Life On Death Row: Inside Indiana State Maximum Security Prison | Real Stories Prison Documentary

[@mikeg6285]

I REALLY like this interviewer. Hes incredibly respectful and doesnt just look for answers, he wants to truly understand. Plus i mean the guy is like a british morgan freeman lol

[@MegaCaliGrown420]

I agree with you.

[@silverbullet2008bb]

He's well liked and loved here in Britain too. He's been at this for decades.

[@katherinestinson1551]

I like him too. They do a really good job on this series.

[@dimejones7499]

Yoo just said the same thing on a different episode. I’m tryna imagine him doing dateline and something like that😩😂

[@user-fn9nq9wk6l]

you are easily distracted.

[@codyking4848]

Its so weird, to listen to these inmates talk, to almost feel compassion for them, and then to think about the crimes they committed. Where does one draw the line in simple human compassion? What a strange paradox.

[@paxsmile]

Cody King Because most of them have matured, grown and improved themselves and you get to see this new person, not the monsters that they were..

[@codyking4848]

@@paxsmile Well put, pax. Thanks for the words I couldn't find. That explains it perfectly.

[@tamousha]

Because monsters do not exist and no one person is ALL evil. What they have done is unforgivable but it does not mean that they do not have any Good sides in them as well. Hard to comprehend since many of us want to put individuals in a box with a lable on it. People are more complex than that. Even those Who do unspeakable things. Reflect on that. More should in my opinion.

[@paxsmile]

tamousha Unfortunately monsters do exist. Work in a prison and you’ll know that they do. Some people are just born that way and their environment only enhances what was already there. You’re right, there is good and bad in all of us, I guess the difference is the degree of good and bad we carry.

[@abhabh6896]

Hahahaha! Only God gets to draw that line. Even if you studied them for eternity you still wouldnt be able to figure it out. Me neither. US should make work camp prisons. That way they can lock people up for life without wasting tax payers money.

[@piccolog13]

This guy is SO GOOD at interviewing people. And the fact that he speaks to every single person (whether it's an inmate or an officer) with respect just goes to show how great he is at his job!

[@Madoobe87]

He's perfect

[@scottrackley4457]

I guess that's why he's SIR Trevor. He truly amazing, he boils the thing down to the true question.

[@timbuckley5437]

Agreed, I don’t watch documentaries for moralizing, I can decide that part on my own. I like that he just shows respect so we can hear what they say and decide for ourselves.

[@LeneeLenee]

You think murders should be treated with respect?? Yikes.

[@emredogan334]

Totally agree.

[@mayeskyj]

Dude. This guy asks the most hardcore, real and no bullshit questions I've ever heard in any documentary. Respect Sir McDonald.

[@rosella1919]

He’s been knighted so it’s Sir Trevor, not Sir McDonald.

[@magebomba318]

One thing is certain, that man will not sugar coat it for ya.

[@MotherofDragons937]

Bustonface 🤣

[@matthewlong5590]

Ive been waiting to see this comment hahaha

[@AJsVIEW]

LOLZZZZZZ

[@kiwii2296]

that's the reality of it

[@ZachSmithMusic93]

I literally came to the comments to find a gem like this roflmao.

[@BennieBrunink]

I really like the interviewer .. Stays calm .. Asks direct questions ..

[@puprilla]

Yes he really nice and respectful he never asked a single question that made someone uncomfortable

[@Generatorsarefake]

@Prairiedoggen True psychopaths

[@corkkyle]

Agreed.

[@frankcostello9523]

Well he wasn’t knighted for services to journalism because he sucks lol

[@sharaali28]

I'm back

[@kjwsmother2647]

He is one of the best interviewers out ! He asks real questions no matter how uncomfortable

[@Rebmik23]

I am a former CO at this prison and share my stories on my own channel, if you're interested in checking it out!

[@mmmtheisraelite9500]

I just love how respectful he is regardless of the “ Who “ it’s really a Class Act

[@juliansoldano5899]

You look good

[@kjwsmother2647]

Julian Soldano thank you

[@lanlord]

I second That...

[@Logicalfear2001]

Plain and Simple. Any documentary/interview made with Sir Trevor McDonald is a must watch in my book.

[@anthonypetercoleman339]

Such an elegant documentary and interviewing techniques.

[@XoXoG]

He’s an amazing man i tell ya.

[@montrealabrancherto3301]

Absolutely he is absolutely thorough and direct!

[@Propain4eva]

Old guy, british accent, and awarded knighthood is gonna be a good watch

[@rodneygreen6066]

The interviewer asked all the questions that i want to know .bravo to the interviewer

[@pommiebears]

Rodney Green his name is Sir Trevor McDonald. He has been on the television, reading news, for as long as I can remember. He doesn’t seem to take sides, or say inflammatory things. He’s one of the old school journalists who enjoyed the news without the BS.

[@TheCosmicWinter]

He's one of the best journalists I have seen. And I speak 4 languages.

[@pommiebears]

TheCosmicWinter me too. English, cockney, Aussie, and kiwi! Lol!

[@kqp1998gyy]

Yeah. Bravo it is.

[@TheCosmicWinter]

@@pommiebears Acually, English, Spanish, German, Italian.

[@joannadechenne6368]

I adore this interviewer. He holds zero judgement.

[@jasonx4008]

He is great

[@lefat4697]

its called professionalism

[@kinbukionline8587]

What’s his name pls

[@Misrabelle]

@Randy Random SIR Trevor McDonald.

[@FalconTypo6]

I miss professional journalists. 💕

[@changningxu9828]

Watching prison documentaries make me realize how horrible my life could be, and how precious my current life is.

[@floridashenanigans1382]

seriously, makes me wanna be extra nice to ppl, our lives could change in a matter of seconds....

[@StevenMichaelCunningham]

Tell it to force.

[@pticwviiyouthofcommonsense1080]

Facts

[@pticwviiyouthofcommonsense1080]

@@floridashenanigans1382 facts bro

[@nomitahazarika6380]

I think the same. I imagine a world without crime. Only Kindness.

[@amytalbert4953]

Its amazing how the journalist gets the offender comfortable to talk about thier crimes. He's genuinely interested and nonjudgmental.

[@pennyp7382]

Sir Trevor McDonald is a master of his craft.

