What it is, is he wanted to be accepted. Seeing his mugshot he look soft as hell, and he wanted to join a gang. He wanted to show his chest or his peers. This has little to do with the parents. He’s softer than Rosanne son. See how he broke down with his parents. Like the Narrator said, he now has to face reality.
How tragic is this?! He's got BOTH of his parents in his life and he deliberately WANTED to be a gang member?!?! If you CAN'T do the time, then DON'T do the crime! It's as simple as that! And I DO feel bad for the victim, too! It's tragic on ALL levels!!!
I am not in support of violence of any kind but I think you should recognize the gangs have huge influence over kids and what they misconstrue to be "cool." I don't think the word "wanted" is the right one. They are influenced a great deal by peer-pressure, negative role-models in music and movie culture and so on. It's not uncommon for kids to join gangs to feel "protected," even though that is a terribly misguided reason, I understand it. I wish it were simple but it's not.
My grandmother use to say “show me your friends and I’ll show you your future” smh who you choose to hang with can affect your entire life. Mom and dad have me in tears.
Everybody wants to be a gangster until it's time to suffer the consequences. This boy was blessed with two loving, supportive and level headed parents. My heart breaks for them.
Someone dropped the ball on this kid. If he was blessed with 2 loving parents would he have searched out a violent gang does that make sense to you? I'm not saying they didn't love their child but they definitely missed the mark the kid is a thief and a murderer and a police officer to boot really loving families don't produce cop killers no way no how. This bleeding heart BS produces this kind of crap the actions of the punk is on his parents in one way or another.
Your parents can raise you right and you can still make bad choices. I was raised in a two parent married household. Very loving and I still ended up doing drugs and whatever because of my choices.. so it was their choice not his parents or his neighbors.. His actions....
@@denniscerasoli6209 some kids have supporting parents and still Try to be a part of a gang because of friends from school, of the neighborhood or just the place they grew up at it ain't always the parents fault obviously you ain't grow up in that environment
My dad been serving life in prison since 1993 and he tells me all the time these lil young dudes that pretend to be gangstas out in the street, end up committing crimes and getting life in prison almost always cry their self to sleep in prison because now they're scare of reality and they know they're never going home again. Just live a straight life, my dad been preaching this to me since I was 10 years old, told me to never make the same mistakes he made in life which costed him his freedom.
Cost is preferred over costed. Instead of: _which costed him his (double wording) freedom_ Rather write: _which cost his freedom_ Costed still seems to be used in Canada, whereas really everywhere else the word cost is preferred on its own. Regarding _My dad been serving_ (now at the beginning of your paragraph). Instead write: My Dad is serving. _Been_ is not grammatically correct as it sounds as though you are placing a past tense on a present situation. For instance reading this presently is not: I been reading it! Rather its I am reading it. However, if you had used the added word of: _My Dad has been serving_ Then this would be reasonable. I agree English is a difficult language to clearly write and speak properly. There are other issues ie gangsters not gangstas! If you are writing a long paragraph then there's no need to write 'lil'. I mean the paragraph is already long, so lil is out of place, rather use little. 'Preaching' is a religious term. However I understand religion has really stolen a lot of words and made them their own. Preaching by a Preacher would not be a respectful point of your post. As Preachers are generally looked upon as deceivers, since clearly a Preacher would likely know they are lying to the congregation. Here's hoping you aren't religious? Thankfully that's a dying area in America. Plus being _preached_ to, is not how people learn how to reason effectively. It would have been better if your Dad reasoned with you with allowing open questions. Preaching to you, or laying down the law, doesn't inform you right from wrong. It merely informs you that's what Dad said (or preached!). Clearly someone could preach the exact opposite! Thus preaching cannot help people learn how to reason effectively. We now know being preached to is wrong. Overall your story was interesting and informative. However it could not be used as a learning aid for children (especially with religious connotations) since we now realize its about acquiring knowledge and effective reasoning skills.
When I was 18 did a 3 day stay in los Angeles county jail and I remember trying so hard to hid the tears in but couldn’t. After that one experience I turned my life around.
yes, his mother and father will be probably wondering the rest of their lives what they could have done to prevent their son to commit that crime. It is heartbreaking.
Kudos to the parents here for not blindly taking their son's side. It's refreshing to see parents that just want honesty and for their son to be straightforward and honest. The situation sucks, but their actions are applauded.
