Forensic Files - Season 12, Episode 19 - All Butt Certain - Full Episode

[@judithpeligro5837]

The faith , tenacity and brilliance of this lady is remarkable.

[@DJChavez95]

Honestly, just the fact that the neighbor kept Brooke outside for 45 minutes alone should’ve been a red flag, and she needs to be investigated too, because chances are, she may have played a role in this.

[@ronalddonner3396]

Lucky for this creature,there was no social media at that time.

[@gawayategulle6272]

Still baffled why the courts kept refusing to grant a new trial even when it was clear that the wrong man had been jailed.

[@Atlargein]

It’s called politics. Many rely on prosecutions to further their careers. Also many prosecuters rely on public opinion in high profile cases in order to be re-elected to office.

[@ironclock]

@@Atlargein Yep. Sheer corruption. Welcome to the US justice system

[@jilldurham5498]

It is called USA which is supposed to be land of the free

[@titaniumman_22]

The almighty dollar 💵!

[@knucklegame5050]

EXACTLY. Crazy that People can be THAT COLD

[@pcneace]

I would like to get ahold of that damned neighbor

[@traceeteeter9875]

No kidding!

[@southernmocha7571]

Forreal man sick sh*t to leave a helpless child like that

[@MrSoorajsurya]

I swear mahn ! That neighbour..... One of the worst human beings i have seen on this show- and this show has a quite a few monsters

[@MizzMetallikat76]

This makes me SO mad, cos I actually had a similar situation happen to me although I was older. I'm 46 now and this happened 7yrs ago now... I was walking home from my local shops on my own ..I was literally 10 min max from my house ..it was around dusk so not quite dark yet but gettin there, I was attacked from behind at knifepoint by 3 ppl, dragged into a wooded area off the footpath, raped at knifepoint, I was beaten unconscious ( the Dr think more than once) ...I was stabbed in my back, had my earrings ripped out and had severe head/facial injuries...I don't know how long I was out for but it was pitch black when I woke up, I was so disoriented I couldn't stand ...they think I was knocked unconscious by smacking my head into a tree as they found blood all over one.... I had to crawl to the nearest house I think ...it took me nearly 20 min to even reach the door which was prob a min away from me cos I was so disoriented, I was bashing on their door, they refused to even open the door, I had to BEG them x3 to EVEN call an ambulance!!!! I live 10 min away from a hosp and I recall it felt like at least 35-40 min for the ambulance to even arrive!!!! I was naked from the bottom up, they tore my jeans nearly off me and ripped my t-shirt fully off, I recall being super cold that night waiting, I got to the hosp( I must have been unconscious again at this time cos I was told all this, I have no actual memory myself of it), I had 10 stitches to my lower back, they just missed my spinal cord, and I had a severe brain bleed! I was in the ICU for 4 days before I woke up! The cops never found them..but they know it was 3 ppl cos I had 3 diff sets of DNA in me...but because they "weren't in the system" the cops closed my case after literally a wk!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬 Today, I'm left with severe memory loss and PTSD and I can't even leave my fucking house alone esp at night and they were never punished!! South Australian police did a AWFUL job and pretty much blamed ME cos I wasn't able to recall what they looked like! My life is a complete mess thanks to this and mosta the time, I don't even WANT to be here frankly!!!

[@mbarkaboha2783]

I think the neighbour didn't let her in so the killer wouldn't see she was still alive and kill the little girl. In a way she saved her life.

[@quansyelayne6221]

Melinda we need more people like you 👏👏

[@jennylynfujioka]

❤

[@taydestiny38]

This is why I live by the saying, “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself”. This is a strong woman and I wish I had a wife or girlfriend like her. On a side note…..I so wanted to give that little girl in the re-enactment a hug, after that neighbor closed the door on her.

