Kevin Strickland freed after 43 years in prison: 'I didn’t think this day would come'

ABC News' Linsey Davis reports on the exoneration of Kevin Strickland after 43 years, making his one of the longest wrongful conviction cases in U.S. history.
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[@giancarlofernandez6890]

So they rob this man of 43 fucking years of his life and then he doesn’t get compensation? WTF is going on?

[@AfroAmericaninAfrica]

@Giancarlo, Exactly!! It’s disgusting!!!!!!! SMH

[@mollybeecespedes8080]

😭😭😭🙏

[@marlenedeblasio2881]

It's not over , the living GOD have the last word , and everyone who participated cowardly has to respond, injustice lies desonesty .our LORD JESUS CHRIST is coming.

[@endiac2829]

The Wicked Demonic Dirty Proud Savage Barbaric Greedy Corrupt Hateful Whites is what's Going On. Haven't You Witnessed anything?

[@kelleybaily1740]

He learned on tv. They didn’t even have the decency to tell him. Good luck sir. I’m so sorry this happened to you.

[@airplayrule]

@Dirty News STFU liar u should u go to prison for spamming lies.

[@nicethangz6339]

Not even video evidence can save POC in America… free all Black men!

[@jwhitevlogs3596]

@DirtyNews dude go away. Your not funny

[@crazychicSHENA]

@Dirty News let me guess you're a independent reporter 😆

[@Hiker_Nature_009]

@Dirty News she deserves to be conviced and root in jail😡 I hope she will be brought to justice!

[@COJY06]

This man has been absolutely failed by the justice system. They owe him everything.

[@ChristopherGray00]

I wonder if the judge is still alive, if so he has hell to pay, and whatever comes to him, whether it be monetary repercussions or otherwise, i won't feel any sympathy for.

[@alyciamarie4163]

Not as rare as you might think

[@COJY06]

@@alyciamarie4163 Unfortunately.

[@VisionaryTech]

@@COJY06 True, America's justice system is a disgrace.

[@FC3_RIPPER]

He should literally get to walk into any store and buy whatever he wants for free, live wherever he wants, and go wherever he wants. The justice system owes this man 43 years worth of joy during the 20 odd years he has left. So sad man…

[@gamej7946]

The fact that he didn't get any compensation really hurts.

[@ChristopherGray00]

I would advise him to file a lawsuit, have a separate gofundme for court costs, and make them pay hard. Judges should not have protection in cases that have no substantial evidence, they should be locked up, this was not just a mistake, it was a racial assumption with no substantial evidence that took away most of the man's life. I wouldn't even know what to think in his shoes, i would probably move to a different country after that experience.

[@Sook995]

Because he cannot prove his innocence, other words they still don’t believe him

[@gamej7946]

@@Sook995 Maybe they decided to find a way to acquit him as he poses no threat whiles in the wheelchair.

[@kimmie1957]

Omg this is so wrong .. & he doesn’t seem bitter. They owe him big time.

[@amaankhanofficial1534]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIKwamWMhc6Ub9E

[@melbags9789]

@@amaankhanofficial1534 Hi! I went to the site you posted but, ( call me ignorant ) as I'm "old school", I don't understand the concept. I'm thinking it's a video game that may have something to do with ... Justice??

[@lifeasReno]

He was wrongfully accused. The system didn't do this a witness did. Listen to the story again. She recanted her testimony. That's why he was released.

[@ThaRedPitbull]

I think at one time he was bitter but he probably just let it go because it was making him feel worse. I cannot imagine what he's been through.

[@worldperish]

even if he was bitter...so?

[@rosewest5168]

That's absolutely disgusting that he won't be compensated ...jail is all he knows and now he's being believed he's being released with nothing...after 43 years of being in jail for a crime he didn't commit

[@elizabethbrazel9162]

One day justice will find its way in this very country USA. No justice for coloured ppl but remember u wht ppl on stolen land tears sweat and blood stain. U will pay dearly. Look up its time.killing of innocent. . An unseeing eyes watching from above

[@blackcommunion3820]

He should get 1 million a year.

[@wuluminati9622]

That's the worst thing. 43 years with nothing to show for it

[@celestejacobs7386]

Everyone please donate to his GoFundMe, I did.

[@hoodiek6802]

@@elizabethbrazel9162 Karma

[@toni7808]

This man was incarcerated when my mom was 5. She's 48 now and I'm 22 and my brother is 10 - my point is they robbed this man of his life, the opportunity to create and partake in life, and even robbed him of the chance of be present in the lives of those whom he loved most.Sir, if you are reading this, I am so, so sorry.

