Meet The Deadliest Men On Death Row: Inside Indiana State Prison | Trevor McDonald

[@redev1099]

I love how calculated the warden was in answering that question about liking people. He didn’t glorify them, but also didn’t spit on them. Just neutrally spit the facts; at the end of the day they’re all humans, but he always remembers what type of humans.

[@ltdc426]

This reminds me of keeping a rattlesnake as a pet . Nothing wrong with that as long as you ALWAYS remember it’s a rattlesnake and not a puppy,

[@Umberto2]

I liked his answer on that too

[@travismiles5885]

My cousin is a CO at a Level V in Michigan, they're all lifers and never going home. He speaks the same way. He said the lifers are pretty chill because they know they are never going home so they want to keep their "house" as stress free as possible. He had one inmate that was kind of famous, look up Vincent "Vito" Smothers, the gentlemen hitman. There is a documentary about him.

[@NastyNate666]

Same thing I noticed. Like how he responds to “how ya doin?” With “hi.” Straight to the point respectful and offers no personal info or friendliness.

[@725niko]

And yet, he referred to them as “gentlemen” at the start. 😂 terrible choice of a word for them.

[@daviddelrioguerrero9182]

i just turned 28 this year but when that one guy said hes been there for 27 years it just hit me that he’s been in there for just as long as I been alive ..

[@PercivalC]

Yeah that got to me too. I can't even imagine spending that much time in prison - even a year would be so long and challenging.

[@noncambieranulla]

And to be thinking that this documentary is from 2012, so it’s almost 40 years now…I feel bad for some of them (especially with Sanford). What a waste of life.

[@User_1dashzero]

@@noncambieranullaHe was released 🤮 won’t be long and he’ll be back. After that long inside a prison it’s rare they don’t commit murder again. A guy just last week is going back. He was rewarded 4.2 million for wrongful conviction, gets out and like 3 months later kills a freakin guy because he wanted to go back. Wild.

[@lovergirl5013]

@@noncambieranullait was their choice to waste their lives tho. even children know murder is wrong and gets you arrested

[@Decibillion]

same ...

[@VelkePivo]

No moralizing, no heavy handed direction telling me how I'm supposed to feel...such a relief and pleasure. Excellent documentary.

[@Coyote-Underwood]

Yeah that’s true journalism

[@ZeranZeran]

There was way too much moralizing imo. "This man is an exceptional story!" "YEAH I MURDERED 2 PEOPLE" Speed his case on up. Stop wasting tax dollars on these people.

[@lr6477]

Exceptional MEANS his circumstances are highly rare not GOOD. He belongs in prison. No exceptions. ​@@ZeranZeran

[@tarable7778]

It sure is, I feel actually saddened for some of them. A stupid crime at 13, these are things that should be shown to young rebels, you could end up here until you’re eligible for parole at 100 from 15 years old. Their stories are bad and yes horrendous but are they ready to be released? Not the one guy that said this is where I deserve to be, my anger issues haven’t changed. Yet he’s married now and has conjugal visits with his wife. A very interesting documentary. And I’m only half way through.

[@juliemayhwang4469]

Huh.

[@bsagz]

Just an update, the black gentleman who committed the double homicide at 13, Ronald Les Sanford was released on parole in August 2024. His mother was still alive and able to see him walk free again after almost three decades.

[@itsmekeesha]

Thank you

[@sayvaughncyrus2143]

where u found that info?

[@voliker]

Seems like it

[@obiwac]

source?

[@jessiewhitman8688]

Ummm looks like he is still inside.

[@omark310tell6]

The interviewer is incedibly masterful and has a very trustworthy demeanur , absolutely a joy to watch , considering the kind of show he is in that is !

[@tattooedgirl1000]

Yeah he’s great to watch.He doesn’t let confirmation bias drive his interviews.

[@goodcatfilms4276]

He’s the opposite of piers Morgan

[@reecetomm]

Trevor McDonald. The GOAT Newsreader.

[@W0wok]

I thought he was pretty annoying as an interviewer lol

[@marielle129]

That guy Ronald S in the beginning who came as a 13yr old was very impressive and smart . Despite his crimes there has to be a way to make guys like him contribute to society in a meaningful way

[@conc3rn3d]

I watch videos like this to remind myself that, as a free man, I can do anything I put my mind to. However, it is also a reminder to never take what I have for granted.

[@Katie-cs2hn]

Wise words!

[@Bitter_Blueberry]

Living vicariously can have benefits and drawbacks.

[@mattjtx93]

Well in this case, its pretty easy to stay out of prison

[@meepk633]

You watch videos like this because google recommended it to you. In no way did you search for this, and you definitely didn't have a reason in mind.

[@PatrickOversizeyou]

Jails not so bad.. depends on your life on the outside.

[@scottboy]

"I don't write letters, i don't read books. Only so much to do, so i clean." Hearing that he never bothered to read/write when locked in a cell for 20+ was some how more shocking than hearing about his crime.

[@chele-chele]

Nearly 30% of Americans are illiterate, more so in this demographic so yeah, not surprising.

[@genegibsonmusic]

True but did he mean he 'can't' read rather than 'won't'

[@1jjloveSparkles]

​@@genegibsonmusicExactly I was wondering the same thing. Maybe he's illiterate. Sad!!!

[@juliusstriker4465]

I just read he got off death row

[@cjcornelius]

@@juliusstriker4465 he didn't / couldn't have... read it that is ;)

[@rickbold9337]

Trevor McDonald is so perfect for this documentary. The inmates respect his questions and give him respect in return. Brilliant!

