When a 16-Year-Old Is Locked Up in a Supermax Prison | Stickup Kid | FRONTLINE

[@just_guess_]

Did that guy seriously just say that an armed robbery is the worst crime one could commit outside of murder? I mean, it's a pretty serious crime, but what about rapists? Pedophiles? Child abusers? Stalkers? The fact that this was a minor being coerced by an adult never factored into this?

[@alejandrozamora4836]

Donald duck supporter guaranteed horrible person maybe they should put his kids their too

[@nickmartin7245]

hes the kinda guy to give the judge/court 1million to get his son out of a rape charge.

[@tudorme7680]

Alonzo used a gun, guns kill people, and his was discharged during the robbery, fortunately no one got shot. The use of a gun makes it aggravating.

[@ayyub9855]

@@tudorme7680 guns dont kill people do

[@noneya1241]

He said dangerous. And yes armed robbery is quite possibly one of the most dangerous crimes one can commit in terms of morbidity. The risk that someone dies Is pretty high. Is it the most henius of crimes? No it is not considering the position this 16 year old was put in and the state of desperation most people are in.

[@therealvizualassassin]

At 15?? He did NOT have to do Federal time in Supermax!! He's from Cali, they could of just sent him to CYA. I have a friend who did the same thing at the same age. Did 6 years at YA, came out and now is one of the most successful and respected people in the community. Prison is no place for a kid. Period.

[@katrenahughes7548]

Right

[@cherylwilliams7685]

Latlles Allen

[@brendadrumm9708]

My kid of 17 went to prison yrs ago for car theft it was called brockhill England tough jail shit in bucket no TV he later Went to eight to eight dif prisons didn't learn him Winson green ramby glen parva eastward park etc

[@neteoneteo2638]

@@brendadrumm9708 wow man hope he’s doing better

[@mikexxxmilly]

He was in state prison which is arguably much worse depending on where you're at. (He was not lucky in where he landed)

[@koolhandduke4087]

Any kid committing an armed robbery should be punished by the law. However, sending a 15 yo for a 1st offense to a supermax prison is overkill.

[@larealidad6695]

Would you have the same opinion if the shop keeper was killed by the bullet that came out of the gun the 15yo was holding?

[@koolhandduke4087]

@@larealidad6695--There's enough crime going on that I don't have to imagine a different scenario. You're moving the goal post. He didn't kill the shopkeeper. In USA there are kids in juvenile facilities for killing their parents.

[@msvitles]

@@koolhandduke4087 a person does not point a gun at another person, unless they intend to shoot and harm or kill them. That is the first and number one rule you learn when you get trained in how to shoot a gun. NEVER point a weapon at another person, unless you intend to kill them. This "kid" took a gun and pointed it at a shopkeeper. That person will never live the same way again. His life is forever altered. Just like a rape.

[@koolhandduke4087]

@@msvitles --Linda you make valid points. Are you assuming he had weapons training? My guess is; he hadn't. The store owner's life altered, but not dead or shot. That's not an excuse for dude's actions, but as I stated before, his sentence, overbearing. I'm not opposed to punishment for his crime. In fact, I'll do you one better, had the store owner killed him during the robbery my feeling is he would have brought it on himself. There are juveniles in juvenile prisons for killing their parents. So either those kids belong in max security or this kid should have seen the same discretion in punishment, juvenile lockup. I recall a case in which 2 brothers (12 and 14) killed their father while he slept, then set the house on fire. Juvenile prison. Am I outta line to expect fairness and consistency from our justice system?

[@koolhandduke4087]

@@msvitles --Btw, your quotation marks around 'kid' suggest you don't feel he was a kid at 15. Is there a reason you feel he wasn't still a kid at 15? A grown up crime I'll agree, but 15 is still a kid nonetheless.

[@omennemo2364]

Mr. Alonzo, you still look so young. I cried when I saw this. Then I saw what you did. They changed the law in several states because of you. You saved some children. Don't give up hope. I just saw that this was downloaded on Dec 17 2014. I pray you are well and happy.

[@omarplaya2793]

I went to prison when I was 16 years old I did 6 years it was a dramatic experience it change me for the best and the worst but I understand what this dude is going through. I hope he gets it together. It was hard for me to readjust back to the real world but having family support or any type of support is helpful and a blessing. Now I’m doing good for my self and I have my FREEDOM

[@FaithandNova]

Traumatic experience for you*, I pray you are able to heal from your old journey into a beautiful new journey.

[@neeneek.369]

Omar Playa sending you love and encouragement young King. Keep that same mindset.

[@oldsouljs8042]

Great to hear that things are going well for you. Stay strong.

[@jraegatsby757]

Salute your Atonement

[@metrotmobil8851]

God bless you buddy

[@joannmendez5897]

Today June 1, 2019 Saturday, May Father God Almighty, bless this man.

[@CC-yu7zh]

Came here bc of Ava Duvernay's When They See Us...thinking in particular about Corey Wise...

[@R-Will]

Having empathy for your fellow man at his lowest point, especially your enemy, is key to true inner peace. That includes people like Donald Trump. I pray that our Father blesses this man and Korey Wise. For I am not built to withstand the test they endured.

[@smallfry6917]

JoAnn Mendez Amen

[@oldsouljs8042]

@@R-Will very well spoken

[@BarbieMom]

Today August 17th, 2019 bless this man. May God forgive him, may he forgive himself and find the love and support he needs.

[@andreawhite9972]

This was heartbreaking! He needs therapeutic help to detox from whatever meds they pumped into him!!! So damn sad!!

[@thelandballin747]

Sorry to say there is no real help for him. He went to prison as a kid and they abused him physically and mentally. I know i better never go to jail, i am not made for that.

[@eyesofagemini7715]

This is there response to how they feel about anybody who becomes a victim to the system in place. Medicate & hope he returns so they can keep there jobs.

[@LUVLELEO100]

Andrea White I cried like a Baby watching this😢💯.

[@annechester770]

Yes AW..he has to do it slowly reduce bit by bit so he don't suffer acute side effects..n get himself w nice lil girlfriend lol.. Hes lucky he has a good family..I must say that's a blessing..but how can he not be messed up? That was wrong..he made a mistake yes..but that was too harsh..you wouldn't keep an animal like that

[@CynthiaApplegate]

The people that put his ass there need medication. They need to get him off that shit. His answer to "Are you taking your medication?" wasn't where I saw a problem, it was that sad, heartbreaking look in his eyes. Kid looks like he literally just wants to scream out loud and have a meltdown. I say get him off all that shit and let him get it out, then focus on keeping him on the positive. This makes me so angry.

[@mattpruitt5017]

I watch documentaries like this a lot but… wow this one wrecked me. I actually cried. You can hear the pain and confusion every time he talks. They completely broke him.

[@mariaashley87]

Me too, I cried.

[@skeetrix5577]

@@mariaashley87 you two need to stop being so fucking soft. he could have killed someone, and people that do that are not fit to continue living in society. I'm sure he feels bad for what he did but that doesnt change what he did to his victims. does anyone give a fuck what they think or are we going to continue "crying" for a criminal? I certainly am not nor ever will

[@pizzaiq]

He altered someone else's lifetime of peace and mental health. Get some perspective

[@taylorbrown9756]

I agree but that’s not what this comment is touching on. I think this comment is more directed to the fact that he was sent to an adult prison at such a young age and that broke him. Not that he didn’t deserve to be locked up, but that he didn’t deserve to be locked up in that magnitude which ended up having lasting effects on his undeveloped brain.

