A 26-year-old spent years in prison for 4 murders he didn't commit. Now, he tells his story

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  • Опубліковано 23 тра 2024
  • Matthew Baker was convicted of the bonfire murders in Jackson, Georgia. The real killer confessed, and now he's finally free: www.11alive.com/article/news/...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 267

  • @donthousand8983
    @donthousand8983 22 дні тому +183

    time to file a lawsuit

    • @brandoncaldwell8661
      @brandoncaldwell8661 22 дні тому +27

      Even tho money won’t bring the time back he deserves millions I hate seeing innocent people locked up especially young people

    • @BreadWinner-om3qb
      @BreadWinner-om3qb 21 день тому +13

      I'm sure he's working on it

  • @JJ-ix4zr
    @JJ-ix4zr 22 дні тому +161

    Need to get the Prosecutors accountable for this atrocity.

  • @jarmelo2006
    @jarmelo2006 22 дні тому +162

    This ridiculous and quite shameful. He needs compensation.

    • @grovedwayne390
      @grovedwayne390 22 дні тому +12

      💯 this is why everyone should prove their allegations. So many people get locked up from public opinion and this corrupt judicial system.

  • @kandykane77
    @kandykane77 22 дні тому +112

    I hope this young man finds a good attorney to handle these matters. 8 years of his life he can’t get back bless you baby ❤

  • @chrisyoung4399
    @chrisyoung4399 22 дні тому +67

    We gotta start holding the prosecution and the officers accountable for these types of cases. It's so sad that this young man has lost out on some of his best years.

    • @ishma2100
      @ishma2100 21 день тому +1

      I believe they have some sort of impunity

  • @bonniemcdaniel8
    @bonniemcdaniel8 22 дні тому +54

    ANYONE WHO HAD A HAND IN SENDING THIS YOUNG MAN TO PRISON FOR EIGHT YEARS, SHOULD BE SUED. WHERE COMPENSATION IS CONCERNED, HE GOT THE DEATH PENALTY. JUST KEEP ADDING ZEROES TO THE FIGURE.

  • @MrRaylG1
    @MrRaylG1 22 дні тому +66

    How he sit for 8 years without a hearing. Where the evidence? This is as bold as it gets. I hope he has a lawyer to get him compensated for this illegal prosecution against him.

    • @KaitlynFaye
      @KaitlynFaye 22 дні тому +6

      Right and now someone confessed….so is that the only reason he finally got the hearing?

    • @dawnhutson6798
      @dawnhutson6798 21 день тому +7

      ​@KaitlynFaye Jacob confused immediately and they STILL held him 8 YEARS and then was going for the death penalty

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому +3

      @@dawnhutson6798, yeah thats tha messed up part

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      @@KaitlynFaye, Correct.

    • @DEEZNUTTZ181
      @DEEZNUTTZ181 19 днів тому

      It's called being black in America that's how it happens! This is not a new story unfortunately. There are thousands of innocent men behind bars!

  • @julianr1330
    @julianr1330 22 дні тому +29

    "You gotta have faith". Man what a stand up dude, loved the message he gave through adversity. I pray he starts his life now and sees many blessings his way amen

  • @sharmarizle21
    @sharmarizle21 22 дні тому +51

    Sue everyone

  • @b.a.m.9962
    @b.a.m.9962 22 дні тому +80

    There's a lady named "sue" that can help you with transitioning back into society!

  • @bookbag6432
    @bookbag6432 21 день тому +22

    He left at the most crucial time of his life. Couldn't go to college, couldn't date, couldn't start his first adult job ect. Now he has to start all over and it's significantly harder to do that as an adult. The money will help, but he'll need a lot of mental help for his mindset to change. Also who knows what happened in prison for 8 years. He could've gotten beaten and sexually assaulted.

  • @LeinaVance
    @LeinaVance 22 дні тому +20

    This is why bail is a right. Anybody who is against bail would never deny themselves bail if they were ever falsely accused or arrested.

  • @lanzehuffgang3417
    @lanzehuffgang3417 21 день тому +18

    I ain’t gonna lie it got to feel good for the person that actually did the crime stand on business for you and testify on your behalf.