[@Cashinn_Outt1754]

That one inmate who has been in there since he was 13 is more intelligent and well spoken than 90% of the free population

[@snowgurl21]

I feel for him everyone is stupid and makes dumb decisions at 13 one is still a baby

[@jeriquasomers806]

I liked him. Very smart.

[@derekbush5894]

I felt like he’s being that way to put on a show. Remember some of these people are extremely smart and know how to lie and take advantage of you. Maybe to paint a picture of himself as well spoken and intelligent and remorseful to hopefully get out and do it again.

[@Noutelus]

He ended in jail because of that dumb gangster culture

[@zaemo2]

​@@snowgurl21 seriously, imagine being remorseful for something you did as a 13 year old

[@ryankay0]

what’s amazing is the fact that so many of us on the outside feel the same things. depression, loneliness, isolation, wishing we could change the past.

[@todelconsumidor]

hey, hey! speak 4 urself! i feel expression, accompaniment, integration and i dont wish i could change the past, i wouldnt be alive...u see, my wish about changing past, resides before dinosaurs´s extintion.

[@Circee11]

@@todelconsumidor He didn't say all of us, he said 'so many of us' which is a true statement or social media wouldn't be so popular. He wasn't attacking you personally.

[@todelconsumidor]

@@Circee11 didn t u get the irony?😀

[@LoriLeeSurfCityTemptations]

Your not kidding

[@reederbar]

ya but did you kill rap or kidnap people poor guys lol

[@annahbell1229]

The fact the one inmate knows he shouldn't be let out...says a lot

[@littleaub2145]

They will not kill you, you already desided that, you know the way things are, an eye for an eye and a tooth for atooth.

[@freebird3348]

Seems to realise he’s quite possibly a psychopath

[@spookshow6999]

Then wants to act like we should be sad for him.

[@Bojan849]

He is bullshiting you all... He just wants to get a life sentence instead of death. Psychopaths know they are psychopaths as soon as early teens... but still, most of them want to live.

[@msf8297]

says what exactly?

[@burritobaabe]

I love when prisons allow prisoners to have animal companions, it’s so healing. Also, I love the guest appearances of the little kitties, and the photos with their kitties on the bulletin board as well lol.

[@gmtime5439]

Shame their victims will never heal.

[@notaseriousbeaver]

​@@gmtime5439Sure, but you gonna object to criminals healing?!

[@gmtime5439]

@ yeah I do. You can’t ‘heal’ narcissistic sociopaths.

[@notaseriousbeaver]

@gmtime5439 Yeah, everyone with the same brush right? No wonder you have so much crime in the US.

[@gmtime5439]

@ such a leftie thing to say. You’re wrong actually. The reason there’s so much crime is because of the absolute assault by the left on the nuclear family. Fatherless homes. You’re either being naive or you’re doing the usual leftie arguing tactic of changing the frame of the conversation. Either way it’s low IQ.

[@kahina3878]

Sir Trevor Mac Donald is an incredible interviewer. Full of humanity and respect but also straight to the point.

[@user-mq1fg5yw5r]

He's horrible smh

[@greaterglider]

I really enjoyed this documentary

[@greaterglider]

@@user-mq1fg5yw5r If you don't have anything nice to say don't say it

[@backagain5216]

@@user-mq1fg5yw5rFantastic and dignified man. Angry about being yourself?

[@tomkemp962]

@@user-mq1fg5yw5r Lmao how is he horrible

[@sunshinecasey]

I love how dude is just chilling with his cat and his xbox lol! I Googled Indiana State Prisoners cat program, and sure enough, they take in kittens and cats and bond with them. They apparently take great care of them, build them cat furniture and toys, and even cat-sit for one another when needed.

[@bryonedwards6071]

Is that when they go on vacation?🤣🤣

[@stompingpeak2043]

They also do this with service dogs as well. Many prisoners will train puppies to be service animals

[@franklyfrustrating]

Yep, they can have a game system and 3 games, or they could when my father still worked there, the prisoners call it the Indiana state country club.

[@ashleyphelan-uy9ot]

Wow I’m so scared of going to jail 😮

[@AndreeaCe]

​@@ashleyphelan-uy9ot exactly.

[@arlecelarae]

I enjoy the interviewers authentic, caring questions.

[@lavalulu4959]

Did you find any particular one to marry? You can change them

[@pearlcommodore4772]

@@lavalulu4959???

[@leannezezeski-sass2773]

Yeah he’s mad classy

[@hhlentz]

I’m so impressed with Sanford’s vocabulary and syntax. His general presence-he seems so honest with himself as well. Well read and studied. He’s clearly learned and grown.

[@Neat0_o]

“Where there’s life, there’s hope” Powerful quote

[@Dreamsyouvageulyrember]

Where there is love there is life. There is a hope and a dream.

[@ArthurM1863]

Life and death go together. You can't have one without the other.

[@lordprettyfakko]

True. One of the best lessons from my dad is that "in life there is a solution to everything except death"

[@Boots67]

I was down a bad path at 19 years old. Ended up doing 1 year in jail. Somehow I dodged actual prison but the 23 hour lockdowns gave me enough of a taste. That was 16 years ago. Now I have a wife and kids, house, and a career to support it all. I still often thank God for showing me how to change my path back then. I 100% should’ve/couldve been one of these guys. By the grace of God alone I turned it around

[@JesterFlemming]

Mind telling us why you were in jail?

[@zackarybarlow8750]

Same brother only didn’t 4 months but now I’m 7 months sober just came home august 31st

[@Nan-1017]

@@zackarybarlow8750congrats!😊 keep going!!

[@prophetreasoning7817]

@@zackarybarlow8750hell yeah brother, that is something to be proud of 🙏

[@jarlbalgruufthegreater1758]

Why did you need god to realise you are in a bad place and need to change?