[@drsaikiranc]

Cuz it's my destiny

[@amg8497]

Those prosecutors couldn’t stand the fact that Melinda was smarter and obviously even more savvy than they are ! ….I would be honoured to be her friend .. she is a very special person .. I’m so sorry their marriage didn’t survive tho very sad indeed

[@66limelight]

I saw another program about Clearance Elkins while he was still in prison. Melinda was fighting for his freedom and there was plenty of evidence, IMO, for at least a new trial and that was before they pinned Earl Mann. Of course the state kept claiming they had the right guy and Clearance remained in prison. After I'd watched it my gut feeling was that Clearance was innocent as there was no proof and the strongest evidence the prosecution had was the testimony of his 6 year old niece. I blame the jury too because they ignored everything the defense had but took the testimony of a 6 year old as gospel. When I was six I knew how to answer a question in the way that I knew my mom or dad wanted to hear, even if I knew it was the wrong answer. I think that's what she was doing.... just pleasing the adults who were probably asking her "Was it Uncle Clearance? So you think it might have been Uncle Clearance? It was Uncle Clearance? And I think when she made that phone call she said "Someone killed my grandma." She didn't say Clearance did it and would have named him if she actually saw him. Yes, I think the prosecutors were very embarrassed by being outsmarted by Melinda. She did what the investigators were supposed to do. They didn't find it odd that Clearances niece was told to sit outside on the steps when she shows up bloody and bruised? Whoever was living in that house should have been a suspect high on the list. And six years after the murder, Melinda received permission to get the swabs tested for DNA. What????? Six years later!

[@paulozimek276]

@@66limelight If I was Melinda I would have taken all the paperwork and evidence and drove down to Washington, DC and straight to the US Justice Department. This is a case I definitely would have wanted the federal government involved. I can't believe that court in Akron refused a retrial twice and then refused to to let Elkins go after the perpetrator was taken into custody. The US Attorney should have pulled that judge from the bench, disbarred that prosecutor and filed charges against them. What would have happened if Clarence was killed in prison - or perhaps this is what they were hoping for.

[@I_S_Chew]

Anyone would be blessed to have a partner like her… even a friendship. Whatever. She’s good people.

[@kimthomas8717]

That lady is amazing 👍🏽 Wow Ive not seen such determination in a case like this !

[@s.tavares3257]

It is her mother who died. And she wanted to free her husband.

[@sophiag2348]

Now that's a wife to be proud of! Just so sad the marriage still didn't work out...after all the effort she put into freeing him 😔

[@wallakadj4036]

@@mastermirror1972Oh that's heartwarming, thanks for the update man 👍

[@vatafakman]

He was free and rich, of course it did not work out..

[@miharuka7408]

On December 15, 2005, the charges against Elkins were dismissed, and he was released from prison.[24] He filed for divorce in September 2006,[25][26] which was finalized in 2007. They still remain friends to this day.[27]

[@Kelvinllovejr]

Wahhhhhh? How in the world can that be possible? These men ain't loyal. That should have been a lifelong marriage right there

[@soniaclarkstewart]

@@KelvinllovejrHe was suffering from so much PTSD and was going through so much therapy trying to get himself together.

[@blaquebeaute]

That wrongful ID caused long lasting psychological effects on Clarence, and caused the breakdown of their marriage! What a tragic set of events

[@synergisticcollusion134]

And the girl too. She was pressured from the get go and repeatedly drug into court to give information the prosection WANTED!

[@Kayla-rd5jd]

@@synergisticcollusion134 exactly, she was so young & had just seen her beaten & bloody grandma after being assaulted & beaten herself. i can’t imagine how she felt knowing that her testimony put her uncle away even though it wasn’t her fault at all. my heart breaks for that family and everything they all went through. the absolute strength and bravery that melinda showed is just beautiful & i’m so happy that she was able to be successful. she seems heartbroken but understanding about the divorce, it’s so sad. i really hope she & the rest of her family are doing well

[@nicolef2496]

The poor niece must have felt so guilty.

