Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

S2 · E1 · Aug 26, 2021

Shelton Episode 1

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 Maynard's widow Leesa vehemently opposes.

S2 · E2 · Sep 2, 2021

Dana Episode 2

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.

S2 · E3 · Sep 9, 2021

Deon Episode 3

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.

S2 · E4 · Sep 16, 2021

Billy Episode 4

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.

S2 · E5 · Sep 23, 2021

Justin Episode 5

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.

S2 · E6 · Sep 30, 2021

Malcolm Episode 6

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.

S2 · E7 · Oct 7, 2021

Richard Episode 7

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.

S2 · E8 · Oct 7, 2021

The Incorrigibles Episode 8

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

S2 · E9 · Oct 14, 2021

Miguel Episode 9

S2 · E10 · Oct 14, 2021

The Malvo Effect Episode 10