[@bravoprojectrunwayfans]

It's their job 💁‍♀️

[@AluzOrtega]

Solo.dios juesga ellos están para hacer cumplir las leyes

[@Chicagocubbiegirl]

I wish this interviewer would do more of these. He is respectful to the prisoners but he doesn't pretend the victims don't exist, which a lot of death row interviewers do.

[@LeneeLenee]

So rapists and murders should be treated with respect? Child killers…..

[@longhaul744]

@@LeneeLenee that’s not the issue, the man is trying to connect with death row inmates to see how they think, how they are after their crime and to do that you have to approach them with respect to get things out of them

[@LeneeLenee]

@@longhaul744 Being able to respect child killers isn’t enviable.

[@Whocares158]

@@LeneeLenee They're still human beings. Sure their crimes are horrible. If you really want to try and understand them. You have to treat them with respect.

[@sethikablip8607]

@@LeneeLenee Yes but he will get punished for that so the interviewer try to understand what they feel about death row

[@Eitner100]

The way Sir Trevor asks questions is exceptional. Full of respect, without judging. Pure journalism as it should be.

[@thegoogleplus1791]

Yeah and he doesn't interrupt the inmates he lets them have the floor so they can tell their side of the story.

[@nathanwilliams9866]

I am seriously in awe of this man. Pure journalism, indeed.

[@luisaraujo4766]

I was about to writte the same thing . A jornalist can shine without beeing the protagonist. Sir Trevor McDonald did just that

[@pig173]

500TH LIKE YORE WELCOME ;DDDDDDDD

[@sarazigova8650]

Exactly

[@adamsanders3844]

I did ten years and to watch these videos of how my life used to be and see where it’s headed now is a blessing!

[@dorisboylan4872]

God bless you

[@Praise-]

Good on you lad You are doing good

[@k9officerft434]

If you don’t mind me asking what did you do I understand if you don’t want to say

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

Congratulations. You did your time. I wish society in the USA was kinder to felons. Welcome back and make it an awesome life.

[@ourstunningplanetearth]

God bless you!

[@cynthialewis7460]

Sir Trevor is such a respectful man when he speaks to people regardless of who or where they are. Bravo Sir!

[@LarryJackson-bm8jm]

Hi dear

[@huntervoelker4033]

More pets for prisoners! It’s s a win-win. Shelter pets get a home, and you don’t know how it feels when you’re locked up, but an animal won’t judge you. This makes prisoners actually compassionate.

[@SethMacLeod95]

Hunter Voelker word!!

[@martinpecheur8506]

Most killers start off by killing animals.like cats..I'm not sure they should have an opportunity to take more lives

[@matthewsmith6537]

I like your view on the matter. Thanks for the insight :)

[@martinpecheur8506]

Hunter Voelker killers dont have compassion...there an oxymoron

[@auunnfkristjansson6738]

The cat is the real gangster in there. MEOW

[@betsygatzman1402]

So a guy on death row can get a girlfriend and I can’t even get a date ... tf

[@jameslee7535]

don't feel bad I can't get anyone either !

[@Ken-xv4sb]

No, they manipulate lonely women out of their money. There is no "love"... but the lonely women can tell their friends/family "they have a man" when in reality they don't.... Google Ritchie (who is a POS, for what it's worth).... and you'll see his "wife from England" complaining on some other site that she found out he has some other woman on his visiting list, he's not responding to letters, etc.

[@Thenobleone81]

I wish I had a girl too

[@SledgeHammerMindOpener]

this a not only about money why do u open your mouth for nothings, you'e american maybe this is a sport in this country .

[@Ken-xv4sb]

Then if you're so enlightened... please tell us dumb Americans what else it could be? What does a guy in prison (in the US), who will never see the light of day again, and will likely be killed by the state on a gurney at some point, have to offer a woman (in the UK)? Answer: Absolutely nothing. Like I said.. .this is all about insecure women and men behind bars who take advantage of them. Trust me, I've seen this a BUNCH of times... it's usually a woman who for whatever reason (usually self esteem issues) can't get a man on the outside, but wants to tell her friends "she has a man".... easy targets are these guys. They will give her 100% attention (so long as she gives them money), tell her how wonderful she is, how pretty she is, etc... despite the fact it's quite possible she will never even hold hands with him. Now, she can tell her friends she "has a man"... forget the fact he is in prison and she's never so much as kissed him (most death row visits in Indiana are no contact).

[@hebehouse]

My god I love Sir Trevor McDonald!! He is one of the classiest people alive. He treats everyone with so much respect. Such a rare gem.

[@roxaneherbert6637]

Sir Trevor has made us quite proud. 🇹🇹

[@estellemariexo]

I have to say that I have so much respect for Superintendent Wilson. He's a decent man who shows respect the inmates while doing his duty as prescribed by the State of Indiana. May God bless and protect his family!

[@barneyronnie]

He depicts himself as an introspective, thoughtful man, but he's really a dullard!

[@jermaineharris5971]

When you did unto the least one 🐅 Land 📜🍊🍪

[@machemertracy]

Yes, I agree. He is just "doing his job." But again, then how can we prosecute others who kill when they are just "doing THEIR job"? Like Mafia hitman.That bothers me.

[@runescaperzzz]

seems overly pious which imho doesnt really show intelligence but sure bud

[@mikerubin22]

the interviewer is absolutely fantastic; his objectivity in questioning is admirable

[@grandrapidsboy]

I went to Jackson penitentiary in 1983, when I got out I never ever got locked up again, prison taught me a valuable lesson about freedom, I’ve bee free for over 40 years and plan on staying that way.

[@ArichManas]

There haven't been 40 years since 1983 yet.

[@grandrapidsboy]

Yeah I thought about it afterwards, lol 😂 38 years

[@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663]

You went in and got out in the same year?

[@dwsinclair5282]

@@grandrapidsboy close enough.

[@sharonfreeman1219]

@@ArichManas 🤦

[@TonyT-fz8od]

this is the best host and best editing style ive ever seen, no overdramatic bs or fast editing just feels authentic

[@oliviagrace6914]

God bless! Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and died on a cross for our sins! so we can live again in Heaven where there is no pain or suffering! God is our Father and Creator and raised His Son Jesus from the dead! Confess and repent of your sins and God will freely forgive you! Trust in God and live for Jesus as He died for you! 💛

[@lizbenek3246]

He's perfect for this 💯

[@jakeg3126]

People sitting there are just watching some guy following him pushing around a camera on a stand.

