Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

Episode 1

Shelton Jackson

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

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 re-sentencing hearing that could result in his release, something Maynard's widow Leesa vehemently opposes.

Episode 2

Dana Barker

Thu, Sep 2, 2021

Episode 3

Deon Haynes

Thu, Sep 9, 2021

Episode 4

William Najar

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Episode 5

Justin Long

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Episode 6

Malcolm Thrower

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

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.

Episode 7

Richard Kinder

Thu, Oct 7, 2021

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.

Episode 8

The Incorrigibles

Thu, Oct 7, 2021

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

Episode 9

Miguel Gaitan

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Miguel Gaitan is serving life without parole, but his possibility of release is complicated by his denial of any participation in the murders.

Episode 10

The Malvo Effect

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Examining the psychology of Lee Boyd Malvo, hearing the perspective of two survivors of his crimes and following the dramatic showdown between advocates of juvenile justice reform and those who believe in standing "tough on crime."