"Mirror Image" Someone They Knew with Tamron Hall

"Mirror Image" - When teenager Dennis Lewis is killed fighting off home invaders, all police have to go on is a single handprint. But when lab results reveal who the print belongs to, no one wants to believe it.
Is this a betrayal of biblical proportions, or a major forensic foul-up?
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[@juliusjackson3703]

No

[@naremhudson4480]

This was not only BOTCHED , This was by far one of the poorest investigation I've ever seen by any so called detectives and so called assistant d a I've ever seen and heard of!!! I wonder at what point of their STUPIDITY that in their feeble minds that the twin brother had to do it sounded right to them?!! As that commercial goes you can learn a lot from a dummy whomever the cap fits let em wear it. It's a wonder that those detectives and district attorneys can say and spell their names!!!!

[@Black_unity597]

It’s mighty white of them to apologize to the lawyer that they did nothing too! But not the young man and his family that they did harm and traumatized!!!! But I know and most of us native black Americans know that their whiteness won’t allow them to sympathize with native black Americans!!!

[@blueagle-di6is]

Surprised the race card didn't come up.

[@annmoore8696]

I'm wondering if the house was wrongly broken into! ⚖️

[@TAGMZs63]

I'm so happy for him. Being wrongly accused of murder is awful, but when it's your twin brother that is truly horrific.

[@vanticbostickvanticsongs6799]

Sad

[@janbishop728]

It is extremely sad. But, murder is unthinkable. The Truth always needs to come out!!! Praying for all.

[@jasonallen3678]

Just imagine having family members who actually think he did it

[@LisatheGreatest]

That defence lawyer should be so proud of himself. What a fantastic human being.

[@tinasam9996]

He was faithful and true. Thank God for him.

[@coreymathis7975]

Especially when people who can't even spell defense, appreciate him.

[@marilynhouston7394]

​@@coreymathis7975😅

[@Befriendyourmindbody]

We (Brits) spell it defence so both are correct.@@coreymathis7975

[@excellent1764]

@@coreymathis7975😂😂😂😂

[@virgo7956]

I'm glad Derris won his $950k settlement for being wrongly accused!! He deserves it! What a horrific experience for him!

[@prettyhandsomegang5227]

Well this info wasn’t needed smh

[@MissFireRed]

@@prettyhandsomegang5227 It was! He deserved it weirdo!

[@sharonboxley8361]

@@prettyhandsomegang5227...oh it was needed...

[@jasonallen3678]

That's it

[@jasonallen3678]

@Pretty handsome gang Man go sit your ignorant moisturized behind down somewhere with the b.s.

[@Lawyerxbri]

Bravo to the defense attorneys, they are angels

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

In this case at least. I don't think i could do that job. If i honestly thought I was representing a guilty client I'm not sure my conscience would allow me to aid in that person escaping justice.

[@claranicole31]

My fiancé went to school with them. He told me about this story a year ago so when I saw their story on yt and how the system failed them I couldn’t help but cry. Prayers up for their family. I hope they get justice for Dennis because he deserves that!

[@diedummy2326]

I'm praying over the internet too😂

[@digby_dooright]

In my opinion, it had to be someone the family knew or someone that knew Dennis. I've never seen one case where the burglar/robbers bring a ladder! That just doesn't happen. I think this was a planned hit and that's why they knew they'd need the ladder to get into the bathroom window.

[@shayhoff7064]

Burns my ass how they accuse and harass anyone because they want a quick arrest. Meanwhile they treat actual murderers with kid gloves.

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

Agreed. It ought to burn our entire nation's collective ass if you assss me

[@QueenSugar72]

Facts!

[@judithmcvicker6532]

Couldn’t have started it any better !!!!!

[@judithmcvicker6532]

Well said !!!

[@kitkat7871]

I feel so bad for this man and for his mother. I can't imagine witnessing my son's murder only to have to endure my other son being tried for that murder. 18 months... just beyond sad. Thank God for his defense attorneys.

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@ivydickson7596]

Brave internet guy. More like scared internet guy. We don't feed the trolls.

[@bluschke52]

I'm an identical twin, and i can't imagine this happening.

[@pinkiedee]

What a nightmare for the surviving brother. It really frosts my britches how the police/detectives “adjust” the facts to fit their narrative, personal cost to other individuals be damned. I’m glad he is resilient and has pushed through such horrible adversity.