[@WilfChadwick]

Damn straight, thats why he is Sir Trevor

[@willb3636]

@@oliviagrace6914 where did this come from lol

[@kp0121]

Did 9 yrs. here 1984-1992....F-dorm was my last housing unit before being transferred to CIF., where I did 12 yrs. Been out now for just about as long as I was in. I was 22 yrs. old when first arrested and now I'm 62. I knew these barbers...what a trip!

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

❤

[@_NCO]

May you live a happy and free live brother! Greetings from Germany.. If you ever doubt your strength I have a story for you, During world war 2 my grandfather was taken prisoner of war by the Russians in the battle of Berlin, they were so close to capturing Moscow and he survived the entire retreat all the way back to Berlin. He was captured during the battle of Berlin. As a good German soldier surrendering was never an option for him, but it caught him by surprise so it was his only option. After having survived the invasion of Poland, France and the north Africa campaign and even the invasion of the Soviet Union (operation Barbarossa) he ended up in Berlin He even survived the Siberian prisoner of war camp and walked all the way home from the freezing cold of Siberia to Berlin. A journey that most men in this modern world won't even survive. He spend the remainder of his life being one of the most gentle men I have ever met. He raised me, and taught me respect and love and courage, and he always took great care of me, Hans you were the best grandad/father/best friend I could've ever wished for

[@AshleyFrancis-q]

Liar

[@kp0121]

@@AshleyFrancis-q Whats up Karen Ashley??

[@AshleyFrancis-q]

@@kp0121 oh be quiet

[@kalebarancelovic]

The scary thing is, most of these guys have qualities that make you like and feel sorry for them. Makes you wonder who the people in your life are that are capable of unthinkable crimes...

[@patrishanotpatricia6456]

That’s the thing though.. they’re sociopaths they know exactly what to say

[@h.s.6037]

@@patrishanotpatricia6456 I would lean more towards psychopaths. Sociopath still knows about right or wrong but they decide to do what is best for them nonetheless even if it is wrong.

[@vladudo5377]

I've been asking myself that same question for a very long time. You never know what's on other person's mind, even someone close to you. Most of these dudes were not born like that. Something made them that way. You think 90% of people who saw combat and killed ever thought they would be capable of taking a life? Probably not. Than it became just every day thing to them. PTSD during war or childhood. Guys were abused as kids probably also think violence is normal. Or course there is mental health, drugs, broken families, influence by older "role models" etc... There is a saying back in the old country - another man's soul is like a dark room. You never know what in it. P.S I'm not defending murderers and sadists or anything. They did the crime and have to receive punishment.

[@hades0572]

As if you'd put that as your profile picture... Crows suck, carn the Pear!!!

[@vladudo5377]

@Joshypooo absolutely. My teen years were happening right around the time when USSR collapsed. Organized crime surfaced. Value of human life became 0. There are some people who I used to be friends/classmates with for years who are doing life in Ukraine. Murders, war crimes and other serious crap. I knew these guys for years... I thought I did.

[@ybj2x740]

Watching this Make you appreciate life and freedom

[@kayalexiis1226]

yess . fr!

[@ybj2x740]

lifewitkay no 🧢

[@nbahouseofhighlights5172]

What if ur watching from prison

[@kimmoreels7950]

@@nbahouseofhighlights5172 makes you realise the loss

[@emekaericadonis3782]

Absolutely.

[@bdan19921]

“I just happened to commit this one murder” then talks about how he killed two people

[@teiska7081]

I feel sorry for the guy and think he doesn't deserve spending his life in prison. As he said his family was threatened; I would do the same thing if i was him. Rather i kill some guy who will most likely kill my family, than stand aside waiting for that to happen and then complain afterwards.. Misjustice here, big time..

[@rayank63]

@@teiska7081 I think you didnt hear him Right he said he Killed 2 innocent people for the guy who threatened him

[@teiska7081]

@@rayank63 oh okay , in that case. Agreed he should probably be eliminated for the good of humanity, be that the case.

[@demonikreaper6139]

Look, everyone, life is complicated. There are people who are more weak to influence than others and more prone to violence than others. I struggle to believe anyone in this situation could be properly rehabilitated. Our prison system in the US is far from perfect. It looks like everyone is mostly trying to make the best of what they get. I don't want these people wandering the streets as they were when they committed their crime, but I really don't think we're doing anything for them to change them for the better. So many ex cons out of prison make an immediate attempt to get back in because life outside is so hard when you've been in for years or decades.

[@melvinhans1844]

KaSeR 23 and he got paid $700 from the guy “threatening” him lol

[@304sg]

The only KZbin program I haven’t watched at 2x speed. Excellent job

[@VTown1989]

"You requested ice cream for your last meal... do you want any sprinkles or candy toppings?" *That one inmate:* "I ain't gonna sugar coat it..."

[@masissonaoedaminhaconta9702]

Underrated 😂😂

[@GeryRiba]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[@Dylan_The_Car_Dealer]

😂

[@LucidDreams.999]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@relaxandupliftingsounds2048]

Underrated

[@keyhunter9076]

This just might be the best prison documentary I have ever seen.

[@xoasli]

Key Hunter periodt

[@carlhicksjr8401]

MacDonald is an extraordinary interviewer. He never comes across condescending or arrogant, avoids the 'gotcha media' approach, asks real honest questions, and actually listens to the answers. He's clearly educated, but never flaunts it, is obviously cultured but can interview some of the most 'street' people without pissing them off. The US media market could use a man like him.

[@anjalisharma461]

I have become a huge fan of Sir Trevor. He is so articulate, so dignified and gentle.

[@LarryJackson-bm8jm]

Hi dear

[@Maya-ud4se]

omg yesss I love this interviewer, he’s so caring and considerate, literally the best interviewer I have ever seen

[@WorldwideGamer]

L

[@MichaelOdomwest16thAve]

Moral of this documentary: Dont kill people and stay away from methamphetamine.

