Death Row | Hard Time

How does a man go from ordinary citizen to a prisoner on death row?
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Death Row | Hard Time
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[@educatedrock]

if I was sentenced to death I'd want it in 15 min after the sentence. None of this 20 yrs on death row..

[@wardope]

that is exactly why you have to rot in death row for 20 years before you get executed. if it was only 15 Minutes it be too easy!

[@garymorris1856]

It is easy to say how you think you may react while not actually in the situation.

[@KandiKlover]

@@garymorris1856 No he's right. People on death row have said the exact same thing. Existence for the sake of existence isn't good enough, it's nothing but suffering on death row.

[@garymorris1856]

@@KandiKlover No, he is wrong and so are you. It is not possible to know what person would think , how a person would react and how they would feel about execution, until he or she is placed in the situation. You are pretending to know things that we do not know. Never having been placed in this dire situation, I have no idea what my thoughts would be, and I don't believe that any of us can really know. Yes, people on death row have said what you suggest, and others have said just the opposite.

[@kenlompart9905]

@@KandiKlover Good, let them suffer.

[@lukatme2]

I think the executions should happen right away. When we wait 20 + years, we are no longer executing the same person who did the crime. Think about how much change a person goes through in 20 years. Now we are killing old, remorsful people who would probably not do what that younger version of themselves did. The person who did the crime should be the person who goes down while they are in the same mind set.

[@bocca7789]

Never thought that way. Fair enough

[@rupturedspeaker3684]

Interesting perspective, glad I found this 7 year old comment. lol

[@c.ryanm.8188]

For some cases for sure, mass shooters should not spend anything more than a two years on the row or any case that has evidence beyond a shadow of doubt, meaning extremely clear video evidence should be fast tracked. But some of executions over the last year or so I have reviewed that definitely have more questions to answer and it seemed more like people did not want to take the time to answer. I fully support the death penalty but there needs to be a serious overhaul of what is a capital crime and what kind of evidence needs to be presented during the jury trial.

[@michaeltw1000]

Well said

[@benstolen7635]

It's not about dieing it's a legal form of low intensity pycological warfair no tv's neaver touching another person its about maximum amount of suffering

[@SergeantCha0s]

Possibly the most well-thought out and conveyed message on youtube. If I had an award to give, you would have it.

[@Jaesango]

It took 20 years for him to reach his sentence??? My god...what a waste of tax payer's money feeding this lunatic.

[@jungian9111]

To hide the fact he was an illegitimate child, Bundy was raised as the adopted son of his grandparents and was told that his mother was his sister. Raised in a broken family as Dahmer was .. the psychological ramifications of this alone is scary enough, then add other environmental factors such as the inability of those around to nurture with dignity and respect.. is a bomb waiting to blow. We need each other to heal ... My regards,

[@realmadridzidane5]

I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it must be emotionally for somebody on death row. If I knew I only had 48 hours left before my execution, I would lose my sanity.

[@susanwilliams8327]

@Spike victim one person

[@louisvaccaro5865]

the person, or persons that were brutally killed, woke up that morning as usual, trying to get by for that day, never realizing, or knowing it would be there last day on earth!, im sure they could never imagine what was about to happen to them!!!!!

[@scaredy-cat]

I care about their victims

[@BroccoliHead7]

Like anyone cares

[@nikiastafford7778]

@Spike-qt7txstrongly agree

[@TheBoss-uy6he]

He should receive the same mercy he gave his victim !!

[@LuisRamirez-rf8ok]

my thoughts exactly

[@tomlehr861]

Why

[@tonyday7128]

He should receive mercy, so he can live and learn it's quality, and then spend the rest of his life earning redemption.

[@susanwilliams8327]

Who are you to judge?

[@Sammyboy1991]

It's really hard to believe sometimes by just looking and listening to people that they're capable of such evil acts. This man didn't look like a murderer in any way, and it kinda does make you feel sorry for them in a weird sort of way. But you gotta remember what they did do rather than just how they look.

[@Sammyboy1991]

The death penalty actually costs more than to incarcerate someone for life. But yeah, in prison for life or dead, at least they're off the streets.

[@blvckdoll]

Sam Harris yeah it’s scary how nice some people look yet even they were capable of such horrible things. what’s also kind of sad is that it’s hypocritical that they’re being killed by lethal injection or electric chair for killing their victims only to prove that killing is wrong. But I don’t know I guess some criminals deserve to die, yet I feel sometimes “who are we to say that person deserves to die?” Then again who was that criminal to choose and decide how his victim dies. Loads of mixed feelings about the death penalty.

[@drdelta24]

Don't! a few wrong moves can lead to a few wrong turns, once you burn you're not the same, in other words, when you come to prison it's game over, it's a rep.! You'll be worse when you come out than when you came in! Respect your elders and parents and do what you're told and you'll be alright!

