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- Опубліковано 4 гру 2023
- A kid spends 17 years in prison for killing his parents. Now everything's about to change. "48 Hours Mystery" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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The original detective needs another detective to go through all his guilty court cases.
I wonder how many times he’s bullied people into thinking they’ve committed a crime.
He’s an embarrassment to the Force.
Absolutely disgusting
Was thinking the same thing what a disgrace to have no problem ruining peoples lives
And how can he not care to know who really did it?!?!
@@JamisonS15he's heartless that's why. He'll get his karma eventually.
@@mg.a5334I hope it comes soon...
It's called the Reid Technique where the object is to bully a person into confessing. The major flaw is that many innocent people are bullied into false confessions. People like this are not reprimanded. America is the only police force in developed countries that continues to use this so-called technique
Marty got a $10 million settlement from Suffolk County for his wrongful conviction in April, 2018. He went on to get his law degree and is practicing law.
Thank you for this info
Ohhh thank you for the update! I was wondering if he won the case and how much was awarded. That is good to know. Was the "detective" still alive when Marty won the suit against him or did he sue the detectives estate after he died?
@@5GreenAcres I’m not sure if the detective is still alive. Unfortunately, he can’t be held responsible for his negligence and arrogance in the investigation. The county and city are responsible for his actions. Another happy note, Marty also got married, has children and remains very close to his parents siblings and extended family.
@@staceyshaffer180
Best News Ever & He Deserve All Of It👌🏾😜
@@5GreenAcres apparently the detective died of lung cancer in 2008.
Police officer here. NEVER, and I mean NEVER, talk to the police without a lawyer. Ask if you are free to leave and if they say no then just go to sleep. Thinking being innocent alone will keep you out of prison is a bad idea.
Then we are considered guilty if we “lawyer up”. We can’t win.
Retired Federal Agent here. Amen to that. Never talk to police without an attorney.
@@jerseytomato100some people will consider you guilty regardless. Go with the option that gives you the most protection as already stated.
Corruption knows no bounds........😢
If someone finds themselves being wrongfully suspected of a crime, is there anything that can be said (alongside the request for a lawyer) in order to soften the automatic suspicion that asking for one causes? Is there anything to perhaps mitigate the "guilty" vibe that police get from such a request? Hopefully no one reading this will ever need such a tip, but I'm just curious to hear any ideas from an officer's perspective. Thanks!
All the family standing by Marty is wonderful to see.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
Detective McCready was later charged with robbery and assault while a detective, but was acquitted. He died of lung cancer in 2008. Marty sued the county and detecive after he was exonerated. Many other cops are embarrassed by McCreadys tactics. Having to spend 18 years behind bars is devastating. Thankfully Marty is an attorney now to help people like himself. I hope he has a wonderful life.
I read in a news article he died in 2015.
@@MrGrumpyGills
Yes, 2015, not 2008.
Yaay... thanks for that update on Marty! I respect him SO much for keeping it all together, unflinching through all those years in prison. He does his deceased parents proud every day
Ball don't lie.
Glad to hear that but why did they go after Marty? A rich kid should have lawyered up right away & had the best attorney on Long Island.
10 minutes in and I am furious with this detective!
This is the definition of shoddy police work and this guy is clearly a narcissist. What a horrible cop.
Well he is no longer able to hurt anyone or ruin any more families since he is burning in Hades,right where he belongs!
Yup... This episode is really frustrating and triggering 🙄
A book written years later alleged that Detective McCready was involved with Steuerman and Steuerman's son Todd in some very corrupt activities, including cocaine dealing, and knew all along that Steuerman paid Creedon $50,000 for the hit, and that Marty was innocent.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
What a supportive family Marty has.They stood by him through it all😢❤
Yet they didn't testify when Marty was convicted. They could have fought for that. I certainly would have.
There must be money to be had those people can smell it a country away
It truly speaks to Marty's character that while he was adopted, everybody in his family knew he could never have done that to his parents. In his young age of 17, he has shown his parents and whole family how good of a person he is that no doubt can ever be cast over it.
Great comment
Absolutely 💯 great 👍 comment
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
@DJJahT Are you related to the detective? Because you sure seem to be sticking up to him even though there's so much evidence Marty didn't do it.
He’s a troll
It's disgusting how LOUD wrong the detective was and still stood on his hill of wrong smh.
he wasn't wrong, he got what he wanted, and knew how to get it..
That's the average woman.