  • @mdavis3262
    @mdavis3262 19 днів тому +9

    Its crazy how a murderer cared to do the right thing more than the DA

  • @user-zq4fv8sj6v
    @user-zq4fv8sj6v 22 дні тому +86

    Is there a GoFundMe for Mr. Baker??
    He certainly DESERVES one while The State of Georgia and the Prosecutors Office plays dumb and drags reparations out as usual….

  • @genevieveaciro638
    @genevieveaciro638 21 день тому +18

    8 years? What a waste of time

  • @airons1895
    @airons1895 21 день тому +15

    Sue them, get paid, leave Henry County and live in peace somewhere else. Wishing you and your family the best.

  • @internetuser7156
    @internetuser7156 22 дні тому +25

    8 years? What happened to a right to a speedy trial?

    • @NAT-turners-Revenge
      @NAT-turners-Revenge 22 дні тому +6

      Tell me about it ... 8years

    • @SoberOKMoments
      @SoberOKMoments 22 дні тому +1

      No such thing if you can't make bail. And sometimes even when you can. They held my grandson for a year on a far lesser charge before deciding he was innocent.

    • @NAT-turners-Revenge
      @NAT-turners-Revenge 22 дні тому

      @@SoberOKMoments you allowed your son to be held for a year 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Deeg504
      @Deeg504 21 день тому

      @@NAT-turners-Revengewell they just explained that they didn’t have the funds for him to make bail.

    • @tammyslade1375
      @tammyslade1375 21 день тому +9

      The prosecutor knew they didn’t have anything on him, so they tried to get him to take a plea! 😡

  • @YoYo-gt5iq
    @YoYo-gt5iq 22 дні тому +23

    Did they say 8 years until trial?

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому +3

      correct. 6th Amendment Violation

  • @aklambert67
    @aklambert67 21 день тому +11

    8 years to get to trial is insanity...whst happened to a right to a speedy trial?

    • @qt1622
      @qt1622 19 днів тому

      you get to exercise that right when you have proper representation or the state has a good case.

  • @christopherwright4139
    @christopherwright4139 20 днів тому +7

    I would sue the shit out of the state.

  • @ronjohnson8952
    @ronjohnson8952 20 днів тому +6

    The prosecutors and the judges need to be held accountable for this bullshit!!! That young man lost 8yrs of his life for nothing!! I hope he gets everything that hes entitled to!!EVERYTHING🙌🏾🙌🏾I hope he's able to get his life together and become the person he thought he would always be💯

  • @22221mm
    @22221mm 21 день тому +6

    He’s gonna have lifelong trauma, locked up in cage as a teenager

  • @ownlanefamily9926
    @ownlanefamily9926 22 дні тому +24

    Where his money at he need it now/ a mill for each year

  • @Albus55
    @Albus55 19 днів тому +3

    That's why I don't trust law enforcement and the judicial system.

  • @geeodom2150
    @geeodom2150 22 дні тому +73

    You were the blackest around so they charged you. Life is not fair 💔

  • @vuksgitau
    @vuksgitau 22 дні тому +13

    They better run him his money.

  • @dragonsboon2316
    @dragonsboon2316 20 днів тому +5

    What evidence did they claim to have against him? Who was the real killer that confessed? Why did they finally come forward? Who was the prosecutor responsible for this travesty? What is their track record?
    Why can’t reporters give us any relevant info anymore?

    • @magacop5180
      @magacop5180 20 днів тому

      His friend was the main shooter.

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      @@magacop5180 Main not Only ?

    • @israelkosky
      @israelkosky 9 днів тому

      ​@@tre_4only

  • @SoberOKMoments
    @SoberOKMoments 22 дні тому +8

    Grateful this obviously decent young man has been released from a horrific situation. I hope he will be able to live the life he was meant to have going forward - with some hefty compensation from those who locked him up and threw away the key for eight long years.