[@chaytonhurlow840]

I'm sure the store clerk got over this in a few months, and sleeps perfectly fine now. Yeah it's needless trauma, which is sad. But in this specific circumstance, the punishment really didn't fit the crime. Justice is not supposed to be so black and white. this boy was victimized himself.

[@juanitamitchell3090]

And the adult who scared him into committing the robbery should have been charged as well.

[@catterpillar9728]

juanita mitchell makes me wonder if that was true. We aren’t given any evidence only buddy’s word. So. I tend to not believe everything I hear. But that’s just me .

[@smithvr5007]

It's completely believable the kid did it out of fear. He probably would have ended-up dead, or being forced to do murder if he didn't change his mind. The funny thing is he would have likely gotten away with if he did kill the clerk.

[@deontaethekid6137]

Gang initiation I’m sure

[@Johntb100]

Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MizzKru]

He sounds like he is mentally delayed as well. I believe he was prayed upon

[@frankernest5393]

Seeing that after so many months of being out he didn't resort to crime, and not in prison again made me really enjoy this young man's story even more. Thank you for not losing hope.

[@SadieAtCollege]

Seeing the family eating shrimp cause he wanted it made me cry. The way they just made it seem like he never left. We only saw a bit of it too…that’s love. ❤

[@kevin15776]

He definitely has a good and loving family looking out for him.

[@timpande6900]

This is totally sad. I have done time. A few times at that, I could not imagine doing 14 years at the age of 16....16? Are you SERIOUS!!!!!

[@Swnsasy]

Tim Pande This Cory I'm sorry that you had to endure that and I hope that you've come out better though... Just because you've done time DOES NOT make a person always horrible and that pisses me off... ❤️❤️

[@marquitashiver6141]

God bless you. Im getting to the point where i don't think anyone deserves to go to prison. Its hell on earth. Unless u just get off on hurting innocent people and its been proven without a shadow of doubt then thats the place for you but other than that nah. ESPECIALLY kids. Craziest thing ever!

[@thephantomzoneboxing]

black man in america..its what it is

[@princeolowu3992]

Racist ass shit

[@skuboslyice1000]

Marquita Shiver what is u talkin about prison is to hard and cruel ??

[@hatednyc]

I love how wonderful his family is and that they supported him and one another all through this time

[@melviasheppard8466]

He is truly BLESSED to have them

[@djf0716]

Bakersfield Police arrested three people Wednesday afternoon following a ShotSpotter activation in the 200 block of V Street. Officers responded to the scene at 3:06 p.m., and a city of Bakersfield code enforcement officer saw an individual firing a handgun at an unknown target, according to a department news release. The suspect, Alonza Thomas, 35, was followed by officers to a nearby residence. He then fled the residence on foot with Justin Griffin, 20, and a 16-year-old male juvenile, BPD said. All three were apprehended, according to BPD. Thomas was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm, participation in a criminal street gang, resisting/delaying an officer and being a felon in possession of ammunition. Griffin and the juvenile were arrested for unrelated arrest warrants and resisting/delaying an officer. While no shooting victim was found, several bullet strikes to a nearby building were, police said. Sept. 24, 2020

[@yesthisisvic]

Wonderful family. Yeah. Where was all the 'love and support' from this 'wonderful family' BEFORE he became a criminal?

[@dominicbrady6169]

@@djf0716 Some people never learn

[@dominicbrady6169]

@@yesthisisvic There was no money involved before

[@joehera8311]

They broke his spirit may you find peace

[@alisondenu5317]

His spirit was evil so it needed to be broken.

[@joehera8311]

@@alisondenu5317 fuck you he wasnt evil every man deserves mercy in this wicked life

[@janet.oboutte1349]

You do the crimes you do the time Good for you You got caught Cry like a baby cause you can't go home Get a fuc ing job

[@omqitzdanielle999]

@@alisondenu5317 He was a 16 year old who had a gun pulled on him after eating food offered to him by an adult I truly don't think he is evil he just had no other choice😣

[@gbh105]

To hell with him

[@ronnylovelace948]

He's been touched and traumatized about something. The lawyer was foul for ruining his life

[@janicecoleman1156]

I totally agree. It seems he was raped in prison. His childhood was destroyed. I pray he doesn't commit suicide later in life. He needs help.

[@99yearsago37]

@milkmandan77 bahaha in my country some kid robbed the same store like 5 times and a different one two times so he got caught hmm he got like 5 months because first timer, he didn't have gun but he had a knife, he was 19 years old, and this is like from a month ago...

[@blackfirstdealwithitblack8098]

@milkmandan77 don't procreate jackass!

[@Donzo5711]

@@trevorlefiles8633 You can't even write proper sentences. Go back to school before trying to be a smartass.

[@tashiaredd3421]

Trevor LeFiles how are you trying to check someone, but you can’t use proper english or grammar?!! However, if I’ve deciphered your poorly written comment correctly, you said if your told to be a monster...... you become one. Well what do you think happens when a CHILD goes to prison? They’re treated and programmed to be like animals, soooooo.......? I’m pretty sure your dumb smart azz can figure it out the rest. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@615BlackBarbie]

He's mentally different. but, he made it. and..... he has a Great support system. he didn't come out homeless like most. he was released into Love.

[@dennisonjoseph1395]

Nicole Voorhies

[@wjsjallday]

Are you family?

[@oppsutton5293]

Yea , I agree.. I thought the same thing

[@russellstevens9927]

There's a lot about his time in prison, that isn't touched on. He was in prison for 13 years. He seen a lot and he did a lot. He had no business in a super max at 16 y/o. Very sad story.

[@mrbigwheel8171]

Do the crime, do the tike

[@tonysantu27]

13 years and then sent to a Max at 15? I seen grown ass men check in at those facilities smh Shit is a zoo. I pray this brother is doing ok. These judges and prosecuters are out their minds 🤦‍♂️

[@princeolowu3992]

They racist asf

[@landychapman3]

@@princeolowu3992 Don't play race card. Don't be stupid. They just don't give a F -- gotta go play golf at 2 pm.

[@mikexxxmilly]

@@princeolowu3992 Yeah, the democrats have been holding black folks down for decades. Hillary Clinton loved using "super predator" to describe them and Joe Biden was responsible for the crime bill which led to accelerated mass incarceration.

[@kim79710]

Lmfao, I pray he's taking it up the ass every night by big Bubba the cell boss

[@gracefullyblessed555]

That man talking in sitting in the chair needs to be locked up to see if he would still say what he says after spending time in there

[@susanholbrook7358]

Or even better, one of his juvenile relatives... See how fast he would back track in that situation. He is a prick, no doubt.

[@koimatai4600]

They were supposed to send him to juvenile authority until he hit 18 and then send him to the adult system at least to a medium facility

[@beautyforashestv5959]

Look what they did to Korey Wise of exonerated Central Park 5. I think he was 16. For false rape charges

[@michaelbell3939]

Korey wise trail was a year after he was falsely charged with rape ete...a yr after that he actually was 17yr when convicted for those crime he had nothing to do with

[@eharlem3]

It's heartbreaking that Alonza is now on medication to help him cope, and he truly isn't himself after this unfortunate ordeal. This really has you appreciate life and how precious having a supportive loving family is. This tramatic experiences has scared him for the rest of his life, which all stemmed from a bad decision he made as a 16 yr old. I hope Alonza finds peace and some positive non threatening coping mechanisms so he can prosper as an adult.

