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 • 269

  • @donthousand8983
    @donthousand8983 25 днів тому +184

    time to file a lawsuit

    • @brandoncaldwell8661
      @brandoncaldwell8661 25 днів тому +28

      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 24 дні тому +13

      I'm sure he's working on it

    • @sashawalker2602
      @sashawalker2602 День тому

      On God....most definitely

  • @JJ-ix4zr
    @JJ-ix4zr 25 днів тому +161

    Need to get the Prosecutors accountable for this atrocity.

  • @jarmelo2006
    @jarmelo2006 26 днів тому +162

    This ridiculous and quite shameful. He needs compensation.

    • @grovedwayne390
      @grovedwayne390 25 днів 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 25 днів 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 25 днів 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 24 дні тому +1

      I believe they have some sort of impunity

  • @MrRaylG1
    @MrRaylG1 25 днів 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 25 днів тому +6

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

    • @dawnhutson6798
      @dawnhutson6798 24 дні 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 23 дні тому +3

      @@dawnhutson6798, yeah thats tha messed up part

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 23 дні тому

      @@KaitlynFaye, Correct.

    • @DEEZNUTTZ181
      @DEEZNUTTZ181 23 дні 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!

  • @bonniemcdaniel8
    @bonniemcdaniel8 25 днів 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.

  • @b.a.m.9962
    @b.a.m.9962 25 днів тому +80

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

  • @julianr1330
    @julianr1330 25 днів 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

  • @bookbag6432
    @bookbag6432 24 дні 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.

  • @sharmarizle21
    @sharmarizle21 25 днів тому +51

    Sue everyone

  • @user-zq4fv8sj6v
    @user-zq4fv8sj6v 26 днів 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….

  • @LeinaVance
    @LeinaVance 25 днів 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 24 дні 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.

  • @internetuser7156
    @internetuser7156 25 днів тому +25

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

    • @NAT-turners-Revenge
      @NAT-turners-Revenge 25 днів тому +6

      Tell me about it ... 8years

    • @SoberOKMoments
      @SoberOKMoments 25 днів 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 25 днів тому

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

    • @Deeg504
      @Deeg504 25 днів тому

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

    • @tammyslade1375
      @tammyslade1375 24 дні 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 25 днів тому +23

    Did they say 8 years until trial?

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 23 дні тому +3

      correct. 6th Amendment Violation

  • @mdavis3262
    @mdavis3262 23 дні тому +9

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

  • @airons1895
    @airons1895 24 дні тому +15

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

  • @genevieveaciro638
    @genevieveaciro638 25 днів тому +18

    8 years? What a waste of time

  • @geeodom2150
    @geeodom2150 26 днів тому +73

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

  • @aklambert67
    @aklambert67 24 дні тому +11

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

    • @qt1622
      @qt1622 22 дні тому

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

  • @ronjohnson8952
    @ronjohnson8952 24 дні 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💯

  • @christopherwright4139
    @christopherwright4139 24 дні тому +7

    I would sue the shit out of the state.

  • @ownlanefamily9926
    @ownlanefamily9926 25 днів тому +24

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

  • @dragonsboon2316
    @dragonsboon2316 23 дні 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 23 дні тому

      His friend was the main shooter.

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 23 дні тому

      @@magacop5180 Main not Only ?

    • @israelkosky
      @israelkosky 13 днів тому

      ​@@tre_4only

  • @vuksgitau
    @vuksgitau 25 днів тому +13

    They better run him his money.

  • @22221mm
    @22221mm 24 дні тому +6

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

  • @Albus55
    @Albus55 22 дні тому +3

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

  • @SoberOKMoments
    @SoberOKMoments 25 днів 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.