[@drewizkoollikeicecre]

That neighbor had to be a complete moron. Who would act like that when a child gets to the door and tells you what just happened to her? She should be ashamed of herself. To cover for the man that abused your daughters. Then you have the police and DA that would rather put an innocent man in prison instead of following and investigating the DNA evidence. This shows the system is broken from the top.

[@traceeteeter9875]

Yes, that evil bitch should be prosecuted also.

[@kateturner1849]

The neighbour should be in jail herself 😡

[@TJMalana]

😡😡😡😡

[@Kaalamansahalamanathayop]

its better she didnt let the child in, we dont know whats in his husband's mind.

[@desmondmcdade4934]

No kidding, what the hell?

[@danielgant2214]

What a great wife, to do all that to prove her husband was innocent. And even after the divorce she still says good things about him. What a fine woman.

[@philipmarete8801]

The level of determination in this lady is truly amazing

[@rafaeltudlong6245]

Melinda should have been employed by the FBI for now.she was a good detective.

[@rogersswai3684]

Perhaps,even in any law enforcement agency

[@TurboOvenMan]

She's in the Innocence Project. They can very well use her talents there to prove the innocence of wrongly convicted prisoners.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

The sad thing is, she technically didn't do anything special, just basic things the investigators _should_ have done. But all they care about is closing cases.

[@Anon-greyman]

They hire Political Partisans, not heroes...

[@davidrossi6255]

SUCH AN AMAZING WOMAN Melinda is . God bless me with a lady like her. I'm just so overwhelmed. Thank God she found her true calling bringing freedom to those who are wrongfully convicted

[@Feliososarky]

Great work and perseveration from the wife! That poor girl also went through so much at an early age. The system is messed up

[@carrieebridges]

Imagine divorcing someone who helped you get out of prison.

[@gulfportflamefighter4545]

Yeah she truly proved her love for him. She or he might have found someone while he was in prison. Hope he shared the 6.075 million he received.

[@Tenamf]

What a awesome job she worked her butt off , I’m so happy he got out, I hate it didn’t work out sad that she worked all those years for him !

[@LKYme]

The episode title is "All BUTT Certain" 😆

[@keikei3301]

Melinda is a hero and the type of person you want on your side! She is smart, cunning, relentless, and a true fighter! Her strength, motivation, and persistence is remarkable. Her fight for her husband and pursuit of justice for her mother is inspiring. She never gave up. Where the detectives, prosecutor, courts, and state failed, she succeeded and found the real killer who murdered her mom and who assaulted her niece. She was their best advocate and poured all her efforts into solving this case. Melinda’s dedication and her unwavering fight to seek justice for her husband, mom, and niece is truly admirable. She is the definition of determination and drive. They should make a movie out of what she did. People like her are remarkable.

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

This is what I call: LAZY JUSTICE. It took the determination of one individual to set things right. BRAVO to the wife!! Great job!!

[@markbaz]

It scares me how often situations like this happen in towns across America & the rest of the world.! Sometimes “lady justice” is a little to blind. Need to lift the blind fold and take a peek at the case.

[@trencesmall8704]

@@markbazin this case lazy, and corrupt justice, because they literally looked at the evidence, each time it was revealed to them, and then looked the other way, leaving an innocent man incarcerated while they furthered their own political careers based on their how many convictions they won

[@nicolef2496]

Sometimes it comes down to the families. It's inspiring.

[@MustardLadySaveMe]

melinda is an icon and an inspiration. She knew in her heart that justice was not served and she made damn sure to uncover the truth for all to see. What a brilliant mind and fortitude.

[@rottingchunks]

One of the most shocking and incredible episodes of the whole series!