[@Hi.My.Name.Is.Slim.Shady.]

They was gay🤢🤮

[@Tunes_Teacher]

😆“Frosts my britches” 😆 You’re awesome.

[@phoenixzappa7366]

I hate when my britches get frosted

[@angies.4961]

Pinkie Dee... I totally agree with ur comment! However... I must say that I love ur lil saying... IT REALLY FROSTS UR BRITCHES 😁😄 I haven't heard that before!

[@vhead612]

Yes and still haven’t processed the items a decade later. What a joke! That’s the least they could do is go back over their tunnel vision and not be cowards running away from the case they squandered. What a good man he is and that speaks to what a good man was lost and the family that’s grieving. They need justice forreal 10 years ago!

[@teresathayn5170]

Prosecutors must be held to a higher standard than a win by any means!! A wrongful conviction is not justice!

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@dwrightcarter7419]

Plus a lot of them are so arrogant they won't even admit a mistake or even worse no apology...

[@deborahlee63]

Dirty police and prosecutors should get as many years as the innocent served.

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

There should be insanely stiff penalties for attorneys who play games with the lives of their litigants. There aren't many worse things to do to a person than working to get an innocent person incarcerated for a crime they didn't commit. I wouldn't be able to even look at myself if I did that to anyone.

[@joanjett8344]

As right as you are, the police don't care. Prosecutors don't care and District Attorneys don't care.

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

Unbelievable. Such a great kid. He almost got life in prison cause somebody made a mistake. Shame on her.

[@Annsunshine30]

Definitely, big shame on her!! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, he was so obviously innocent. This was scarey stuff!

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@mariaorourke5236]

I think the female homicide detective who attended the scene should have been better supervised by her superiors and I didn't see anything about a partner who she could have discussed things with, but perhaps I missed that. I'm sure she was well intentioned but she seems to have been inexperienced and poorly supported. We all have to learn and grow in our chosen profession. She and others seem to have overlooked/dismissed other possibly important aspects of the crime scene and got a bit fixated on one fragment of apparent evidence which was only belatedly well interrogated. They seem to have overlooked/ignored other stuff - like Derris's very sound alibi and total lack of motive or malice. The ladder going up to the bathroom window? Possibility front door was unlocked? Not everyone locks their front door at night without fail or even at all. Eighteen months in prison waiting/hoping to be exonerated for a crime you didn't commit, accused on very flimsy evidence is not exactly justice. At the very least he could have been fitted with a GPS monitoring tag and released with conditions while awaiting trial. I do recognise that in other cases a single drop of blood on a trainer or a t-shirt can be highly significant so I guess it is not an easy call to make.

[@idontdohumans5950]

Really a mistake they knew he was innocent period that call railroading they do this often like you don't know please 😮

[@BabaEsconoir]

@@mariaorourke5236 She WAS the senior detective. So who is going to supervise her?

[@Godzooky]

They pulled this whole theory out of their behinds! There’s no way! This shows that they didn’t even care about actually solving this crime

[@constancewashington9019]

This is so true and why a number of people spend several years in prison, and come to fin out they are innocent. The people that put them behind bars go on living their lives, retire, collect their pension and call it a day.

[@ashleejackson8448]

I went to school with them. These brothers were so close close. When I heard his twin was the number one suspect. I knew they had the wrong man.

[@ashleyarmonie9439]

Wow! Just crazy

[@projectionv.accountability1010]

My gosh, I'm sure that was insane to hear about this. His defense was fantastic.

[@LittleBittySaidit]

He said “I’m innocent but you can’t yell that out in the courtroom”. I can only imagine the magnitude of him wanting to tho. The emotion built up while sitting in jail at 17 with the fact that it’s for his twin who’s gone now…much respect and empathy to him for everything. I wish him the best after all of this, he deserves it! ❤️

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@josephinedunn-sproul9466]

What a tragedy; to lose your brother, your womb mate in such an awful way... Then to add Insult to Injury, YOU are accused of his death... Earth shaking, Tearjerking, Heart-rending..So glad the case was dismissed..Prayers to the family and friends, hope that perpetrators are found and brought to Justice..😠 Deris is a strong, articulate, decent man😐

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

Lol your comment reminds me of the Chris Rock joke about complimenting black people for being articulate like it's some kind of surprise every time they speak precisely lol.