  • @ShaunRobinson-eb7vd
    @ShaunRobinson-eb7vd 22 дні тому +14

    God bless them both 🙏🏾

  • @joangehrig1133
    @joangehrig1133 21 день тому +6

    This is super confusing. It's shocking that he waited 8 years to go to trial. But there's something wrong with this because they say he went to trial at his 8th year and he was still in the county jail a year later. None of this makes sense. And if it was only 8 years and the trial only took a couple weeks why did it not go to trial how can this be legal to hold him regardless how busy the court system is. This man needs to be paid off but this just can't happen again

  • @40acresandatractor222
    @40acresandatractor222 16 днів тому +2

    $2M for every year of wrongful incarceration🤬

  • @ExceptionalLibra
    @ExceptionalLibra 22 дні тому +13

    Horrific!

  • @isabellrc
    @isabellrc 22 дні тому +24

    Oooo, he deserves compensation… Too many citizens have been put to death & they were innocent

  • @vanessabyrd6571
    @vanessabyrd6571 16 днів тому +1

    Henry County police, prosecutors and DA needs to held accountable and he needs to be compensated.

  • @guadaluperubino2065
    @guadaluperubino2065 22 дні тому +14

    Wow unbelievable!! All of these years,, but things happen for a reason, At least he is young enough to start over again.

    • @imhereforitall9218
      @imhereforitall9218 22 дні тому +2

      It was either go to trial & face the death penalty or take the plea & get 4 life sentences. Pick your own poison kid.

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      ⁠Damn, They Railroaded Him. That's Messed Up.

  • @ESR-ij2vp
    @ESR-ij2vp 21 день тому +4

    He can sue. Thts cut and dry. Anything could have happen and it had to take soooo long. He did a 10!!!!

  • @kingdavid4971
    @kingdavid4971 16 днів тому +1

    8 years with no court date in crazy

  • @tararansom2750
    @tararansom2750 20 днів тому +3

    8 years with no trial. due process??

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому +2

      violated

  • @2KCheteGang
    @2KCheteGang 22 дні тому +5

    Very sad ..

  • @frontlinefirst
    @frontlinefirst 22 дні тому +2

    His freedom is not enough! The DAs and officers involved in the case need to be investigated. Half of this young man’s life was taken from him! No court date for years! Not understanding this!

  • @Gchild2k6
    @Gchild2k6 19 днів тому +1

    The legal system should not be so difficult and slow to admit it errors. All those involved in keeping this man in jail let alone the ones that tried to get him to take a plea should all be struck off and jailed. THERE NEEDS TO BE A REVIEW OF ALL PLEAS and any similar to this should mandate an immediate release.

  • @PopOutPaulie
    @PopOutPaulie 20 днів тому +3

    They knew they didnt have shit on him so they tried to dry him out and make him plea just to get it over with. The system playing dirty once again smh. I hope he sues them and gets every last dollar he could possibly get

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      Yep. The court system IS Grimy asf

  • @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth
    @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth 21 день тому +1

    Baker it’s O! I’m in tears!! When they told me you were released, I praised the name of The Lord for you.
    This man is such a good kid. God fearing, respectful. I have nothing but good things to say! Baker, be sure to make the most of your new beginning!! Congratulations man!! I’m so so happy for you! Praise God!!

  • @BreadWinner-om3qb
    @BreadWinner-om3qb 21 день тому +3

    Big lawsuit 🤦 from them years you've been in prison

  • @leticiapaige6029
    @leticiapaige6029 15 днів тому

    I’m so sorry you had to go though this. Praying for you and your family and hoping that what did not break you will make you stronger. God.bless you.

  • @debbarnes5746
    @debbarnes5746 20 днів тому +1

    This happens daily some don't make it out God bless this young man. He can make a difference

  • @user-fb5pt7kw7l
    @user-fb5pt7kw7l 22 дні тому

    God bless him! What an awesome attitude!

  • @KainSwiss
    @KainSwiss 20 днів тому +1

    When they completely get it wrong it's just sad for the victims. Matthew was also a victim that day. 8 years behind bars is sickening, but this happens so many times

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому +2

      dont do the crime, if u cant do the time (ignorant individuals Will judge him withOut knowing full story)

  • @preciousowusu7743
    @preciousowusu7743 17 днів тому

    I couldn't imagine.