[@HLhatesmilk]

Where can I watch the full video of this? :(

[@holdingcopsaccountable6554]

HLhatesmilk you tube

[@natw5040]

he said he had "the greatest sense of peace" he he'd in his life, that makes sense if someone has excepted their death as there is nothing else to worry about don't have to think about tomorrow or next week everythink is over. I can understand that and that is the first time I've ever thought about that

[@proud2bpagan]

Yup. My dad passed away from Renal Cell Carcinoma back in 2017,and as the end neared,he became extremely relaxed about the idea. I'm sure him being religious had something to do with it(for him,anyway..there have been tons of reports from ppl with no faith to speak of that reported no fear of death). You go through what Psychology recognizes as 'The Five Stages of Grief',not necessarily an orderly process,and some steps may be skipped altogether, and a person who seems to have accepted it one day may revert back to any of the 4 stages at any time. Personally, if it were me, and I were dying with time to spare,like this guy,or what my dad went through,there are some really,really promising experiments with psychedelics like 'shrooms being undertaken. one incident i watched was where a lady dying of metastatic breast cancer took 'shrooms,and the experience she had was,she said 'like innumerable hands supporting me from below'.

[@antonborgeson2011]

Every Life that´s lost regardles what, is a tradgedy . I don´t feel sorry for the criminals I feel sorry for the victims.

[@tommyx272]

I am always amazed that people feel they can justify how wrong it is to kill, by killing someone else. these people seem to feel as if they have a unique idea.

[@JimInTally]

It is wrong to kill WITHOUT LEGAL JUSTIFICATION. In other words, not all killings are wrong, such as in self-defense or pursuant to a judicial finding of guilt and sentencing as punishment.

[@bossno1352]

What series is this and which episode if possible?

[@jungian9111]

You are one of the lucky ones :) Unfortunately its a long road for most .. but by becoming mindful and attuned to others people's suffering and developing a distinctive sense of compassion, one can find an abundance of meaning .. Frustration from a desire to be loved as a person and to have his love accepted is the greatest trauma that a child can experience. My regards miles2057 ...

[@sxceve25]

Good..

[@TommyGun8142]

no, he's a ghost talking about this in the past tense.

[@malldollar4886]

Thanks for the recommendation 9 years later

[@tlinscents]

These are the things they need to show in schools

[@hgfhdfhfyhud]

There was probably a fault in the death warrant and wasnt noticed until the last minute before his death. Resulting in his execution to be rescheduled when the warrant is corrected.

[@YodatheJedi12]

So that person speaking - did he do that interview a few minutes before being executed? How was he able to answer their questions?

[@lonibennett6124]

Dear Lord I would rather die then live like this,

[@TheSquishey]

He was spared

[@peakster753]

by the time of Gacy's May 10, 1994 execution, Illinois had gotten way from the electric chair (Florida was still using electric chair when Bundy was electrocuted 5 years prior)

[@riftekharuddin]

But the problem is that there are many innocent people get convicted, and it wouldn't take 15 minutes to prove people's innocence :\...

[@TommyGun8142]

yes, thats why he is talking about it in past tense.

[@sendtoanthony]

How can it be ethical to kill an unarmed, defenseless, caged human being?

[@KandiKlover]

The same way they did the same thing to innocent people in the free world.

[@limcako41]

Yes the question should be asked of him in relation to the retail manager who was killed so brutally

[@louisvaccaro5865]

the same way its not ethical, to kill a human being, that did nothing wrong, for them to lose there life!!!!! its a no win situation, get it!!!!!!!!!!

[@donaldhammond627]

You act like this defenseless human being is innocent… an eye for an eye buddy

[@24HR.B.S]

Ask his victims family.

[@timothywegner3173]

Just to let you all know, 2 hours before his execution, his sentence was changed to life in prison.

[@siahaz]

how do you know

[@siahaz]

and why?

[@zonkeys9000]

It's true

[@timothywegner3173]

How do i know? I was an Officer at the facility he is at. He told me and i also looked it up.

[@TheBoss-uy6he]

Timothy you just ruined my day "

[@2prize]

rip

[@loveme186]

When does this come out?

[@birdman1843]

Why kill just donate his organs , and leave him without it

[@chrisa6455]

You didn't think about sparing the person's life that you kill did you so why should you even think about getting paroled or somebody sparing your life

[@peakster753]

I've done a lot of reading (and seen several videos here) on both cases

[@Mike--Oxmall]

Well Ive eaten in a lot of fancy restaurants.

[@sashane01]

What’s the conclusion?

[@zadeh79]

LOL! that's the funniest avatar!

[@LadyCypher54]

You don't even get the option to skip the Northern Ireland advertisement. I am NEVER going there.