[@toniarenee2709]

Alanza your story touched my heart. I pray you are well now & forever

[@alonzathomas4992]

Tonia Renee thank you 🙏🏾🥰

[@amberborta7352]

@@alonzathomas4992 this touched me also, I'm happy to see you free. Just shared this on fb too. This system is corrupt. Praying for your future! ❤

[@alonzathomas4992]

Latashia Brown thank you 🙏🏾 🥰🥰🥰

[@0128330]

Alonza may you continue to heal....get the help you need and whoever did you wrong will pay in their own way. I'm glad your ok. I Love you♥️if noone has told you lately. Keep your head up. I've been there.

[@vladdtheinhaler6175]

"Why is it important to give other people hope?" "I told you, because i don't have any" Damn bro hope you doing good

[@edwardfigueroa4436]

That comment almost broke my spirit.

[@williambell3893]

right? that shit hit HARD

[@daughterofzion2146]

Losing hope is like waiting on a slow death. That’s not good

[@vanessawilliams703]

AMEN!!🙏🙏🙏

[@sabinelena]

I hope Alonza is doing well and healthy and happy. He is amazing and what happened is unfair. I hope is adjusting to life outside with his family ok now. Thanks for sharing your story Alonza.

[@alonzathomas4992]

Sabine Lena 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@davidwoermansr]

What happened to the clerk was unfair had he been over 18 he would've done at least 20 because of the stolen firearm and use of a firearm to commit the crime so 13 was a good deal

[@amberoliverelowsky49]

Welcome Home Alonza. This made me cry for you and your family. Nothing but peace and love... You belong here! Stay strong.

[@-AntTv]

4 years later .. I hope your doing good bro

[@JoePesciVSBillyBatts]

The lack of compassion of that prosecutor is beyond words...

[@marcusemoore4306]

Emir Osmanovic prosecutors District Attorney’s and judges don’t care about people they only care about convictions and win regardless if you innocent or guilty all they care about is the W to make their professional jacket look good

[@Ma1nguy]

In case you've forgotten, the seriousness of crimes committed by juveniles and rising, lest you've forgotten Columbine and other school related shootings, the only difference those guys were never caught because they committed suicide. What's even worse is that many of these perpetrators in the court room lack any remorsefulness for what they've done. Just suppose he shot and killed someone because the gun went off, maybe he never intended to kill but someone is now dead.....a husband, a brother, father, best friend won't be going home tonight.

[@alyciajones9864]

Whew I thought it was just me he’s trash 🗑

[@thomasrwilson2100]

Emir Osmanovic prosecutors never have any compassion

[@chamekamcclellan4661]

Ma1nguy Just stfu your comment was dumb asf school shooters MASS shooting compared to a armed robbery stfu

[@silk2smooth542]

He was basically taken advantage of

[@ronnieg1341]

Japaulus Hall right bro so sad

[@louisianamidwest4106]

He lucky he still alive. Kid pulls a gun on me and I have one......he is dead

[@HellHoundzProductions]

hope this man is still doing good, that poem at the kind literally made me cry. shit was well structured too, clear message, full of emotion/experiance.

[@littletraveller5428]

That guy that sent him to the store should have also gone to prison.

[@pamworly8923]

Years ago a man who was the stepfather to his girlfriend sons. This happened in New York he forced her and her sons robb people. After he caught when the cops talked to the children they found out that the stepfather was abusive .

[@CoralineJonesPinkPalace]

Absolutely 👍

[@cootycatcher6608]

If the guy is real .

[@danielschoen8402]

That guy who allegedly “made him do it” probably doesn’t even exist, tbh... I still think they sentenced him too harshly given his age, but I doubt that excuse is legitimate and I doubt that guy he’s talking about is a real person or that his excuse about being forced is the truth. He’s trying his best to create sympathy for his situation with that part of it. He certainly knew what he was doing with the robbery and the motive was money

[@danielschoen8402]

@@cootycatcher6608 Yep finally someone else has a little sense to not just swallow his excuse whole without suspicion about the existence of this alleged other man. People who get caught by the cops in an armed robbery will often be terrified and try claiming that some other person “made them do it” usually entails a story of some other person who apparently pulled a gun on them and threatened them into committing the armed robbery for them... right before they allegedly hand over a loaded firearm to them to commit the robbery with... make any sense??? “Do this armed robbery or I’ll shoot you dead!!! Ok now here take this loaded gun and do it!!” .... it’s quite a far fetched unlikely excuse that is pretty common in cases like this. This other person almost certainly doesn’t exist... he just did the armed robbery trying to make it on his own and wanted to get easy money. Still he’s a kid but the fact that he’s lying about it still and not owning up to the responsibility is troubling.

[@1americanatlarge]

THIS IS AN EXPERIMENT ON THE EFFECTS OF TORTURE BY SOLITARY CONFINEMENT AND HOW LONG UNTELL SUBJECTS GO MAD AND OR COMMIT SUICIDE

[@FaithandNova]

I agree

[@chasitymiles1854]

I absolutely agree to this comment

[@yow2363]

Yes, that's the truth.

[@vicentevillacorta101]

WHO NEEDS CRIMINALS ANYWAY?

[@alexbryant5286]

My brother that is exactly what it is

[@msljacky84]

I'm straight crying.. My heart goes out to him so sad hearing these stories. I can't even imagine. Teaches me to be more mindful of my blessings and things I complain about. He will be apart of my prayers.

[@MrPcoz]

God please bless this young man with peace.

[@aaronwhite1481]

He is an adult but he is still a kid, just imagine how his mentality was when he was 15... this system is no good..

[@Ma1nguy]

His high school education should've continued while incarcerated so at least he would've had a high school diploma even though locked up and the years would've gone by faster

[@byroncanty8986]

@@Ma1nguy 😂😂they couldn't care less about the education you receive insidd

[@cyd112879]

I wish I had family like that. I’m happy he still has His smile.

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

My nephew is in supermax been there since he was 17 he is 26 now I pray he gets parole when he goes up next year. This shit is sad

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

@@kirk4156 shit I hope not fuck the statistics

[@machine.g]

@@kirk4156 Not a fact. That's your prediction.

[@landychapman3]

@@LOUISVILLECARDINALS Thats messed up. What did he do >> I mean what was he convicted of?

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

@@landychapman3 he has robbery charges like I told him you do the crime gotta do the time but the guards have beaten him up bad a few times I'm just scared for him he has epilepsy real bad

[@landychapman3]

@@LOUISVILLECARDINALS That is some messed up shit. I know once you are inside there is no justice - warden controls everything and act like they didn't know people getting beaten, stabbed, etc. You gotta do a gofund me; high power lawyer is only way to get him help...

[@darealblair6774]

Whatever you went through young man I am privileged to hear your story in your strength to speak freely again. I can see many things you've been victimized by and with but no young soul that your heart is still gold.

[@deitykush]

Those prosecutors are very aware and conscious that they are sentencing little children to a life of rape and I believe they get off on that. They are the real criminals. They are derelict if they don't know this

[@mikejr8604]

It's sad bro but can happen to anyone.

[@katrenahughes7548]

The very real monsters of the world indeed. And will pay a bigger price in the end to the most high who holds all power. So sad that people don't fear the lord.