[@nunyabizness3692]

We dont need you to give the "moral of the documentary" you idiot 😒

[@nunyabizness3692]

@P Kerr 😂😂😭😭

[@lanaesworld6976]

I think staying away from murdering people is easy when you stay away from methamphetamine lol

[@patrickhayes7407]

Oh F@#K!! I just smoked twelve meths two days ago!! I'm not leaving the house for a week,... So I don't kill anyone!! 🤯🤣

[@weedman0987654321]

So you're saying that you should smoke crack and manslaughter?

[@erichodge567]

No bs...this is a great documentary. Interviewer, cinematography, music, all top notch.

[@smiley8106]

Eric Hodge true

[@BulletAgario]

I always come back to this documentary every once in a while. The interviewer is phenomenal

[@almightytowerdiveking4636]

I did 5 years and I watch these videos to remind myself of why I'm NEVER going back.

[@thegreatnumi]

🧢🧢🧢

[@kaded_]

What for?

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

What for? Lols

[@benjamincl2409]

GZ FREE MAN!

[@mostHigh23]

Amen

[@robertklar4352]

It’s actually incerdible how much this entertains me...Everyone should watch this, an hour of this really does change your thinking and meaning of life🙂🙂

[@karabo933]

Damn bruh. It really did change my outlook on life. We really do not appreciate life and its freedoms

[@guidetv7379]

@@karabo933 true

[@AntonioJesus32109]

You’re right I was just looking at the guy that is getting out in 2040 that’s going to be a long time . 25 years in prison. In 2020 he still needs 20 more how depressing.

[@curfuffle7420]

If this changed anyone's life they really weren't paying much attention to anything.

[@norsketilbakeblikk3717]

Why?

[@jayneforster5677]

The elderly gentleman interviewing these prisoners is so well spoken and articulate

[@TheDiveInn]

That's Sir Trevor McDonald. He was a news reader (anchorman) on British tv for years. He's very highly respected as an interviewer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_McDonald

[@upstaterealfrank9279]

Jayne Forster he's probably hung

[@benh2871]

British Morgan Freeman

[@vyvyanbasterd7267]

Maybe she has only heard "those kinds of people" speak with a Geordie or Cockney accent.

[@wynwilliams6977]

Normally I would be right with you there but Trevor Noah is actually pretty famous in England for just how cutting glass style his English and manners are

[@DavidLovesJesus]

Thanks!

[@madisonsierra8663]

my god, he is a fantastic interviewer. very good questions, and approached everything with such poise

[@sonicboom20078]

I completely disagree. His voice is his only standout quality.

[@w1lf1ewoo]

I agree....In the days when there were only 3 TV channels in UK Trevor McDonald was the nightly news reader on ITN for over 20 years. He's was an English Walter Krondike

[@spacewombat6174]

I agree Madison, he is a great interviewer and the inmates opened up to him because he treated them with respect

[@GabrielWood-d9c]

You have a very beautiful smile, How are you doing and where are you from!

[@g-mawof5310]

The Most Pleasant & Respectful Interviewer EVER!

[@omartinoco9930]

That cat would be on death row if he had remained at the animal shelter.

[@breeannshimek816]

trueeeeee

[@Jess-sh9fq]

my first thought as well

[@rsmc_squishy3427]

😂haha literally

[@amanahjacky8177]

True

[@johnteal7708]

its sad that kitty kats are treated the way they are when they are so sweet!!! :(

[@EhsanullahKhan-db9ub]

I spent a year in jail and I can tell that only there you can imagine how beautiful it is to be free and thinking that how easy it's to get money, job and to have a good life if only you have freedom...

[@allenwarren6063]

This makes you appreciate the life u have .

[@Christian-ib1gd]

Allen Warren keep in mind that these people are inside there for not appreciating the lives of others a lot

[@gdog0414]

Allen Warren frfr

[@tiberiusedwards3968]

Allen Warren sure does

[@antekolak7336]

Allen Warren to

[@antekolak7336]

I'm

[@dylpicklethebugslayer]

I know this is a 45 min documentary but it felt like 15 min only. Wow, this was conducted extremely well. My respects.

[@augustusegg7324]

Paradoxically, I simultaneously felt all those 20 years of prison time within this 45 min documentary. They did an incredible job

[@vooriederesoldier2166]

Dyl Pickle its a 90 minute documentary🤐

[@crystalcarbajal770]

It's really hard to reconcile a person who kills a mother and her daughter...then see him be so loving to a cat.

[@rodolfosilva8974]

Me parece un cínico el director si tanto te perturba tener que ver con la muerte de alguien buscate un trabajo de guardia de seguridad en un supermercado así de simple

[@realone86_49]

B not true

[@danmoen755]

We've all been deceived but have a creator who wishes us al reconciled to God and man.

[@nezzlalamolina1376]

@ba-zou-KA You just sound stupid!

[@Mbaliyum]

@B I don't love cats.

[@darcygraham2430]

Please make more documentaries...this was so interesting and well done Sir Trevor.

[@ktmalpha7787]

What a professional interviewer!

[@billythe_kid5999]

Prairiedoggen how? Everyone deserves to be forgiven.

[@Powaboxa]

@Prairiedoggen I don't think that was his intent. To interview people under these circumstances, one would need to show at least some level of compassion. Otherwise the interviewee would more than likely just become defensive or aggressive.

[@mozeztheman7925]

I can appreciate how the interviewer kept it human and respectful towards the offenders.

[@bevrolee8887]

And honest. I’m sure that’s the only reason many of the prisoners talked to him.

[@prittyflutterbystar]

I agree. I really like him, his way of interviewing.

[@insertaverygenericnamehere]

That's what normal journalism looks like.

[@liveandlearn901]

That’s how it should be. Wether someone is homeless or rich, killer or priest they should be treated the same.

[@dianh71]

I like how Mr. McDonald interviews these guys--compassion, curiosity, a sense of humor, and humanity.

[@karloss4867]

Sir McDonald*

[@dianh71]

​@@karloss4867 SIR! McDonald

[@rebeccaberry9635]

He's a great man. !!!! I really like him!!!

[@nancy4366]

How do these criminals deserve compassion when their victims didn't deserve a chance to LIVE?

[@Praetorian8814]

Frederick Baer (long haired guy) had his death sentence overturned to 2 life sentences without parole in 2019. McManus (the clean freak with diabetes) also got a retrial and got life without parole as well. Ritchie is still on death row and has exhausted all of his appeals.