[@hhansen3120]

At least he had a chance to say goodbye, a life was taken, a life is owed. he won't kill again, his life was worthless

[@susanwilliams8327]

His life is far from useless. If you dont know him keep your thoughts to yourself!

[@debrashaver9183]

Eye for and eye

[@TheSquishey]

I don`t know if yall heard but he was spared.

[@valereirenfro9040]

He probably was doing drugs & alcohol but mostly drugs and that was what probably led to his downfall. I mean how do you go from Deacon to a common murderer?

[@Mike--Oxmall]

He apparently shot his old boss after he fired him.

[@Prev25]

What about George zimmerman

[@ServiceInstaller]

The death penalty is there to give the family of the victim their due. A life for a life is just, balanced and fair as long as the death was intentional. Any arguing against these facts is to blame the victim for wanting justice carried out.

[@Xirus5]

no.. but.. he is gonna.. and so are YOU!

[@the_rush_to_nothing]

WOA! first bad grammar, then insults? slow down speedy gonzales..

[@ft.nufonia]

And then

[@tB3o3tR9o9]

if i would be sentenced to death, Pommes Currywurst would be my last meal^^

[@Jx1x3]

His last meal was bacon bits and a cheese dog

[@2000Peaceout]

@HLhatesmilk Hard Time airs Friday March 9 from 11a-1p et/pt.

[@drdelta24]

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

[@MrCarlton]

@XDLeadingLady The U.S. has lower consequences for illegal activity. An eye for an eye makes the world go blind, as Ghandi would put it. human morals and standard sympathy would keep people from killing everyone. Enough Americans are convicted of murder, and are not faced with the death penalty to show that your claim is false.

[@corky1548]

i agree with it i love to press the switch for you

[@MrEightandhalf]

so did he die

[@ToxicTurvey]

Ghost Adventures

[@richestshooter225]

This is my biggest fear. I have death and I don't like knowing I'm going to die

[@RJH755]

+Ralph Barnes I fear it too! Whenever the concept of death pops into my hear I feel terrible knowing that it'll be my fate one way or another

[@srai5333]

we all gonna die there is no escape from it

[@TheUtada1983]

He have life sentence without parole now.

[@rockroll9473]

I’ll be praying for you?

[@fluffgirl1000]

Is that all he did it for not even 2000 dollars ...did he hate the guy

[@kevinpiacente3456]

Love the death penalty. Wish all 50 states used it

[@garymorris1856]

I agree that it is necessary in some cases, although I do not "love " it as you do.

[@CavemanTravels]

@ImaRageQuitter how many cops have been on death row?

[@the_rush_to_nothing]

thats messed up... its "die" not died"..

[@htolas]

Why is his T-shirt inside out?

[@riftekharuddin]

getting*

[@chanctonbury63]

So did they put this guy to death then bring him back to life so he could be in the documentary?

[@Mike--Oxmall]

commuted to life in prison 2 hours before execution

[@Blado1988]

they make you stew first.

[@ZBladeLightZ]

Soo did this guy get spared or ...

[@TheD0RKNIGHT]

@Beltz19 no he was spared

[@realmadridzidane5]

@chip35916 They filmed this before he was executed

[@jungian9111]

The majority don't know how to give you whats needed to be completely happy .. and unfortunately non-judgment is the element needed. Most are unable to recognize the unifying thread that connects each of us to the other .. but its important to know you still change the environment by simply respecting others .. regardless if they are able to respect you or not. It still changes both parties :) Its powerful all by itself .. promise!

[@FinlayAngel]

Allies are not a measure of how much people like you. Come back when American backpackers in Europe stop wearing Canadian flag pins on their knapsacks.

[@LUXAETERNA6603]

So is he dead now or what?

[@RealMadrid15UCLs]

He should of thought of it before he committed the crime

[@JumpingJellyMan]

Did he die? I don't know but I he didn't died

[@AwesomeElias]

the animals, the animals trap trap trap till the cage is full

[@ashleysimmer3032]

The day is old the day is new and everyone is waiting waiting on you

[@Gshadow1000]

Ashleysimmer and you’ve got tiiiiiime!

[@prateek523]

@jgq85 not really

[@EzbeeOfSnR]

assuming that was the correct judgement and youre not executing an inncoent man.

[@dwightstewart7181]

@kiaconey70 You need a reality check. These murderers are put to death for what they did (and could easily do again), not because of hate. I don’t hate them, but I darn sure don’t want them anywhere near me or my family (or anyone else, for that matter). The only way to absolutely ensure that is to end their life. Of course, if you’re willing to take them into your home, feed them, cloth them, care for them, and provide recreation for them, with a plan in place to fully guarantee our safety and security, I’d be willing to reconsider.