@@SidewaysInTrafficmaybe you need to find a new circle of women, LOL
Agreed. Also, you have a memorable way with words : )
So disgusting!! I couldn't agree more!
The way McCreedy got on this program and proudly defended how he railroaded a BOY into a life of prison is revolting. Every case he touched should be reinvestigated. The DA, the judge, all of them need their heads examined for bringing this raggedy case forward. New York seems to have an outright fetish for condemning young boys to prison on “trump”ed up charges, with dirty cops, false confessions, coercion and even front pages of newspapers.
Trump 2024!
If his pension was revoked and given to Marty, that may deter cops like him that make it bad for the entire force and civilians.
@@gameday9863 Translated: I am stoopit.
@@tillitsdonei agree. You certainly are.
@@gameday9863why do you hate democracy?
As an older guy with not a single relative or friend in the entire World, I am very happy that Marty had so many relatives and friends out there to fight for him.
Get out there and show the world how wonderful you are!! Everyone deserves and needs friends. ❤❤❤
We should all be so lucky to have a celebrity on our side. I did not have that. And even in my case, I always wondered what if I had been a black man. I lost everything because of a wrongful arrest and my parents were not wealthy. So this story made of 48 hours id telling in many ways. There are many who did not have wealth, white privilege, nor press coverage.
I’m sorry mdcs really am, everyone deserves a friend and some form of family, please reach out join a club anything that interests you, doing something as simple as that will allow you to ,set like mind3d people and start building some friendships, your not alone in the world there are people who will treasure you you just need to put yourself out there
I understand that. I'm a widow. After a wonderful marriage of 32 years it is difficult to learn to live alone again.
@@MermaidDolphinNYC his white privilege did zero for him. Stop looking at the world through race and see it for what it really is. Corruption in power oppressing EVERYONE.
This detective makes my blood BOIL. He didn’t even talk to family members, follow leads like the father’s business partner. I think he just wanted to find someone to hold accountable and he did that using a teenager who was easy to manipulate into a false confession. This is ridiculous
Exactly, it pisses me off too. He’s a snake. You can even see how he answered these questions with lies after lies. He mad it clear he didn’t do his job properly. Too stubborn to admit the truth and he rather be a liar. SMH
Detective should be in jail for being the most incompetent law enforcer ever..
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
@@DJJahT 😂😂😂 supporter of an evil detective
@@anasy2847 😂😂😂that is silly, the detective has nothing to do with it, when Marty clearly killed his folks. He probably asked to borrow the folks' car for the first day of his senior year and was told no and went crazy.
Absolutely disgusting to hear about the DA and investigator being so hard headed that they couldn't admit they made a mistake that cost this boy so many years of his life. Thank God for the people who did the right thing.
Exactly!!! Says that they already lost. It's not about winning or losing, it's supposed to be about justice and the truth. These people have forgotten that
Not hard-headed, corrupt, period.
They werent hard headed, they didnt want to admit they made a mistake because that would hurt their success rate and election chances.
Vengeance is mine says the Lord. His day will come for accusing him.
Amen to that!@@carriesunshine
The detective looks like he's lying more than Marty does
U got a point
And he became an attorney... How's that for egg on that "detectives" face! The end had me absolutely balling! Marty... what a true survivor you are!
Hopefully Marty was able to finally grieve the loss of his parents, grieve the loss of his youth, and make peace with the past. . I wish him a life filled with blessings.
The detective is a piece if work. Incredibly narcissistic. I wonder how many people were wrongfully convicted because of him. Just so sad.
Most so-called "detectives" are, in fact, narcissistic. Furthermore, they have trouble admitting fault when they are wrong.
A book written years later alleged that Detective McCready was involved with Steuerman and Steuerman's son Todd in some very corrupt activities, including cocaine dealing, and knew all along that Steuerman paid Creedon $50,000 for the hit, and that Marty was innocent.
Probably many it’s sad.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
@@fredgarvin6097 thank you, I don't know if the doctor's opinion I found about adoptive child syndrome applies per se, but it really fits his past behavior and sister's opinion that he did it and everything points to him doing it in a tantrum the day before the start of his senior year.
This case has haunted me ever since it happened. It was heartbreakingly obvious that Marty was in shock as he sat on the car being questioned repeatedly by police. I cried for him when they found him guilty. It's horrible that he had to serve any time, but NOW he can bring to our justice system truth, honor, and dignity. Very proud and happy for you Marty Tankleff. Soooo happy for you. Enjoy your new job and life. God bless you
Such a sad and yet a heartwarming story. Kudos to Marty for turning his life around positively.