[@josephmikula5257]

Everyone that allowed this to happen should resign immediately, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

[@sharon7893]

They are most likely dead

[@user-pb9py4ld9w]

Robbed & no compensation. They state should support him 100%, where is he going at his age & ill.

[@doug8474]

As bad as this man was treated, it was so sad that he didn't get a chance to see his mother before she passed away.

[@uni.em.2diwrl]

Yeah they could have given him a day pass u think? Omg sad asf.......

[@dieterrosswag933]

His mother was not able to see him?

[@doug8474]

@@dieterrosswag933 His mother passed away just before he was released

[@dieterrosswag933]

@@doug8474 ah

[@michellem7300]

@@uni.em.2diwrl yes they should of , isn't that just crazy what they did to him

[@stefmendoza9247]

This man should never have to pay taxes for the rest of his life, he shouldn’t even have to work!! He deserves compensation and to live out the rest of his life in happiness and luxury

[@darkskinss]

It's true.

[@8xrry]

And that's the least they can do really

[@stahhpppitttt]

Yes exactly he shouldn't have to anyways

[@dieterrosswag933]

He is millionaire through GoFundMe

[@nereidaalamo8314]

Very well said.

[@Repent1973]

They need to compensate this man.They took his life away.

[@Simlife101]

@GOD BLESS The people have helped him $1.6m the go fund me is at

[@Repent1973]

@@Simlife101 AMEN❤

[@Simlife101]

@@Repent1973 most definitely

[@Maro7338]

I saw his story on Instagram

[@louisestyles879]

That is so disgusting that the Missouri Legal system cheated this man out 43 years of freedom and will not compensate for him for his loss due to their mistake.

[@islamispeace3919]

“I wana be with my mama.... I’m a mama’s boy” yet he couldn’t even get to say goodbye ... came out to find her dead..... that broke my heart 😢💔

[@mariee.5912]

😔😔

[@taramelnychukog3554]

Same with me, R.I P. To his momma n hope he gets justice n released soon, in my prayers, much love and light, blessed be 🤗❤🙏

[@jenniferedwards6782]

How many more black people in this same sad sad moment and in lockups for nothing wickedness God almighty go look in every lockup and free up the innocents people what a wicked set 😱 🤔 😳 😳 but God will repay the wicked dem what a big sin

[@islamispeace3919]

@@jenniferedwards6782 yeah thats so sad to know there are innocents out there behind bars, in Islam there is no difference between a black and white person, God only looks at our hearts and deeds ❤️😢

[@abdullahrasheed1493]

@@islamispeace3919 that's true but in America the system was geared against the Black in particular. In 1641 three indentured servants ran away.. Two ""White" and one "Black". When they were captured the judge sentenced the two 'Whites" to an extra year I'd servitude, but sentenced the "Black" to life. In 1656 a Slave woman named Elizabeth Key Grim stead won her freefom in court because although her mother was of African decent her father was European and under their law the child's status was based upon the status of the father and not the mother. The other thing in her favor was that she was baptized Into Christianity. After that ruling the legislators began working to change the laws and put new one in place over the next several years. One law was that claiming Christianity would no.longer be a passport to freedom. Another stated that if you were from a non Christian country and that if you were Molatto, Negro, Moor or Indian that you could be enslaved. And you were legally viewed as property and could be inherited just as if you were land or cattle or whatever kind of property left by the deceased. They also passed laws stating that the owner could not be held liable if he damaged or even killed his property. In 1857 the courts ruling on the Dred Scott cased made it clear that those of African origin were not, never were, and never could be a citizen of any state in the Union.( Keep in mind that was prior to the civil was in America). Later after the war discriminatory laws were put in place that were geared against Blacks in particular. Especially the Jim Crow laws in the South. Keep in mind that while Europeans came to the Americas on the May Flowers Enslaved Africans were brought over in chains in Slave ships. And because Slavery was legal, an entire group of people found themselves selves at odds with the law just by refusing to submit to an unjust system. In the Qur'an ALLAH swt says that oppression is worst than Slaughter. H.Q.2:191 also Muslims are told to fight oppression until it is no more. The two main reason to fight is against Aggression H.Q.2:190 and Oppression H.Q.2:191-193. And although the Religion of Al-Islam does not support racial discrimination. There are still ignorant people who call themselves Muslim s yet they still practice discrimination based on race and color and class etc... Prophet Muhammad pbuh had to deal with it during his life time and so do we today. As Salaamu Alaikum!!

[@tommypritchettsr5321]

This man deserves 43 million dollars for each and every year in prison.. Period

[@idkwhy_0779]

@E Double He spent 43 years in prison so they are saying he should receive 43 million. You're reading way to far between the lines.