[@kenziebacklin11]

I am against the death penalty I do not believe it ether

[@jollyjiggles4854]

Stupid people usually are

[@kenziebacklin11]

Jolly Jiggles yea killing is so wrong

[@jack_daddy_mack]

Some people just need dieing.

[@mavric777]

Kenzie Backlin what the f*** are you talking about killing an innocent person unprovoked what if it was your family your loved one and I for an eye on if you kill you will be killed

[@kenziebacklin11]

Chris walsh no I'm not all I said that I was against the death penalty it means I'm not for it I don't support it

[@giftedjester6823]

Sorry, but when you take another persons life, when you steal a few hundred dollars and decide that getting away to spend that is worth more than a human being...you take the life of a person, a Father, a Son, somebody's husband or wife, all they have to offer, all the experiences they will never have, and you are caught and there is no question of your guilt. It is 100% proven beyond a shadow, not a reasonable, doubt and a guilty plea curries no favour with the judge or jury. All this means that you committed the ultimate, most unforgivable act and as such the only recourse available is for you to lose your own life. It is the only karmic justice suitable, the only way that the universe remains harmoniously balanced and the circle is complete. Any alternate result, prison with no parole, with possible parole etc...is incorrect and unbalances natures supreme logic. Logic which dictates that for symmetry sake an eye for an eye balances the equation sufficiently and calm may be restored.

[@donowens5883]

Gifted Jester

[@jungian9111]

When a child feels he is not loved as a person or that his love is not accepted, his maturation stalls, and he begins to develop aberrant relationships and express pathological symptoms, including aggression, obsession, paranoia, and hysterical and phobic behavior. All of these behaviors stem from a deep feeling of isolation and abandonment. " Fairbairn " The implications of not being nurtured from unconditional love from early on has enormous consequences ..

[@patriciacalunniato]

JAKE MANSON IS THERE SOMTHING WRONG WITH YOU WHY DO YOU NEED TO WRITE LIKE THAT HOW COULD YOU EVEN THINK LIKE THATSHAME ON YOU

[@fearmorte1]

@mdavidson069 Nope, i watched a docu about this.

[@MrCarlton]

So he was charged with death for shooting a man, beating him to death, and stealing a little over 1000 bucks. Murder gets people 30-50 years a life, and the money steal is not that serious. People have done worse and just get a life sentence. What is this justice system?

[@OMBIC]

creepy

[@juventinoromero1483]

What ?????

[@astridjuh12]

somehow this reminds me of the green mile

[@robertlee7218]

you have no clue

[@kentishtowncowboy]

"I was a deacon in the Church.....I hid my dark side" Hmm. He adds "I was praying for the parole board to spare my life"...OK. He goes on "the last 48 hours are called the Death Watch [counts down 48, 47] to drive home the finality of your life". No, not really, it's a opportunity for you to Review your Life and why you committed Aggravated Murder of someone you knew for $1,600 - or did that slip your Mind? The steward hands you the menu etc. You're at peace. No - see Parole Board quote above.

[@drdelta24]

Let me guess, THE COLOR PURPLE! That's fucked up!

[@QueenRikku]

No. They changed his sentence to life in prison.

[@LPScrazy421]

Hopefully this is ake

[@dwightstewart7181]

@michaellocoful You’re absolutely right. Canada is a much nicer place for you to go. We already have well more than enough immigrants coming to this country - hundreds of thousands more than Canada each year. Seems a few, even in the Netherlands and Australia, prefer here over Canada. Guess you just never talked to them.

[@chondominguez6995]

Dwight Stewart hmmmmm. The mayflower started all this immigration shit. Lol.

[@Ronny42]

Walking the mile, walking the green mile.

[@jungian9111]

You have all " what?" A dysfunctional upbringing, not nurtured to any extent ? I agree that capital punishment is not the answer .. but the ongoing question is how to raise healthy minded children who value themselves.

[@a.xdri0440]

I guess you can say this is pretty Graphic National GeoGRAPHIC Eh eh? Get it? I’ll go..

[@bodinejeremiah6366]

This is what makes a mockery of having the power to kill someone- do two wrongs really make a right

[@KandiKlover]

Mathematically yes they do, and this isn't a second wrong. It's setting the first wrong, right.

[@robertsinaga7816]

G

[@jackdandy5831]

I thought this was dr fuckin dre. whhat kinda shit is this

[@MontgomeryMall]

The Georgia death row inmate who was interviewed here, Samuel David Crowe, received a commutation from the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles on the day of his execution. He is now serving a life sentence in prison.

[@azsinlov]

1980

[@thestrudelheim896]

i mean you already lose your life by going in prison for life sentence. the method they are killed is the harshest though

[@BlueprintMarcus]

He's probably had a reprieve and had his sentence commuted, or maybe he had stays of execution etc.