[@shinski8114]

so the guy who raped and murdered 2 people got his death sentenced overturned???? how?

[@Praetorian8814]

@@shinski8114 I'm not sure how Fred Baer got a retrial. May have been something in appeal, or judge bias, idk, but he's doing life without parole now instead. (No way he's in general population tho) McManus, who killed his family, has a pretty below-average IQ and is somewhat mentally challenged, so that was enough for an appeal and retrial for his case apparently..

[@rizikrizik1395]

@@shinski8114exactly. How?

[@generalerica4123]

@@rizikrizik1395 I mean quite honestly I think the difference in the sentences is minute at best, executions are simply more barbaric and, pragmatically, much more expensive than life without parole. Either way they will never see freedom again.

[@isaiah.mcglasson]

Man this interviewer is so blunt and straight to the point they talk about his mom dying and he's like that must haunt you now lemme rub it in

[@zarasbazaar]

I think the inmates appreciate someone who doesn't bullshit them.

[@l-_-merlaut-_-l4493]

@@zarasbazaar That is true; they get enough bullshit from lawyers. But I think the main thing, is that the interviewer, however blunt he was, actually cared... And the inmates he spoke to could sense that and they want their stories told as well. They appreciate it

[@michaelstatia4493]

These inmates have more manners than regular people lmao

[@Jane20121985]

ok....let's stick you in there when the cameras are not there....

[@zainahmed6502]

They probably only picked the ones who had good manners, to interview

[@donrump461]

that's because they're In a controlled environment being observed 24/7 put em back on the streets and their true colors will surface.

[@odin6667]

Prison is all about respect for the most part. You will learn how to talk to someone with respect real fast or you will have a very rough time...

[@alphaomega4202]

Its called being institutionalized.

[@chrismacks3640]

Who else is addicted to binge-watching this type of documentaries they're fascinating and interesting

[@LW-tb3cz]

They’re

[@millingsrgood3292]

My husband doesn't like them...I'm always binge watching death or misery.

[@jackieweaver3884]

me! recommend me a few good ones

[@chrismacks3640]

@@jackieweaver3884 I will

[@mgal6234]

@@millingsrgood3292 OMG same here. My husband says I dwell on misery lol.

[@andiaelizabeth329]

The supretendant is so humble. May God be his guide.

[@generalerica4123]

I thought so too, a man of great character to be sure, from what I can gather. I especially respect - even though I myself am not a believer - that he turned to his church elders and more directly to his faith to work out the, i guess, human issues he had with the duties his job entails. Such an act requires understanding, humility and indeed humbleness from a man who carries a lot of power over a lot of people and it is absolutely commendable in every way.

[@Adam-xd8df]

U feel sorry for them at first but once u hear what they did u like damn

[@Adam-xd8df]

@Vectik true

[@DeadKraken]

@Vectik Then you think about the loved ones of the people they killed, and it's hard to not to feel more empathetic towards them than the criminals. The criminals chose to give in to their lower instincts, the victims didn't have a choosing most of the times, and it's kind of pathetic when a man has enough balls to take a life but weeps when he contemplates the end of his own. They're not there by accident, if they wouldn't have killed, they would be free right now.

[@crimsondeathwish3408]

As long as they feel remorseful you should in my opinion

[@erickanew]

I know reading these comments people feeling sorry for them I'm like did they hear what they did.

[@GirlyEnglishGamer]

@Vectik ERM. Speak for yourself.

[@lefur8]

I'd like to know more about the prison cats as well.

[@cruelad1075]

love them

[@lordgray4397]

It makes my heart a little warmer when I see cats in this place

[@neversaw]

More cat interviews please

[@allisonmccorquodale2463]

deekat3279 It takes a very long time for prisoners to actually get executed the prisoners usually outlive the cats

[@jff1813]

So people who have committed heinous crimes get to have pets, but the elderly, living in senior residences and who may have never broken the law, are barred from a pet? Murderers have more rights and consideration.

[@FirstNameLastName-gz1sw]

“She’s in Germany! Doing what?” “She’s probably getting ready to fix supper” Dude actually thought he meant what was she doing that exact moment

[@Mashruz]

Ikr? 😂

[@ocinSeven9]

Well from his perspective of life his answer is no surprise.

[@paxsmile]

David 420 that’s not that funny.

[@0092786]

well thats maybe bcs, when u have lived some years in prison, all u think abt is today and right now.. u dont think abt future so much, and everything is right now and here specific.. so thats why he answerd like this

[@paxsmile]

Hamza Ali yes, I do see it from his perspective, that’s why I said it’s not funny. Nothing in their life is really funny, it’s a bunch of sadness.

[@kevinerhart5402]

Ironic how so much care and compassion is show to a death row inmate. While their victims were brutally killed.

[@kishascape]

The staff aren't savages and don't need to lower themselves to the inmates level.

[@ericmaranga8961]

Maybe it was just for the interview but in reality they're very harsh on the inmates

[@nancy4366]

...and wrong.

[@oparamodestus199]

I have watched so many prison documentary, I must say that this is the best.

[@andreww5574]

Into The Abyss is one of the best

[@michaelnguyen-mb3qf]

100%

[@michaelnguyen-mb3qf]

@@andreww5574 ty I'll check it out

[@wharrington8587]

Stabbing is such a personal killing. There has to be more to his story. Kind of gave me the creeps.

[@rahallivex]

Shout out to the camera man who was there all along.

[@buttersstotch2014]

Jassy Rahal were you secretly the camera man? If so, good job bruv

[@jigglesmanson4970]

YOUR WELCOME, TWO PIECES HOW IS I AMS I GOOD.

[@kimberleyclaeys9659]

Trevor McDonald has got to be not only a very courageous man but also one of the Best Reporters I have ever watched.

[@wldennis1]

Trevor McDonald is a true professional. I love the way he conducted his interviews He showed respect to everyone, but at the same time he was not afraid to ask tough questions like some are.

[@smiley8106]

wldennis1 love him

[@iand4374]

He reminds me of louis theroux

[@Athosawi]

I am a high schooler and I think we teenagers who think we are at our peak should watch this be thankful and humble our selves.