[@deitykush]

@beverly ledbetter when they are children of a different racial Community they are considered babies yet when within other communities they are considered criminal masterminds with the foresight to know all sorts of things including what they think they can get away with or not. Let's not forget most of them are living within a demographic that was destroyed by narcotics strategically placed in their communities by government agencies which is all a matter of public record now to continue the assault leftover by Jim Crow laws and slavery. This is an ongoing oppressive assault. These children are raised by parents who were raised by parents who were raised by parents who strategically suffered oppression for over a century that still goes on literally to this day and thus these 14 year olds who practically raised themselves I not mentally developed beyond the average 7 year old. They are not emotionally and or socially intelligent enough to understand the world outside of what they've been force-fed. And now that you know the truth I employ you to go do more research and possibly write a book or create a documentary about this. Those who know and do or say nothing are co-conspirators

[@lovinglife7719]

Yes it part of the plan to turn young boys out

[@lovinglife7719]

Yes they are fully aware you would be suprise who is involve in this scheme to turn young black man into punks

[@judothaghost258]

This shit sad...im just now seeing this in 2019..i hope u doing good bro 🙏🏾

[@Ch3loos]

This* you fucking moron

[@nzungu7773]

@@adventureswiththecrazyvet "grammar"

[@alexc.3412]

An idiot correcting another idiot 🤔

[@InspiredxxFamily]

Chris grammAR you’re an idiot. You’re trying to correct somebody.Learn how to spell

[@QueenBthatsMe777]

@@InspiredxxFamily or better yet, on social media... why is he even trying to correct ANYONE? Oh! I know why... it's to deflect from the message! I'm glad you guys got on his butt!

[@LloydJamesWu]

I really hope he's doing good now

[@angel71824]

Same

[@monicao.46]

frontline needs to do an update

[@billyholmes3]

jay r looks like they might have broke his jaw

[@ErrorEntity69]

agree

[@WhimWams]

jay r Seems he was gay before he attempted the robbery, at the big homies house.

[@rw8990]

To put a young man like this in Super Max where he automatically has to check in is incomprehensible.Most guys in SuperMax have been in and out of many prisons and are usually violent,to put this young man in a SuperMax prison is like putting a jr high school football player in the NFL, he will get crushed.The high and mighty judge would sing a different tune if the young man was his son!

[@damianrodriguez5907]

Don’t commit crimes

[@kennyhardy1884]

Yes indeed they would be behind the scenes with other drugs and prosecutors cutting crazy deals! I think all judges should have to spend a week in a supermax or even a regular prison to see what they're putting people into! I bet the sentences would change after that experience! Especially in today's realm of psychology and mental health

[@henkvandommelen3206]

Yeah when you are good, you are good. Age is just a number. Look at Messi at the age of 16 he was playing in the champions league. Or Max Verstappen at the age of 16 he was driving a F1 car.

[@onthat07]

@@kennyhardy1884 dont commit crimes

[@rw8990]

@@onthat07 yea,and don’t be accused of committing crimes,remember every one that’s locked up isn’t guilty,but some people have no sympathy at all for a situation until it involves them or someone they care about!

[@gmggurlmeetsgurl]

Uh so we just gonna watch this like he isn’t mentally challenged?? He shouldn’t be there , he has the mind of a child, he is gonna be lost in system. His speech isn’t even all there...

[@zeusalmighty2392]

I thought he was. Thanks for confirming it, I'm like is this dude slow?

[@mizantoinette73]

The speech and mouth rolling is a permanent side effect of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal. He is forever damaged by that incarceration.

[@zeusalmighty2392]

@@mizantoinette73 OK, thanks for clearing that up!

[@louisianamidwest4106]

His gun ain't slow

[@T.Sullivan]

GMG true that. He clearly isn’t all there mentally

[@BigPaPaRu]

When he said his mom was about to get a writeup for the knife, that shit made a tear come out

[@mr.involved5641]

Mannn..REAL SHIT

[@chanaerobison7734]

Institutionalized at its finest.

[@elishahill2509]

Broke me all the way up!!! 😥😥😥

[@mustafaali448]

I admire his mom. She’s a strong woman. 🖤

[@mustafaali448]

Scott Gilleland you’re a piece of sh*t. 💩

[@jason8984]

@Scott Gilleland absolutely correct

[@danibel85]

Dear Alonza, Your story touched me deeply. I hope you know that you are not alone and that any feeling that comes from within, it is ok to feel. Life is hard, but the way I see it, you will ultimately have to decide if it will make you stonger, or if it will make you weaker. I hope your story inspires others to make better choices when they are confronted with a life changing decision. I hope you are inspired by your own strength. My heart is with you, take care of yourself; mind, body, and soul. - Daniela

[@DavidVujanic]

What a sad story & an upsetting reflection of how awful our society can be. Hope Alonza is doing well now.

[@shithead4221]

Bricka bricka!

[@vixxa]

+Shithead lol

[@ericbumbera664]

Don’t commit armed robbery if you don’t wanna got to prison. Don’t feel bad for any criminals.

[@gatorskin472]

David Vujanic he is a sociopath he is deceiving everyone around him that story is bullshit

[@dblock2626]

Eric Bumbera lol he was a kid who ran away, was pick up by strangers and, forced to do a criminal act from fear. People are not saddened or outraged that he was punished for his invovlement thats a given.., its more or less the length of punishment given the circumstances of the case that has people saying "wtf"

[@helgapataki4156]

He needs to be reprogrammed. Smart young man, but he's in shock & needs to come off them meds.

[@fiftycalcoulton]

Just Ty If the meds are helping I see no need. Meds can be a great tool to use for mental illness. Not forever, but for a while, until he can get balanced. I have severe manic depression and before meds all I could think about was killing myself. After the right meds I'm now stable, working, and excersising.

[@helgapataki4156]

SlipperyDavid I can agree w/ your opinion

[@ItmeFatima]

I think he was molested in prison.

[@Bob-fz7pd]

You know it was your protectors the democrats that created and profited from these laws right?

[@seattlep8464]

Just Ty you need to let me come home

[@kimbachapman9856]

This is sad you can see his mind has been damaged aGod bless him deliver him

[@lanreoshisami8934]

Him running away from home cost him 13 years in jail. I feel so sad for what happened to him

[@mrsblue3011]

This is a disgrace! You don’t put a misguided kid in a supermax prison for adults and cage him like an animal. His suicide attempts, high levels of anxiety and panic attacks were treated with a handful of pills. There was no real help for this child. He wasn’t a hardened criminal or gang member. He did not have what it takes to survive in that environment. He was a child! And this was child abuse. But he can make it. He can defy the odds set by the system that set out to break him down- by treating him like a caged animal. By the grace of God he can make it!

[@ishawnj2920]

He's black.

[@beautyforashestv5959]

Child abuse indeed.

[@eyesofagemini7715]

We can only hope & pray that he has enough support to overcome the obstacles in life he will face.

[@nicknack8459]

I notice a pattern here: zero sympathy for the actual victim and an over abundance of sympathy for the perpitrator, even calling him "the victim". Let me guess, all of you self identify as liberals?

[@eyesofagemini7715]

@@nicknack8459 Mane ish real out here & if you never had to survive in a beast of a system & an environment thats harsher than being born with cancer, than dont pass no judgement bout a life you know nothing about. All of us have certain things we go thru that we have to face & may or may not be able to overcome. This life is as uncertain as death & no pun intended but this was not about the victim or playing the victim. Ppl die everyday & in a messed up way for reasons we cant explain. Sometimes you gotta play the cards you were delt, sometimes you win, sometimes you fold. Some ppl die early for others to be taught a lesson. Its a cruel world & there is no sympathy for the weak & only the strong survive when push comes to shove. If the world went to hell today would you be strong enough to survive & protect your family from insurmountable threats that may come your way. If you consider yourself a God than pass judgement, if not than consider yourself being judged.