  • @joangehrig1133
    @joangehrig1133 25 днів 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

  • @ShaunRobinson-eb7vd
    @ShaunRobinson-eb7vd 26 днів тому +14

    God bless them both 🙏🏾

  • @guadaluperubino2065
    @guadaluperubino2065 25 днів 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 25 днів 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 23 дні тому

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

  • @40acresandatractor222
    @40acresandatractor222 19 днів тому +2

    $2M for every year of wrongful incarceration🤬

  • @vanessabyrd6571
    @vanessabyrd6571 19 днів тому +1

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

  • @isabellrc
    @isabellrc 26 днів тому +24

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

  • @PopOutPaulie
    @PopOutPaulie 24 дні 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 23 дні тому

      Yep. The court system IS Grimy asf

  • @ExceptionalLibra
    @ExceptionalLibra 25 днів тому +13

    Horrific!

  • @Gchild2k6
    @Gchild2k6 23 дні 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.

  • @ESR-ij2vp
    @ESR-ij2vp 24 дні тому +4

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

  • @tararansom2750
    @tararansom2750 23 дні тому +3

    8 years with no trial. due process??

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 23 дні тому +2

      violated

  • @2KCheteGang
    @2KCheteGang 25 днів тому +5

    Very sad ..

  • @frontlinefirst
    @frontlinefirst 25 днів 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!

  • @kingdavid4971
    @kingdavid4971 19 днів тому +1

    8 years with no court date in crazy

  • @KainSwiss
    @KainSwiss 24 дні 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 23 дні тому +2

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

  • @CoffeeCatsAndTrueCrime
    @CoffeeCatsAndTrueCrime 24 дні 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 😕

  • @BreadWinner-om3qb
    @BreadWinner-om3qb 24 дні тому +3

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

  • @debbarnes5746
    @debbarnes5746 23 дні тому +1

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

  • @MiNoGanG
    @MiNoGanG 24 дні 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…

  • @tr2404
    @tr2404 23 дні 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 23 дні тому

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

    • @JohnDoe-mp1zk
      @JohnDoe-mp1zk 22 дні тому

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

  • @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth
    @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth 24 дні 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!!

  • @robincampbell-fp2vo
    @robincampbell-fp2vo 25 днів 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

  • @stephensullivan1879
    @stephensullivan1879 24 дні 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”

  • @markdeguzman5505
    @markdeguzman5505 24 дні 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.

  • @leticiapaige6029
    @leticiapaige6029 19 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.

  • @sharlafalkner1442
    @sharlafalkner1442 24 дні 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.

  • @user-fb5pt7kw7l
    @user-fb5pt7kw7l 25 днів тому

    God bless him! What an awesome attitude!

  • @stangman6291
    @stangman6291 21 день тому +3

    They tried to rail road this mixed kid smh

  • @Victory2391
    @Victory2391 22 дні тому

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

  • @earnesthillsdale9218
    @earnesthillsdale9218 23 дні тому +1

    Choose your friends wisely. You can get caught up …

  • @messyperspective621
    @messyperspective621 16 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 !

  • @_schoolboy1867
    @_schoolboy1867 25 днів тому +2

    8 years in county jail is hard time

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 23 дні тому

      try 8 years in Medium Security Prison

  • @janethutcheson3678
    @janethutcheson3678 23 дні тому

    Glad justice was given finally.🙏🏼

  • @jerrisbradley6675
    @jerrisbradley6675 24 дні тому +2

    Right to a speedy trial his constitutional rights were violated.

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 23 дні тому

      correct,

  • @Staytrue4ver
    @Staytrue4ver 22 дні тому

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

  • @sheyshey764
    @sheyshey764 19 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

  • @Bri_g3
    @Bri_g3 23 дні тому

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

  • @HollaIfYaHemi392
    @HollaIfYaHemi392 22 дні тому

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

  • @UrOnlyWarning
    @UrOnlyWarning 24 дні тому

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

  • @MyNameIsUnavailable
    @MyNameIsUnavailable 25 днів тому +3

    We know why

  • @Phenomenal8448
    @Phenomenal8448 25 днів тому +3

    Who killed them and why?