[@penrodautorepair3170]

Still not enough.

[@kimjones2056]

Maybe he can sue the woman that lied

[@penrodautorepair3170]

Kim Jones she’s dead 🤦‍♂️

[@moriahisrael7565]

Amen

[@cogama7846]

The tenacity faith and hope he must have - yes he suffered much and I can’t even begin to imagine but one thing is for sure - he beat the system and is badazz!!!! Thank you mr striklen for your perseverance! Write a book!

[@user-es6xt9fy4t]

Them: What does JUSTICE looks like: Him: I don't know, I haven't seen IT yet. POWERFUL statement.

[@cookiemonsta2047]

Man I’m beyond sad… they wasted his life and now they don’t want to pay for it, I hope dude is doing well now

[@lifeasReno]

Your forgetting he was wrongfully accused then she recanted her testimony. But she had died. The DA said the recanted testimony she felt was legitimate. Listen to the report again.

[@RB01.10]

@@lifeasReno Sounds like false memory aka the Mandela effect?

[@murrayflewelling1258]

@@lifeasReno What no one is forgetting is they convicted him on no evidence....when he had an alibi and zero evidence...something that would never happen to a white person~

[@murrayflewelling1258]

What could be a better example of a system that knows it is willfully ignorant and corrupt, than the fact that they passed legislation to not have to compensate the people they fked over for life !

[@martincallinan-ts1vj]

the governor of missouri should be doing time a long time in prison if that was me I would have a chat with the so called governor.

[@uria702]

He needs to sue the state. It doesn’t matter what the state law is, he needs a jury trial. The state wrongfully convicted him for 43 years. He deserves a jury of his peers to decide compensation not the governor and local politicians.

[@chrissinger101]

will he still be able to sue

[@uria702]

@@chrissinger101 yes. He can still sue. He can sue in federal court. He can sue in state court under unjust enrichment for the money they made off his working for 43 years. There are tons of things he can still sue on. He just needs to find good representation.

[@chrissinger101]

@@uria702 i see like some states just automatically gives u money if there in the wrong, but thats just a minimum and can still sew for more got it, ya i have noticed if they get prosecuted really recklessly there more likely to get major money!

[@chrissinger101]

@@uria702 he gots a mill and a half so far from gofundme!!!!!!

[@louisestyles879]

Totally agreed, they should be sued and he should win. These authorities are pathetic.

[@EIRE1980]

Thats heartbreaking. Good for Kevin for never giving up and fighting the good fight. Nothing but respect.

[@osmash5449]

They took his whole life !! Strong brother I’m proud of you ✊🏼 happy he is home!!

[@betterwithwinebetterwithwi2359]

Home where??

[@kitmckeraghan8735]

The wrongful conviction and incarceration of Kevin Strickland is beyond a travesty. It illustrates how horribly broken our legal system is. The courts owe this man a lifetime, which they cannot give back to him. But they should at the very least compensate him with a few million dollars. They OWE HIM.

[@amaankhanofficial1534]

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[@mistyize]

Indeed. I've lived in Missouri for almost 20 years now, (most if it in jackson/clay co.) and I had NO IDEA that the state wasn't obligated to compensate for something like this. This mans been in jail almost my whole life, and I have GRANDKIDS. That's a sad realization for me.

[@Free_Snooki]

@@mistyize I wouldn't be shocked if the no obligation thing is a thing that's been embedded into the state during slavery days.

[@mistyize]

@@Free_Snooki I wouldn't doubt it, I just didn't know about it. It's insane.

[@sboloshis1188]

Agreed. So awful.

[@wakweikafelix]

When he mentioned getting a cardboard box and him crawling out the front door if they decide to take the wheel chair, that cut deep! You know a system is flawed when the same system tries to protect itself from the mistakes it makes and evades actual responsibility i.e taking care of the wrongly convicted.

[@applesauze9189]

Man that broke my heart. This man deserves to be paid for the rest of his life from the state. It’s sickening that he’s not getting compensated by the state after losing most his life to this corrupt system.

[@hoodiek6802]

This country was built Broken and now we're seeing it unfold

[@pendizzy6352]

That's heartbreaking.

[@krystala17]

It was truly heart aching to hear.

[@Iamcapable3564]

Facts!

[@sethf8277]

Nothing can take back the over 15,360 days this man spent in jail, horrific. Best of luck to this man.

[@jamiepan7650]

I’m so sorry for what happened to him. I hope that someone can help him now.

[@erickwilliams4234]

Hello Jamie how are you doing and the weather there?