[@cpkarkow663]

This guy is a really good interviewer. Very revealing reporting.

[@billybollockhead5628]

There's a reason Trevor McDonald is a Sir.

[@ianoliverbailey6545]

Trevor McDonald is such an amazing journalist: humble, respectful, and infinitely polite, yet systematically delivering heart-searching questions, like he's pulling punches in a gentleman's boxing match. He is the one person that I think everybody would agree to calling him "Sir". Thank you so much for sharing these precious moments, and for getting answers to the questions that we only wished we could ask.

[@misterbrickest]

My father served life in prison for a contract murder that took place before I was born, he went to prison almost 15 years after the fact when I was about 3 or 4. My father, despite his past, turned out to be one of the biggest influences in my life. In prison he learned braille, helped legally blind people with their cases, and eventually got an award from the ACLU for his activism. I had my own issues with the law (drugs) but now am sober 4 years. He died in 2015. It really is tragic what can happen to aimless young men without direction. I can say that my father's influence stopped me from doing more serious crimes when given the opportunity. I wish he had made better decisions, as that man would still be alive, and I would have had more time with him.

[@SharonBee-tl8vn]

They CHOOSE their direction. He knew right from wrong and made the choice.

[@msf8297]

does not excuse the fact that he murdered somone

[@cmvdoo]

It often is not just choice, but a combination of factors that can bring someone to commit the ultimate crime. ​@@SharonBee-tl8vn

[@cmvdoo]

Thanks for your bittersweet story.

[@kreskin0079]

​@@SharonBee-tl8vnhow about some compassion?

[@pkowalewski1984]

I don't know why KZbin recommended me this video, but I'm glad that it did. I was very surprised by the quality of journalism here. No unnecessary, drama, suspense, fireworks. And, most importantly, no judgment. Questions were presented without bias, regardless of circumstances and of what we may think of these prisoners. I truly appreciate that. It is rare that gaining knowledge, answers and trying to understand people is at the forefront of what journalism is about lately. In terms of the death penalty itself, I tend to be against it, at least in the case where it is the state that enforces this punishment. This is due to the fact that death is irreversible and we as humans can make mistakes. I believe it is better to avoid it just in case we are wrong 1% of the time than to enforce it because we might be right 99% of the time. Of course there are cases where we can be absolutely sure, but these are rare (like serious war crimes, genocides, etc.). However, to be honest, after so many years in prison and the way they spoke about their crimes, they do not try to deny their crimes and neither do these confessions - reflected upon over many years - seem forced. So maybe we wouldn't make a mistake and kill an innocent here, but I'd still prefer to be against death penalty as a rule. It was very informative and made me think a lot about life. Thank you.

[@birchlover3377]

Agreed, immediately looking up other work by Sir Trevor MacDonald.

[@AvalonDreamz]

Thats wild. Some of these people commit crimes that are so heinous. These people are not here for theft. smh

[@ffs7313]

@@birchlover3377 Yes he's absolutely incredible, a very rare person. So very human.

[@lilyaki]

beautifully said!

[@kelloggs7447]

I was thinking g the same thing !

[@BobbyNic]

Superintendent running a solid operation. With humility and respect. Well played sir!

[@VeryMuchaLady]

The first guy they interviewed: brutally honest, he knows he's gonna end up in prison regardless because of his mentality, he doesn't give a muck, as he said, much respect to him!! He's comes by it honest

[@yottaflop5929]

I've seen this documentary like 10 times on different youtube channels over the years, and it always sucks me in and I watch the whole thing.. again.

[@michaelb.42112]

Haha me too.

[@terribrown4117]

Watching it now so interested as if I’ve never seen it before smh lol. The narrators voice is amazing.

[@JacobGoulden]

100% same here

[@judijohnson2800]

Me too

[@greenbamboo4264]

Same

[@jamiebom1023]

I love Trevor McDonald. He is so respectful to everyone. He seems to bring out the best in whomever he speaks with.

[@chilo8187]

He’s so chill.

[@NFSBeast2365]

Big respect to him

[@maidsua4208]

Agree with you. He has a respectful way of meeting people and doesn't judge anyone.

[@Albert-Navarro]

That warden is so respectful towards his Inmates. That part amazes me.

[@StarzzyJJASD]

I belive because he khows it’s a film crew documentary without the cameras who khows how he really treats the inmates

[@Albert-Navarro]

@StarzzyJJASD I had that in that in the back of my mind

[@AJ-fy8bt]

@@StarzzyJJASDMost of the COs could care less about any of them ! I haven’t been to ISP but I was in Westvile and most of the COs let a lot of things happen and they just turned their heads and let it happen.

[@blakemedley963]

This is an absolutely phenomenal documentary. The genuine curiosity of the Interviewer shines through the screen. Well done.

[@ChristineHallett-rw2ce]

The Superintendent seems pretty decent and respectful of the inmates.

[@brendafitzgerald3797]

I was impressed by his answer to the question about 'liking' the death row inmates

[@04stang]

on camera 😂

[@dannygjk]

@@04stang The superintendent has no reason to like or hate any of them. Some people are able to be objective. Ironically inmates are in there partly because they have emotions that rule them.

[@randynesbit4497]

@@04stang exactly.

[@katemccrady9619]

God Bless Ronald I feel like he has learned so much but if you do the crime you gotta do the time

[@Moodtoodrude]

He danced around the "do you like anyone of them" question well.

[@hencytjoe]

Like a politician, he's gotten that question before

[@truckdriver402]

I thought the same thing. 🤣

[@SloopJohnB91]

I think he answered it honestly but understands it's kind of a loaded question. Regardless of how horrible these men may be, if you spend all day around them for years on end, you will learn to find likeable traits.