[@aena5995]

@Frederick Dorsey yeah and never do something when u r in the state of anger tht u might regret for ur whole life tbh i feel like everyone is capable of doing murders and crimes if theyget provoked enough or are already going thru hard time with toxic ppl

[@shawnm.martin5721]

Good take a way young man. Be blessed!

[@Athosawi]

@@shawnm.martin5721 I appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@ドラゴンボール_おたく]

That’s very mature of you Thomas. I know teenagers make bad decisions because that’s part a being a kid. But every generation gets worse because too many parents let TV, social media, and/or the internet raise their kids and if it’s not any of those things they try too hard to act like their kids’ friends and not their parents

[@Athosawi]

@@ドラゴンボール_おたく I completely agree with you and thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@timwhite4885]

The gentleman that is responsible for caring out the execution seems very compassionate in every aspect that he can be. Bless him & his ❤️.

[@CYB3RS3CKS]

you realize that these people are already knowing whats to come so why make it worse

[@AndreasEUR]

Well, he's a murderer, so...

[@dskcgaming2109]

I did four years in florida state prison system. I have been out for thirteen going on fourteen years. Watching documentaries like this makes me Realize how good I really have i And I never plan ongoing back.I have 2 beautiful children.Two jobs my house a car and i've become a functioning member of society once again

[@ignskeletons]

I was very surprised to see that the officer goes to the inmate to perform his hair cuts. That's a really cool bond of trust that they have given their situation. There is still some humility and just that human touch even in criminals it seems. People are still human

[@ryan19876]

i agree and the cats can comfort those guys too a lot of criminals love animals more than other people

[@joostvanderlee9569]

yes indeed, but if the inmate kils the officer, the other officer wil kill inmate.

[@zero0421]

Sounds like the officer has been getting a free hair cut for the pas 7 years. If you get a hair cut once a month at minimum $15 per cut. He saved over $1200 not including tips.

[@Niko-bf7nw]

People just do not see that a crime doesn't make one a criminal, and a good deed doesn't make one a hero.....

[@timberkrev7978]

Yup! A lot of these men are guilty of horrific crimes...30 years ago, 40 years ago and even 50 years ago. Part of me wants to forgive them, but then they admit what they have done. Does it make a difference if you were a stupid kid 30 years ago and now because of one HUGE mistake you are in prison for the rest of your life? I dunno.

[@raulruizlopez3384]

I didn't go to high school, I've lost my wife in kids, I fell into depression, feeling hopeless, watching these videos helps me realize that I can fix my life I am free man I do have a future! 🤔🙏

[@abhishekkaushal3085]

@Raul Ruiz, You can do it buddy. i believe in you🦾🦾

[@bevrolee8887]

Anything is something you can build on. Freedom? First step in your future’s foundation. Best of luck!

[@allisgrace1313]

You got this! May God be with you.

[@raulruizlopez3384]

@@TaZeR- that's not very smart

[@astaut2659]

How did you lose them

[@Government-EconomicsTeacher]

I watched all the specials this interviewer did. He is sooo good and I could listen to his voice all day. He is so compassionate and so willing to consider instead of being so set in his ways. So open minded.

[@kellyjean2497]

Majong want to play majong

[@jeanozawa2232]

What is this interviewer’s name?

[@thatsfreakingcool7658]

I think this interview guy knows he's in his old and he's trying to find ways to cope with paying himself by talking to be who have to already come to the term of their mortality

[@randomcinema5495]

The cat didnt even do no wrong free my homie

[@yamiescobar9774]

Free my boy the cat doing time for murder

[@Vvvzzzvz]

Lmfaooooo

[@aapoeepo]

The cat gave free catnip

[@rx7dude2006]

@@06_Gucci_Mane F you.

[@lordgoogoo539]

Yeah free those cats! Those scum bags don't deserve pets.

[@pooppoo8379]

What are the cats' offenses tho? They look tough af

[@neversaw]

Pushing everything off every damn counter

[@rush1er]

I'd be careful bruh... them cats got peoples on the outs. They'll take a dump in your shoe

[@KILLxxWITCH]

I was upset to know the cats are also put on lockdown, they deserve exercise

[@dunxy]

@@KILLxxWITCH Nah, not really. Most pet cats sleep most of the day,they can get exercise with simple cat toys, not like a dog that needs to be walked.

[@KILLxxWITCH]

dunxy I’m a vet tech... all animals from guinea pigs to cats and dogs need exercise to prolong their lifespan. Pleas never own any animal if you believe this

[@dougmacdonald1076]

Great documentary,the host is articulate,firm,hard hitting;yet understanding and even somewhat empathetic. One of the best I've seen,and I've seen lots.

[@0044Cadi]

It’s hard not to be empathetic if you go into a prison and see how the inmates actually live and think. There will always be a subset of life convicts that view themselves as warriors for their gang or commit heinous crimes. However, most inmates either were or are mentally stunted. A lot of them are nothing but remorseful for their actions and a lot of them have taken responsibility. Whatever you’ve done, being relegated to a box and having no meaningful relationships for the rest of your lives is a waste. I’m not saying there is a solution, but it is a waste, most of these guys get that. The saddest part for me is the ones that still have the mental capacity of a kid. Those dudes are scary because they are impulsive like children, too.

[@0044Cadi]

He was great, though. Soft spoken and not accusatory or rude, but still honest and blatant about how he felt. I loved when he said he’s against the death penalty but for the one guy he almost gets it, and the guy just goes “I deserve it, I deserve it” type of thing. There was another guy who did these docs amazing like this, but I forget his name.

[@alliesker6873]

I completely agree. He was respectful of these men and gave a great viewpoint to people watching. I think this would be a very tough project to take on but he did an amazing job with it!

[@Howler54Z]

Yea, and he's very calm and safe, which makes it comfortable speaking to him! He's great!

[@Ashley__Rose]

pokerfacen19 can you please link the 5 year follow up? I can’t seem to find it.

[@thejanitor769]

Sir McDonald is a great person, great at his job. Very respectful and non biased. He makes me smile.

[@ronvaliant9337]

This should be mandatory watching for every high-school student

[@natasharaymond8804]

True

[@amiamar9849]

Absolutely agree..