[@mauricesmith6650]

I'm trying to figure out how they convict the guy with absolutely no proof of him doing it ...that's crazy to me

[@synergisticcollusion134]

They had the word of an abused little white girl who said ,"He did it...?". Unfortunately, that was MORE than enough for the majority, especially because back when it happened eyewitness testimony was considered to be IRREFUTABLE and the BEST evidence possible; even more so than DNA and fingerprint evidence! Craziness and laziness!💯💯🙄🤦‍♀️🤬

[@b-doghere532]

Piss poor police work in this case. Good thing the guys wife was competent and resolved this case correctly

[@dirtyface-capone7622]

Crazy how Clarence left Melinda after she got him out of prison.Guess he just wanted a fresh start.If I was Clarence, no matter what happens in life, Melinda would always be my best friend.If she ever needed anything, I'd be there in a flash for her.

[@saffsuff]

Keep in in mind his relationship with that whole family ruined his life

[@lorealdrayton6164]

yup! i wish them all the best!

[@mauricesmith6650]

He probably left more because of the family not believing that he was innocent and probably giving him hell... I can only imagine the things they said to that man and he probably was sitting in that jail cell thinking about how disrespectful they were to him

[@Kaalamansahalamanathayop]

it was her niece who put him there so its the wife duty to find out the truth i heared when you are convicted with rape then youll be rape at jail we didnt know what this man went through all those years. he deserve a fresh new start than living with his wife and keeps on arguing.

[@synergisticcollusion134]

@@mauricesmith6650 👏👏👏👍👍

[@titaniumman_22]

I love her determination in working to get her husband freed. ❤

[@berthachiomaekeh]

Well done Melinda! You are the hero of this case.

[@ruelvillafranca1724]

How come the investigators never questioned the neighbor who refused to help the little girl immediately?

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Because they were lazy. It was dark in the house, and the girl barely saw her attacker, but they didn't even bother to consider any other possible suspects. No matter what the neighbor would have told me, it'd have been suspicious that she left a brutalized little girl on her doorstep for 45 freakin' minutes. Sus AF.

[@erikschultz6865]

Damn good question. And then she drives her home--not to hospital?

[@peacefulpatriots]

Those prosecutors, and judges should be tried, convicted, and sent to prison for 6 years

[@evanpowers1537]

I don't believe in hell, but if it exists they'll be there.

[@Rye-jl2fk]

How is the judge not punished for this? There needs to be a price to pay when you ruin someone's life like that due to gross negligence and an absurd degree of stubbornness.

[@waytoson]

That prosecutor owes that man a huge pile of cash... This is absolutely insane how bad this country's judicial system...

[@synergisticcollusion134]

True, but the taxpayers had to foot that $5.25 million settlement!

[@senses70]

Melinda is just an incredibly resilient woman. Despite all her efforts to liberate her ex husband, she had only nice words to say about him. What a kind soul. it was not all in vain, as she is now helping other victims of injustice. I wish her all the best. ❤

[@grasonramsunker7433]

OMG 😭 this story made me cry ... Human's are so mean and heartless ... My heart goes out to this little girl 😢😓😞 God bless you ✝️❤️🙏🏻🌹

[@tomquinn607]

Melinda is a glorious woman. I hope every man has one woman like Melinda (besides his mother) in his life.

[@TJMalana]

Within the first three minutes who suspected that the neighbor Earl had something to do with this? What neighbor in their right minds make a traumatized little girl wait over an hour to get her help? That’s a major red flag.

[@teodorosanto9781]

So impressed with the way the lady stuck to her guns followed her gut instincts and thought of a way to see Justice all the way to the very end.. movie Producers take note

[@Playingroblox-w8]

That woman who kept that child outside for 45 minutes is a useless excuse of a human being.

[@Playingroblox-w8]

@Chris Wen yea realy lovely ,protect a monster and it will turn on you.Also for her as a mother to keep that girl outside she equally a monster.

[@trencesmall8704]

I agree, but I still believe to this day, had she let the child into the house, that child would never have come out alive. So, as bad as she was, at least the little girl still has a future ahead of her, because that monster couldn’t finish her off .