[@jilanihadi2304]

Just the Documentary. Hope Alonza is doing well. Please tell him that there are people out there that are still watching his story. KEEP YA HEAD UP!!!

[@fidelcastro6931]

13 years is extremely excessive for what he did. Shouldn't been more than 3 years in my opinion.

[@galdionite123]

yeah armed robbery and discharging the gun and possibly shooting someone, lets make it 1 1/2. the bullet didnt land.

[@zachg2302]

I recommend community service at the most !

[@99yearsago37]

@@galdionite123 he was forced to do a robbery he wasn't bad at all, 3 years in juvenile detention what he should have gotten... In my country under 15 years wouldn't even get charged... 16 year old would do probably 9 months after he would be 18 years old or maybe that's too harsh

[@georgiayoung9124]

Yeah....if he'd of raped a toddler....they would've high fived him....oh no wait....that was an older well known rich guy...my bad....🙃

[@georginacat7667]

How exactly did u calculate 3 years?

[@MohammedAli-oo5vk]

This is one of the most inspiring documentaries I have ever watched. No matter what happened in your life, you can still start over and re-build yourself.

[@djf0716]

Bakersfield Police arrested three people Wednesday afternoon following a ShotSpotter activation in the 200 block of V Street. Officers responded to the scene at 3:06 p.m., and a city of Bakersfield code enforcement officer saw an individual firing a handgun at an unknown target, according to a department news release. The suspect, Alonza Thomas, 35, was followed by officers to a nearby residence. He then fled the residence on foot with Justin Griffin, 20, and a 16-year-old male juvenile, BPD said. All three were apprehended, according to BPD. Thomas was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm, participation in a criminal street gang, resisting/delaying an officer and being a felon in possession of ammunition. Griffin and the juvenile were arrested for unrelated arrest warrants and resisting/delaying an officer. While no shooting victim was found, several bullet strikes to a nearby building were, police said. Sept. 24, 2020

[@mauricejones3387]

That prosecutor is most likely a person who calls himself a Christian and has no idea what Jesus teachings are, or does not care.

[@vicentevillacorta101]

Jesus teachings: YOU SHALL NOT STEAL !!!

[@badseedent4827]

Thats a Christian for you

[@jerrymann20]

Society requires a punishment. You reap what you sow. Don't abuse God's words because of how " you feel" he traumatized a store clerk 3 of them and could have killed them.

[@Tre492]

@@mauricejones3387 to get to heaven we have to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ....nothing we do saves us

[@bobbarker142]

Maurice Jones your understanding of the verse is wrong, Jesus isn’t saying you have to do those 6 things in order to go to heaven. He is merely saying to act Christ like and lend a helping hand to people less fortunate than you are.

[@jaelzion]

Justice system: "We don't care about your sob story." Also Justice system: "Ethan Couch was raised with so much comfort and privilege that he didn't know right from wrong. He was responsible for the deaths of four people but we're gonna cut him some slack because he suffered from affluenza."

[@davidfortier6976]

And to make it even worse, Ethan committed his crime in Texas, the one state that has a law specifically addressing intoxication manslaughter. He should be serving 8-80 years (four consecutive 2-20 year sentences). The way he might have been raised doesn't change anything for the people he killed and there is no possible way that he didn't know exactly what he was doing.

[@longwhitemane]

Excellent points. Texas has their priorities all scewed up. Several years ago Allen, TX built a $60 million HIGH SCHOOL football stadium. A year or two later had to be closed for renovations because it was falling apart.

[@jordanhill6734]

@@davidfortier6976 believe it or not i was locked up with him kid paid the whole dorm

[@JohnnyBot71]

NEXT!!!!!!!!!

[@peterhunt5072]

Diversity quotas probably caused those problems.

[@1105kevin]

his poem was really powerful👏👏👏

[@shifusplinter]

Very, if I could help I would give him some music to write to just to help him vent. I saw this documentary where in Jamaica they have music programs in prison and the inmates have a studio and instruments and all. I feel like it should be apart of our prison systems art classes more schooling like a normal life but behind bars to help them still hold some sense of being a human.

[@jamesmueller1921]

shifu splinter, if you want to act like a "gangsta" rap artist do your time. we don't do enough for the kids that stay out of trouble. why special treatment if you go to prison? go to prison, get free college? f*ck that !!! don't believe every "story" criminals come up with. done time myself. so ya, i know.

[@joshuabutterwick8768]

1105kevin his poem if you wanna call it that was fuckin dumb.

[@rachaellloyd4169]

1105kevin I agree cool and peace to him x

[@TheUrbanlegendztv]

Those 13 years of torture has permanently scarred this young man....no matter how many years he is free.....he will never ever adjust to society....the one thing you can never regain is time....those child hood years is what shapes and molds you into an adult...it's what creates your character.....and the mere fact that the system really put a 15/16 year old kid in an adult max security prison with his first offense is beyond me.....he didn't kill anyone or even get anything and the fact that he was forced to do it! What happened the person who forced him to do it? Man this is a cold CRUEL world....

[@john22jade]

Don’t commit crimes

[@jerrybergsteinbaum8008]

It was probably a family member and they are probably in jail now too or dead because these people are fucking incapable of functioning in society and can only cause pain and suffering theyre lucky they are allowed to live in prison with the percentage of crime committed by that demographic.

[@jking5772]

It’s also possible that if he didn’t go away he could have eventually killed somebody. No one knows. But if you commit a crime you must pay the consequences

[@jerrybergsteinbaum8008]

Dude. He was ALREADY MOLDED. BY SHITTY PEOPLE AROUND HIM INTO SOMEONE THAT IS IN THAT SITUATION BECAUSE OF THEIR OWN ACTIONS,HE WASNT GONNA SUDDENLY BE AN ACADEMIC IF HE DIDNT GO TO PRISON AT 16. HE PROBABLY WOIODVE ENDED UP SHOOTING A BOY HIS AGE WHO LOOKED JUST LIKE HIM AND LIVED IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD. THATS HOW THE STORY USUALLY PLAYS OUT. Only a fucking moron believes this myth of "kids"(teenage ACTUAL FULL TIME GANGBANGERS!!) Who could've been anything if they hadnt heen locked up by "the man". No they wouldnt have, they were raised and influenced by shitty people around them in a shitty culture,to BE SHITTY. Maybe if people are willing to discuss the SHITTY,SHITTY,WICKED SHITTY CULTURE that makes kids into people that end up in prison,that might change,but it wont change until then. Be a grown up.

[@ChrisM-bn5vr]

@@john22jade Wow what a stupid and asinine comment. Yes people shouldn't commit violent crimes, no one here is saying they should. But a 15 year old shouldn't do 13 years in an adult supermax for his first offense, that's absolutely insane.

[@markgiannuzzi813]

They messed him up.thats a crime also!!

[@futurecatastrophes9533]

Prison can really mess you up. This dude spent time in the box.

[@worldwide7657]

Damn , this story rekindled me of Korey Wise, I'm praying for you young Brother, these devils will pay dearly ALL OF THEM.

[@nicknack8459]

Remember kids: 13% = 52%

[@lance3451]

I dont think that's working out to good for this devil,and it wont work out for you to good either,hopefully you will test us devils and find out for your self and society dont have to pay for you in prison for the rest of your life!