Imagine being married to this creepy narcissistic Policeman 😢🥴
He’s terrifying. Who knows what else he’s misjudged with his special police detective magical abilities. He’s very dangerous. Poor Marty. This was a complete miscarriage of justice. This detective has no interest in the truth. What a horrible person, he’s got serious mental problems.
what a horrible thought
He died 8 years ago
@@jimwerther I wish he would be alive in prison and could read all comments concerning his actions ! 🙋♀️Happy Holidays
@@jimwerthergood
That cop needs jail time
Deceased thankfully.
@@jrambo7495couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!
Was looking for this comment. Putting the wrong person behind bars and still smug and on his high horse. Yuck.
@@D12Min you what they say, the higher the horse, the harder the fall into its pile of 💩
@@jrambo7495easy way out. He had to be locked up with bullies like him
Things I wish more people knew (and that they'd tell their kids).
1. Don't talk to the police without an attorney.
2. People DO make false confessions. It's way more common than people think.
3. The police can and will lie to you.
4. Someone's demeanor in a stressful moment is unpredictable. You can't read much into it.
5. There's no one who can tell with certainty if they're being lied to.
Also: authorities should and need to learn about trauma, trauma repsonses, how to handle people in shock and so on
Congrats to Marty to staying true to himself and getting the truth finally to light! Great job passing the bar!!! 😊
That detective made his "theory" without a lick of evidence....just his "gut", and even if he would have found out that the business partner did it, he would have let Marty remain in jail simply for his ego. Marty was coerced with that confession, he was in deep thought and shock when he found his parents, and was scared when he confessed. Glad Marty graduated law school and found his purpose. Such a travesty on all levels!
The detective is disgusting, he's so comfortable with not doing the work that will determine whether a person's life ends up in prison or not.
That detective should face jail for false imprisonment....He is disgusting...
@@LiquidSnakeOuterHeaven So you think all cops are like that? Please never call them if you get in trouble or need help.
Excellent call on 'gut feeling'. Many cops rely solely on this and so often are very wrong. This man is a disgrace not only to law enforcement but to mankind. 😮
His parents would be very proud of him.
I had to fast forward to the end…I couldn’t wait and keep listening to that despicable and prideful “detective.” This injustice is beyond words.😡😡😡
Right!!!
Me too, me too.
I thought the same. Painful to listen to.
Ha! I thought I was the only one. I read about it and then came back for the end. Just the detective's voice made me want to slap something. Lol. In the spirit of not adding spoilers, I would urge people to Google the detective's name. It will put a smile on your face.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
Marty, I dont know if you watch/read this; no matter - I just want to wish you the very best life possible ahead. You becoming a lawyer is, in my opinion, one of the biggest middle fingers you could give to those people who took so much of your life away in the first place. Have a great life, Marty :)
This case really rings a bell with me. When i was 24 my father found my mother dead in her bed. I was asleep in another part of the house and heard him freaking out about it. My brother was there very soon and everyone was crying hysterically. At first i started to act the same. I had wondered how i would act in a situation like this. But suddenly i thought what good does it do to go of the deep end. In the back of my mind i wondered if it would seem suspicious. No one has ever accused me of any wrong doing over it but what it amounts to is that i behaved exactly like this kid. This mcready or whatever his name is just exudes creepiness. I mean if you needed an actor to play an overzealous bad cop he would be straight out of central casting.
Imagine how many people have been/are in jail for lazy corrupted detectives like this one. Wonder if justice doesn’t punish these tactics
I've been thinking same thing, they should be held accountable for those injustice they made.
Countless, especially poor people.
Imagine those that are no longer with us that were put to death for something they didn't do. That is horrible to think about.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
What crooked detectives! He’s better than a polygraph? Doesn’t need to talk to the family!? What kind of ego is that!? By far the worst kind to exist. It doesn’t belong in a system that is in charge of people’s lives and future!
So wonderful that Marty is not angry...boy he is better than me
And his family.....❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so delighted that all these episodes are available on UA-cam. 48 hours has always been outstanding. Difficult for me to find in the U.K though so I live for this channel
This detective really gets under my skin, so ignorant, narcissistic and a bully. At least consider other suspects and lack of actual evidence before drawing conclusions instead of being that mean spirited towards that young man🤦🏻♀️🥲🙁
I wonder if they ever even did a background check on him before they hired him
The massive ego of this one makes it impossible to admit any wrongdoing...