[@josephinedunn-sproul9466]

@@breakfastsurreal5650 I am a black Woman, no disrespect... But as you must agree, Too many of our black men; young and old, cannot communicate or respond in an interview without using slang or going ghetto . Ask for Chris Rock, pooof 😑🤨 the less said about him, the better..Not a Fan..

[@Meds1000MD]

@@josephinedunn-sproul9466no one agrees with you lady. We are not a monolith. There are plenty articulate black men in America.

[@shawnreid6123]

Very much so . Thank god for Darris' intellect. Says nothing for the investigators. Its obvious, the blood ridge and blood was his deceased, twin brother.

[@Hbk-gc7st]

​@@josephinedunn-sproul9466Please read your own comment again and really THINK about what you said.👀👀👀 First of all, you act like people from other races are ALL "wellspoken". Second of all, you should socialize with a different kind of people if you're struck by the way this young man articulates and are amazed by that. If you're truly black, I can't belief you wrote something as ignorant as this. I know there are people like out there, but it's still disgusting and upsetting to see it written down so bluntly. Do better!

[@wandamorales421]

Great defense and great for Derris for not giving up. My sympathies for this family and hopefully, they’ll have answers soon.

[@vhead612]

I’ve never watched such a closely bonded, grief stricken, empathetic man be accused of a crime that clearly hurts him and without a doubt you can see how good and pure this man’s motives in life are. This makes you understand their grief that much more and missing another one of him, with all this quality of a man, be taken away so senselessly. I can’t help but feel true grief with him. They still haven’t tested the items? That’s ludicrous. That’s so unjustified that they couldn’t put the resources that his brother deserved towards finding the killers! A decade later! They probably lost it. That’s all the more frustrating and makes me upset I can only imagine what his family feels. Rest In Peace Dennis 🙏🏼

[@dawnhewitt1]

Very eloquently said.💯

[@janicescott7338]

Oh yes! Five minute’s listening to Darius and it’s obvious what a really nice guy he is! I hope the very best for him.

[@richieogun3093]

Cases like these is the reason why I binge watch crime documentaries. To learn, because no one can anticipate from being a victim to suddenly being the accused. This young man certainly didn't see it coming. Grateful that he fired previous lawyers until he found those that really believed in him

[@dwilliams171]

FACTS💯💯💯

[@patricialagrier5218]

Agree 💯

[@richieogun3093]

@Mandy Kay First time l will learn twins may have the same DNA but have different finger prints. And why they didn't initially test the palm print they found for blood (which they later did and found not to be blood and ultimately led to him being found not guilty) is mind boggling

[@debraperez7171]

@@richieogun3093 The interrogator kept repeatedly saying "blood evidence".

[@debraperez7171]

@@richieogun3093 The interrogator kept repeatedly saying "blood evidence:".

[@JustynaMazur]

This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I’ve ever heard 😢

[@nishamack586]

I remember being a naive 20 year old living in my first apartment. I lived across from two lesbian neighbors who had a daughter. Well one night one didn't come home. I went to the store and seen crime tape one morning. Came home and the other woman asked me to take her to the morgue. Me helping the one neighbor got the police at my door a week later. Taken down to the station under the guise of being questioned, to being locked in a jail cell over night against my will. Never been arrested, broken the law. But there I was having my rights violated. It traumatized me. understand that law enforcement's one job is for the prosecution to get a case. They are Not your friends, buddy, or someone just to talk to. UNLESS you are the victim of a crime yourself.

[@Vdub481]

Wild u had to go through that God bless u

[@ericam3333]

The witness, Mom, said 3 or 4 men were there. If I remember correctly. They either had the wrong house or targeted Dennis. The detectives did a hasty job and ran with it.

[@lovetee31]

Wait so there were multiple handprints at the crime scene but they only chose the twin brother as the murderer so what happened to investigating other leads at the crime scene…this was definitely pure evil

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

And lazy. And incompetent.

[@ski740]

And they can't get 1 print. The 1 they get is a person active in the home

[@elizabethhighburg8683]

how easily your future can be totally ruined ,if there wasn't this wonderful,God send attorneys on the case with you ...i salute them and Derris faith..

[@geminismom4u]

Great to actually hear LE say the words "we were wrong." That is so rare, unfortunately, but refreshing to hear. I know it's no consolation to the remaining twin, and what he loss. But, so many times even when they're proven wrong, LE refuses to admit it.

