Kids Behind Bars: Life Or Parole

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Kids Behind Bars: Life Or Parole

In this special episode, we learn the final rulings for the convicted murderers featured during this season, Otis Daniels, Ronald Bell, and Kristel Maestas.

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Season 1
On Feb 2, 1999, 17-year-old Ronald and two others brutally tortured and burned Cordell alive. He got life without parole. Ronald is in his 30s now, with hopes of re-sentencing.
In 1998, then 16-year-old Otis broke into Valerie's home, murdering her and disfiguring her daughter Valene. Sentenced to life without parole, Otis hopes for a re-sentencing.
On November 24, 1990, 15-year-old James killed his stepmother and three brothers with a shotgun and set their Wyoming home on fire. Now, his team argues for resentencing.
On August 21, 2001, 15-year-old Brandon and others kidnapped and raped 21-year-old Melissa. Years later his 141-year sentence was ruled unconstitutional, allowing a new sentence.
On March 7, 1992, 15-year-old Bobby shot his girlfriend's parents in Frisco, Texas, killing her mother. Sentenced to life, he claims he was manipulated and hopes to appeal.
On March 4, 2010, 17-year-old Preston was involved in the murder of Christopher during a robbery in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Now 25, he has a resentencing hearing.
On April 10, 1995, in Aurora, Colorado, 15-year-old Curtis was involved in the death of Christopher during a car theft. After 23 years, he's been granted a resentencing.
On January 31, 2011, 14-year-old Aaron shot his neighbour Alana in Harlem, Georgia. Sentenced to life without parole at 15, he is now appealing at 21.
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