I'd love to have him on my side, any day...
@@mikeypiros6647are you trolling? If so, that's very sad.
A book written years later alleged that Detective McCready was involved with Steuerman and Steuerman's son Todd in some very corrupt activities, including cocaine dealing, and knew all along that Steuerman paid Creedon $50,000 for the hit, and that Marty was innocent.
imagine waking up to a horror and seeing your parents dying, and then going to a prison just because you were there living in the same house and being blamed for killing the two people you love the most. they truly stole his youth and life. :( this man lost his family and his life.
Happens every day
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
Erin Moriarty You are still the best! ♥️
That detective is criminally negligent!
I would go beyond negligent in my charge. He KNOWINGLY, purposefully, was indifferent to anything that didn't satisfy his ego, with no regard for the devestating consequences to others.
I remember this case. Back then there was no real understanding that someone could admit to something they didn't do. There still are so many who feel this could NEVER happen to them. Something similar happened to the Cental Park Five, except those kids were beaten by the cops until they admitted they raped and almost killed the poor victim. I do think that it is possible that seasoned law enforcement can make people admit to something they didn't do. What really gets me mad too is that regardless of proof, law enforcement will NEVER admit they messed up - same with the Central Park case. Also the same with Pam Hupp - she murdered her BFF and let the woman's husband take a life sentence. He was finally let go, but Pam actually killed one more person before she was caught. To this day, the district attorney and cops say the poor husband was guilty. That said - I like how 48 Hours is showing full episodes, but OMG, James Gandolfini has been dead 10 years, and this episode is about 15 years old!
Everybody talks about the detective, but let’s not forget that the jury also decided on the nonexistent evidence… That’s wild!
he's guilty. You watched a 40 minute bias documentary and somehow think you know more about the case than the jury members ??
Juries need to do better! They need to put themselves or their children into the equation...when they think the evidence isn't clear. It's better to let a guilty person go free...than it is to lock up an innocent person. Evidence needs to be ironclad in my opinion. People's lives depend upon it.
If it wasn’t for this crooked cop, Marty would never have been in that courtroom if McCready had done his job right.
People give too much credence to police testimony. Too much back the blue mentality. Then there's group think/peer pressure in the jury room.
@@zebralove2840
Things were very, very different then than now.
That detective is horrific! So many f'ed up cops just like him. Scary af in the times we are living in.
He deserved every penny he received. He also had a wonderful extended family. Wishing you all the luck in the world Marty.💚
How terrible that this young man spent so many of his formative and stabilizing years in prison and also without his dad. Really so sad. Good to hear he’s doing well now and secure in his professional and personal life. ❤️🙏🏻
That lead detective is an undignified, hateful, bitter, old little man. He didn't do it for the first time. You can even hear the anger in Erin's voice.
Actually, he died 8 years ago.
A book written years later alleged that Detective McCready was involved with Steuerman and Steuerman's son Todd in some very corrupt activities, including cocaine dealing, and knew all along that Steuerman paid Creedon $50,000 for the hit, and that Marty was innocent.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
And dead now. I hope he never rests in peace cause I'm sure he did this same thing many times. The sad truth is there are lots of detectives just like him
@@DJJahT
Marty is innocent, a fact known to every rational person on this earth.
Anyone else think it's insane that the detective didn't even explore an obvious potential suspect? Business partner who owed money.. had more motive than an adopted child who only knew the two murdered people.
He claimed he could immediately tell he was innocent. Bs. Suffolk County Police are notoriously crooked.
Yes! That was insane! And the fact that said debtor to the now deceased was in his house late into the night playing poker, during which time the poor man was stabbed to death. No forced entry? I’m thinking the bagel man kept the door unlocked and let the murderers in himself. He’s disgusting. The original detective is disgusting. What they did to a child is unforgivable. I hope karma gets the guilty men who are still alive.
Turns out that Detective McCready and Bagel King Jerry Steuerman were longtime buddies. McCready lied about that on the stand during the trial. Can't do anything about it now - McCready is dead.