[@Playingroblox-w8]

@@trencesmall8704 Never thought about about that agree

[@KickYourFace10]

@@trencesmall8704Right. She may have been protecting her.

[@adriangilbert5364]

My question is, were the original investigators made aware of the girl being made to sit outside her neighbor's house at that time? It's bizarre that you could know that and not follow up. That stands out as more than an insignificant detail.

[@synergisticcollusion134]

They knew. Thry didn't care.

[@womantoday6576]

I can not imagine what went through the head of that neighbor that left a battered and assaulted 6 years old girl outside on her door step. Most surely she did it to help his husband and plan how to help him, first of all not allowing the girl to see it so that the girl might not recognise it. Well, she got a pretty nice reward for that, her dear husband abused her doughters a few years later... When will women start to consider that if their man is accused of assaulting girls or boys, sooner or later they will do it to their own children? I understand marriage and supporting the husband but children should come first no matter what.

[@shahloeshonboboeva5161]

Exactly

[@traceeteeter9875]

I hope she was prosecuted.

[@womantoday6576]

@@traceeteeter9875 not that I know of...

[@traceeteeter9875]

@@womantoday6576 I guess that was kind of a dumb statement on my part. Unfortunately can’t really prosecute someone for being a shitty human being. If only though.

[@womantoday6576]

@@traceeteeter9875 if only...

[@annalin2816]

What a terrible neighbor

[@RyuzakiHirokai]

I think people, especially in these situations, need to know that children recount information through comparisons due to their brains still developing. The 6 year old saying the murderer looked like her uncle didn't mean he was the murderer in her mind. He was tall and had black hair (or whatever), in the same way her uncle was tall and had black hair.

[@Rye-jl2fk]

Of course. Only a group of lazy detectives who don't care about justice as long as their job is easy and they get paid would take a 6 year old's eyewitness testimony as gospel. Everyone involved in locking that man up should face criminal charges for being so utterly negligent and inept.

[@KLYDO1]

I’ve watched a lot of these episodes and this one is absolutely crazy. Wow.

[@rs52594]

Earl Mann is still in prison serving his life sentence and will not be eligible for parole until 2064 when he'll be 91 years old.

[@andrewbouk1324]

He won’t even live that long. Good riddance.

[@riggs20]

So Ohio already had the killer’s DNA on file? If they’d have done their due diligence and set up a database to compare unknown DNA to offender DNA on file, they could have exonerated the innocent guy and saved his wife years of frustration.

[@paulozimek276]

Yes! Very true.

[@PacoOtis]

What a trooper this woman is!! The world needs more people like her! Best of luck!

[@stormangelus6638]

Pretty sad when a civilian does the job for the cops to get the matter resolved. The American "justice system" doesn't like to admit they can f*** up and make a mistake.

[@wonderbars36]

Sad but...should we be surprised? The contamination argument from prosecution, and having a judge agree totally sounds like: "uh...this case is just a pain in the ass. How do we get out of dealing with it and just uphold the old ruling? Oh just we'll argue this and the judge is in my pocket and owes me one. "

[@synergisticcollusion134]

Cops can't really do anything once someone has been incarcerated. By that point, you're dealing with corrupt or at least egotistical prosecutors/DAs and Judges who all care more about their reputation and politics more than ANYTHING else! 💯💯

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

They don't apologize either. A lot of the time they just double down. They want to be seen as infallible when literally everyone and their grandmother knows they're not.

[@synergisticcollusion134]

Admitting fault and apologizing are BIG NO-NOs in the political arena and the justice system is a MAJOR political arena!

[@douglassmith4004]

That judge who denied a new trail deserved to go to jail himself.

