responsible for a wrongful conviction, and subject to lawsuits by those who have been proven innocent/not guilty. Until that happens, they'll lie there asses off just to get a conviction for their records! I'd love to see this happen to at least one of them, then we'll see them all scurrying around like cockroaches trying to hide.

[@leilac.7270]

Jelly Collins, you are so right! They let their ego get in the way, and then even if find out they’re wrong, they won’t admit it, and let a man sit in prison and rot...shame....let that man go, pay him, and look for the real criminal....sigh...

[@jessicaurbina4246]

It’s a hefty law suit

[@jessicaurbina4246]

They don’t wanna pay up! You know this man would win millions and millions of dollars if he gets freed especially after this long.. I say pay the man his money how dare they be so incompetent!

[@MTnicole]

The police just don’t wanna embarrass themselves and let him out. Poor guy. Look at his eyes, he’s innocent

[@StateFarmGaming]

It's unlawful inprisonment

[@paddy160160]

All about money now...because they are fucked in civil court,this is the worst wrongful conviction I've ever heard of

[@jessicaurbina4246]

They don’t wanna pay up once he gets released and is announced as falsely charged.

[@matthewneufer1758]

Its too late

[@bliskin8847]

@Col7777 He has to lawyer up and threaten to sue for the state to settle and pay him for all the years wasted.

[@rosieduarte8992]

That Martinez heard 2 gun shots and didn't call 911? Did the cops ever thought that Martinez could of been the robber? That was my first thought, they were there filling air when all this happen and not suspicious it might of been artinez? I have the feeling it was Martinez

[@jazzney21]

I dont think its Martinez because his sketch of the person he saw leave the store closely matches the description of the second witness, also he did not pick him out of the line up the first 4 times he was asked until 8 years later when he was clearly coerced to do so by the "cops" i believe the killer had long hair the only thing in common with this poor guy. 😑 If Martinez did it, they will find out once they check the DNA found at the crime scene...The DNA LE has refused to test against this poor guy. I am glad he finally has a voice.

[@christenwisniewski5956]

jazzney21 I mean Martinez could have lied about the sketch to throw them off and then picked the wrong guy to throw them off as well

[@sguzman2677]

Rosie Duarte What about the cop that was across the street too. It makes me wonder if the cop was on it too. Very weird!!

[@tessarenee2852]

Right😕

[@allicianpeters3595]

Amen!! I thought so too, mainly because anyone in their right mind wouldn't be standing around still!!

[@stareppinger8204]

I don't believe they should even try him again! Just let him go!! Martinez said he saw him face to face yet didn't pick him in the line up Four!!!!! Times??? This is absurd! FREE JAMIE!!!

[@twilashelby1353]

Exactly! I can’t remember what I was doing yesterday, how can someone pick out a face out of a line up years later???

[@BBWBrynn]

God I feel bad for this guy, and I also feel bad for Billy Little. He got no justice!!!

[@mavisdonkor2644]

I shouldn't have watched this in the first place. I wish y'all could see the sort of rage boiling inside me. No DNA match, no footprint match, he passed the polygraph test and the so called witness couldn't even make him out for over five straight years. This is absolute senseless. I just hope this innocent man gets out soon to be with his family. The cops are nothing but full bags of trash. I'm so angry and sad at this point😫😫🤧🤧🤧😡😠😡

[@jimsproe7217]

I'm so angry that I watch it. 17 years of this man life is gone. No amount of money can compensate for that. They should just put everybody involved in jail for 17 years. I hope they crash in a car sorry not sorry. This is just wrong.

[@sweetshopadmin7779]

Yup and it's been happening to black men from day 1 till now

[@kellycollins5543]

Let him out and pay him. This is ludicrous. Find the real killer.

[@karenbrown5903]

Kelly Collins yep pretty much says it and the end betweens with out saying . Thank you

[@ftlblitz6750]

How can the eye witness even remember the face after 8 years like is he an elephant or something

[@77plainjane]

After never identifying him over the years.