[@joefred4444]

Cuz some people would be upset whether his answer was yes or no lol

[@leonardodalongisland]

Because it's an odd question and the first time anyone has ever asked it.

[@Yaysggsgsgva]

The deadliest men are in the government and they’re not in jail

[@nataliep6385]

Trust me, you do not want to live in a country without a government :D Living in anarchy, would be just absolute insane - unless you have a billion dollar compound + bunker etc.

[@Foxtrotalex]

@@nataliep6385I don’t trust you and neither should anyone else. You are a random no name person on the internet.

[@oni-one574]

@@Foxtrotalex I trust the guy above more than any one of these people in this prison lmao.

[@Foxtrotalex]

@@oni-one574 trust no one unless they’re family. And even then, be weary. Government? Don’t even think about it

[@oni-one574]

​@@Foxtrotalex IBFsomeonetellsmetotrustinjesus

[@waltermatthewberg]

I spent a week in county jail and it was genuinely awful. The deep joy I felt after I was granted freedom again I won't forget. I can't imagine the dread of doing that kind of time in that environment. I think I keep watching videos like this to remind myself of how good I have it in the relatively free world.

[@Calcos-v7g]

It's generally accepted that conditions in prison are generally more humane than in jail, so you've probably been through the worst of it.

[@JohnBenjamin-z1m]

The guy reading about Eugenics and Metaphysics was honestly quite captivating. They all are.

[@tcf_iceland]

He might be more dangerous than you realize, sound like he could come out an angry, dangerous individual.

[@Bregrandma]

Very smart. Heartbreaking that he’s been in prison since he was 15. I have a 15 year old grandson and I can’t imagine this.

[@Bregrandma]

@@tcf_icelandI didn’t get that impression of him. He seems genuinely regretful for what he did at 13 years old.

[@Nootlest]

@@Bregrandma I would never trust anybody that has murdered another person, I don't care how old they are.

[@Bregrandma]

@@Nootlest I understand and I’m not sure I would either but it is very sad that 13 year old kids would do this.

[@janedougherty3327]

I have so much admiration and respect for Mr. Trevor McDonald. He is absolutely priceless in his commentary.

[@StarzzyJJASD]

He was a newscaster in England in the late seventies early eighties I remember him I belive he did the 10 o’clock in the evening news

[@4end]

absolutely.

[@AprilGarcia-sm4bi]

You're right, sir. It really sucks when you love someone who leaves this world when you're not ready for them to go. But at least the people on death row have plenty of time to ready themselves, and they the benefit of knowing when their time is up. The same can't be said for the families or victims of brutal and deadly crimes.

[@trees915]

Indeed, that's what baffles me about the comments on this thread, no consideration for the victims. Probably a lot of people with past criminal records who were given limited sentences.

[@focusedfox7167]

@@trees915this is a documentary about the criminals and you’re confused why people are talking about the criminals. We have an amazing small brain individual over here! 😂

[@derekmondelli]

Very good interviewer. He has the inquisitive approach, perfect for this.

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

My best friend was murdered at age 21. The man that killed her served 10 years (I think. It’s been years ago). He should have been in prison for life.

[@MichelCapitaine-fe2ti]

pour l'affirmer , il faudrait connaitre les circonstances....

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

@@MichelCapitaine-fe2ti. She lived alone. He lived in the same apartment complex and knew that. He broke in and stabbed her multiple times. At the time (early 1970s) it was the worst murder in Dallas history.

[@DoftenAvTomhet]

@@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt It's.. Insane, to think that the murder of your best friend was considered the worst murder in the history of where you lived for a while... How very sad. I pray she is in a better place now.

[@DonnaAbrams-qh7zt]

@@DoftenAvTomhet. I believe she is.

[@Girlofpages]

My cousin was killed defending someone else. His killer got 7 years and got out in less than 5. It is devastating to know he has a wife and family and my cousin's little boy grew up without a dad. It's heavy on your heart, for sure.

[@adamjenkins190]

"Do you like any of them?" His response to that was masterful

[@coltonfears1604]

i agree

[@Josh-ue3ns]

💯

[@user-sg1bn2ij2k]

Timestamps?

[@Sunshinemouse]

Some of them have personality traits that are likable.

[@hamida185]

​@@user-sg1bn2ij2k 02:57

[@kingharlausthe1st684]

Trevor needs to go back and give us an update on these men. I read somewhere that some of these guys got off death row and are now in GP etc.

[@kellyb.3600]

I agree!

[@nicoztic12]

whats GP?

[@ast-og-losta]

Hey man, what does 'GP' mean?

[@TheZozz999]

GP means General Population.

[@stewartlee8858]

@@ast-og-losta Gen Pop

[@LivBram15]

I love how the superintendent treats them as humans. Yes, they are horrible people. But, he's kind and they clearly like him. Heartwarming ❤

[@nielsdaemen]

19:40 *"Then you look up one day and 37 years have gone by"* It's no different out here man

[@FamousCletuss]

20 years old and already feel this terribly bro, like I'm too old already.

[@jarlbalgruufthegreater1758]

@@FamousCletuss Bro get ready for feeling 20 for the rest of your life

[@FamousCletuss]

@@jarlbalgruufthegreater1758 damn bro really??

[@Automedon2]

I only know that I'm an old man by the number of events in my life that have passed by and the aching tiredness. Otherwise it seems impossible that 68 years have passed.

[@FamousCletuss]

@@Automedon2 wow bro seems like a scary feeling.

[@ImagineAsylo]

170 years for a crime committed at 13 is insane

[@techblade837]

He made that choice, no pitty

[@hayleyfay4779]

it's not acceptable. no child should ever get a life sentence or be in prison...