[@MsGoldenSmiles]

Could someone tell me what LE stands for? I'm new to the court shows and terms.

[@geminismom4u]

@@MsGoldenSmiles law enforcement

[@MsGoldenSmiles]

Thank you!!!

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@janicescott7338]

My exact thoughts. I was so happy to hear that sincere, humble apology.

[@c.erine78]

That part of the trial opened the doubt and established Derris' innocence. I am happy for him and his family they did not have to lose another member. Well done to his attorneys.

[@cb-pc1df]

Derris was ALWAYS innocent. Despite the fact that the press uses arrests to make people look guilty for clicks or views. You are innocent till proven guilty in the US. Glad his case was dismissed. For cases like his he should of gotten paid for missing 18 months of his life. Taxpayers paid for this bogus trial. How the hell would his mom not recognize her sons voice? Not like LE would believe her but a jury might. Why was there a ladder by the window but they focused so much on the front door?!? SMDH This is almost as bad as the Doug Detire (Burch) case. Doug was arrested because cops found turkey blood on his shoes. He missed her funeral, his 6 months old was left with no parents because cops get tunnel vision.

[@kareenwatson6084]

I notice these prosecutors, it's win at all cost. Thank God someone fought for him.

[@eshablair4841]

Bravo to that young man for saying no to a life sentence plea and telling the public pretender no - I want another defense attorney. So many plea out of fear and believe if they don't it will be worse because of the statistics of not being believed due to a lot of differences. Others plead not guilty who are not guilty and get 25 plus to life with lack of evidence and then finally the real person or DNA proves them not guilty. Going in as a teen or young adult and coming out in their mid 40's to mid 70's due to racism and over zealous people is Insane!!!

[@melissalee2286]

The time lost looking for the real killers is something they'll never get back. Shame on them for not checking the print themselves before making the accusation!

[@prettyhandsomegang5227]

Facts that should of been handled before locking him up but i know he got a nice check

[@ousmanekonate5253]

​@@prettyhandsomegang5227 not much

[@ousmanekonate5253]

He deserve 5 000 000

[@Jecal34]

There needs to be a serious overhaul of the justice system including law enforcement and DA Offices all over the US!!! This is unacceptable on so many levels!!!

[@sharpedge3355]

Including stiffer and immediate penalties for anyone that would commit ANY crime involving a child!

[@tinaBabe4]

**From That Female Cop Who CLAIMS she saw the "bloody print" from the start. She WAS Nervous, a LIAR and Full of it. She and That stupid Detective Jay should Be Terminated and NEVER on any Law Enforcement job EVER again** Terrible Work.

[@tinaBabe4]

**Tim Mitchell is a Horrible prosecutor** Egotistical SOB's and Daughters of One....Are a SERIOUS Problem in AMERIKKKA!

[@mts4611]

He should've sued their ass. That's ridiculous. Of course they never found the real people cause they've WASTED so much time accusing the WRONG one. This case bugged me. 🙄

[@virgo7956]

He did sue and won a $950k settlement!!

[@firstnationfall5451]

@@virgo7956 Wow!!!!

[@virgo7956]

I'm hurting for him. Wow, this case had me in tears. To lose your brother, your twin brother whom you've experienced every moment of your existence. To lose him and then be accused of his murder. The time spent trying to convict Derris could've been spent on finding the murderers! God bless his mother, Derris, and entire family.

[@stacyann1854]

"I said, 'How do I fire you?!' " 🤯💣💥😎🤬

[@miafarrin7919]

I really don’t understand how the brother got arrested and tried for such a small piece of “evidence”. It boggles my brain. Like someone else said, convicting the wrong person is not justice, at all!

[@robertlove9796]

New to this channel. The narrator,Tamron Hall, is an asset to Court TV and her style of delivery is superb and always on point. Rob.

[@msc8663]

The incompetent police department really screwed up from the start. That poor family that had to go through that is just shameful. I hope he sews the police department.

[@donnacrozier1315]

Spelled sues

[@msc8663]

@@donnacrozier1315 oops spell check sorry

[@braveinternetguy]

B1tcb needs life in prison to make sure stuff like this don't happen agsin

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

Not so much the cops but the detectives and the D.A

[@LisatheGreatest]

I wholeheartedly distrust police and I’m a blonde middle class woman. They scare me. I think they lie more often than not.