[@jamiepan7650]

@@erickwilliams4234 I’m doing ok, thank you. How are you doing? The weather is decent today. It’s 46 degrees out now , and sunny.

[@erickwilliams4234]

@@jamiepan7650 Wow I'm glad to hear from you and the weather here Louisville KY it's mostly cloudy!

[@erickwilliams4234]

@@jamiepan7650 Are you there?

[@IM_A_RAClST_FRAUD_AND_RAPlST]

Finally. We need justice for this man. Everyone involved in the case should be held accountable.

[@girlnotoftheworld2008]

They won't though

[@thediamondeyez16]

Absolutely they should.

[@thediamondeyez16]

He can’t sue the state but he should be able to sue her.

[@thediamondeyez16]

@Dirty News she should be brought up on charges

[@garden0fstone736]

Why would she do that? Who was it?

[@kellylestig4941]

I can’t believe they’re not going to compensate him especially since They know he’s innocent now! That Missouri law needs to be changed

[@stayfocus7471]

A slave state? Anything to hurt you if it will keep you down?

[@normacolon9618]

They r purposely doing it for the innocent incarcerations they know they have...will bleed their system financially. Mfrks.

[@charleslampley8691]

If you really believe he is innocent you should give him some of your money.

[@lyteyearz5810]

@@charleslampley8691 And you came on here to say that because???????

[@erickwilliams4234]

Hello Kelly how are you doing and the weather there?

[@tootieramsey9766]

I cannot imagine having your life taken without even an apology. This man deserves so much more than money can buy. Years cannot be given back, time with family cannot be replaced, losing family and friends to death and not being able to lay them to rest is heartbreaking. May God bless him and heal his soul and take away the pain he must feel mentally, emotionally and physically.

[@ShoJ369]

I'm so happy Kevin has been released, The law NEEDS to change NOW, He now needs and is owed compensation. This is the reason why the death penalty is wrong too many mistakes have been made. It's time to free Leonard Peltier too !

[@erickwilliams4234]

Hello Sheila how are you doing and the weather there?

[@g4everalone1]

This man should "NEVER EVER" have to pay for anything, give him whatever he needs/wants. I'm so sadden by this, I wish him nothing but the upmost best that life has for him. God bless him

[@unscripted1012]

@Coco Morena no she means people (especially the pathetic Missouri Law System) should compensate his go fund me page. It's the least they could do after robbing him 43 years of his life.

[@unscripted1012]

@Coco Morena your blatant racism is showing

[@unscripted1012]

@Dirty News i just don't freaking understand what the point is of accusing an innocent man of such thing

[@lucifermorningstarwishesyo2607]

Dog isn't here

[@unscripted1012]

@@herpaderp-bp4pe not only have they failed him but they failed the Missouri people because they let a triple murderer walk the streets all because they wanted to see a black man in jail.

[@user-ym9sj7xb5m]

I can’t believe this gentleman did not get to see his mother when she just recently died. I mean the man is 62 years old and his mother was still alive and he was not released. The man who said releasing him wasn’t a priority. Oh my God I just cried when I watched this. I so wish I could meet him

[@nicethangz6339]

Not even video evidence can save POC in America… free all Black men!

[@skycloud4802]

That's so sad

[@georgewatkins88]

Those assholes if they didn't commit the fucking crime they are innocent.

[@donalee2023]

Start a go fund me page for him please!!!!

[@milmac5052]

Try to be in his mother’s shoes and imagine how agonizing it must be to see her innocent son in prison for rest of her life! It makes me cry too.

[@toyaadams8167]

I see alot of ppl saying ''he should be compensated for his time in prison'', however that's probably Not gonna happen...the way the law's written is...you can Only be compensated for wrongful conviction, if you can prove malice or something illegal was done in your trial...when you have a trial, they present the evidence they have and from That evidence a jury finds you guilty...then you Can't be compensated no matter the length of time you served...the Most you can get is...Exonerated or Pardoned...I know that's totally Unfair, a person Should be paid for sitting in jail for yrs, but we're talking about the US Government...they're Always gonna find a way to protect themselves...

[@ChristopherGray00]

That's according to their own rules of compensation, a lawsuit for false imprisonment is different.

[@cynthiagale5403]

This whole story made my heart ache and my blood run cold! I am sick and saddened by the state of American Justice system.

[@jaylakamara]

There’s no justice in this case, he didn’t get to see his mother and he won’t be compensated!

[@moniqueb8545]

What the hell do they mean he can't get compensation if he can't prove he's innocent? They obviously have enough proof that he's innocent since they released him after initially claiming that he had killed people. Literally makes no sense.