They were supportive in him as long as he's honest no matter what and that's parent ❤ I've no problem with the way they act as parents , all kids with good parents can act wrong. I was no teenage angel, I never hurt no one except mabe myself😅
FACTS!!!! And they got him talking without a lawyer .. I'd never turn my kid over to their care if I could help it .. I'm definitely not gonna just serve my kid up on a platter to pigs. They don't love their son that much and if that's love I'd couldn't imagine how their hate would be.
As they should!!! He chose this life. An the people saying they'll make the cops do their jobs are the problem..an the Same one's that will protest against a cop .but not lil Johnny.. ridiculous
Nothing kills my spirit more than remembering i've spent half my adult life in prison, while my parents struggled without me for 19 years. Not only did i miss all that time with them, but i didn't even get to say goodbye. I will live with that guilt FOREVER. not worth it young ones. not worth it
I'm so sorry 😢 I'm sorry mostly that for many young people, we make stupid decisions that don't feel stupid at the time. We are invincible! Old people don't know anything. Then the wisdom of years catch up and we truly understand. You served your time. Be kind to yourself now ❤
I doubt it would do any good, kids are headstrong and think they know everything, most young people that would see this would say I wouldn't get caught I'd be smarter than this guy.
@15HunnetBlockGoon how do you know? It sounds like the father did all he could.This young man thought he wanted to be in them streets until he have to suffer the consequences.
@@Its_Me_Ms.B. fathers are there to keep men out of jail and women off of stripper poles. The fact he wasn’t tryna get him a lawyer and comply with the detectives says everything. That man wasn’t tryna be there for his son
13:54 this says a lot about what his parents were supposed to do when he was younger so now none of them would be in this situation!! Yes, parents didn’t do their part correctly and now they’re trying to make up for years of neglect. Not gonna work.
It blew me away that his dad told him that he was "proud" of him. What the what is that all about? A word or two of kindness, OK, but saying that he's "proud" of him?
The ripple effects of this senseless murder. This young man has sentenced the officer's family to years of heartache, not to mention the heartache he has laid upon his parents and own family.
Amazing to see a couple of responsible, mature parents working with the police to get their cop-killing kid to tell the truth. How did this kid get so messed up? Probably hanging with all the other kids who don't have such parents.
lmfao. You dudes have some crazy ways to rationalize things to fit within your ideology. See someone with good, supportive parents and still can't accept the concept that sometimes kids are bad and do bad things, even with good parents. So, it has to be because of other people with bad parents. It's stupid. I don't care how many people agree, this just proves the absences of logic and the overwhelming desire for people to make things fit within their world view.
He was found guilty and will spend the rest of his life in prison. RIP to the officers. My prayers to this kids parents, who seem like decent people. Completely pointless.
@@ryanbesco8067 Spoken like someone who has no kids. He is a product of his neighborhood, his parents clearly weret in his life and pushed the right narrative to turn hismself in and tell the truth. Much more refreshing than parents teaching their kids to lie and villify the police.
I have so much respect for these parents. How the hell did this dude go down such a dark path with two supportive loving and responsible parents like them raising him?
@@stevesas632nah just a skewed view of the world a lack of accountability and thinking you deserve more than you actually do. I and all my job working friends Listen to “ that genre” you speak of and i have a federal job … lose that narrative its kinda lame😂… this lil Bozo is dumb
Why is this child carrying a firearm and stealing cars? It seems like he has food, shelter and love. I understand wanting a tribe and validation separate from your parents. I understand how belonging to a separate tribe feels more important than life itself as a teen. But this behavior takes it too far 🤯
It is part of their culture. To be honest, I don’t think they can physically help it. Their brains are different from ours and are wired for aggression and anger. They are not able to comprehend consequences for actions and understand that there is a future. They live in the here and now.
I admit - I'm typically very quick to assume when kids go down a dark path it's the parents fault. After watching this, I need to change my world-views immediately. These parents are good, kind, honest, loving people who care for their son's well being. The fact that their son did what he did for whatever reasons he had, do not reflect on them. Condolences to the fallen Officers family.