[@hayleyfay4779]

​@@techblade837you heartless fool

[@ImagineAsylo]

@@techblade837 170 years for a choice you made as a kid is wild

[@Pingchooka50]

Yep. A child's brain isn't even fully developed at 13

[@PraetorianAU]

This is only the second video I'm watching on this channel. So far I'm really impressed what I'm seeing. The first one I watched was "Locked Up At 14: The Harrowing Story Of A Prison Orphan". The quality of journalism in these stories are fantastic. During interviews, they don't ask the same old generic questions you hear everywhere else. I have subscribed and I dare say will be doing some binge watching for a while. Keep up the great work and keep them coming.

[@lisaknight-k3d]

This is an old video that was posted elsewhere

[@dawnezone8491]

Same :D

[@lilli-beth]

old tv episodes

Same haha first teeth video now this

[@sigiloXXX]

@@lisaknight-k3d Yeah well it's still worth seeing for those who haven't. And plenty of them haven't. Doesn't hurt to look back instead of being locked in the presence where these youngsters think that's all there is. This is serious British journalist Trevor McDonald.

[@melissabowers6268]

Sir Trevor does it again. I love how down to earth he is, not trying to judge but hearing everyone out. What we need more of in this world is people like him.

[@user-zu7fu6ky9k]

That was the best prison documentary I have ever seen, just wow.

[@angelawhitfield7498]

So much of an example of how our choices can affect us forever.

[@emilytaylor1234]

I keep hearing this man talk who went to prison at 15 and he's so well spoken. That kind of says something about the prison system for teaching him and providing the materials for him to teach himself because a majority of his learning years were spent behind bars.

[@victorvelasco1693]

It has nothing to do with the system. Its all him

[@emilytaylor1234]

@victorvelasco1693 being around other thugs made him talk like an educated business man, ok.

[@maxwho3162]

Imagine giving props to the US prison system lol.

[@emilytaylor1234]

@maxwho3162 imagine ending up there 😂

[@tamaranicol7563]

Had absolutely nothing to do with the system and everything to do with who he is.

[@redev1099]

This was one of the documentaries I watched while locked up. I’m glad I cleaned up my act.

[@lonewolf175]

The barber was released 09/19/2023. I'd assume he was around 83 years old. Considering he never kill anyone...crazy amount of time in prison. Robbery and kidnapping (stole a car with people in it)

[@yianna147]

that's assuming those were his only crimes. It was likely with a deadly weapon too.

[@marcusdondorff9452]

what is his name?

[@michaelb.42112]

I really respect the barber. He truly seems remorseful and a changed man for the better.

[@DonPascquale]

thats usa, they are stupid as f*** in my country he would get into prison 1 year max

[@vectorialpx]

I thought the same, was shocked, it does not "just happen" to steal a car with people in it but... he did not do any actual harm. LE: looks like he left out some very important details: the actual harm

[@Keell444]

13 years old and on death row, i just can't believe it. There are men who r@pe children and don't get that kind of time. Sad so sad!

[@cce8632]

Well, he did commit murder.

[@susanrenaud7109]

poor baby. 170 years. its not right. Dr, Phil can help

[@kingdomdom1]

He's not on death row. Just a life sentence and parole at 100 yrs.

[@EDCsteals]

He’s not on death row. When they’re talking to the guy you mentioned they are in the segregation unit not death row. Death row guys never leave that one unit, except for medical reasons.

[@morena162]

@@susanrenaud7109 Dr phil can go suck his favorite carrot.He is a traitor and a fake .

[@lisarivera1622]

RL has obviously taken the initiative to get educated and is so well spoken. His story is seriously tragic for all involved. 3 lives were taken that day💔💔💔

[@IIMiikexDII]

Trevor McDonald is the best documentary maker in my opinion by far. Seen pretty much all of his documentaries and he's more interested in hearing from the person hes interviewing than how it will look on camera. Incredibly respectable.

[@brendafitzgerald3797]

R.L talking about eugenics and other literature he immerses himself in again gives the viewer an indication of the intelligence of some of the inmates. His ability to 'leave' the confines of his cell albeit metaphorically is what is no doubt a wonderful coping strategy. One i imagine to be a necessary one to experience any type of inner peace.

[@VintageVegans]

There’s not a damn thing intelligent about eugenics.

[@ddeliriumtremens]

Was just about to type this.

Yes Brenda, people read books in prison...

[@cxxmax]

It's not that deep. And you are confusing knowledge with intelligence.

[@cxxmax]

Intelligence is the shank making, hiding, the tiny wires they use to make fires from outlets, etc. The creativity in there would really surprise you. That's where the intelligence lies. Of course books have their place, but a book won't save your life in there.

[@jared338]

As a former home owner, now homless cold in a car with nothing to lose. How can this be something I could use to stay warm in this day and age. Sleeping in a car is a crime now...

[@jared338]

The compression..

[@nickjenkins1663]

Best of luck to you friend. I am somewhat luckier so far. So all I can say is stay strong. Be positive and TRY every day for something better.

[@joshcryer]

There are resources for you man don't get trapped in the car life and then slowly lose everything.

[@ProGamingProphecy]

Most people in your situation become Over The Road Truck Drivers; you see the entire USA and have a bed to sleep every day.

[@Somerled_1]

damn im sorry man I'll pray for you. what happened? Drugs?

[@steveliter6698]

D.H. Fleenor was at one point my step father #8 on the board at 30.59 He was a monster I still to this day at 51 years old have nightmares of him.

[@SandiByrd]

Jesus I'm so sorry. I read about him - he sounded like a demon. I hope those nightmares ease for you.