[@virgo7956]

This is sad because this happens on a daily convicting innocent people! God bless the defense attorneys for giving 100 %

[@theflowerwhosavedtheuniver5658]

What an absolutely wonderful young man Darris Lewis is and I'm sure his late brother Dennis was the same. I'm sure their mum didn't have it easy with two boys, especially when they hit the dreaded teenage years but I'm sure she is so proud of her boy Darris and of the man Dennis could have become if he hadn't been so tragically taken from her at the young age of 17. I'm sure she thought she could lose them both. God Bless this family, look out for them Jesus and protect them eternally. Amen 🙏 🙏

[@FLo-jc7ig]

A M E N 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LisatheGreatest]

SO HAPPY for you DERRIS. I don’t know how you dealt with that terrible, horrible,, lying accusation. I lost my twin a childbirth. I have whole in my souls to this day. Think about my twin sister every single day, if not every hour. I feel empty.

[@Julie-sl8ul]

A lot of spiritual growth came out of this for everyone involved. I pray that anyone who has information to help investigators comes forward so the family can feel a measure of comfort and relief 🙏

[@bfitnessforlife]

best episode in the series! very emotional and inspiring to see that an innocent person didn't go to jail. blessings to him and his family and may they catch the person who did this to his brother.

[@cynthiatolman326]

This should be shown to the people who believe everyone in prison is guilty.

[@ruthquetant7375]

💯‼

[@0331tate]

We all went to school together, the twins were so sweet, I couldn’t believe so many students believed Derris was guilty when he was arrested, I always felt there was no way… their spirits were too light.

[@lindaanderson6780]

Am so glad that Derris was able to prove his innocence! As if it wasn't bad enough for him that his twin brother was brutally murdered? But to be accused of being his actual murderer & spending 18 months in jail when completely innocent would be like being in hell! So glad to hear he is doing well & moving forward with his life! 🙏👏👏

[@d.williams6604]

It’s upsetting 🙄because why the DA not think his fingers prints wouldn’t be in his mothers house

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

I was totally looking for this comment. Like why would it not be??? They are lazy lairs.

[@d.williams6604]

@@GeorgiaWhisper I was so bothered watching this episode. The detectives on the case was definitely lazy and it sad that they never found or caught who killed the twin.

[@johnswife888]

The prosecutor apologized to the attorney but not the young man? Interesting…

[@jeraleewood5969]

"I am built not to be broken," Derris

[@sharpedge3355]

Wow! Twindom is very special indeed! When he saw the pics of his brother at autopsy, he was in fact literally looking at himself!! Whenever he looks in the mirror, he sees his brother! And besides all that, he is just a beautiful, gentle, loving person, it is evident!!! So much for him to go through, but so much has been overcome and so much will be waiting in your bright future! Never give up Derris, you deserve so much good and you will receive it all!!!

[@yvetteallen7647]

My twin was killed @23.I’m 60 and think about him every day but to be accused of killing him! How many times does this happen? So sorry for this family my deepest condolences 💐

[@janicescott7338]

So sorry for your devastating loss Yvette. I am a fraternal twin also and have a set of fraternal twin’s. 🙏🏽

[@yvetteallen7647]

@@janicescott7338 Thank you..God bless you and your twins🙌🏾💜💪🏾🌹

[@MsYondaschannel]

I'm good friends with their sister. This has been very hard on them. Please keep them in prayer. This is a good family.

[@theresamurphy6554]

They ought to bring closure to the family after trying to destroy a family

[@Nekkiepooh1]

They are awesome attorney's. I would hire them in a heartbeat.

[@lynnbade7437]

The Defense attorneys they did their excellent job on this case. Bravo!

[@lovetee31]

Without evidence the police says they already decided he had something to do with it .. Poor brother this must had been painful while already dealing with the lost

[@julesthecat.]

I am an identical twin and the bond twins have is unlike any other bond including other siblings. If I lost my twin AND was being tried for murder, I would be an absolute mess. I am amazed this young man was able to stay strong and keep his composure and integrity. Hope he’s having a happy life.

[@justjonni9330]

His prints were suppose to all around that house… *he use to LIVE there!!!* The audacity of them!!!!!

[@tothelighthouse9843]

So that young freshly-minted defence attorney is the one who discovered the evidence that cleared Derris. She was able to spot the mistake that all those police officers & the DA overlooked. Maybe it wasn't intentional, but careless & shoddy police work could've landed that young man in prison for the rest of his life. Especially considering that his previous defence lawyers pressured him to take a plea deal.