  • @dabbydabby6484
    @dabbydabby6484 24 дні тому +1

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

  • @carlsenwhite4660
    @carlsenwhite4660 19 днів тому

    Massive compensation for distress,etc,within one year

  • @preciousowusu7743
    @preciousowusu7743 20 днів тому

    I couldn't imagine.

  • @killerwolfkills_5906
    @killerwolfkills_5906 25 днів тому +5

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

  • @gwilson976
    @gwilson976 22 дні 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.

  • @Yelo_54
    @Yelo_54 22 дні тому

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

  • @iriemo721
    @iriemo721 24 дні тому +1

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

    • @halfmanhalfamazing2152
      @halfmanhalfamazing2152 24 дні тому +2

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

    • @tre_4
      @tre_4 23 дні тому

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

  • @nsilentnite
    @nsilentnite 20 днів тому

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

  • @thequeensofthequeens
    @thequeensofthequeens 21 день тому +1

    $1 million a year plus 5 more .

  • @guadaluperubino2065
    @guadaluperubino2065 25 днів тому +5

    🙏🙏There is A GOD 🙏🙏

  • @stephaniestallworth9126
    @stephaniestallworth9126 20 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

  • @druzski
    @druzski 26 днів тому +10

    damn

    • @nitdiver5
      @nitdiver5 26 днів тому +1

      Yeah that reporter in blue!

  • @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth
    @Honestly_Speaking_Gods_Truth 24 дні тому

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

  • @sheilaburditte4014
    @sheilaburditte4014 22 дні тому

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

  • @Classicala1
    @Classicala1 19 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 🙏🏾💜🙌🏾

  • @illest28s32
    @illest28s32 15 днів тому +1

    Will he get compensation

  • @hermanisbarbiedolllife
    @hermanisbarbiedolllife 22 дні 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

  • @MalcolmLittle-pw9dz
    @MalcolmLittle-pw9dz 22 дні тому

    There’s no suit. Murder cases sometimes take years

  • @RealWalterFord1
    @RealWalterFord1 20 днів тому +1

    Time to sue sue and get ALLLLLL that money

  • @puravida4552
    @puravida4552 23 дні тому

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

  • @priscillabelmon5701
    @priscillabelmon5701 22 дні тому +1

    And yes you get a lawyer and prosecute the prosecutor the city, state and for the years they wrongfully had you locked up for a horrible crime you did not commit so you prosecute them all who was behind the years of your life that they took from you and can forgive But You Still Prosecute and Sue them All !!!!!! And that's where you got to be Strong and Keep The Faith in God !!!!!

  • @shakellw4634
    @shakellw4634 23 дні тому

    I would give up all monetary restitution for those 8 in return for those that put me their to be locked up for 8 years

  • @marcuscooper8809
    @marcuscooper8809 8 днів тому

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

  • @MzWhoDatBaby
    @MzWhoDatBaby 24 дні 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 23 дні тому

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

  • @allrightsreservedking-ali40
    @allrightsreservedking-ali40 19 днів тому

    And the crazy thing is the man who actually confessed need to be commended this young life has already been destroyed in a sense but even adjusting is crazy but he would of been unjustifiably persecuted by that system because that’s what it’s about

  • @victorygarden556
    @victorygarden556 23 дні тому

    Screw work, get you a lawsuit paycheck. Millions. Don’t let lawyers take too much.

  • @SwitchinLanez720
    @SwitchinLanez720 25 днів тому +3

    #Lawsuit

  • @sashawalker2602
    @sashawalker2602 День тому

    Atp I think the state/county doesn't have a problem with the city being sued and losing money....good thing he ONLY sat for 4 years and not 40....

  • @mcboyz1173
    @mcboyz1173 21 день тому

    This is sick! His life got screwed up for an oops?

  • @debbiedelight7988
    @debbiedelight7988 19 днів тому

    When I say sue every damn body🤬🤬🤬🤬