[@johannadennis-demby452]

Highly agree these kids they think they sooo bad

[@putin6018]

Yes

[@SacredWaves]

I agree... However... These kids today are too busy being thugs to pay attention. They all say "not me. I'll never get caught" Sadly, no matter what you show them... They always know more than you... 😞 Sad but, when kids are used for politics, and indoctrinated in a school system... You get what we have today.

[@jackscott4829]

Really makes you realize how valuable freedom is.

[@nancy4366]

Lesson #1. Don't kill other people. (duh!)

[@shortgiraffe6311]

This should be viewed by all teenagers in high school, before they get into criminal behavior. Who knows, maybe some lives would be spared. Thanks for the upload!

[@squarerootof2]

They would say it's triggering and racist and they would run to the cry-closet.

[@James-og2qu]

This is being taught to us right now... We're learning about Capital punishment and the Church's stance on it. We watched a documentary similar to this that explains the life of people in prison. I'm looking at this vid because I need to write about a glimpse into someone's life in prison. This is just depressing... Our earlier topics that we learned about would be abortion and something else (can't remember). We will be learning about other controversial events going on right now. What are they? I don't know yet.

[@essamsjourney5193]

so true

[@charlesverg2184]

If schools in the U.S and the rest of the world focused on raising morally conscious, prosperous and self-aware functioning members of society rather than literally forcing useless, generic and inapplicable information into kids' brains, then maybe we'd have less young souls being consumed by the dark entities of life at such an early age.

[@quoellenhernandez6321]

Short GIraffe agreed. Including those who age 12 and above

[@zensbleexperience3470]

I very much enjoyed these 2 videos. Thank you to everybody involved. Sir Trevor gives human dignity. Cheers

[@natasha83196]

Sir Trevor McDonald is a genius interviewer. Such a classy man.

[@biggaburns7332]

NatashaTashaTash if you think he’s good you should check out Grant Macdonald

[@0092786]

@@biggaburns7332 is that abt macdonalds?

[@elizabethsmith9624]

Why? Because he puts on a phony queens English accent?

[@sydneymartin5134]

This interviewer does it in such a professional and friendly manner, really great guy

[@tannerc8484]

Prairiedoggen but why not? Regardless of their actions, they’re not animals.

[@bonze9347]

@Prairiedoggen Actually I don't think he was trying to do that. He just portrayed them as human beings, which they still are, no matter what they did. I think this way the documentary achieves letting you think about your own life and how one wrong decision can destroy your whole life. In the usual prison documentaries where they portray prisoners as animals you are always let to think that they are kind of a different species. But at the end of the day, each one of us is capable of doing horrendous things. It's just in the human nature. In some of us more than in others, but at the end of the day it's still a human thing to do stuff like this. Like it or not.

[@bonze9347]

@Prairiedoggen I totally agree with you on the last part! I do in no way feel sorry for these guys. They deserve to rot and die in prison. My point is, the kind of crimes these guys committed are "human" and not "animalistic". Nowadays we are trying to clean our conscience in saying this behaviour is animalistic. But if you take a look at the history of mankind you'll see that horrible things done by humans are more of the norm than an abnormality. Only in the last, say, 70 years its been pretty peaceful and humans behaving "human". The best conclusion to this is probably that all humans are animals at the end of the day. It's just the circumstances you are brought up in or live in that let the inner animal out.

[@RogueOneScum]

I did 3 years in prison.. Prison literally saved my life, because now I know how precious every day of freedom really is. Watching these videos reminds me yet again how incredibly lucky I am to be home again. Edit: Just hit 5 years of sobriety! Got married in January, bought my first home and my first kid was born in August. Things have moved fast! I thank all of you for your kind words and support on this thread.. It means the world to hear 🤘

[@jiachen8353]

Hope the best for you

[@shadaewilliams5799]

Stay safe stay out keep your head up ✅

[@jessicaharris7249]

@Nikhil Maggie why would he tell you?

[@RogueOneScum]

@@nikhilmathur8062 Its really none of your business, but I will tell you bc I an not ashamed of myself anymore. It was a series of store burglary's that lasted for a few months. Ive grown into a good person and law abiding citizen since my release. Why would I lie about something like that?

[@RogueOneScum]

@@shadaewilliams5799 Thank you, so much 🖤

[@AlWilson2103]

The barber 💈 saying he committed just this 1 murder “ I took the lives of 2 people.” Insane

[@bluephyte]

Sometimes i feel like i wanna die and left everything behind, but after watching this, i suddenly wanna live, study, work ... Edit: hi, it's me 2 months after my first comment. So ... sometimes still feel sad and lonely, but i have clear goals now (i want my own house near the beach) and i think finally discovered what i'm going to do with my life. Thanks for the nice comments, helped a lot, and i hope ya'll doing well 💖☘

[@gregalvarez7289]

You should .. you can do anything you want to be in life .. life has its obstacles but you and everyone has the strength to overcome these things praise be to God

[@Jay-777-p4p]

@@gregalvarez7289 Amen

[@MsDeongi]

🙌🏾

[@nishavasaikar2805]

Train your mind look at good things. Keep questioning yourself. Develope the habit of evaluating urself and see how u can get better. Love urself first then u can love others. Bless U.

[@Jay-777-p4p]

Have the whole world ahead of you. Make the right choices and enjoy the freedom of life :)

[@Eddiekungu]

No one: Absolutely no one: Frederick: I ain't gonna sugar coat it

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

Candy coat it.

[@essamsjourney5193]

what does it mean??

[@paigel.2013]

Watch Me! Make it sound better than it is. So he is kind of saying “to be honest...”

[@Felix-xw6du]

Watch Me! You don’t know what it means?!?!

[@Felix-xw6du]

It’s like saying you get fired for smoking, but say you got in trouble for no reason

[@hughlingard]

_"...from stealing cookies to shooting a cop."_ Well, I've always said that cookies are the real gateway drug.

[@hughlingard]

Bonne Nuit lol thanks

[@auunnfkristjansson6738]

Hehehehehehe. Hillarius. Dam the cookie monster

[@dogechallenger4994]

Brian HL It would be crucial if the cookie monster would escalate

[@naynaysuezi9567]

Lol

[@troywhite4295]

Watching this makes me happy an appreciate being home. Having a job an being on the right path staying out of trouble. Some of these guys r never coming home

[@danielbuongiorno7093]

"I've never believed in the death penalty myself and I've, I've always been against it and I probably still am but when I think about what you do, I begin to understand why people feel it should be the appropriate sentence, for crimes like yours. Do you understand that?" Sir Trevor MacDonald I love this guy. I wish he had more.