[@wendyhart134]

Wow that poor guy lost his twin and was dragged through the courts with such unbelievably tainted evidence. Makes you wonder how many times that kind of horror has happened before!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Too many time to count. And so many times law, enforcement/ the justice system just wants to resolve things with a settlement. Money does resolve everything. Empathy and humility is in the wind, not automatically retained, unfortunately.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

*does not

[@christanelson-worm3937]

What an inspirational this young man is. The dignity and grace he has shown throughout is truly admirable.

[@donnacrozier1315]

Mistaken identity? Happens a lot in our society. My best friends son & pregnant girlfriend were murdered because of mistaken identity. R.l.P. young man. Such a tragedy for the family.... 💔

[@crimedelacrime]

'I am glad they proved us wrong'....clear off bro! Just take time and do your job so no one will be traumatized for a crime they didn't commit. What is with the police and sometimes focusing on one suspect so much that they decline to look at other suspects and circumstances? I mean what will be the motive for Derris for committing the crime cos I bet if there was a stash/money in the house, he would know where to go and probably wouldn't need to go through that stress of going to ask his mum where the money his. They definitely botched the investigation.

[@swannyriver75]

It's convenient blame the black twin for killing his black twin brother " Yeah that sounds good closed case " they didn't even a motive as to why he would have killed his brother just stupid

[@barbarajohnson3876]

"I am not built to break," I am so stealing that

[@kimbermichelle3922]

Couldn't test the print earlier! Lazy police work and 18 months off his life, just starting his adulthood and losing his twin.

[@Hephzibah_n_beulah]

I’m pissed 😡 What disgusting, lazy, let me find the easiest target to pin this on bs! What was his motive? What tf did he stand to gain? How infuriating!!

[@ruthquetant7375]

Right‼ and unfortunately this happens way too much‼

[@simplygem8449]

The officers were lazy detectives . Thank goodness that he was cleared. He couldn't even grieve in peace☝🏾🙏🏾 great defense attorneys

[@drumandbassbaby6295]

It’s easy to see that Darius is an outstanding person. I imagine Dennis was as well so it makes it that much sadder that he lost his life at such a young age in such a senseless way. It’s also refreshing to see prosecutors and detectives that can admit when they are wrong and make things right. It seems like too often we see cases where a defendant is clearly innocent but the people in charge refuse to see what’s in front of them because they can’t admit that they were wrong.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Bingo

[@ladyempire5921]

Absolutely disgusted how the justice system (prosecutors) failed this young man. Thank goodness for his excellent attorney. WOW

[@gummybear-wx1vr]

Wow what a case… so thankful for the efforts invested in proving this young man’s innocence. May justice be served in finding the correct individuals. ABOVE ALL THAT, PRAISE & HONOR TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@parlay6064]

Lousy job detective, he has to live with that forever.

[@vee619]

This made me so emotional.. thank God he had a hard working defense team who believed in him. Imagine going to prison for something you didn’t do 😔 God bless Derris.

[@rotricesummerville7910]

Can u imagine being charged with your twins murder? Continued Blessings young man...prayers for you and your family on your big loss! AMEN👑🦋

[@janicecastellanos8091]

I’m thrilled 😀 that justice prevailed for that young man. Wishing ✨ you the brightest future. Sincerest condolences to Dennis’ brother & family. R.I.P.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@frandyson6133]

Disgusting the police are shame on yous, you did lousy job framing the young man who was innocent, I hope he sues them for wrong conviction

[@kisha1UP]

He did sue them and won $985 thousand dollars

[@crashgear08]

WOW, the Moment this young man spoke I KNEW he was innocent.. Just not in his demeanor, job well done by the Defense.. Tragic like he said I saw ME in the mirror, just tragic.. Seems like they were looking for a scapegoat, if you spoke to this young man as I reviewed his interviews there is JUST no way I would have walked out and said this guy killed his brother.. That Defense Attorney Adam is a Beast Much Respect on his Defense work.. Love watching this series,

[@bruggeman672]

lol yeah never fails the armchair detectives are always better at their hobby than the investigators are at their jobs. the egos on people like this are both shocking and amusing...

[@crashgear08]

@@bruggeman672 Ouch sounds like someone's a Little Butthurt... Let the Butthurt Flow through you..