  • @MiNoGanG
    @MiNoGanG 20 днів тому +1

    No story to tell.. there’s no words that can express what he felt or seen in those walls.. & the way he was treated.. just no way…

  • @CoffeeCatsAndTrueCrime
    @CoffeeCatsAndTrueCrime 21 день тому +1

    I really hope and pray this young man can start to build a good life for himself after 8 years in county jail. Thats some hard time right there. He does need to sue, but a good amount of that money is going to need to go towards therapy if he's going to live a good life after this 😕

  • @sharlafalkner1442
    @sharlafalkner1442 21 день тому

    So greatful he is home. Pray life will be so happy for him. I can’t imagine how prison was. You will have a marvelous life. God bless you. God bless you.

  • @tr2404
    @tr2404 20 днів тому +1

    I've heard of people spending over 20 years in prison for crimes they didn't commit, only to be proven innocent later. At least he has a chance to regain some normalcy. Good Luck..

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      sometimes, even death & years later they find out the inmate was Actually innocent.

    • @JohnDoe-mp1zk
      @JohnDoe-mp1zk 18 днів тому

      his person was even afforded a trial, this is sooooooo wrong1

  • @robincampbell-fp2vo
    @robincampbell-fp2vo 21 день тому +2

    Here we go again, please sue and get some money to get a better start in life. Americas Justice System, certainly can’t depend on it to get it right! SMH

  • @jerrisbradley6675
    @jerrisbradley6675 20 днів тому +2

    Right to a speedy trial his constitutional rights were violated.

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      correct,

  • @janethutcheson3678
    @janethutcheson3678 20 днів тому

    Glad justice was given finally.🙏🏼

  • @UrOnlyWarning
    @UrOnlyWarning 21 день тому

    God bless this family. Glad hes home. And R.I.P TO THE ONES WHO LOST loved Ones

  • @stephensullivan1879
    @stephensullivan1879 21 день тому +1

    I guess it’s not unconstitutional to hold someone almost a decade with no conviction? How long for a trial to take place. Must need a lot of time for the prosecution to make “square” lies fit in the round holes of “truth”

  • @MyNameIsUnavailable
    @MyNameIsUnavailable 22 дні тому +3

    We know why

  • @stangman6291
    @stangman6291 18 днів тому +3

    They tried to rail road this mixed kid smh

  • @earnesthillsdale9218
    @earnesthillsdale9218 20 днів тому +1

    Choose your friends wisely. You can get caught up …

  • @_schoolboy1867
    @_schoolboy1867 21 день тому +2

    8 years in county jail is hard time

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      try 8 years in Medium Security Prison

  • @illest28s32
    @illest28s32 12 днів тому +1

    Will he get compensation

  • @Victory2391
    @Victory2391 19 днів тому

    He needs to be compensated for the mental anguish that he's been through

  • @sheyshey764
    @sheyshey764 15 днів тому

    so sad he went through that look at his eyes when he talks about being locked up Also is there any more info on the shooter that testify

  • @killerwolfkills_5906
    @killerwolfkills_5906 22 дні тому +5

    Sue the state. Live your life a wealthy man sir.

  • @markdeguzman5505
    @markdeguzman5505 21 день тому +2

    Make sure you get your million $$ from the city or whoever is involved. Even a day in jail, I'm sure, isn't good at all.

  • @dabbydabby6484
    @dabbydabby6484 21 день тому +1

    *6A-Right to a speedy trial. 8yrs later SMH*

  • @iriemo721
    @iriemo721 20 днів тому +1

    How you wait 8 years for a court date?!?

    • @halfmanhalfamazing2152
      @halfmanhalfamazing2152 20 днів тому +2

      That's what I'm wondering never heard of that before!

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      @@halfmanhalfamazing2152, Easy. Violate His 6th Amendment.

  • @Staytrue4ver
    @Staytrue4ver 19 днів тому

    They owe that man so much money but could never add up to the time he lost 🤦‍♂️.

  • @Bri_g3
    @Bri_g3 19 днів тому

    8 years no court date? No amount of money will get his time back

  • @gabriellewhaley7186
    @gabriellewhaley7186 17 днів тому

    Congratulations Amen

  • @carlsenwhite4660
    @carlsenwhite4660 16 днів тому

    Massive compensation for distress,etc,within one year

  • @thequeensofthequeens
    @thequeensofthequeens 17 днів тому +1

    $1 million a year plus 5 more .