[@closgreen70]

Not really korey wise never did the crime this guy did

[@golfer1515]

Rashad Brown probably just got out of the joint. just another lowlife blaming the white man for his poor choices. Don't worry Rashad soon you'll be back in prison with all your relatives. We are laughing at you

[@jojokintel]

Lol another black mad at the white man. Its all you think about : how are you going to get us back. Why not get away from us forever and go back to Africa?

[@jellyrcw12]

Wow what a heart breaking case. No way in hell did he deserve to spend all those years in a cage in an adult prison. I hope he finds peace and I hope we correct our "corrections" system

[@janhill102]

my heart Cry's for this young man

[@uknw1952]

mines too 😢

[@alonzathomas4992]

Jan Hill thanks 🙏🏾🥰 I’m much better though 💯

[@rome58thhaynie3]

I just hope he be ok i swear he seems like he was a gud young man

[@1americanatlarge]

THIS IS NOT JUSTICE THIS IS REVENGE AND SHOULD BE CALLED THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENGE

[@beautyforashestv5959]

The only superpredators is this jacked up judicial system. They are the real animals. All these juvenile homes so why would you send a teen to prison

[@vissitorsteve]

It's typical knee jerk conservative reaction...Lock them up, throw away the key, especially for minorities. My 16 year old brother was with a group of older guys who attempted to rob a guy and ended up hitting him, causing him to fall to the ground, hit his head, and die. My brother was not even there. But yes, I understand that he could rightfully be charged as an accessory, and he was. At 16 he was convicted and sent to a men's state prison here in California. In the beginning, when I'd visiting, his face would always be swollen and bruised, but he refused to talk about it. When he was released, nearly 10 years later, he had the mind of a child.

[@PluteDog0629]

He's a good poet. I felt his pain. His situation sucks but I think he still has something to look forward too

[@hughiedavies6069]

Glad to see a prison documentary about how difficult it is, especially for young men who find themselves in that environment. Unfortunately America has made incarceration a business so people profit from every aspect of it and no politician would ever want to be seen as going soft on crime. Rehabilitation is frowned upon!

[@flamingforce5130]

Why is rehabilitation frowned upon in America though and not other developing countries ?

[@B_Bodziak]

@@flamingforce5130 Because we have privatized prisons. The companies that run them only profit when the beds are full. The US has the highest recidivism rate of felons of any developed country because it's soley about punishment and not rehabilitation.

[@flamingforce5130]

@@B_Bodziak interesting thanks didn’t know that . I’m from Australia

[@vibezlogistics7453]

Well not everyone can be rehabilitated especially when they're in their early twenties....

[@kalimanbuda6501]

The lives they take away when they kill, are those lives reinstated ??? Criminals must be executed period..trial must last 2 months max, and immediately sent to heaven to face divine charges..

[@missfjohnson843]

Coming from a mother whos been dealing with the teenage blues this story is very heartfelt....realizing no matter what I say or do its really up to the kid to make the right decisions in life for himslef at this moment hes doin better but I keep him strong in Prayer ....also praying for your strength and guidance that you too be at peace💋👑

[@RBrown-zl6wo]

💕💕💕

[@mariej.richard5114]

I hope your situation improved

[@perryscott7053]

Prayers go out to you bro. I know how you feel. Keep your head up. Stay prayed up. Support system is what you need. I suffer till this day and people don’t understand. Wish they did. 🙏🙏🙏

[@beatriceojwando1122]

Perry Scott so sorry, God got your back. You will be fine

[@petermorton301]

The Almighty is with you Perry when you lease expected it Their's none like The Almighty in all the earth

[@Cristasphoto]

I get it. Prayers for you and him. This absolutely breaks my heart.. sad 😢

[@mintone2008]

My heart goes out to him and his family.....I feel so messed up after seeing this

[@olip52]

My heart goes out to his victim...

[@kim79710]

Lmfao

[@no1onu2be19]

@@olip52 can a heart go out to both for different reasons?

[@john22jade]

True lucky he didn’t get shot

[@randomfullywonderful]

He seems slow. He wasn't doing better four months later. He looked like he was trying to qualify for disability. Would it have made a world of difference if he was 18 instead of 16? I dunno about that. I thought his sentence was harsh, but we're told to keep our mouths shut when we try to help with suggestions that aren't politically correct. Knock off the victim mentality, stop committing crimes, stay in school, get a job, and stop getting knocked up outside of marriage. Things could have been different for him if he had a father and a good mother.

[@persephone2706]

_"When the gun went off it slapped me to attention."_ You mean you weren't paying attention while attempting to pull off an armed robbery?

[@phatkaveh60]

I see no rehabilitation, just torture. No wonder most become recidivist

[@fightthepower07]

As an outsider (I'm from the UK) American justice always seems like revenge. Mandatory minimums distort due process and why on Earth would you treat a juvenile as an adult? That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. If I didn't know better (along with your 'War on drugs') it's as if someone or something, wants American jails full......

[@alexanderrahl482]

+fightthepower07 You're correct on both counts, people in prisons is big business in the US, no real education resources or mental health resources besides pumping us full of drugs. And revenge because becky the soccermom thinks jamel, jose, jim or zhuan should get life so she doesnt have to look upon him while she's driving her cadillac escalade to starbucks. Im American, but also an ex-con. Fuck it.

[@Davanillaguerrilla]

You are 100% correct. The so called greatest nation on earth is also the quickest to wage war on its own citizens and call them criminals just to keep slavery going. It is modern day slavery. If you look at the reality of it. It is a way to hold people again st their will and charge them and their family outrageous prices for comfort and communication with their friends and family. If justice is so just.. Tell me. Why does a phone call cost upwards of 3-5$ per minute? A phone call means more than anything to someone locked up. Secondly, solitary confinement allows for more prisoners and less staff, less expenses and more savings. It is encouraged and overused as a punishment, as a "safety measure" etc. Of course. No part of the justice or correctional system was meant for anything other than extorting more taxes out of the public. Point blank.

[@desbest4]

+fightthepower07 America has more prisoners than Europe does combined.

[@seamuslight2472]

+fightthepower07 Yeah, the US should adopt the UK's system of laws - sharia.

[@iamwhatiam4712]

+fightthepower07 thats nothing my friend... I got a buddy of mine thats been in since he was 13... Currently doing life plus 30!

[@j-real7233]

I feel so bad for this guy Alonza. You can tell he has a genuinely good soul. He made one bad decision that was persuaded or bullied by an adult. That cost him his young adulthood & his mental state. Stay strong & keep moving forward my brother.

[@ariannarwal9511]

“Goodbye to that soul, that never was a kid” some hard words

[@ohhrazcal4130]

The lasting psychological effects on this man are sad, this is what happens when you live in a world, where scared children get harsher punishment then full grown child molesters

[@Hoping_T]

PREACH.

[@starstepney2332]

Because the laws unfortunately are made by pedos

[@aleasemontgomery7845]

I pray he can overcome this. He broke the law, but I really want him to be successful. Praying that his mental health improves. We’ve all made mistakes. Love, Peace and Blessings 🙏🏾

[@russgaudett]

We've all made mistakes, like armed robbery? Hard for me to find sympathy.

[@glennsurgest7761]

prison means legal plantation, and for blacks knowing your history is what keeps you from this madness.