[@jaylakamara]

@@moniqueb8545 Right! it makes no damn sense🤷🏽‍♀️

[@lisandrapagan5494]

43 yrs! Wow! My heart goes out to this man.

[@helenmalina799]

How sad is this...I'm so very sorry this happened to you, I can't stop crying 😢...God Bless You ❤

[@shannonlewis7536]

It makes me sick this happened to him, and to not provide him compensation is despicable. Beyond disgusting.

[@kaybrown2201]

Omg this is beyond heartbreaking. This man spent all the best years of his life in prison. Nothing will make up for the 43 years taken from him. The worst part is he will not be compensated. How cruel.

[@01379]

I’d buy him a whole, refinished house, give him a world tour vacation, never have him work again, just let him enjoy life…

[@celestejacobs7386]

I'm donating to his GoFundMe.

[@nicethangz6339]

Not even video evidence can save POC in America… free all Black men!

[@GRB22]

The governor's refusal to exonerate him due to "priorities" is sickening.

[@betsylewis1405]

I'm southern (Tennessee) and I'm ashamed of the way this man has been treated. IT IS WRONG!!

[@TrollPriestZandum]

Charge him.

[@leelohaskin7941]

@Dirty News you're a troll, for that link smh

[@angelo_giachetti]

Horrible. To put and keep this man locked up crimes were committed.

[@thediamondeyez16]

That governor should quit out of shame.

[@tabbycat6458]

That gentleman nailed it when he said what justice looks like and he said I don't know I haven't seen it yet.

[@stacyhackney6100]

I'm happy he's free. Thanks to him and to all people who helped him.

[@xonkpot]

These are the stories and times I wish I was a very rich person. I would most sincerely give this man a few million so that he could have a beach front property and live the rest of his life with what joy he could muster. Bless you Mr. Strickland.

[@dionned.6176]

Me too wish I was rich to help people too

[@Elyse1111]

Crazy how those of us that do not have millions would be the first to do that and the ones with more millions than they know what to do with, would never.

[@michaelbianchi22]

@@Elyse1111 this just another example of how America has turned into a serfdom.

[@boxinghalltv4610]

You're a gentleman and scholar for saying you'd do that for this man.

[@xonkpot]

@@user-wi1ks5io6l I wouldn't*have* to. It would be easy because it would be something I would *want* to do.

[@AidenProjects]

“Yeah sir we falsely took away basically half of your life and took months to free you even though we knew you were innocent and we will not pay you any compensation, have a good life!” The American justice system is a joke

[@sandrajones2262]

Half his life? Try most of his life. He's 62, he was what? About 19.

[@survivallife7401]

They haven’t paid him anything. He did have some great people donate $900,000.00 on his go fund me account but damn to me that isn’t enough, I’d want the judicial system to compensate me and I wouldn’t stop until I exhausted all means. The not seeing his mother is the kicker though, who wouldn’t let a man see his mother.

[@kimjones2056]

The woman that lied is responsible for this

[@stschannelt1476]

Crooked country.

[@lucifermorningstarwishesyo2607]

The justice system is a joke. Canadian, American, French. Systems in society are against laws of nature and are anti humanity.

[@jesspraise35]

This is so sad. The thought of so many innocent people locked up for so many years. This breaks my heart😢 Then they get out to nothing to live off on. 😢😢

[@kennedytaylor4864]

The Governor said “pardoning him would not be a priority”. How heartless can you be to know that an innocent man has been sitting behind bars for forty three years, have the power to free him with the stroke of a pin, yet do nothing but make some insensitive comment like that??? He has no empathy whatsoever!!

[@Mr102185]

He’s an evil s.o.b. Karma is real. God bless Mr. Strickland.

[@vickiefinney6073]

This poor man was only 21 when he went to prison and now he's 62. All his young years taken from him. I pray he lives his remaining years with peace and happiness.

[@damryhermajesty7528]

19yrs

[@vickiefinney6073]

@@damryhermajesty7528 😢

[@I_Am_Remnant]

This was my Dad’s friend. He was locked up around the time I was a child. I wish my Dad was her to see him get out. I’m glad that He is out. Such a sad story. God will make a way for Him🙏🏽

[@jerrynavarro2404]

Amen I hope he dose

[@nicolestargell8323]

This was so sweet. I believe your dad is watching, and happy to see his friend free. God bless him and his family.

[@HydnBB2]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@islamispeace3919]

😢

[@beautifulj2952]

God always does

[@cjbrunet8663]

Wow this man spent 43 years innocent in prison he lost so much and then to not be compensated for that is absolutely disgusting. I hope u get to live the rest of your life on peace brother

[@khamiswongita3210]

No matter how long it might take,true justice must be delivered, and dignity must be restored.