I’m so glad to read I wasn’t the only one with both of these same thoughts!! When McCready said “he [the business partner] wouldn’t hurt a fly” I knew he was full of sh*t! He solidified it when he then proceeded to blatantly lie to Erin (48 hours journalist) about interviewing the family (shout out to whoever edited that scene)! Absolutely mind blowing! Loud and wrong! 😑
Business partner is a massive suspect, however, when a person is fighting for their lives they scream and make noise. Marty heard the shrieking and decided to just remain calm and relax? The murderers didn't want to leave any other witnesses so they also killed the wife, but wanted Marty to be a potential witness and be able to call 911 quickly???
Truth Matters. Thank you, Dr. Peterson for speaking boldly.
Marty has the strongest mind and spirit! Very inspirational!
Wow that cop is really full of himself. Has more pride than there are lions left in the world & doesn't care whose life he ruins in doing what he does 🤬
That's the personality of lots of cops
I love the way you put that
@@artetface thank you 🙏🏻 xx
jimwerther said in an above comment that he died eight years ago.
@@theoryofpersonality1420Yes, I'm sure someone probably misses him. May He Rest in Peace.
This is so sad for all involved. A 17 year old kid, senior year, parents killed and he didn't do it. Behind bars a good many years, no lawyer present during questioning, etc. He must have been so scared and confused. Im glad the truth came out.
One of the best episodes on any Crime stories i have watched. Thank you 48 Hours !
When asked why Marty confessed to the murders, he said " they said my dad told them that Marty did it and my Dad does not lie to me" really struck me and i feel that is when he realised that he may have blacked out and done something because he respected his Fathers words .... even own children will not do so and he is a adopted child and showing so much love touches my heart, Marty is innocent from the start of this program as soon as he said , they told my dad said i did it and my dad wont lie to me ... i knew he was innocent
That is the ONE thing I have a problem getting past. I do believe there is enough reasonable doubt that he should be free, yet I still cant understand how you can be manipulated into confessing to killing someone. ESPECIALLY, when its someone you loved and respected. It just seems like they would have to put me through some type of medieval torture to get me to confess, just so the torture would end. But of course that didn't happen here. But there is reasonable doubt.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
@@Dion-rz3fz Maybe it's personality. I think honestly a really "innocent" personality, where you don't expect people to lie to you, is the worst for this. Because if it's all these genuine people, doing important jobs, trying to find the truth, and they tell you something they know to be true -- well it has to be true, doesn't it? So your brain starts looking for explanations that fit inside that worldview, rather than moving to the conclusion that all these people are maliciously lying to you. It's the concept of gaslighting; it's the same thing. Only with extra layers of authority behind it.
I've never been accused of a crime, but I was once "accused" of having done something (more like told that I did something -- not something hurtful to anybody, but significant to my future) that I absolutely did not do. I was questioned about it, had to talk about it and keep justifying myself, for literal hours. People with authority over me kept talking as if it was the surest thing in the world that it was me who had done it. Like they were saying the grass was green, level of certainty. I had no proof, and what suggestions I could offer that it couldn't have been me, they didn't want to hear. It was like talking to a wall.
To this day I still don't know if one or more of them was deliberately lying for some unfathomable reason; or if they truly believed what they were saying. I never did get them to believe me.
And the point is, there were times during all of that when I questioned to myself whether they were right and I was wrong. Could I have somehow blacked out part of my memory of the last few hours. Said things that made no sense for me to say, done things that made no sense for me to do. Could i have invented my own memories of spending that time doing something entirely different. Because these people were professing to care about me and be concerned for me. They couldn't be lying. And the only thing I could think of to explain how they could be honest and still wrong also didn't make any sense. None of it did.
I never gave in and admitted to something i hadn't done, but the psychological pressure was there and I did feel it. I felt the confusion. So I have no trouble believing something like this. This is probably somebody who was raised to trust his parents, to trust the police, and they put all the pressure on him to just tell them what they already knew. What his father had said with his last words, even. He didn't distrust their motives enough for his brain to seize on that as the explanation instead. It's a recipe for disaster.
False confessions in general are rather common; this is only one of the potential reasons that it happens.
@@BlueCyannThat was truly a thoughtful response. And I guess it does drive home the point that there are so many different personalities, one never really knows how others may react. Good point.
That detective is a nasty piece of work! Even if you believe Marty is guilty, there is no doubt that the detective was tunnel visioned, negligent and did not do enough due diligence with investigating all angles.
The guy who faked his death & fled the state would've been my prime suspect.
I would bet my last dollar that this crooked cop was associated with this shady businessman, Jerry.