[@stephaniek2018]

I am so sorry.

[@Forward-t7x]

I’m sorry. You’ve been heard

[@Piggelin1]

I’m sorry

[@kellyb.3600]

I hope you went through an iota of what he did. Tough dude.​@@keithcade5393

[@Look4HistoryGuy]

Sir Trevor McDonald is a great interviewer, originating from Trinidad & serving so long with ITN, he has a depth of knowledge unrivaled by many.

[@binkleyrules]

Fascinating. These guys are willing to talk about it. Sad. Scary to think about having to spend the rest of your life in prison.

[@Yennefer_Of_Vengerberg--1266]

Even more reason not to commit crimes that put you there , they made their choice now they live with it .

[@skylerthomas553]

I think they agree too try too get an appeal or have people think of them in a better way think about it in there pov I’d rather be talking to someone they think will make them “famous” or being interviewed by someone they think is “famous” too at least make a point/statement (I’m not agreeing with them at all)

[@southernbelladonna78]

​​@@Yennefer_Of_Vengerberg--1266well actually most psychopaths and sociopaths can't make decisions to benefit their future. There is a blind spot in their judgement kind of like a kid has before their frontal lobe is fully formed. So they can't really be "good" and almost always reoffend. As far as them "making their choice", not really. They are not capable of making good choices. So they all tend to end up in jail for safe keeping to protect society but also themselves.

[@SharonBee-tl8vn]

They talk about it because they get a thrill out of it. It is all about manipulating the parole board.

[@joeypilotte5864]

It should be scary, this is the point of it all.

[@workingman-xl6xh]

Their rooms are larger than I expected.

[@Chairman-Joseph-Stalin]

Im in Ontario Canada I have 5 roommates & paying 900 a month & i got smaller room than these guys 😢

[@dylanp9211]

Only death row inmates have cells of this size. Everyone else's is have the size with twice the people.

[@Steve-fi1jp]

​@@Chairman-Joseph-Stalin you have all of outside when you want though

[@evns7142]

@@Chairman-Joseph-Stalin you get to walk outside it

[@Chairman-Joseph-Stalin]

@@evns7142 im also not on death row

[@HELLios6]

The presenter is great. Asking good questions and respectful overall

[@robothug6688]

Saying "you staying out of trouble" to a death row inmate is diabolical

[@Mster_J]

That guy needs to be fired. Unacceptable

[@zzrath]

what are yall on about... He means in the scale of the prison obviously. you both obviously have no sense of reality.

[@mikeszabo9222]

Most of these men are very well spoken and smart. Its sad to see them rotting away, but its also sad to hear about the crimes they committed.

[@kingsdrumming]

what

[@biglebowski5737]

@@kingsdrumming What?????

[@kingsdrumming]

@@biglebowski5737 they said it's sad to see them rotting away. That's bs. Trump 2024

[@MickyRichards]

@@kingsdrummingIts sad to see someone who has potential throw it all away by murdering others. Possibly with therapy they could live normal lives but do to the crimes they don't deserve it. At a certain point when the crime is so horrible its not ethical to rehabilitate someone.

[@Ty-bz7zx]

The worst part(after the heinous crimes) is we have to pay for them for yrs / decades instead of them working/earning/repaying.

[@Mike1614YT]

It's important to remember these men are in this maximum-security prison for a reason- many have committed horrible crimes. Anytime there is an interview with an inmate, their crime should be put on the screen to remind you of what this person has been convicted of, in a court of law, by a jury of their peers. They are in a prison cell to protect society.

[@bodyluge8994]

i whole heartedly agree. i think that this documentary sympathizes with the killers over the long run. this interviewer should have an interview with the victims

[@HeavyMetalKittenx]

I agree.

[@lord_azatoth]

Well, they said manyt times what they did, still I believe a single murder of an adult person does not deserve death penalty. In most civilized countries the death sentence was abolished

[@ryankoza7584]

sad in every way

[@Stillreal312]

Yet majority of the country elected a dangerous convicted man to office

[@bcom9389]

I like listening to this older gentleman. His voice sets my mind at ease. How did he get the surname of Sir? I'll have to look that up. He looks and sounds like an important person. He reminds me of David Attenborough.

[@ccbb8115]

he was knighted in the late 90s for his contributions to british and global journalism!

[@youtubecommentsguy9805]

I remember watching this years ago! Is this a reupload? Either way it‘s a really good documentary and I gladly watch it again. I remember one comment said “this guy who says he was gonna stitch you know works as a barber yikes“

[@jesse6241]

This is an exceptional documentary!

[@user-bh4vp7bv5y]

i agree

[@Mike-ki7zt]

Should be required watching for all young students

[@DesertStateInEU]

Yes, including police chases, the process, prosecution, the consequences of having a criminal record, etc.

[@VickyGRUENBLAT]

It's inhumane to put a 15 year old teenager in prison for the rest of his life. And then it's not the comfort of a home. He lived years before he and a friend murdered people for fair money.

[@cm6995]

@@VickyGRUENBLAT He did KILL 2 people. You do understand that, RIGHT? You have people you love? I suppose you do. Imagine a teenager killing them. Come on now. Ronald Sanford was released btw. Feel better now?

[@daveatkins3568]

@@VickyGRUENBLAT. You believe him he was out just trying to earn money for the fair. The killers were just kids doing kids stuff. Bet you had a bad Election Day 😂

[@Digitalgems9000]

@@VickyGRUENBLAT that's called justice

[@HearGear]

This documentary can be seen on many other channels on KZbin, yet people still keep posting it over and over again, its a very old documentary but the fact is that most of these inmates are still alive and still on the Death Row, even though some of them have been there for over 20 years.