  • @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth
    @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth 21 день тому

    You’re an inspiration man! So blessed. I saw your faith in action. I knew you’d be released. Praise God.

  • @HollaIfYaHemi392
    @HollaIfYaHemi392 18 днів тому

    Imagine how many folks are innocent behind bars. Justice system a joke

  • @RealWalterFord1
    @RealWalterFord1 17 днів тому +1

    Time to sue sue and get ALLLLLL that money

  • @nsilentnite
    @nsilentnite 17 днів тому

    Also those families need to publicly apologize to him and his family

  • @streetswannaknow
    @streetswannaknow 18 днів тому +1

    Lawsuit

  • @SwitchinLanez720
    @SwitchinLanez720 22 дні тому +3

    #Lawsuit

  • @gwilson976
    @gwilson976 19 днів тому

    It’s not the man that needs. Forgiveness is the system that took him, knowing that he was not guilty. That’s who needs to beg him for forgiveness.

  • @marcuscooper8809
    @marcuscooper8809 5 днів тому

    He sat for 8 years because they knew their case was weak

  • @druzski
    @druzski 22 дні тому +10

    damn

    • @nitdiver5
      @nitdiver5 22 дні тому +1

      Yeah that reporter in blue!

  • @Phenomenal8448
    @Phenomenal8448 22 дні тому +3

    Who killed them and why?

  • @sheilaburditte4014
    @sheilaburditte4014 19 днів тому

    Please, please sue these incompetent people!! You can’t get those years back!

  • @siddiqomar6338
    @siddiqomar6338 19 днів тому

    How’d it happen to begin wit

  • @guadaluperubino2065
    @guadaluperubino2065 22 дні тому +5

    🙏🙏There is A GOD 🙏🙏

  • @messyperspective621
    @messyperspective621 13 днів тому

    I couldn’t imagine.. I’m going on 4 years waiting on my FIRST court date for a felony charge . It’s brung my life to a halt and although I’m innocent I’m willing to take whatever to get this over with.. speedy trials are a myth 🙄
    Congratulations Young man !

  • @Classicala1
    @Classicala1 15 днів тому

    I don't know u from absolutely no where but I know it's hard😢 I really believe you he didn't deserve that the hardest part is you can never get them years back 🙏🏾💜🙌🏾

  • @puravida4552
    @puravida4552 20 днів тому

    Imagine,How many other people they violate like this!!!

  • @MzWhoDatBaby
    @MzWhoDatBaby 21 день тому +1

    Try 34 years of being incarcerated for being wrongful convicted, finally getting out next month! TYJ! The only way he can be released is if he signs papers stating he’s not going to sue the state! Im glad this young man only served 8 yrs! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 19 днів тому

      the state is taking advantage of your love one's Vulnerable state. the *itches dirty as hell for that.

  • @hermanisbarbiedolllife
    @hermanisbarbiedolllife 19 днів тому

    This is so heartbreaking because the actual killer admitted to the crime almost immediately after it happened and has always been adamant that Matthew was not involved at all, and the police and prosecutors did not believe him and took eight years from this young man’s life for no reason

  • @Yelo_54
    @Yelo_54 19 днів тому

    WITHOUT A COURT DATE! FOR 8 YEARS?! That is kidnapping 100%.

  • @Jaime_Lee_733
    @Jaime_Lee_733 16 днів тому

    Everyone needs to be locked up

  • @thedonm3962
    @thedonm3962 21 день тому +2

    I’ll be calling the best lawyer the next day.

  • @user-qq9eq1rm8z
    @user-qq9eq1rm8z 6 днів тому

    Whoever neva gave up on you loves you!

  • @stephaniestallworth9126
    @stephaniestallworth9126 17 днів тому

    They need to all be fired and how can you steal 8yrs of someone life and just free them like it’s okay now you free wat justice needs to be served for this young black man

  • @debbiedelight7988
    @debbiedelight7988 16 днів тому

    When I say sue every damn body🤬🤬🤬🤬

  • @patienceumajie3983
    @patienceumajie3983 19 днів тому

    Wow wow and wow?