@@chelseababe
Ding! They were good friends for years, but Detective McCready lied about it on the stand and claimed they didn't really know each other. Too late now - McCready died 8 years ago.
@@jimwerther oh I didn’t know he passed. He met his karma! He was awful to that innocent boy.
He feels evil. How can someone do that to a kid.?
I think the detective needs to go to prison for the same amount of time that poor Marty went to, and see how it feels to falsely be in prisoned!!!!
He passed away in 2015, lung cancer.
You'd have to dig up his remains. He died eight years ago.
How were they able to question him like that at 17? I'm in tears!
What an awesome story! I looked him up and sure enough, he joined the lawfirm that helped free him 👍🏾
This is disgusting. Everyone handles shock differently. I myself tend to be very calm in stressful events and only break down after the adrenaline goes away. Then to lie to a young man about his father who he loved dearly to make him confess is horrific. You can see how absolutely traumatized Marty is in those pictures from his arrest. Look at his eyes… this poor man…
I agree with you about how different people handle shock differently, but the blood in Marty's eyes was a result of a nose job that he had done 2 days prior. The report said so.
You are so right. I lived through a major earthquake that just about took my children. I had a hard time gathering my thoughts and making decisions but I was calm.
We should all be so lucky to have a celebrity on our side. I did not have that. And even in my case, I always wondered what if I had been a black man. I lost everything because of a wrongful arrest and my parents were not wealthy. So this story made of 48 hours id telling in many ways. There are many who did not have wealth, white privilege, nor press coverage.
@@jamesr1703 I’m not talking about the blood I just meant how wide his eyes were and how he was just staring blankly ahead.
Same here. I'm very calm under stressful situations. Trauma is different for everyone for sure
I will never understand these detectives who are wrong and will continue to stick to what they messed up rather than just admit they were wrong. I’d have a lot of respect for them if they would just admit they fu*ked up. Just like the west Memphis three and other cases. These detectives are such narcissists it makes me sick.
They are ashamed to admit guilt of their incompetence of their works...
Too prideful ..no humility
Yes. It’s unreal isn’t it?
@mandy2500 especially when it’s somebody’s life at stake. Horrible
Agreed. Unfortunately there are many doctors who act the same way. Pride, ego, the feeling of power. Just nauseating.
Praise to the people who helped Marty & the world see the truth.
Absolutely a brilliant cover of years of Marty's life. How heartwarming to see his family standing behind him. Have a great fulfilled life Marty. Once again, TX 48hours . Greetings from South Africa
I would probably react the same way. I did not cry when my dad passed away, not in the hospital when he was fighting for his life, nor during his wake. I felt numb, but i also felt like everything was normal. Being the eldest, at 17, i took care of everything. Mom and sibling weren't in their right mind, not able to eat, couldnt move much due to grief. One month after dad's death, that's when i started to cry every night, and i would dream of him almost daily for a whole month. So i know not all people react the same way to death of a loved one.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
Massive kudos to Erin Moriarty who has been doing this show for YEARS! A great case... The detective involved is utterly shameful... A narcissist to the end... Well done 48 hours for bringing this case to the limelight... It is obvious to me that his dad's ex business partner arranged this...
I agree she’s def the best 48 hours reporter!
She ain’t afraid to ask hard questions.
She’s great about keeping track of old cases & following up.
Peter Van Sant anyone?
We should all be so lucky to have a celebrity on our side. I did not have that. And even in my case, I always wondered what if I had been a black man. I lost everything because of a wrongful arrest and my parents were not wealthy. So this story made of 48 hours id telling in many ways. There are many who did not have wealth, white privilege, nor press coverage.
WOW! This story is unbelievable.
Good luck to you Marty for reaching the Bar, you deserve every happiness in life.
Someone needs to take a second and third and fourth look at that detective. He was a little to invested in making sure Marty was the only suspect investigated. I wonder how many other innocent people he’s put behind bars. Glad Marty was finally set free, such a shame that he not only lost his parents, but a significant portion of his youth as well.
He died in 2008.
He was also tried for other crimes but acquitted. So he was looked into
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
@@DJJahTWhat's your problem, you commented this under nearly all comments. What makes you so sure?
This detective has me saying F-bombs with every answer he gives. "Under the circumstances in this case", talking about his guts and his perception of how people look when they lie or are telling the truth...
Im baffled.
I almost cried at the outcome. What's worse than losing your parents so brutally at age 17? Being falsely convicted for the crime. That detective was creme de la crooked.