[@drizztcat1]

After failing to identify him four times, he was shown Mr. Snow's picture over and over, either by the detectives themselves or in the media. I suspect it was both, and Jamie Snow is paying for it.

[@shawnyboi7008]

Dont you know that Mr. Rodriguez never forgets.......🙄

[@beag9882]

Maybe the witnesses are the suspects

[@carolmakeup2222]

Thats what i thought since the beginning of the video

[@jmr7736]

I was thinking the same thing!!!!

[@jamellfoster6029]

That's what I'm thinking...

[@Espiritdcore]

I think so too

[@tiffanynading1184]

SAME HERE !!! this isn’t okay !!!

[@meghanhertzog2426]

This is the craziest case! Wow I would never think such a weak case would convict a man for life. I guess it was all those witnesses they coached and threatened !!

[@andreawagner7352]

This man had five children and you put him away for nothing this is so f***** up

[@robertasliutas2903]

It is scary. That's what it is! Because maybe one day you will end up being framed for the murder you did not commit... Scary

[@claredegroff1491]

Why does it always take 17, 20, 30 , 40 years to to look into these cases? We can do better. He already served twice what many admitted murderers served. He can't get that time back

[@ginawebb1999]

Right 🤬

[@mattkaustickomments]

This kind of crap really pisses me off. The state needs to admit when it was wrong. Or at the very least test new evidence and re-hear the case and see how it stands up.

[@markgunderson9811]

Illinois Government is historically corrupt.

[@michellelee1042]

Messing with ppls life

[@evan1238]

Damn, this is the most supportive comment section I have seen in a long time. I hope the publicity helps get this man out after 17 long long years.

[@sweetmelody9985]

Prosecutors should go to jail after Jaime gets out! It’s outrageous how low these corrupted people be getting away with putting innocent people in Jail. I just can’t believe how they can get away for such a long time. I’ll be praying for Jaime to get out ASAP.

[@brewwerb9201]

Should we be more eager to close a case than arresting the right person so that there isn't another victim? Some of these investigators have their priorities skewed. Smh

[@Honeymoon1988]

That’s messed up, why not do your job right and get the real killer I instead of getting the lowest hanging fruit?

[@yhontiialoveskenken2165]

Same thing I said, it's beyond my comprehension why they would literally just rather settle for the fact that oh well sorry a mistake was made buddy but because it's been too many years it's just best you just accept it and live with it, in what goddamn Television Network world is that even an ounce of logical smh what is wrong with the damn system

[@joeywilburn8672]

. Jesus said, "it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a prosecutor to admit he was wrong".

[@hrush437]

No doubt.

[@melissasantillana3218]

I don't believe he is guilty at all sounds like something Illinois would do..

[@mamabearp2301]

My sister in law lost full custody of her daughter in Illinois because her ex husband and his girlfriend (that he had a year long affair with and deserted his family for) claimed her new boyfriend touched her inappropriately. But there was video proof that they coerced her into saying it. And the ex and his gf both worked in the criminal justice system. Once full custody was given to the ex, they all of a sudden decided to drop the accusations and said oh the child lies sometimes. Um, what? No they lied. Illinois won't give her custody back.

[@claredegroff1491]

I'm surprised the guy putting air in his tires wasn't a suspect. Someone gets murdered just steps away & you casually stand there &air up your tires?

[@tslavens3092]

Clair Degroff, Right!! That's what I said the guy putting air in his tires.

[@jonseon5952]

Well then he would have blood on his clothes. I think the only thing he's guilty of is the bystander effect.

[@NickyM_0]

Right?!

[@kesharaa2355]

Exactly! Did he even attempt to call the police or get help?

[@Mrlittlelegz]

People who put him in jail need to answer to someone. It’s disgusting!

[@farba7713]

If they do find this guy 100 percent not guilty and he’s been behind bars for this long, I hope him and his family get some major compensation for everything and of course justice for Billies family too!! Sad situation all around for many!!

[@xrDREDDxr]

Exactly what I was thinking, when he gets out(which he will) he's gonna get paid!!!!