[@angelahagerman5003]

The one guy said he been in here since 1999 and it’s been 25 years so that would make 2024 so not that old

[@binein90er]

He said 1989 so 2014 kinda old ngl

[@Revelation13-8]

Running out of material , stealing others work and re posting it .... can u get more scummy ?

[@ARA-cz2ii]

I think he said 1989.​@@angelahagerman5003

[@Truthbetold-b4u]

Imagine been in prison from the age of 13 😢😢heartbreaking so well spoken and taught himself by reading

[@shiroshika1]

This documentary is old but absolutely worth the watch. It is kinda strange trying to imagine oneself in prison. Everytime I get angry and I think to myself, 'man I could kill that guy' I think about that documentary and I know I don't really mean it.

[@TheTinkerer]

Very captivating documentary. Somehow taking a step into this deep dark place, not only the prison but the soul and personality of the inmates really makes you reflect.

[@gamdokaduvlogs4898]

Why had you stopped uploading videos or making more videos. You have a good viewing audience and also 3k plus subscribers. Man I just wanted to say that you should start up your channel and bring it back to life.

[@Catborg3000]

This kind of documentaries should be presented in every school/high school to rise the awareness. Kids must be taught civic responsibilities, and consequences of criminal behavior. All actions have consequences, it's no way around.

[@dmreddragon6]

For some kids this probably wouldn't be a deterrent. A whole lot of kids have mothers/fathers or other relatives doing time. Kids "in the care of" drug addict parents, etc

[@InkSlash]

What a doc. Sir Trevor McDonald, such composure in his interviewing these hardened criminals. I watched to the end ... its all so sad.

[@Pesth4uch]

the barbershop part was so interesting, all in all a really succeeded documentary - thank you!

[@bobbiross272]

I can’t believe he got as long as he did there has to be more to his crime that we don’t know about

[@Debbie-qs2xo]

I think you may have been looking for the word "successful" in place of "succeeded". 🙏✌️

[@Apdillahi-cadaani]

Double homicide at 13 age is insane😮

[@patricias5122]

He killed two women and yet he's set to be freed, he may be by now.

[@mariee.5912]

​@@patricias5122 how is he free?

[@redgringrumboldt8983]

​@@mariee.5912Someone said in the comments that he has been released.

[@skylerthomas553]

@@mariee.5912he has no proof he is spreading fake news average Kamala supporter

[@baddog6003]

@@patricias5122 That's unfortunate.

[@LeonieGoodwin-l6i]

Trevor McDonald is an incredible interviewer. I have always liked every interview I have seen him do. He certainly doesn't mince words, but also shows respect.

[@ramiro___4496]

One of the best documentaries I've seen, so professional. 👏👏

[@JM-jr1sb]

That cell is the size of a damn efficiency apartment with the entertainment system in it! I worked in Texas prison systems for many years never seen anything like it.

[@Leon玲央]

I am sure the work with such prisoners is much easier, if you not have them turning insane. I bet thats why the cells are how they are.

[@samitchattopadhyay3480]

Probably the best I have watched for a long while on the KZbin

[@pushingpens]

How is it that the deadliest man on death row lives better than every homeless person...

[@Frenchick]

I was going to say that. Roof over their heads, food, and free medical care. Those cells are a lot bigger than I thought. They even get video games and cats.smh That might actually encourage some to commit crimes.

[@joshdindlebeck2466]

I would bet every incarcerated man would disagree….freedom is everything

[@nickjenkins1663]

​@@FrenchickIt doesn't inspire me to commit crimes. Freedom is not always easy.But is always worth it.

[@slayer-kq7hv]

@@Frenchick god dam right it is sickening and the poor people these monsters killed do not get to breathe anymore WTF

[@16-BITFPV]

​@@slayer-kq7hvHow low is your IQ on a scale of boiled potato 🥔 to wet rock? 🪨

[@cecyliadudek3135]

The cats are a huge part of rehabilitation. Always my favorite when they have these programs. Gives the men a sense of purpose.

[@hssh8698]

I know these men are only trying to survive, but what bothers me is how they all feel sorry for themselves, instead of feeling sorry for the victims. An earnest confrontation with the suffering they have caused is avoided-or, unfortunately, simply not addressed. It's a sad place full of despair and I can't even begin to imagine living here. However, it's good these places do exist.

[@matthewgarner8728]

Your perception is flawed. I do a.a. in jails. Most are extremely guilt ridden about their choices.

[@hssh8698]

@@matthewgarner8728 Do you see that here in them as well?

[@Deadaccount741]

@@hssh8698 I imagine that if you felt guilt-ridden about something that you were expected to be held accountable for indefinitely - for the rest of your life, or WITH your life - and then somebody came in with cameras... No matters how respectful and thoughtful the interviewer may be, you would likely have a difficult time articulating and displaying your deepest and most vulnerable feelings. Try to put yourself in their shoes. It's a great exercise in empathy to be able to understand the perspective of people who you feel like don't deserve your empathy. Regardless of how bad what they did is, their life was stolen from them. Yes, it's their own fault. Obviously. They shouldn't have done what they did. However, I think they're allowed to feel sorry for themselves, on occasion at LEAST, because their lives are not their own to live anymore. That's something to grieve over. Grieving is an unavoidable part of being alive. Expecting flawed people to rise above their human nature is unrealistic. You lack a deep understanding of the human condition. I hope you learn, and watch this documentary again with a more thoughtful mindset.

[@kyleplusguitar]

So many lives (inside and outside of prison) ruined because someone has one lapse of judgment. So tragic.