Thank you 48hours for putting this full episode on
I dont understand how a detective can lie through their teeth just to find fault in an innocent person. How cruel can that detective be? Can that first detective be slapped with a fine? This never ends. The first detective should make a public apology. All he knows is to say, I dont know. That detective really need to straighten out his act. Arrogant, i would say😮
A fine or a public apology wouldn't be nearly sufficient. That's an evil man who needs to be put in jail. (Un?)fortunately he passed away apparently (according to someone in the comments).
He didn't lie. He's delusional.
@@jimwertherHe lied to Marty when he told him during interrogation that his dad said he did it. Although he is delusional as well.
How can you convict a person when forensics on the crime scene is ZERO DNA of him...Shame on that Detective!
It is frightening how the men who are supposed to enforce law and order like that Investigator who showed utter incompetence can have such devastating effects on other people's lives. It is too bad there is no way to hold them accountable.
See how the detective is absolute power and he holds this poor young man’s future and actually believes he is judge and jury all in one!!!!! Disgusting representation of law enforcement
The idiot detective in this case deserves all of the karma coming to him. Smug and unwilling to admit he did ANYTHING wrong...disgusting!
He died eight years ago
Well, karma is the hand of God at work and it looks like it already got him.
I just saw something wild! A book written years later alleged that Detective McCready was involved with Steuerman and Steuerman's son Todd in some very corrupt activities, including cocaine dealing, and knew all along that Steuerman paid Creedon $50,000 for the hit, and that Marty was innocent.
His cousins comment really stood out to me. A lot of people can come out of the system, institutionalized yet you see Marty, taking care of his elderly aunt, there’s a child innocence about him, maybe because his life stopped at 17 and now it’s able to resume. I had heard of this case before, but I’m glad that I watched this entire episode and especially glad that someone on here commented on how Marty is now practicing law himself.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
What is unbelievably gross, is that Marty was charged in the first place. The judge, the DA, the Police dept detectives, the Chief of that dept, they all cost a boy the next 20 yrs of his life. They need to be held accountable.
Yep. It is scary, frankly.
They were. He won a 10 million lawsuit against them. (Per comments in this feed) This is an old episode.
We should all be so lucky to have a celebrity on our side. I did not have that. And even in my case, I always wondered what if I had been a black man. I lost everything because of a wrongful arrest and my parents were not wealthy. So this story made of 48 hours id telling in many ways. There are many who did not have wealth, white privilege, nor press coverage.
@@MermaidDolphinNYC Anyone can accuse someone of something and it is horrible! As a former business owner I had an employee claim that I slandered her. Omg. It took 4 attorneys to fight this. Thank God I had good insurance and the insurance covered the court costs. It is truly sickening. What should happen is common law courts. Not Admirality Maritime law of the water courts. In common law (Land) if you win the case...they pay all legal fee's and you then go after them. This is a deterant for these phoney frovolous suits. But of course attorneys who "practice" under law of the water Admirality law don't want that. The wouldn't make any money. Search gold fringes around the American flag. Then ask any attorney you know WHY they protect British law of the water Admirality law of the water.
@MermaidDolphinNYC I feel bad for you for what happened to you but you have posted it on almost every single comment like damn...
I wonder why the detective allowed himself to be interviewed by 48 Hours.
Hubris
Wonderful story. Perfect timing in the holiday season. I envy that big loving Italian family and that New York accent when they're happy.
Marty a lawyer and helps others wrongfully convicted. Truly wonderful man, I always hope he finds his biological mother. Horrendous what happened to him.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
@@DJJahT It's okay Jerry, you don't have to spam youtube comments to avoid suspicion over yourself.
This is one of those cases where your heart, your gut, all of you…just KNOWS he is innocent. Shame on the original detective, prosecutors and the more recent da as well. How can they sleep at night. Disgusting. The private investigator is amazing! So epic. Love his aura. ❤
The private investigator…there are no words to describe my admiration for someone that sustains an effort for the sake of correcting such an incredible injustice. God bless everyone who participated to see this innocent man brought home. God bless you, everyone
You know this is a rerun from 15 years ago, right?
Don't let that jury off the hook!
@@jimwerther Obviously because he is an attorney now and he did sue the county and the detective.
@@5GreenAcres
The OP missed that point originally, which is presumably why she edited her comment.