[@farba7713]

Jimo that is AMAZING and thank you for letting me know that, I had no idea!! I know money isn’t going to make up for ALL he’s missed throughout these lost years but........it will help, ya know!!

[@farba7713]

Dredd I’d sure hope so!! I wonder if he’s been released and how long ago this was etc? I would like a update on this poor case that’s for sure!!

[@glorybelieve9010]

Jimo - I’m GLAD YOU HAVE THE MONEY, because the TAXPAYERS are RUNNING RATHER SHORT!🤬 If They keep up this kind of CORRUPTION, we’ll NEVER get out of Debt! The more Corruption They Do, the farther and farther in DEBT THE TAXPAYERS WILL BE! Unfortunately it NEVER COMES OUT OF THE PROPER POCKETS IT SHOULD 😤 IT COMES FROM US hardworking people who know that the injustice has been done! IF IT WAS UP TO US, this innocent man, would of NEVER BEEN PUT IN PRISON TO BEGIN WITH!!!

[@farba7713]

Berni Codd I agree with what you are saying!! Those who did the “injustice” to this poor guy just to get someone behind bars and case closed......SHOULD be paying for him not taxpayers!! Maybe the government should look into this and they’d stop throwing innocent people in prison!! That’s so sad for all parties involved etc!!

[@Code1Lyoko]

Why would cops do this once again piss me off

[@roberthance2412]

I'm so sick of seeing these kinds of stories & hearing the term it's a few bad apples, our justice system really sucks .

[@quotesforeveryone7855]

17 years of this man's life stolen from him, what type of justice system is this. You can clearly look in this man's eyes and tell he hasn't done anything wrong

[@davidharris2519]

this guy definately got railroaded maybe the killer had political connections i wouldnt doubt it in ILL

[@joemilton3902]

And yet no one🙉🙊🙈 will convict the freaking🤫 cops 🤫that did this..🤫. To this man..🤫.. Who said no one's about the...,☠️👈😏😏👹👈

[@mez4799]

Makes you wonder how many other inmates have been convicted for crimes they’re innocent for.

[@blackstonshingaling]

Those prosecutors are pure filth, they'll get their just comins up on the great judgment day

[@rondarathburn835]

I hope he gets freed soon!! This man shouldn't be behind bars, for once he's actually innocent imo..

[@ms.bkaraokeb4307]

So let me get this straight. His finger prints nor shoe prints were found at the scene; Niether witness could honestly identify him, after 5 attempts at a line up; Out of every person who could have done this crime why Jaime?

[@terrybolin7695]

I believe and I've said it a million times these prosecutors need to be doing serious time especially when they know for a fact that they're barking up the wrong tree just so they can advance their career

[@77plainjane]

I bet the wrongful conviction rate - and conviction rate in general - would go WAY down.

[@pistashleyo5897]

Maybe Kim K can write a letter for him.

[@catebartley9865]

He's the wrong color

[@lulubug9064]

@@catebartley9865 yep! You got that right.

[@jazzney21]

i wish him luck getting out ASAP.

[@alemontwisted9508]

Definitely sounds like a set up. They must’ve really hated him.

[@Odette321]

They didn't even know him and his story has changed...from just himself watching TV to "We were watching TV". I think he did it, since he was committing other armed robberies around there.

[@tam-alex]

@@Odette321 He wasn't committing other armed robberies and they definitely knew him. When did his story change?

[@kezz-iofficial4058]

It’s always important to have a competent lawyer representing you especially in cases like this one!

[@2percburke41]

If known for certain try him again... exactly they need to pay him out noooow

[@stylecheckbydee]

This guy is innocent. Praying he gets justice. 🙏🙏🙏

[@pdmullgirl]

This is the most miscarriage of justice I’ve heard in a long time. I swear they did a thing about this murder on “Unsolved Mysteries”. I had no idea that this man was locked up still!!!!! I don’t understand. I hope he gets set free and his record cleaned! Only good thing to come from this is, at least since he didn’t get to see his children grow up. Perhaps the money he will get for wrong conviction will be enough his children will never have to worry and neither will his grand children. ❤️💜💚

[@cherrylee1103]

wow. what a travesty of justice for Jamie and Billy Little.

