Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole
19 Episodes Available
TV-14Documentary • Crime • Law
Season 19 Episodes
AaronS1 E114-year-old Aaron shoots his neighbor, 14-year-old Alana, in her home in Harlem, Ga.; Aaron is sentenced to life without parole at 15 but appeals his sentence at the age of 21.
CurtisS1 E2On April 10, 1995, 15-year-old Curtis is one of four teens involved in a fatal carjacking attempt and is sentenced to life in prison without parole; after 23 years in jail, Curtis is granted a resentencing and could soon be released.
PrestonS1 E3In 2010, 17-year-old Preston is one of three teens involved in an attempted robbery that results in murder; sentenced along with the other teens to life without parole, Preston is granted a resentencing hearing at the age of 25.
BobbyS1 E4In 1992, 15-year-old Bobby shoots his girlfriend's parents as they sleep in their Texas home, killing the mother; Bobby is sentenced to life in prison despite claims he was manipulated into committing the murder, and hopes to appeal his sentence.
BrandonS1 E5In 2001, a group of teens including 15-year-old Brandon kidnap and rape a 21-year-old college student in Youngstown, Ohio; tried as an adult, Brandon is sentenced to 141 years in prison without parole.
JamesS1 E6In 1990, 15-year-old James kills his stepmother and three young brothers with a shotgun, then sets their rural Wyoming home on fire; 27 years later, James' legal team argues that his original sentence is unconstitutional.
OtisS1 E7In 1998, 16-year-old Otis breaks into Valerie's home and allegedly tries to rob her, shooting her and her 16-year-old daughter; sentenced to life without parole, Otis is later granted a resentencing hearing and hopes he can someday be released.
RonaldS1 E8In 1999, 17-year-old Ronald and two other teens seek retaliation for an alleged sexual assault, ultimately burning their victim alive in the woods of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; now 36 years old, Ronald is granted a resentencing hearing.
SpecialS1 E9Final rulings are issued for convicted murderers Otis Daniels, Ronald Bell and Kristel Maestas; Otis' attorney works to strike a deal to make him eligible for parole; Kristel has a resentencing hearing while her victim's family testifies against her.
Synopsis
On the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling that mandatory life terms without the possibility of parole for juveniles is a violation of the 8th Amendment, this docuseries spotlights eight convicted child offenders who are now seeking resentencing. The focus is split between the facts of the crimes when they were originally committed, combined with new evidence that has come to light, and the real-time updates regarding potential releases, parole hearings, and resentencing as they currently unfold. Each episode includes exclusive commentary from the convicted offenders from prison plus perspectives from leading psychologists, law enforcement and reporters closest to each case.Rating
TV-14
Genres
Documentary, Crime, LawMore Like This
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