That's scary to have this devil detective in your case. If he concluded that you're guilty without proper invistegation
The detective said the family was lying when they said they were never approached for questioning. Then the next breath was 'I didn’t need to'. What? Then he said the motive was greed, then said he didn’t know the money would be tied up til he was 25. Then, that the return on the fled and renamed business partner caused mire questions. He didn't care about anything but getting a quick arrest and verdict.
This shows that once certain police officers will lie just to solve a case . This officer needs to have all his cases investigated
yep
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
This is why The Innocence Project formed. And also why I mostly don’t believe in the death penalty. There would have to be overwhelming evidence. So happy this guy is free & a practicing lawyer now.
Agree
Exactly. If only every potential juror examined representative cases of innocent individuals being charged, prosecuted, and convicted of serious crimes they didn’t commit, people would hopefully better understand how flawed and corrupt our systems can be in the worst cases.
Marty did it. That detective knew it and went too far, but the point is that it was obvious that night that Marty did it. And got away with it now.
Such a beautiful ending God bless you Marty, very happy for you
Wow, what a story! I’m so glad the young man was released and is able to live his life as a free man.
I can’t finish this because it hurts me that detective put an innocent 17 year old in prison for something he never did. Also, he lost decades of his life that he can never ever get back. 😢😢😢😢
He should never have been questioned without a lawyer and consulting his family.
Ya he was technically a minor at 17, aren't they supposed to have parents( obviously not in this case) or a guardian present when questioned by police. In any case, his extended family should have been there, even if he was taken to the station quickly, they were questioning him for hours... I guess they mightve been at the hospital as the father was still fighting for life... more importantly than could've would've should've , and blaming the family. That narcissist detective lied to coerce a confession. Preying on an emotional teenager, who just saw his mother's dead body, and giving him a) false hope that his father survived and b) making him question his sanity, being gas-lit by authorities.
AWFUL, DISGRACEFUL, and people wonder why many of us distrust the police, and the justice system
Well Done, Marty! I pray you stand for righteousness all of your life!
Such a kind human - didn’t loose his spirit and kindness 🙌🏽 he already made a change - wonderful soul
The Detective was so ignorant, he should not even be receiving a pension. I have never seen such a level of incompetence, he should be criminally charged for what he did to an innocent man.
He died in December 2015 due to lung cancer, at the age of 68.
I saw “ full episode “ and dropped everything I was doing.❤😊
I have never ever seen such a stubborn detective on a case before!!!
The cases where a completely innocent person ends up getting arrested and charged, tried and convicted are just as horrific as the crime itself. I almost couldn't watch this realizing what had happened to this young man. Breaks my heart what he went through 😢
I thought comments are bit wild, but I ended up agreeing. That detective is despicable with his arrogant attitude alone. You can tell nobody has sat him back down on the ground...ever.
Detectives like this ,(whether is he right or not)have NO business in law enforcement
The fact that the attorney convicted an innocent child based on a confession which he squeezed out of him, and no evidence is despicable. What's more appalling is the fact that the jury sentenced him to 50 years with so many loopholes in the case: when someone is supposed to be jailed for being guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. What a faulty system!! This makes me believe that we have so many innocent people in prisons.
This story is amazing! RIP James Joseph Gandolfini...
It is horrific how a first world country allowing these things to happen. You have a lot of innocent people in prison, bc of corrupt police departments, racism and police with tunnel vision, who does not care doing a good job and worse of all, doesn't care sending innocent people in prison..👎
Don't forget juries and judges.
The OP's claim is demonstrably false. No, there are NOT many innocent people in prison. There once were a few hundred - an absolute tragedy, no doubt, but as a percentage a minuscule amount. We live in a different world now, where scientific and technological advances have changed everything. Furthermore, there is no evidence that race played a significant factor in the previous situation either.
Yes! Give us more of these older cases/episodes!
Marty’s story just broke my heart, 💔you grieving your parents and they throw you in jail 😭l hope he wasn’t abused in there. I’m sorry this happened to him Marty!!
What an incredible story! It doesn't look like the retired detective apologized to Marty. He should sue him!
According to BBC podcast, Marty is now a successful criminal lawyer, so he achieved his goal.
Good going Marty worked hard right out of prison finished school and is now a practicing Lawyer a great out come after all those years!
This detective is the definition of tunnel vision. When they want a certain person, they WILL put them away.
In Norway, even the real murderers seldom stay in prison longer than 10-12 years. This poor innocent man man stayed there for 17 years!