[@selmaferdjioui5873]

I can’t believe what this man had to endure by being imprisoned for 43 years for a crime he did not commit. it’s incredibly frustrating to hear that the governor of Missouri thought it wasn’t a priority to free an innocent man. Kevin Strickland was freed on Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 which was the day of my 20th birthday. Hearing this on the news made my birthday 100 times better. I’m so happy for him!

[@jetlifeafficianado8580]

Yeah ever seen it happen to a white man?

[@MagicalBread]

@@jetlifeafficianado8580 Systemic racism at its finest

[@domesticdiva1045]

That is so disheartening I hope he has every day ahead of him in pure bliss. I am so sorry sir. I don’t know how you go forward but I hope that you will learn to do it as gracefully as you can. The injustice is just unfathomable.

[@jenwinamaepalayad9375]

I'd honestly just die instead of suffering 43 years from a crime i am blamed from which in reality, i didn't do. I hope this man gets closure and happiness and away from any of this evilness.

[@sm.r3751]

Thank God i am so happy for him , I’ve been following his story for quite some time. God bless him

[@juman6548]

Wow, I was 3 years old when he got locked up. This brings tears to eyes. "I'm a momma's boy"!

[@mxdivah7]

Ikr... I was only 1yr old when his FREEDOM was taken ... so Sad!

[@isabelrios415]

He is owed his entire life. I hope that he is paid what he deserves. This system sucks!! May God bless him and keep him safe. 🙏🏽 Adding: No compensation. That is insane!! 😥

[@amaankhanofficial1534]

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[@dw3998]

They said that he will not be compensated smh

[@isabelrios415]

@@dw3998 I know. I found out afterwards. So sad.

[@BlackSaiyan_]

He will get compensation. You can’t lock up a free man and expect “he’ll get over it”

[@tamikaqueen1203]

Now he has to get an attorney to sue just to get the money that is due him.

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

It's sick & twisted that this guy isn't being compensated for the years stolen from him, but to refuse to make pardoning him a priority is sick & twisted on a whole other level! Pardoning him should be the very least they could do!

[@maestroofamore8948]

As he talked about the prospect of living under a bridge, I got the feeling he's frightened to leave his home of the last 43+ years. He's gonna be sooo lost.

[@roxiegs348]

People will donate, will offer him so much because he deserves it. They will do more than the state ever will. How embarrassing for Missouri. God be with him and give him good for the rest of his days.

[@plantingseeds9869]

And all the other families that had to go through this

[@yuppy178]

Still won’t bring all the years of his life that was taken away from him

[@cgh7337]

He'll spend it on crack & a record label.

[@GreenGeeky]

Wow, 43 years gone. Justice never served. The person who actually did it…if they aren’t dead, was probably interviewed or, is already in prison for something else.

[@shoaibkhansk7390]

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[@nationofweakinfidels9814]

Well they lub them some becky, so his 43 yrs was well worth it. 😆 Next!

[@emerybayblues]

I believe the person(s) who did it, went to prison & were eventually released.

[@RB01.10]

@J Rock That’s not too surprising actually. They were probably glad that someone else took the fall, as sad as that may be.

[@Jakaylaniakayah]

what I don't understand is how he cant get any compensation when he was wrongfully convicted but they let kylie get away with killing multiple people .

[@dude789d]

No amount of compensation will ever repay what he lost..hope he finds peace and happiness

[@elizabethschreffler9182]

Prayers for Kevin Strickland to get the compensation he needs to live a comfortable life.

[@erickwilliams4234]

Hello Elizabeth how are you doing and the weather there?

[@SlurryNoises]

"Governor of Missouri had multiple opportunities to pardon, but he refused..." Wow. Crazy.

[@gwadkarukera]

Guess who will not pardon him the CREATOR.

[@wholeshebang1]

@@gwadkarukera - HAHAHAHA! Your imaginary sky-daddy? According to "popular beliefs" of theists, it/gawd _would_ pardon the wrongly-convicted man, because it's into forgiveness, right? Oh, yeah, but also punishes selectively, too.

[@Anniekelseyty]

I hope he gets everything he has ever wanted and never has to work another day in his life. He deserves to be taken care of. Why after all this he WONT RECIEVE ANY COMPINSATION? dont you think he has been through enough? TAKE CARE OF THIS MAN!!! I cant believe that this took this long. I cant even wrap my head around how many others who are mistaken of a crime are never freed

[@franknorris5422]

I work apt maintenance and worked on the property where he lived, he is one of the most humble and caring person I’ve ever met in my life, from the second I met him he just seemed like someone you wanted to be around, I pray he gets a lengthy rest of his life and can finally breathe easy now

[@shayalexander1853]

No amount of money given will make up for the man's ENTIRE LIFE he was held behind bars. But state law prevents him from getting any money??!!! Smfh! This system is sickening!