[@marlanaferro1481]

Cute kitty!

[@crnigruja2220]

@@marlanaferro1481 I think no 1 have right to take someone's life! even that person took someone else life, that people only need to be isolated from society, because they can maybe repeat that someday, i think that is write in Bible or Qran.

[@KandiKlover]

I like how this Documentary takes a more in depth investigative journalism type approach instead of just passive fly on the wall type stuff like when watching LockUp or HardTime that sometimes feels more like a wildlife documentary.

[@kathyleitch6125]

@@crnigruja2220 yn

[@kathyleitch6125]

Goodnight sweet dreams

[@steveskeet1]

Imagine seeing this in real life and walking outside to freedom. That’s intense and deep.

[@nearlyhomeless653]

Pretty sure boosie ws on death row

[@Allyourbase1990]

Being in prison and being released is a better feeling. My cell mate murdered his wife's side piece

[@JodiLeaSnakeQueen]

@@Allyourbase1990 oh wuuuut

[@youngstunnah3750]

@Donnell Okafor yes he was look it up ! is public information

[@youngstunnah3750]

@Donnell Okafor BOOSIE !

[@DetetiveMonokuma]

"I just happened to commit this one murder" Oh, ya know, just casual stuff.

[@gc315official]

A normal Saturday afternoon

[@SteefHartman]

@@gc315official maybe he didnt like mondays?

[@deaded7088]

lol haha

[@wvlf]

I mean they're all probably desensitized to that sort of thing where that's all they've been around 20+ years

[@authenticnanz]

Lmbo right

[@michelleslack9985]

This was done really well thank you to the man doing the interviews . You should do an update on the 12 death row inmates you interviewed and see if they are still waiting this video says 5 years ago . The original one I watched had men's and women's prisons together very long but well done 👏

[@gajeshthakur]

22:45: the six people on death row shown in this video, only three remain FREDRICK M. BAER: Formerly on death row; resentenced to life without parole BENJAMIN RITCHIE: Exhausted his legal appeals, still on death row HOWARD ALLEN: Formerly on death row; sentence commuted. Died of natural causes in 2020. ROY LEE WARD: Still on death row ERIC D. HOLMES: Exhausted his legal appeals, still on death row PAUL MICHAEL McMANUS: Formerly on death row; resentenced to life without parole.

[@anneldest]

He did. A 5 years later special

[@crocodile1313]

Not a single one of those guys on death row in Indiana have been executed as of March 2024.

[@danoo4415]

u feel compassion for them in the way they talk and listen. but you hear the crimes and ur like O_O ...

[@balakays550]

guys a good interviewer. most of them wouldnt have the balls to ask how a person killed someone but this guy does it in a tone to where it sounds like hes not asking a huge question.

[@futurehousedrops3690]

For anybody who's interested: Frederick Baer, the guy with long hair, was re-sentenced to life in prison a month ago. He's not going to be executed.

[@xf5236]

Susan won

[@issa5640]

so he wasnt the killer ?

[@BrUh-ls1ej]

Is sa he was he just escaped execution and instead he’s gonna stay in prison for the rest of his life

[@roger9618]

Thanks. I have seen this doc a few times and checked if he had been executed yet. Got his sentence changed because the original jury did not consider mitigating circumstances enough.

[@ericnelson5321]

Too bad to hear that, if he was innocent they would of exonerated him. They knew he was guilty and decided life in prison was better for whatever reason

[@charlottecolley8713]

No one has the right to take the Life of Another

[@teetawn9454]

Sir Trevor McDonald is such a distinguished gent. He's respectful, caring and careful with each inmate he interviews. I really admire his calm and professional demeanor.

[@GabrielWood-d9c]

You have a very beautiful smile, How are you doing and where are you from!

[@ZippyBytes]

I almost feel bad for these people, except when they tell there stories of how they MURDERED Innocent people smh

[@enriquechavez3845]

My brother just got murdered last month ....my brother won't have the Chance to see us or talk to my mom or receive calls or letters from many of us...eye for and eye...mfs

[@ZippyBytes]

@@enriquechavez3845 sry to hear that man prayers for you!

[@Lulu-mj2fi]

@@enriquechavez3845 💔💔❤❤

[@muthoor1]

I agree

[@jinjo2352]

Even then I kind of feel bad, mainly because one wrong decision under the influence of something will affect them for the rest of their lives. And the fact they admit it and understand what they did and how some of them are genuinely disturbed by what they did is upsetting in a way even if they deserved it :/

[@stevehomeier8368]

The use of therapy cats is pure genius, surely the most cost effective way of keeping inmates from boiling over. Some would say they don't deserve it but all people deserve some humanity

[@jamespham888]

Not all people deserve humanity, not if the crime is far to evil

[@terciosonic]

@@jamespham888 what differs us from them, what makes them evil and us not, is exactly that showing of humanity even when they absolutely dont deserve it. Its called compassion.

[@dannydark0]

Tércio Filho they dont deserve compassion if its a pedophile or rapist, child killer, etc. They forfeit their life by ruining others.

[@dannydark0]

not all people deserve humanity you snowflakes

[@lightninggaming016]

@KILLTHEMQWIKLY nah thats not even right the cat didn't do nothing

[@alliekuma4234]

I can't even imagine the emotional pain that man goes through when he has to put down a person he spends so much time getting to know. It would haunt me.

[@lustejon]

You know what, after watching this documentary, i’ve realized that while these men are wasting their lives inside metal bars, that there are also people like me who waste their while staring at the bluest sky that these inmates will never get to see... I think I’ll try to appreciate the sky a bit more.

[@christianmavouse3899]

Ask u the question who give a magistrat or a jury the power to give order to take life of a prisoner?

[@grosebud4554]

Damn. Well said

[@Highly3666]

You know they can look up too right?

[@juandelacruz6467]

Have you ever violated and murdered ..?Or better yet? Have you had a family member murdered and violated?

[@razorsharplifestyle101hard9]

@@christianmavouse3899 The gives themselves that power.Being empowered by there own supremacy of their state/us.And we have no military power to stop.Simple math.Stay Healthy and keep learning.