[@nickwick35]

I couldn't imagine being locked in a tiny room with zero privacy for the rest of my life

[@linnia103]

Criminals live better than homeless, how does that work?

[@CarRamRod-i9o]

Horrible government

[@CarRamRod-i9o]

They make money from prisons, not from homeless

[@goodcatfilms4276]

Man I’m 32 same age as Benjamin richy here… I was a selfish person too at 18-23 and if I had a bad up bringing I could easily end up in prison … sad life

[@bobbyboombatz1489]

Depressing but well done documentary.

[@katelynpresleigh9271]

It’s so depressing…

[@avalonjustin]

@@katelynpresleigh9271 Many things in life are depressing. Free people in poor countries have it bad too, plus people who have been abused, lost loved ones in death. At least this documentary makes me appreciate what I have in life.

[@katelynpresleigh9271]

@ you’re exactly right about everything you just said! It definitely made me so much more grateful!

[@maxmustermann3536]

The thing with Ronald is really crazy when you consider that here in Germany, at 13, he wouldn't have received any punishment whatsoever.

[@steveh.9170]

whats crazy is he killed two innocent women.

[@p11357]

Children won't be sentenced in Germany, but in cases of dangerous or repeated crimes, they will be separated from society in a closed social-educational institution to protect the public and give them a chance of being reintegrated. There is a law about it ( § 1631b Freiheitsentziehende Unterbringung und freiheitsentziehende Maßnahmen ) and about 370 beds in closed facilities.

[@tarmbruster1]

​@p11357 Is it a cultural thing that the Germans handle children differently?

[@melonytoni9016]

@@tarmbruster1 we handle crime differently in general. Sentences are all about rehabilitation not punishement. Thats why you get rather light sentences as a teen or young adult. You can get proscecuted as a teen until 21 in germany if the judge decides you are mentally just not a grown up, which in is the fact with most 21 yo of course. The only reason to lock you away for life is that you are still a danger to society. If thats not the case, there is no reason to keep you in there since, like I said, "punishement" is not a thing in germany. Whats considered murder/second degree murder is also a little bit different here. You might stab someone 20 times to steal their wallet, that doesnt make it murder since your intentions were stealing, not murdering. Alot of it also depends on the judge, and judges in germany are much more lenient in general.

[@slayer-kq7hv]

@@steveh.9170 Exactly could care less how old he was he is a murderer and the fact that he was 13 makes it even more evil...

[@avalonjustin]

These videos are so interesting and entertaining, I gotta sub. Thanks Only Human!

[@AgnosiaAgnosis]

Really great sound quality! Kudos to sound people!

[@melodybarnes532]

Loved the barbershop 💈 !!! Hearing these stories and knowing in the end these guys are all human just like you and I 🙏🙏🙏

[@thelonelyislands1]

"hey I gotta go man" he must have heard that so many times it came back into his head like a bad night

[@RobertBrown-el2ky]

We are all in a prison, with invisible walls, invisible guards, decide one day your gonna not do the norm, go to work, pay the bills, see what happens

[@FoxxoIRL-e3n]

I saw this before. Really cool. Still cool a second time

[@sandrazed6089]

same

[@Marshlilly]

"Why are you killing me, you said killing is wrong, but yet you're going to strap me to a table and poisen me to death." .. that got me.

[@three_mountaineers775]

I'm not a proponent of the death penalty, but honestly he's the last person to be entitled to make a point like that.

[@trolley4388]

The issue boils down to this: if an individual commits murder, the act is considered immoral. If murder is committed by a collective, the act is considered moral. This means that, according to the collective, it is inherently the bearer of moral values, while the individual is not. This is because our worth only manifests itself within a pack, which is euphemistically called society.

[@CoronadoBruin]

@@trolley4388 You're confusing legality with morality, you could not be more wrong

[@ouwle6618]

@@CoronadoBruin Nope, something can be legal and still immoral but it can also be the other way around. I do agree that our worth does NOT manifest itself only within a pack tho. The world essentially works on two planes, the individual and the societal. The individual plane is all about you and your close ones values, morals and way of life. The one and those close above the many. But in the society plane of life the many vastly outvalue the few. Therefore a society has room to do something that is immoral on a individual plane and it is moral. But of course you have to make sure that it IS what the majority actually wants and not assume because you are in a position of power. That is how packs of animals work, that is how humans and society work in groups. Morals are not objective truths, and they change from situation to situation. The only way to escape that is to believe in something higher like religion i guess?

[@finehowareyou]

the death penalty it not retribution - its just a consequence. its part of the choice they made when they committed the heinous crime that they committed.

[@debbiefaithwalker9777]

Powerful documentary. Very insightful Makes you think and feel

[@LightinDarkest]

Dont let these guys foul yah.. on camera for an interview a few tomes on one day..... SPEAKS nothing about who they truly are. THEY ARE DANGEROUS..

[@patricias5122]

absolutely

[@JackFate76]

so am i

[@Argett]

It's easier to believe they're all monsters with no redeeming qualities but they are humans. None of them were trying to fool us they just told us their story and the regrets they have.

[@jimmunro4649]

WHAT you are TOLD

[@ConradoHdz38328]

All of us can have the same end. It only takes one bad decision. lose control one time. So don't judge so easily. We're not all of that.

[@milenanasser1821]

I researched it and there's an interview with Ronald L. Sanford and he is to be released soon!

[@bosoxdanc1]

It would be nice to see you add the original air date of these to the description.

[@pennystocks2376]

I love documentaries like this. Dont get many like this anymore

[@GhostSniper67]

11:36 he literally has spent TWICE the amount of time in prison than he had lived when he committed the crime. 13 years old and 25+ years in prison. So many of these people would not be there if they had been raised better, not all, but many.