Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

The stories of convicted child offenders imprisoned for life without parole, but are seeking resentencing.

2019 HD 44min TV-14 United States English

Documentary

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S1E2 - Curtis 2019-05-07

On April 10, 1995 in Aurora, Colorado, 15-year-old Curtis was one of four teens involved in the death of Christopher as they attempted to steal his car. Curtis was sentenced to life in prison without parole. After 23 years in jail, Curtis has been granted a resentencing and could soon be released.

S2E1 - Shelton 2021-08-26

Shelton Jackson was 17 when he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Thomas Maynard, who tragically left behind a week-old baby boy. Now 48, Jackson has been granted a resentencing hearing that could result in his release, something Maynards widow Leesa vehemently opposes.

S2E2 - Dana 2021-09-02

Dana Barker was only 17 when she killed her former stepmother Brenda in 1994. Back then, the court failed to consider the role of her father Joe in the crime, and the circumstances that led her to murder. Now 44, Dana is fighting for a resentencing hearing, although the state of Oklahoma maintains her case does not qualify for consideration.

S2E3 - Deon 2021-09-09

17-year-old Deon Haynes was sentenced to life in prison for killing former classmate Christy Davis in her home. Now 47, Deon has been granted a resentencing hearing, but his continued claim of innocence has brought his capacity for rehabilitation into question.

S2E4 - Billy 2021-09-16

16-year-old William Najar shot and killed Michael Decker, who was camping in the Phoenix desert. Now 38, Najar is facing an upcoming resentencing hearing.

S2E5 - Justin 2021-09-23

What drives a teenage boy to kill his own father? Justin Long was only 15 years old when he violently killed his adoptive father, Hoyt Long. Justin believes he finally snapped after years of corporal punishment.

S2E6 - Malcolm 2021-09-30

Malcolm Thrower was 17 when he stabbed and killed Marilyn Russell, a neighborhood woman who had offered to help the homeless teen. Now 28 and serving a life without parole sentence, Malcolm hopes to earn an opportunity for a reduced sentence, and forgiveness from Marilyn’s family.

S2E7 - Richard 2021-10-07

Richard Kinder was 17 when he and a friend committed a robbery that ended in a young woman’s death and the serious injury of her boyfriend; now 65, Richard has served nearly 50 years of a life-without-parole sentence.

S2E8 - The Incorrigibles 2021-10-07

Side-by-side examination of two cases involving juveniles initially sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

S2E9 - Miguel 2021-10-14

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S2E10 - The Malvo Effect 2021-10-14

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