There is only so much parents can do. Children are raised by one village or another, sadly most villages contain at least some visible, and hidden, evil elements. I am convinced that these parents did their very best and worked harder at it than many.
if its not this kids parents then its the parents of his friends that influence his behavior. Theres a big problem of violence in the black community that you dont see in lowerclass white, brown, and asian communities. In white appalachian communities theres fights and drug use but its very rare that they shoot a cop at point blank range for no reason. The question is if its culture or genetics.
I hear what you are saying, but parents provide the environment (neighborhood), friends, relatives etc. the hang around, the tv the watch, the music you hear, the parents should be able to control all of that, I did. If the community and relatives and friends influence your kids, it is your fault, we are to be observant.
@kgar5String it's not that black and white. Most of the time, a strict parent makes a sneaky kid, and when they get out, they crash hard because they want to experience everything they missed
@@RenardGarzaroit’s not as simple as that. Parents don’t control who their kids are around while they’re at work. My parents were at work, I was hanging with the local crips because the girls liked them and the other guys feared them. By the grace of God, I got away from that but I could’ve easily ended up like this kid. Listen to how they speak about concern for the officer receiving justice. They clearly raised him with good morals
His parents were acting as the district attorney.. At the end of the video his mom and dad were seen high-fiving the detectives and were quoted saying "We Got Him Now".. Lol 🤣
This young man has probably the most caring and loving parents I have seen in these videos. To think he threw his entire life away, to be in a gang, with people that could not give two shits about him-and is leaving behind these two who love him unconditionally. It really breaks my heart to see what these parents are dealing with.
It's like you're not even watching the same video. They're literally telling him they would help him get away with the murder if they could and he should blame anybody he possibly can to get out of it. Then after he admits it they tell him how proud of him they are. DISGUSTING. No wonder they raised a murderer.
@@davedavidson4548bro, watch the video again. they confronted his lying about not being there, but didn't believe he did it and didn't want him to go down for somebody else. they literally ONLY wanted the truth the entire time. This is fugging refreshing. Sorry you missed the point 👉
It's true that you can't always blame the parents. In this case though, considering the fact that the father was a large volume cocaine dealer, it's safe to say that they were not good parents.
@@DjTittySprinklez I know for a fact that the father was selling large quantities of cocaine. You set the bar extremely low if you consider selling cocaine to be something good parents do.
It's crazy how little accountability this kid is willing to take when his parents clearly value it very highly. He had every opportunity to succeed in life with parents like this.
No I think the parents were fooled, being told by the police that they will go much easier on him if they can get him to tell the truth. They would have been better off not saying a word and getting an attorney…
idk...parents are simple minded...i don't care if the kid is innocent or guilty, tell your child to shut up and wait for an attorney, not pressure him into confessing lol
“I was just living the gansta rap lifestyle, and the gun went off by itself eight times.” That boy made one ridiculous and stupid lie one after another.
This was hard to watch. Every time the father said, "Please son", I teared up. This is such a problem in our community. But, if you walk this path, you have to be ready to face the consequences.
It's a problem because you won't address the actual issues. Stop blaming everyone else. This kids parents failed him. They're very animated here in the police station but they weren't there for him during his life. He was surrounded by drugs, alcohol and violence. Blame the people actually responsible for this travesty so we can actually make changes. Your kids aren't living in squalor and shooting each other because of white supremacy. Your parents did that to you.
@@user-od8yh8xs9uOh please. This kid was raised by more than his parents. Once a kid goes to school and finds a bad crowd then they can fall into trouble EASILY even with decent parents. And absolutely NO ONE brought up white supremacy, though if you really want to get into that rabbit hole, the effects of slavery are NOT gone.
Stand up people? Are you kidding? They're morons. They should have kept their mouths shut and should have told their son to keep his mouth shut, then get him an attorney. That's what every attorney would say. Those parents are the worst. The absolute worst. They might as well have been working for the police.
@@jonstone9741 maybe because they don’t seek the minimum penalty, their son just murdered somebody. Doing everything you can to avoid accountability for it doesn’t solve anything for anyone
My father taught his children to always tell the truth. What he didn't teach us was when to shut up. I had to learn that lesson the hard way. I was SO naive to think the cops would quickly realize I had done nothing wrong once I explained the whole situation. Long story short, Officer Friendly is NOT your friend! It sucks to live in such a polarized world, but that's the world we now live in.
@@user-wy1dl2me2pthose are shitty parents trynna convict their own son wtf interrogating him. I’m getting my son a lawyer and telling him keep his fucking mouth shut
@@johannhauffman323 I think they wanted to keep him alive and have the possibility of being free again. They were literally doing what was in his best interest.
