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Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

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

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James Wiley
Self - Suspect
Bobby Gonzales
Self - Suspect
Preston Chavers
Self - Suspect

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

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.

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Awards

  • 2020 - Realscreen Award - Non-Fiction - Crime & Investigation Program - nominated
  • 2019 - IDA Award - Best Episodic Series - nominated
  • 2020 - Realscreen Award - Non-Fiction - Crime & Investigation Program - winner

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