[@iAmBrothaDee]

He must have been released, I can't find him in the database 🤔.

[@Coffeecup.0110]

Found him. Looks like he’s still in the same prison he was in at the time of the interview.

[@passionjones4064]

His actual name is James

[@abdimohamed1554]

He is still in jail and now it’s over 20 years.

[@20carriemb]

He needed a top of the line defense attorney. Every person does when you are on trial for your life. They cost a lot but how much is your freedom worth to you ?? Sell your house, have your parents take out an equity loan on theirs, take out loans. It’s possible. My family isn’t rich and my family came up with $100,000 cash within hours to release me from Dupage County Jail in Wheaton, IL after I turned myself in for being indicted by my old boss claiming I stole around $12k over a 7 year period. I hired and fired 5 attorneys because I needed to find a bulldog which I did. They wanted me to serve 5 years in jail yet I never even got a speeding ticket or any proof I took anything just a doctors word against mine. We went to trial and I was found not guilty. The attorney Cost my family $120,000 plus the $100,000 to bail me out. That’s what you have to do in this country unfortunately. It’s not based on innocence or guilt it’s based on what kind of attorney you can afford. OJ murdered Nicole but his Million dollar dream team got him off. Every single person I know who used a fucking public defender ended up being screwed and they lost.

[@bear1245]

Find his petition on change.org to help him get dna testing

[@allicianpeters3595]

This man has NEVER killed anyone!! You can see that in his eyes and his aura!! There's a depth real killers have, and he ain't got it!!!!

[@smartcookie493]

They had no evidence that he did anything and arrested him right away, put him.on trial and sent him to prison. But Josh Powell was never arrested for his wife's disappearance with so much evidence (yes circumstantial) but he was never arrested and he killed himself.and his kids (who he still could see legally) disgusting.

[@Maria.9094]

So true !!

[@lunatik5194]

If Martinez heard gun shots why didn't he call cops? It sounds like he was just standing there putting air in his tires? That's odd! I hope Jamie can get out, he didn't do it!

[@pinkkscorpio]

That’s a damn shame he’s serving time for something he didn’t do.🤬🤬🤬

[@RGPYRAMIDRECORDS]

he his innocent why the system is so wicked that man must be free

[@infobaseworks2401]

Crime watch daily does a good job convincing me hes innocent

[@ericmatterson9905]

I feel bad for all of the wrongfully convicted people in prison. Police departments will find someone to convict for unsolved murders.

[@terryjohnson2493]

Feel sorry for this family man! Let him be with his family!!

[@nancysimpson9045]

Ow my god let this man out now !!!!!! I wish I could sign that partition 😢🇦🇺

[@vp363]

Nancy Simpson why can’t u there is a link in the comments. I just signed

[@TucsonDude]

He may actually be innocent, but he's lived a rough life. One that apparently has brought doubt in his reputation as a law abiding citizen.

[@jimsproe7217]

Even if he was a serial killer. This is a murder he didn't commit or at least there's no sufficient evidence at all. You don't just put people in jail because of the live that they had lived. You convict people that are GUILTY of a crime. You have DNA why not test it and where is the reward money? Who got? What the hell. 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@BobbieXxoo]

This is rediculous! Discusting. Scares me. It could happen to you. Justice is scary. Martinez probably recognized Snow not from the scene but from all the prior lineups. Smh

[@zac-1]

He looks like James hetfield

[@jradebaugh1596]

I keep hearing how the system is always skewed to favor the criminals and their rights...the takeaway: always ask for a lawyer, and keep your mouth shut.