[@xxxWilsonSwag123xxx]

glenn surgest fuck you

[@skuboslyice1000]

U actually gotta point

[@thecityman1910]

I was locked up for a few years when I was young. Now its 25 years later- all 100% crime free- and I'm still institutionalized. I recently bought my own house and I live alone. It has a nice living room, dining room, kitchen, etc. But I put a chair in my bedroom where I also have a tv, and now I spend 95% of my time at home in my small bedroom instead of on my nice couch in my large living room. I just got so used to being in a small, enclosed area that I'm much more comfortable in my little bedroom than anywhere else in my house.

[@Caperhere]

That smug man, sitting in a room full of books. The irony.

[@MimiB1974]

A whole 💩

[@flappy7373]

i gotta hand it to you.. this is probably one of only a few occasions where someone actually used the word irony correctly and to great effect. nice job! and i also agree with frog fur. judges, prosecutors, cops.. they should all spend at least 3 months in jail or prison as part of their educational training. they need to understand what they're punishing people with. they need to understand the treatment they're inflicting upon their patients. the way it is now, it's like a doctor prescribing a medicine to someone without ever understanding what that medicine really is or does. it's barbaric. it's alchemy. it's stupid. there is no science in it. there is no structure to it. there is no meaning in it. it's just savagery.

[@flappy7373]

@frog fur yeah you're probably right. i say three months because it's long enough to make a serious impact in their life and give them real time to think about what it really means to be incarcerated. the first month is the hardest, but the second month is when it really starts to sink in.. the third month is when you begin adapting to it and it begins to change who you are deep down inside. a single month just isn't long enough, in my opinion. not for them to really get a feel for what they're doing to the people they shove away into a cage. it changes the punishment from just being another random name for some random amount of time on another list, to it being a real person locked away in a real place. i feel like there's just a disconnection between prisoners and prosecutors.. like they just don't really feel what they're doing is real, you know? like they're just playing a video game or something.

[@billygreen3515]

@@flappy7373 try 6 years man it was hard time

[@alexmcdermott2519]

Smug white man.... let’s be truthful- I’m a white housewife who has just found out how ducked up America is and the court system against young black men. I have a 17 yo son.... Why are we doing this to such promising youth?

[@bisi1980]

Trying children as adults is a violation of their human rights.

[@DrLuke49]

Bisi1980 then those children best not commit adult crimes so they don't catch an adult prison sentence 🤷‍♂️💯

[@DrLuke49]

@Cory Templar Right? These woke human rights activists nowadays always want to portray the criminals as the victims by crying about their rights violations while always neglecting to mention the rights of the victims.

[@JoeSakich]

Children?

[@robertcarli1969]

​@@JoeSakichjust made a mistake-a kid who didn't deserve it😂❤

[@guntherholbrook5627]

This was so heart-breaking. I feel like Im going to throw up.

[@andrewca1659]

Actually, Mr. Prosecutor, there is a “middle-ground.” This kid had no prior offenses and was manipulated. Big difference of a 16 year old who does this on his own and one who was violently coerced.

[@johnnym4400]

Why the fuck was his mother throwing him out of the house at 14 years old, then he meets some stranger that took him in? That was a little weird..and also when he claimed he wanted to leave, this guy threatens him to go hold up a gas station? I believe there's more to this story than what's being portrayed, because the other guy should have definitely gotten arrested as well, and also his mom? Did she not worry for the week he was gone?

[@ismth]

Prosecutor was pretty unreasonable. It’s weird that he’d take a stance like that in this situation. Hope there wasn’t any bias involved.

[@mikexxxmilly]

that is also under the assumption he isn't making that up.. Who knows, he very well may be telling the truth but it could also be a concocted story to alleviate some level of responsibility. I have no knowledge of the investigation or if they looked into this guy that apparently forced him into it but take it at face value.

[@nototheilluminati]

@@mikexxxmilly Where is a broke 16 year old getting a loaded hand gun from?

[@TeaCup1940]

Maybe he is lying and he was not manipulated. And even if he was, still he could have asked for help instead of trying to commit armed robbery. If he is old enough to drive a car, he is old enough to go to prison for the crimes he commits.

[@jomcmenamin4579]

a child in super max prison . I hope that judge and prosecutors have miserable suffering life the law has since been changed

[@rippawallet]

@MrBrettwh7 how?

[@ItmeFatima]

Agreed

[@ItmeFatima]

O betcha the judge waa benefiting off his trust and a stakeholder inn the prison he sent him to. The judge is corrupted. Here is an excerpt of another case this judge presided over, "A Kern County judge was called on the carpet by the 5th District Court of Appeal for withholding information in an attempted murder case. Judge Lee Felice withheld pertinent information about the personnel records of two investigating officers in the criminal trial, the appellate justices found."

[@CitrusJerz]

I wish the worst possible cancer for every person responsible for these type of laws.

[@ItmeFatima]

@@CitrusJerz 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@yourfavrennie]

Doing two years straight was enough for me. So I can imagine how 13 feels

[@KingKunta_]

I hope you stay out Bro

[@yourfavrennie]

Thank u

[@warz0ne775]

come to the UK dude, you would of got a $50 fine, our justice system is a joke

[@timkelleher9999]

Wish you the best brother! Prison is a nightmare

[@chrism6904]

Im a HUGEEE introvert. Id take solitary confinement EVERY DAY. Wouldnt have to talk to anyone... God that would be heaven LOL.

[@sacky2800]

I went to prison at 16 for murder in corpus Christi tx. Got ten years on my seven year feds came and got me. They gave me twenty years for organized crime. I've got out at 42 years old. I'm 43 years old an out doing good. I look at life totally different now.

[@lebogangramasodi6823]

The damage the system has done to this man almost had me in tears. He's stronger than most people running free in this world, honestly.

[@jasonwoods3667]

Exactly. Those judges and prosecutors made that little black boy rob someone at gunpoint!!! Maybe a little timeout in the corner should be the proper punishment.

[@TacticalFemboy]

rofl

[@MrGoogelaar]

Lebogang Ramasodi And this man was in jail only for farting in church? Absolutely not. This "the system hurt this poor prisoner" is so damn lame, he was a criminal and that is why he went to jail, he was not an innocent angel that the system forced into jail. If he did not go to jail he would have been a preacher at a welfare institution today? Very little sympathy for people like him.

[@mrwarren916]

Philip Koen But the story is about the justice system, and him being tired as an adult.

[@MrGoogelaar]

Devon Warren Robbing someone at gunpoint, let alone firing a shot, is an adult or a kiddie's crime? He did not steal a lollipop, he was very close to kill a man. The only important thing is to get people like him off the street so that law abiding citizens can be safe. It is because every criminal wants to dictate how they want to be treated that crime is so damn high. Time to stop handling people like him as if they are fairies with satin wings. Most of the hardened criminals started their criminal activities when very young yet they never learned their lesson.

[@sherriewilson2020]

He has such a warm and gentle soul! I can’t imagine sending our youth to adult prisons!!

[@WarDisciple1]

I feel for this man. I hope he gets well.

[@morriskid4996]

i myself went through similar experiences as brother Alonza Thomas Jr , it is a constantly battle between you and behind those walls to keep your sanity at 16 years old who was pressure into a adult world. He still a child no matter what he did. Now maybe he will be guided in the right path and be able to have a prosperous life . May God continue toi look over this young man. I wish you the best Mr Alonza Thomas Jr.

[@sauldean6430]

believe it or not, too much of cruelty in this world

[@dknight5548]

Saul Dean you right some people in this world are cruel and heartless!

