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Season 1 – Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

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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.
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Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole — Season 1

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Max Wachtel

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Aaron Saidman

Executive Producer

Elaine Frontain Bryant

Executive Producer

Eli Holzman

Executive Producer

Stephanie Lincoln

Producer

Devon Graham

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 2019 Aaron 14-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. Details Episode 2 Aired May 7, 2019 Curtis On 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. Details Episode 3 Aired May 14, 2019 Preston In 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. Details Episode 4 Aired May 21, 2019 Bobby In 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 4, 2019 Brandon In 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 11, 2019 James In 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 18, 2019 Otis In 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 25, 2019 Ronald In 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 2, 2019 Special Final 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. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Aaron Saidman, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Eli Holzman, Devon Graham, Peter LoGreco, Evan Lerner, Joshua Rofé, Shelly Tatro, Amy Savitsky
Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14 (D|V)
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2019