[@garyny4073]

The fact this is no compensation for this guy is sickening ! Horrible world !

[@xxsolidgrinderxx9504]

Better give this man the biggest pay check.

[@ryankirker1120]

Thankyou....

[@empresspaula-mae]

How he is going to start life over at 62 in a freaking wheelchair. Damn shameful.😭😭😭💔💔💔

[@tandrac.1021]

God bless Mr.Strickland they took 43 years from his life he can't ever get back

[@salimfaysal6651]

So sad & broke my heart😥

[@GregJustDontCare]

From a person that represents the law and legal system for this country, I don’t believe that anything could give you your missing life back, but, I feel that any demand you have should be met. So sorry.

[@cathrionakearney3772]

This man was wrongly incarcerated for my whole life. All the ways the world has moved on in those 43 years...

[@toyaadams8167]

IKR...I was thinking that, too...I Wasn't even thought of 43yrs ago...

[@jasonkaramo5216]

Even if time had stood still for him physically and he didn't age and was able to run and move he would still be way behind because the whole world has "moved on" since the 1970's. He hasn't even been with a women in almost 1/2 century. Probably socially awkward not able to understand the new gender battles the food taste way worse now then it did in the 70's especially all the "fastfood" joints that he probably remembers, The busses don't run as punctual! Computers,video games, Netflix all these streaming channels black feminism, so many different changes and he's going back to them with no ability to walk and no money no wife, kids nothing! May The Most High guide,protect and provide for this man!

[@dw3998]

This is a damn shame 😔 and they won't even compensate knowing full well he is innocent. I hope those involved in this travesty know that one day they are gonna have to give an account for their actions.

[@lottabailey9904]

Fa real

[@celestejacobs7386]

I'm donating to his Go Fund Me

[@nathanhicks2607]

Sad thing is you have to have a contrite heart to care and I don't believe they do.

[@christopheradiaz5767]

Thank God He's Now Free My Brother just Know Your in All Our ❤s and Prayers Bless Your Heart and Life MY BROTHER.....

[@hrelle23]

I have no words. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@stoptheviolence3358]

They took so long to free him when they knew he was innocent wtf is wrong with this system

[@iwkaoy8758]

Know thing is wrong width it, it's designed diss way own purr poss.

[@sheilaallen2146]

It's evil

[@unscripted1012]

@Shanna Crossman i agree and nice pfp

[@michaelburgess6556]

Deepest respect, Mr Strickland. I am so so sorry to see the injustice you have suffered and continue to suffer as you will not be given any compensation. With love and prayers from Ireland 🇮🇪☘❤🙏

[@de-classifiedwar7589]

I was praying for you Mr.Strickland, Happy to see you finally get the justice you deserved all these years I hope they compensate you for the injustice and you live a happy life from now Love from India

[@lala4461]

I'm gobsmacked how judges and authorities just go on about their day after something like this. IMO, they're as guilty as someone who murders someone. Taking away 43 years of this mans life is inexcusable.

[@mariaarriola6329]

That's so sad on so many levels

[@shoaibkhansk7390]

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[@nationofweakinfidels9814]

No it's not. They love becky, so I'm happy that old 🏃 got 43 yrs & now in ♿. 😆 & Next.

[@Hilal-mq3fv]

@@nationofweakinfidels9814 i wish you too jail

[@nationofweakinfidels9814]

@@Hilal-mq3fv Learn how to speak English you dolt 🏃. You keep wishing, while I keep watching you cellout Conquered joggers 🏃 go underground or in this case, go in a ♿ with no 💰/resources. 😆

[@shallot4991]

@@nationofweakinfidels9814 be better

[@lingeringquestions519]

His story hits me in my heart. I'm white and I hope I would have never been a big part of past racism. It was all so wrong.

[@mrcthulhu47themad45]

Best we who were not directly involved in the case can do is call out the bs

[@lingeringquestions519]

@@mrcthulhu47themad45 Definitely.

[@imaginewhirledpeas6696]

Stop with the "white guilt".. you had no hand in it

[@briannakenan9561]

This honestly means a lot. I appreciate your comment. Many people are insensitive to the struggles a lot minorities face.

[@lingeringquestions519]

@@briannakenan9561 You're welcome. We have to try to talk about these things and it can get messy, but I don't want the system to keep being against people of color.