[@swartyswooty7709]

Made me cry so hard. Some people just never see the light of day and for just a simple mistake. A walk in the park gone wrong

[@MissTrinidad]

Alonza you have my prayers and heartfelt sympathy. Please don't let this discourage you. Easier said than done but it's possible. God heal Alonza. 🙏

[@alonzathomas4992]

*LaDY* *L0VE* thanks 🙏🏾

[@theimmortalwarrior8025]

Everyone say be hard on crime until your child is lock up as a child...then things change....

[@jacobsladder6715]

He never committed a crime I'm his life. I'm sure they followed his story to find out he didn't know the people he was staying with. He tried to run out the store he didnt want to hurt no one. Again first time... DWI people get 5, 6, 7, times to kill someone driving.. and when they do they don't get 13 years and they should get 30 years.. because they KNEW.. they got money, they went to the liquor store they purchased it drank it and killed someone AFTER MULTIPLE DWI... ADULTS!

[@Ma1nguy]

In stories like these, My main question is "WHERE THE HELL IS THE FATHER" Most likely some deadbeat dad who deserted the mother and son that he fathered..........Loser.

[@tyriexs5]

@@Ma1nguy I bet YOU'RE WHITE. I knw yu are.

[@tyriexs5]

@@Ma1nguy yu only ask tht because of skin color.

[@Ma1nguy]

@@tyriexs5 Boy oh boy oh boy!!!! What makes you think that I am White????? When I got up this morning and looked in the mirror, all I saw was a Black American man looking back at me. Both of my parents though deceased now were African-American. BTW I can't pass as anything else. Yeah I ask that question, I came from a large family, we were poor but my parents managed to make ends meet. We were on welfare twice when I was growing up, only because Dad was ill and unable to work, However, when he got back on his feet the welfare stopped, it was never a lifestyle in my family. Many of my contemporaries didn't have a man in the house. We were fortunate, when Dad's car pulled up in front of the house, a hush fell over the household, make no mistake though, Mom had control over the family too but when Dad walked inside he was not about nonsense. All of us finished high school, none of my sisters got pregnant out of wedlock. My parents have never been to the police station to get us out of trouble nor have they ever had to meet with the school principal because of bad behavior. I'm in my 70s now and three of my siblings are gone now leaving four. Yes having a father teaching you how to be a man made all the difference. My parents instilled Christian values and a respect for the law. BTW, I've never been randomly stopped while driving nor searched and frisked. It's all about choices

[@weotalks2810]

Mother if u LOVED HIM, YOU SHOULD HAVE RAISED HIM TO RESPECT

[@MrRicardoax01]

Alonza, if your reading this I hope all is well man. Stay up and strong. 💯

[@alonzathomas4992]

Ricardo Harris I will 🙏🏾 thanks 💯

[@daniellemarie6059]

Stay blessed ❤️ I pray that you continue to heal 🙏🏼 I had a rough childhood to... I become a felon at 19 was in and out.... I am 27 now with a daughter who has changed my life. Love from Philadelphia ❤️

[@dejuanamay9303]

@brett linthicum nah I went to the channel. It really is him

[@trappinallday7764]

@@alonzathomas4992 u doing good bro

[@atozentertainment9828]

Kids should never be locked up in prison unless the word murder is somehow involved

[@emberbetz7925]

David Bailey stupid to say

[@Disturbingdarkmind]

Yeah nah just let them rob and shoot up stores, that's reasonable.

[@msvitles]

And what do you call pointing a gun at a person? I believe they call it attempted murder. You should never carry a gun unless you are of sound mind with the reason to protect your life or the lives of other people. When you pick up a gun and aim it at someone who is not threatening you, that is attempted murder.

[@gassmoke1770]

pointing a gun is just holding someone at gun point or armed robbery, not attempted murder.

[@msvitles]

If you have ever had training in gun safety, the first lesson you learn is you NEVER point a gun at someone unless you intend to kill them, hopefully in self defense. Pointing is indication of desire to kill, or attempted murder.

[@elibenGodson]

This kid had no business in a SUPERMAX prison

[@georgecarrera18]

Eli Ben That's what I said Tf that's insanity

[@veronicam2942]

How?! I can not understand it!! They wonder why people get out, and are violent.

[@kcc9249]

Eli Ben King HEROIN GOT YOUR KIDS HOOKED, THEY ARE NOW BEING PIMPED, IN A METH PROGRAM,IN THE HOSPITAL, DEAD OR LOCKED UP. SOON COMING TO YOUR OFFSPRINGS, GET READY CHAMP😎! KARMA IS COMING, WATCH!🤗

[@AG.Floats]

Maybe don't do dumb shit then if you can't deal with the consequences.

[@bobjr832]

Fr he's no killer rapist he just want money

[@engkimaroyte4080]

So sad seeing him broken to pieces..hope he get it together..his movement and those eyes says it all..he got great family tho..

[@jamesfarrell8339]

What happened to this young man was a living hell on earth, a nightmare that you cannot wake up from. I cannot even imagine how he suffered for 13 years in solitary confinement. Let's not for a moment forget the victim in this story and what he had to indure. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. A lot of heinous crimes committed by juveniles before him led up to California to change the laws to reflect the new reality of juveniles committing serious crimes and not be able to send them away. He was the first one under the law to be sentenced and I wish him a good life but let this story remind people that they will face some very serious time if they commit crimes against humanity!

[@charleseart557]

+James Farrell Amen!

[@ezequielmartinez2772]

People in cages is either for the worst or for the worst nothing good ever come out of it now I agree people should be punish but this systematic system has to change on how we punish people

[@davidwoermansr]

@@ezequielmartinez2772 had he not used a gun and shoplidted food or clothes he'd have got probation and returned to the family he loves but ran away from because he wanted to be a man before he was you don't think that clerk was traumatized

[@leroygardner2034]

@@davidwoermansr This is a 15yrld genius!! You must have been raised by a bunch of hyenas. Damn how pathetic you must live to feel a child should be locked up as an adult!

[@andrewiida3802]

His mom seems so good. I carry so much guilt for putting my mom through this. I bet he does too.

[@simplymelonge01]

May God bless and keep this young man head above water.

[@alonzathomas4992]

Mel_Melonge Daniels amen 🙏🏾

[@lawschoolpro]

Made me cry. I know the torture of being locked up. For a child that’s just too hard to take.

[@snowwhitessister2585]

*warning, long comment ahead* First, he was forced to commit a crime in worry for his safety. Second, he was like 15 when he committed this crime. Now he’s in an adult prison. Third, 13 years for a petty robbery? Meanwhile rapists serve less. Fourth, not only is he in an adult prison. A SUPER MAX? Seriously? Fifth, he didn’t even kill anyone. How is he too dangerous to interact with other people? Sixth, now he’s mentally damaged, without having any previous issues with mental health. Seventh, what about the person that forced him to do it? Does he not get any punishment? Eighth, now he has lost friends, relationships, etc. He now has to rebuild his life. He didn’t even have any previous crimes committed in his life. Ninth, has he even been getting proper schooling or anything? Tenth, he has missed out on a crucial part of his life just because he was forced to do a crime. This is just so unfair on SO many levels. I hope this guy is able to fit into society without a problem.

[@mqatari4069]

Jordan Daire stfu please, dislike bitch.

[@frannydarko2698]

Jordan Daire So you believe he was forced to rob a store with a gun just because he said..Lols

[@ItmeFatima]

Where is the damn judge now?

[@yahulwagoni4571]

Yah, sure, you betcha.

[@Deerock_FL]

I have serious doubts about his story of being forced to rob the store