[@ahmedrefaat1086]

The most amazing and unbelievable part in this story the court rejected many times every petition even with the evidence that exnorate innocent behind bars,but at the same time they give parole for ex convicted killers and rapists to go out side and continue their crimes..i call it handicapped justice Feels so sad for Melinda after that all she suffered, her marital life ruined i hope she find love and peace❤

[@julsmelrose]

Damn, what a woman! Is there a documentary on Melinda?

[@welcometothemovies9157]

There's a movie being made

[@kateturner1849]

OMG - they call themselves "judges"? This is appalling 😡 I would sue that excuse for a judge all the way down to his underwear. This was just plain LAZY!

[@paulozimek276]

As I've commented before, if I was Melinda I would have taken all the paperwork and evidence and drove down to Washington, DC and straight to the US Justice Department. This is a case I definitely would have wanted the federal government involved. That court in Akron refused two retrials and kept Clarence in jail after the perpetrator was caught. What would have happened if Clarence was killed in prison - or perhaps this is what they hoped for. The US Attorney should have pulled that judge from the bench, disbarred that prosecutor, and filed charges against them and whoever else was responsible for this mess.

[@Tulloful]

The best episode ❤

[@richardjura7450]

Great work Melinda.

[@CoCoGemel]

Did Earl Mann's wife know about what he did??? Did they ever establish for sure that that was the reason why she left that poor girl outside for 45 minutes and wouldn't let her come inside? Because if so, she needs to be in jail right next to her poor excuse of a husband.

[@nickford17]

This is the most interesting episode I've seen so far, somehow never seen it before.

[@KMK77]

This is the only episode in entire Forensic files where a women does more investigation than Cops... She fought with the very system that is supposed to protect the innocent and give justice to victim.... It was really sad to know that she was divorced after all she did to get justice for her husband......

[@MashaRistova]

There’s another episode in this season of a guy who was wrongly convicted and he solved his own case from prison. So crazy. I feel so bad for people who get wrongly convicted, I’m glad things like The Innocence Project exist. The wife in this episode is so resilient and strong to solve this!!! Too bad her and Clarence didn’t work out

[@LauraSti]

Mary O There's another one. It's called A Daughter's Journey, and it's the story of the daughter of the killer, as well as a victim of horrible abuse, doing all the work to prove his guilt. (This was in large part to protect herself and her brother, since her father was in prison for their abuse and she believed that when he got out he would kill them both. In order to prevent that, she had to prove there WAS a murder in the first place, and she had to prove that he'd done it. And she did. Badass girl, and I want to be half as strong as her someday.) It's not in this season, though.

[@synergisticcollusion134]

@@LauraSti Wrong case... Mary was talking about the case of Roy Brown, may he rest in peace.🙏🙏

[@Feliososarky]

This is DEFINETLY Not the only episode. There is too many including the ones mentioned. Theres also the woman from saskatchewan where her own Dr raped her. She practically solved her case with help of her family while the whole town hated and bullied her.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

That's a bold claim for the entire show. I've watched since the initial run, but even I can't remember every single episode. Even if not on this show, there have been a lot of people who have had to take over investigations themselves. Not saying she wasn't special for it, though.

[@cyd3716]

Melinda is amazing I’m so impressed with her❤

[@markbrenzel9419]

You have the offender's DNA from the crime scene. If I'm the prosecuter, I'm not moving forward unless that matches the suspect's DNA. Just brutal imcompetence from the prosecution and the defense for that matter.

[@patrickregan3302]

That was an act of true compassion on her part!

[@pattrathai9539]

Detectives always work one way forward. Once they have a suspect, they bend the rules

[@rubarhs]

I can’t believe what this little Angel went through, she is a real hero and a fighter , that after all she went through she did the right thing by calling 911 and tried to seek help from the monster neighbors, and she gave a good hint to the police of the attacker features by mentoring her uncle but it was bad police work that led to all this mess. Be strong little girl no one deserves what you went through, you should be proud that at age six you did what you did

[@synergisticcollusion134]

She's not a little girl. She's 30.