[@illini374]

The police department and the Da could've ruin this INNOCENT young man's life. Thank God for his attorneys and this young man's faith and strength! This is why ppl of color, Do Not trust Police! Glad he's moved on 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@melsockman9615]

I live here in Columbus, Ohio. So this story hits "close to home". I pray this young man ,whose life was taken to short, loved ones are staying strong and keeping his memories close to their hearts. God bless you all!! 🙏 As for the investigation, they set their sites on this young man, and I believe NEVER looked beyond. I just pray this young man and his loved ones get justice May God bless you all!!!🙏

[@dimitrageorgiadi5087]

What a compelling story. Tragedy hit a beautiful family, twice. My dear God, those defence attorney's are just true heroes. Derris is a bright angel. It makes me sick, knowing how often LE's get tunnel vision and accuse whoever of whatever w/o blinking an eye. They are down right dangerous. RIP to the beautiful soul that lost his life defending his mother. Thirteen years later and still no suspect. Shame on them.

[@joselynjolivet7694]

Tamron Hall is one of my favorite hosts. I love the way she talks and dresses, and the fact that she's from Texas too.

[@ameliashostak4764]

Bless him and his family. I'm just SO sorry he was made to go through all that, while trying to grieve the death of his brother, his twin no less!

[@ginacampbell8766]

Unfortunately so many men have spent 20, 30 or 40+ years in prison over false incriminating charges

[@gypsyloutruecrimetoo3783]

Looking forward to this

[@iesha_irl]

I hate that multiple lawyers were pushing for him to take a plea deal.

[@cherietillapaughhott1012]

What a precious young man, surrounded and defended and believed in by precious people, all of whom are obviously filled with integrity and good hearts. In my opinion. I hope and pray they find whoever the actual killer or killers are, and finally bring them to justice!

[@elshabazz2070]

He was smart to fire that first attorney

[@bettyechols6405]

Crime scene techs should know their business w/o a detective telling them what to do.

[@josettetandy6112]

My deepest sympathy. I am so happy you got out of this nightmare and what a beautiful soul you have. Love your lawyer, what a great man too.

[@CaseyRhyneXoXo]

His sister called and told him about the break in and murder. They couldn't trace that phone call to establish his alibi if the 3 people he lived with weren't enough. He's grieving for his twin and they accused him of doing it? There were several people per the mom's account. Why wouldn't the rest of the evidence be tested. It's his mom's house. I'm sure all her kid's fingerprints are in their mom's house. This was a pitiful investigation and terribly sad for the victim's family.

[@atuchukwuazubike5672]

EXACTLY ;; because cell phone trace would have shown he was miles away These Police Detectives are the most incompetent bunch EVER

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

@@atuchukwuazubike5672 Lazy Liars

[@TSC-hr7ir]

JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED R.I.P BROTHER 🌻⚘

[@Mega0507-b3g]

Why would he kill his own brother, he got any life insurance? Or into gang? None of was adjust him as a his brother killer. Shame on the police from the beginning they didn’t do the job right. They need to find the person ,partial palm print belongs to. This is so sad. What he gain of ? Thanks to the defense team they worked so hard on this case!

[@lovelygirl-q9h]

Crazy I'm so sadden by the police almost put the wrong guy in jail so terrible 😞

[@bishopturner5835]

When I got out I would have sued them and got everybody on the case fired.

[@staceya7870]

Why wouldn't you test the other prints to bolster your case?! Especially when his alibi is supported by 4 people!

[@dianadowie3985]

Imagine if you had a family member murdered and these two Detectives investigating the murdered victim 's case ? Would you have confidence in them?

[@dawgmaw]

Sometimes prosecutors will do anything unethical to get a W.

[@swannyriver75]

Sometimes??? how about most times

[@kathleengeorge5101]

And if he's innocent, the government can never take away the pain they have put him through 🙏🙄

[@Findpepperbridge]

It’s completely insane that they haven’t caught the real people with all that evidence

[@gretamichelle8514]

Went to high school with them East high school. They were good boys very smart.

[@kathrynbarnes4256]

They need to compensate the brother for his time in jail!!!!!!!

[@donnaryland9976]

it's very admirable of the officers to admit they were wrong & glad the truth came out. The young man accused was very smart to stand tall & fire the lawyers that were incompetent. Justice served for one of the twins at least🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@clwcheryl]

My heart hurts for him😢 I pray they catch the guys who did it