[@D-qt6di]

Prayers for him on his new journey to this thing we call life

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

we need to start a "Go-Fund me" to at least buy him a small modest house, a wheel chair, wheel chair van, and a basic safety net of cash. This is very very unfair and sad.

[@johannsebastianbach9003]

43 years of his life wasted, How life Can be cruel sometimes to the wrong person

[@shoaibkhansk7390]

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[@leroylindsay7654]

It’s not life that was cruel to him…I’m sorry but it was white racist Americans They kept him there,intentionally knowing he had been exonerated,so that he couldn’t be reunited with his mother before she passed The governor’s words show that clearly He’s not a priority A country that’s racist to its core

[@ThaRedPitbull]

@@leroylindsay7654 Yes, it was founded on racism.

[@RB01.10]

@@leroylindsay7654 Maybe, but this was in the south during the late 70’s where I’m sure there was still heavy racism and bigotry there. Also, DNA and forensics were not what they are now and the world wasn’t full of cameras being everywhere. I’m not excusing this, it’s still bad what happened, but looking at it in context.

[@leroylindsay7654]

@@RB01.10 you say “maybe this was the south in the 70s,where I’m sure there WAS still heavy racism and bigotry” as if it’s been eradicated! Sorry there is no maybe about it. Forgive me,but that statement sounds a little naive my friend. Ryan,DNA testing has come on leaps and bounds in the last 10 to15 yrs around the world,yet it seems with what your saying,just not in the states..pls! context you say I wonder if you know this..at his trial,the court heard evidence from the witness box that it wasn’t him,and the court was given the name of the person who committed the crime. They stole that man’s life,because they could Like I said to its core

[@janetmatthews7973]

The state needs to pay him something. Mr. Strickland I’m sure there are others who can help you get an apartment ….. you have made it this far for not give up. 😇🩸❤️😊

[@dreia2405]

Something is an understatement, that man deserves millions of dollars

[@TrackRecord3455]

Very emotional to see this best wishes to you Sir you deserve compensation and to be allowed to do what ever he wants to do.

[@MariaP_2U]

Just broke my heart!

[@ericwoodlee9745]

It’s so sad and infuriating that this happened to him and to also realize that there’s thousands more innocent men and women in prison.

[@adaumus]

They owe him millions!!

[@clothildewatten3053]

How to contact him

[@glenistergrotj3022]

Imagine what this guy went through. He spent half his life behind bars, getting beat up and terrorized by other inmates, getting crapped on by society, and then only to come out to a different world where many people he knew were no longer alive. How awful.

[@nessy3338]

they owe him several million dollars. maybe a million per year he was wrongly locked up. nothing can bring that time back.

[@mariaparker1297]

Exactly!!!! Also all those that sat in (the jury duty) hopefully were cursed for falsely accusing & judging him.

[@braveinternetguy]

He got away with murder. He’s lucky to be free Boohoo

[@manamanaman]

Best years gone, he can’t even walk now. yeah nah I don’t think anything can compensate that.

[@mariajj17]

This is insane, how could this happen, this poor man lost his life behind bars, how sad. I hope he can enjoy the rest of his life to the best he can.

[@mede6195]

It happens because of white hate. More than you know.

[@misstortitude]

It is happening all over the USA, the system isn't broken, it was built that way

[@stuntkills]

American justice system at its finest

[@erickwilliams4234]

Hello Maria how are you doing and the weather there?

[@rajs7876]

happens all the time and still happening today

[@mimikinmiracle83]

Bless this man! I'm ashamed to be from Kansas City because of stupid mess like this! This is so sad and scary at the same time. I mean if they can do these things to him then we're all vulnerable. Have a great time as a free man, Mr. Strickland!

[@TheUniquemariah]

My prayers to this man! One of the many reasons I'm working on my MSW. I want to work with this population of innocent individuals that result in so many wrong doings. May you find some type of peace. God Bless

[@tamarawright2670]

We owe this man! Not because his color but because of the injustice that has that happened to him. I pray all the best for you.

[@mcsoto]

not because of his color? … of course you had to mention “color” you ppl make me sick.

[@itl5196]

Well it should have to do with color because his conviction surely did

[@melbags9789]

I am at a loss for words! The justice system needs to be re-named, for there is NO JUSTICE for this man and so many like him! Kevin, I think you know that your justice will come from God. Many, many blessings to you dear sir. Im so sorry for your losses. ❤✌

[@JohnSmith-pl4sf]

Watching this almost makes me shed a tear, I hope he had a pleasant Thanksgiving,

[@winifredokonkwo2329]

This is so heartbreaking