[@betters93]

She also put her Uncle in prison and ruined his life.

[@honeyg3589]

@@betters93 Egotistical, lazy cops and prosecutors used the shaky words of a SIX YEAR OLD to put a man in prison. And then attempt to keep them there, despite the weight of the forensic evidence and her recantation as an older child.

[@Lacey424]

@@synergisticcollusion134she was little at the time she went through it.

[@Lacey424]

@@betters93she didn’t the justice system did.

[@slobodangrasic5649]

Melinda Elkins is extraordinary woman. A rarity in this world.

[@s.tavares3257]

“Big loud voice”= Peter Thomas 😂

[@kateturner1849]

This wife is a true hero. 🌹❤️ I wish you all the success and happiness you so richly deserve. 🌹

[@andstajacvaris1918]

I always wondered why the stupid neighbor wasn't questioned why she left a beaten small child on her porch. I stil get tears in my eyes thinking about how very scared and confused and physically hurt she was just sitting there. 😢

[@Dontliketopay]

Pure soul right there ❤️

[@thewillofabeast9079]

I keep seeing many people criticizing the neighbor who left Brooke outside. Don’t you think that maybe the neighbor thinks that the man who is in her home was the same man who’d caused those injuries to Brooke? For all we knew, he was probably right inside and the neighbor didn’t want to risk him seeing Brooke. I don’t think the neighbor was involved in anyway with the crimes Earl committed. I think she was familiar with what he did and was afraid for the safety of herself, her kids and Brooke. With how demented Earl was, you don’t know how he would’ve reacted if he’d seen Brooke.

[@terredee]

I would have never wanted to let Melinda go. She’s truly amazing. A keeper, for sure.

[@synergisticcollusion134]

Her family still considers him to be guilty. Why would anyone with even half a functioning brain stick around that environment, just waiting for the next accusation!! 🙄🙄🤦‍♀️

[@alexburke1899]

The beginning is confusing, it seems like nobody showed up after she called 911, then the neighbor drove her away from the scene 45 minutes later and the cops still hadn’t showed up?

[@lindaweber5599]

Melinda is a hero. What an amazing woman. Bless her.

[@ronalddonner3396]

Why would a son in law kill her mother in law.On the word of a terrified six year old who just was violated and saw her grandmother murdered.And a man with no previous record of violence would attack a 6 year old??? Every detective and the judge who refused a second trial should be jailed(yes jailed) for their part in this travesty of justice.

[@jennifermerriott7276]

How was his DNA not in the system with that rap sheet?

[@jennifermerriott7276]

I mean to check the FIRST TIME not to double check her results

[@bennieseverino2595]

shame on the investagators of this case, and the prosecutors too. self-trained woman is better than all of them combined.

[@keilainchaison483]

Clarence Elkins was innocent of rape and murder but he was a rotten husband 😢he divorced Melinda Elkins married another women and Melinda had to file bankruptcy for going broke financially helping him to get out.

[@Drocakd]

She’s a real one

[@josephpecoul6532]

First time to see this what an amazing story and so sad at the same time

[@cherryphilip7019]

The prosecutors and the police were playing the lazy game, they were too lazy to investigate the case.

[@miaowang6919]

Such a wonderful woman

[@cynicannkeel8899]

The granddaughter THOUGHT the attacker was her uncle. The wife's friend claimed she'd heard Clarence angrily lash out at his mother-in-law. I've seen plenty of cases on KZbin where the prosecutor would have never allowed authorities to arrest someone based on such circumstantial evidence. Police investigation was lazy, incomplete. Scary how many innocent people are probably sitting in prison, some for their entire adult lives.

[@danamullins1275]

She was trying to describe the attacker s features and mentioned he looked like her uncle. Brooke was six years old and under the impression that the police couldn't make mistakes. With the shoddy police work done, and the fact that the prosecutors, police, and members of her family saying that Clarence was the attacker probably convinced her to go along with what they said. Wouldn't be surprised if they gaslighted her.