[@theempresslove2222]

That's crazy and unfair!! You are destroying a family and took his life! Crazy

[@djwhitaker5041]

Someone should do a petition. Then send it to the courts. I would sign it for sure. #FREEJAMIE #FREEJAMIE #FREEJAMIE #PETITIONNOW #PETITIONNOW #PETITIONNOW

[@savetommyrobinsonfreespeec7660]

Lovey strong family! He’s missed his kids grow up too! With all the evidence pointing away from him, and the police interviewer was disgusting, the way they mentioned Jamie’s name!

[@nicholesharp8650]

This is awful! He is obviously innocent! I hope whoever is responsible for this crime and coverup are held accountable. FREE JAMIE SNOWS!!

[@mr.tomatohead5648]

The sister in-law was looking at life in prison vs probation and still didn't give in. Any guilty person would have flipped in a heartbeat.

[@paddlesupriver2875]

Yes, she was a very strong and moral woman. May she R.I.P.

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

This case stinks to high heaven!! Recanted testimony....Inadequate representation....The system failed this man so why shouldn't he be allowed to clear his name.!?

[@patricktedder8444]

All involved against this innocent man should be prosecuted and made to spend all the years he spent in jail their sentences. Gees even a blind man can see he did not do that. Prayers for him and his family.

[@mattkaustickomments]

What happened to Billy’s shirt? Was that from the EMTs? Or did the killer take it?

[@deetanner7153]

Question...If there's someone outside at the time of the argument and shooting, and then sees a person running away...and then there's a gap between this and the Police arriving...why is the guy still outside filling his tyre with air?.....I mean come on, wouldn't you be beside Billy or at least at the door making sure if anyone turned up that they stay away until the Police arrive?

[@mechellewinslow65]

Dee Tanner , the guy putting air in his tires probably did it!

[@geelovepooh]

one of my biggest fear, is being convicted and put be behind bars for something I didn't do

[@karendavis3309]

How can this even happen in this day and age? I mean for real? 17 years and the man was railroaded!!! What an injustice! They should have to do 17 years like they made him do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ritaveronicaperez]

Truly sad... Unfortunately this happens more than we know! We want to think there's a justice system but in reality it's not picture perfect like I used to believe. This truly ANGERS me!!!

[@Renwoxing13]

Back around those years .38 special was a TYPICAL round used by the 🚔🚓🚨🐽🚔🅿️🅾️🔛🅿️🅾️🚔🐽🚨🚓🚔‼

[@Stargirlbeck]

is there any kind of petition or SOMETHING that we on the outside can do to get this case looked at again? this man is innocent.

[@MJ-ji6mv]

Yes. I just did it. Let me see if I can go back and find that link again for you.

[@MJ-ji6mv]

Okay, go to change.org Type in Jamie Snow in the search and it will pull up his petition.

[@FlyByNick]

Our so-called justice system is so corrupt and flawed. This case is one of many that is an example of over zealous cops and prosecutors abusing the system just to put someone away. If anybody deserves to be in jail are those over zealous people.

[@Scratchingforcash]

I honestly hope something like this never happens to me or anyone else. This is unacceptable!! Watch the movie “An innocent man” with Tom Selleck

[@cjj140]

What a travesty of justice!!!

[@nub9688]

In my opinion, Martinez is the suspect....

[@akufromthefuture7159]

i live in Springfield Illinois sadly, this happens often

[@Scratchingforcash]

He looks like the lead singer of Metallica

[@MMM-vo7sr]

The system sucks! Poor man lost so many years of his life. Hopefully he gets out soon

[@shafawn9730]

Does seem like a terrible injustice was done to this man. Wrongful incarceration pay should be paid to him and immediate release.

[@MrVandijk73]

This is one of these cases that i realy think this person is indead innocent🤔😪🙏

[@samanthajordan1817]

Unbelievable. Truly just unbelievable. This poor man

[@thetaylorbunch9614]

SMFH....Let this man out yo!!!!

[@marivipalomino6975]

I would put all the people involved in jail, including the attorneys and Jamie's defense lawyer as well.