[@vanessalastra1320]

Where was her uncle that night? Didn't he have an alibi?

[@shanikaayanna9767]

Everything about this case pissed me off!! Thank god for Melinda!!

[@mogbaba]

Melinda is the best detective in the world, as she solved a complicated case without having any education or training in the field. A case the police and official detective failed to solve. If I had the needed power, I would fire that judge who rejected Melinda's motion even after the DNA evidence, and give Melinda a detective job with double salary.

[@flej01]

Wow what a woman, such a beautiful soul. Its a lot for a marriage to endure and I understand the break down.

[@Kelvinllovejr]

13:08 Wowwwwwwwww. One of the biggest plot twists I've ever seen on this show. What are the chances that she picks that exact house. Insane!!

[@tp8087]

Neighbour was dodgy from the get go.

[@alvax8062]

Melinda is a great lady with a beautiful soul😊

[@schance1666]

Best one ever!!

[@Dawn-we7vd]

Shame on that neighbor for letting that poor little girl sit outside for 45 minutes after being visciously attacked! Unreal!

[@theotherguy3083]

Earlman wife should have been arrested too

She's an amazing woman. He was lucky to have her.

[@thamnosma]

Great episode. The prosecutors and judges should have been outed in the episode. They should have been fired, removed from the bench or even disbarred.

[@omnicupid6694]

"Do they want me to hand them the killer on a silver platter?" More like handing him over on a clean ash tray.

[@Hasans01]

What a woman..🙌🎉

[@lorrainemunnings5179]

The neighbor lady is an animal

[@calvinharrison21]

WOW , and he Left HIS WIFE after All THAT !!!

[@barbaraschoepp7821]

Did Melinda get reimbursed for all her expenses during her investigation? She surely deserves it. Her efforts were outstanding.

[@DDee-kj3mf]

In his Facebook post he thanks everyone BUT his then wife Melinda. He is thankful to his present wife who did nothing to exonerate him. Melinda should have just let him figure it out on his own. She doesn’t deserve what she went through trying to fight for his freedom.

[@RicheeBe]

Yuck

[@slinkystarfirelight5968]

Melinda's an amazing woman!

[@connormccann5172]

I hope that neighbor Tonia Brasiel is her name, Tonia Brasiel lost her job, custody of her kids, and I hope her entire family severed ties with her

[@Highheels4ever]

First of all, who leaves the front door open at night to go to sleep??? Gosh, come on….that is beyond ridiculous! Doors and windows ALWAYS HAVE TO BE CLOSED AND LOCKED! People don’t think about these things but there are deadly consequences, real deadly consequences for leaving them open!!! Hello…. The determination of Melinda to release her husband from prison for a crime he didn’t commit, was astounding. It speaks volumes about her character and the human qualities she possesses. Poor Clearence Elkins, the judge rejected a new trial for him and he remained in prison. The testimony of this little child being only 6-years-old was conflicting because this girl was only a child! A child is a child and they can make mistakes. I am glad that Earl Mann was caught and convicted of the murder of the grandmother Judy Johnson and is in prison. As for as Melinda and Clarence’s marriage is concerned, I feel very sad that it didn’t survive this whole ordeal. Too sad indeed. But I hope that Clarence is at least, GRATEFUL to Melinda who sets him free. IF it weren’t for Melinda’s actions and determination, Clarence still would be in prison. I hope he doesn’t forgets. He owes Melinda his freedom. Bravo for Melinda, her actions describe the kind of person she is: seeking justice for her ex husband freedom. Well done Melinda, I salute you! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🙌🙌

[@bonganimaseko2628]

I like medical detectives because they show us the investigation to find the murderers

[@jayce0015]

Wow watching forensic files helps.

[@DMINISHED9]

“He Did It” Police: “okay”