[@halfairley6044]

I ask God to reveal the truth EVERYDAY. My heart tells me Jamie is innocent and had ABSOLUTELY no knowledge of this. Reasonable doubt????? Come on people, set this Man free with $20 Million in his account. I'll continue to pray!!! It's the best I can do.

[@mayseeomanns7427]

I’m from Bloomington, I can tell you the police are shady asf. I was wrongfully convicted of burglary and sentenced to probation and years of getting denied from countless jobs. I couldn’t imagine a murder OMG

[@hecatommyriagon655]

Let me get this straight, there were 6 people in that lineup bad the witness got it right on the fifth try? The first time the witness says it's either 3 or 4. The police wasn't happy with that answer, so the next time the witness picks someone else, say 1. Not happy with that either? OK, lets try 2 then. Ah, not happy with that one either? Right, um, lets try FIVE yes must have been five then. That's four fails and five out of six. No wonder he picked the "right" guy on his fifth try. HOW. HOW could this be used as evidence in court? It's ridiculous! The prosecutor in this case should be stripped of their degree and sent to jail. Holy crap.

[@alansmlth7989]

When i worked as a Correctional Officer in a Level 5 Max Prison all inmates say they did not do it. Who am i to Judge? We will all stand before God Almighty one day and be Judged. Make Jesus Christ the Lord and Saviour of your life.

[@amelia_k1082]

The totally scary thing is that this could happen to any one of us. That's frightening. I hope he sues and wins 17 MILLION!

[@patriciatreslove146]

They have to let him out and pay him for the 17 years which have been stolen from him, there is a killer out there laughing himself silly. There isn't much time so pass the partition to President Trump, I would do it myself but I am not an American, Please Please do it NOW this man is innocent, I can't sleep at night for thinking about this poor man and his family.

[@RochelleEskue]

McClane County should be ashamed of themselves!! You know if men in law in general didn't have such ego's and balls it takes to admit their errors, this poor Father would've seen his kids grow up. They're pitiful excuses and probably know who the real killer is anyway. Karma sucks for liars!!

[@lilitheden748]

The investigators didn’t find the real perpetrator. One day a kinda wild guy that always gets into minor trouble is brought in. So they think, “why can’t it be him, he has given us enough sh*t”. It’s easy to make this Martinez be a witness as there was a reward and maybe the guy had also something hanging above his head... Al the rest is fabrication and badmouthing Jamie. It’s so easy to harass Jamies family and to threaten his sister in law. To me the cops didn’t find the perp. or they did and it was someone they had to protect... so we’ll get a scapegoat. I’m sure that if they hadn’t homed in on Jamie some other innocent sod would be sitting in that cell. I do wonder what’s the problem with testing the DNA? Jamie is a lucky guy to have his family stand by him all the way. I really do hope that he gets free so that he can still enjoy his family and even gets to hold his first grandchildren.

[@rubyredlopez4]

Have those 2 witnesses taken lie detector test, both or one of them might be involved, and just were acting like witnesses!...🤓

[@RRR66620]

Ah, the "land of the free", where private prisons can sue States for prisons not being full enough!

[@samwelochieng3030]

How is this guy in jail, just how. The real killer is out there and has probably killed other people, and cops will be wondering why they are hated 🖕🖕

[@that.ll_do_pig]

And another thing, how in the hell is it okay to repeatedly show a witness a lineup that includes different people except for one suspect! That's got to be prejudicial!

[@calliejoirish1312]

This is purely because the the police & prosecuter are too proud to admit they were wrong! This makes me wanna vomit!

[@matthewneufer1758]

Wow this is so fucking heartless and evil, let that poor guy go ! They forced this guy without a shred of evidence

[@Ak907Queen]

They need to test Martinez finger prints

[@amandaforeman7441]

I'm reporting this to The Innocence Project. This is total bullshit.

[@wendywobbles1]

See Andrea you can talk normally ;) so stop with the over dramatics on the voice overs :) spoils the story

[@samjackson4319]

So many innocent people in prison...those detective need to face the same judgment they have put him through...

[@hollylujaah]

Damn, he's fine. Touch of James Hetfield about him.