They were sure it was someone else and their son just witnessed it. Lets not forget he was a 15 yr old running the streets with gang members and a loaded gun late on a school night. You may not be responsible for what your kids do when they leave home but you sure are when they are a minor living at home.
I think whether they cried or not at that point wasn't that significant (I don't see not crying as being better than crying). They had already plead with their son to confess to something that could cause them to not see him for a long time if ever (except possibly briefly on the other side of some plexiglass during prison visits). That whole process had already taken a lot of strength.
Because they did 99% of their parenting in front of camera. What parent could ever see their son or daughter convicted of such a heinous crime without emotion? That's not strength as a parent......it's failure.
Glad you said it. I had to raise my son up to age 15 in a terrible area. Kept him busy with sports and stayed on him like glue. They failed somewhere. The fact that he was trying to get into a gang means something was missing at home and/or the parents aren't paying attention. Not saying they are bad people but the ball was dropped somewhere for sure.@@billsikes4007
“Don’t you lie- If you lie you make it worse for yourself”- what a great, honorable father that kid has. Bless you sir. I’m sorry your heart is broken.
@@joedennehy386 if this kid did this to your family would you say the same? Doing what’s „the best” for yourself doesn’t mean it’s a good decision, actually it’s usually quite opposite
@@joedennehy386 he is doing want any person with any amount of integrity would do. He wanted his son to man up and accept responsibility for what he did lawyer or not. My father would have done the same thing as I would for my child.
Bruh, this kid didn’t fake a single tear in this video. When people feel the most agonizing emotional pain on earth, they cry like a newborn baby. A baby spends its first months of sentience knowing nothing except the comfort and protection of its mother’s womb. Then being thrust into the overwhelming brightness and cold of the outside world makes them think they’ve been stripped of all protection - their crying is a crying of loss, of having their innate comfort ripped away from them. This kid is a newborn baby. The outside world, his Xbox, his phone, the loving arms of his family - those were his womb. He’s being taken away, birthed into a new world - except unlike a baby, who is terrified of the unknown, Nick is terrified because his new life holds an outright guarantee of empty, endless suffering. That’s not to say I don’t think he deserves it - but make no mistake, this kid is in an absolute living hell, and those tears are authentic.
@@jedgroff5341 although I agree with what you say, I would like to add: maybe the tears has gotten him out of trouble from his parents before. They seem really supportive and trust towards his son and maybe he has taken advantage off from this.
I hear you. But I find it a little weird that his own parents are begging him to confess to a murder lol like imagine if you were in that situation ? Honestly what would u do?
@@jerrysetlerr770agree 💯 poor kid had 2 snitches for parents.. they begged him to give himself up with a straight face.. I feel bad for the kid that's not born yet.. a parent should have told their kid to not say a word and get him a lawyer but instead they begged him to go to prison forever.. their not parents their scum
RIP Oficcer. This kids Mom saw right through his lies from the beginning. She ain't playing games with her boy. Props to the parents for insisting for him to tell the truth. He wanted to be a big boy with a loaded guy, so his tears and crying saying he was scared is just cowardly and sickening. Myheart breaks for his parents
I feel so bad for the parents. You can tell by how they acted and what they were saying, they love him more than anything and that they've tried to raise him to be good, be honest and all that. They sat there and tried, using love and being honest, to get him to say anything about it. They just wanted the truth, no matter what. They let him know they love him no matter what. On a way less popular note, to an extent, I feel sorry for this kid. He's 15, his life is somewhere between a kid and a man and thought he had to do something like this, to be accepted as a tough guy, or to prove himself to people who don't even care about him. He's ruined his life, and will finish growing up in a ruthless prison. Don't get me wrong, the action was as despicable as can be and all actions have consequences, good and bad. If you commit such a crime, you have to be punished. He took a man away from his family, the people he loved and worked with.
I agree with you 💯. You can tell these parents raise this kid right and yet he’s influenced by his peers and kids from the neighborhood. Now with that said, they shoulda got a lawyer.
What about the man who was murdered and his family? Their son is still alive and they can see and talk to him, the police officer is gone to his family forever. Imagine getting the call that your loved one was shot dead and that’s it, no goodbye, no I love you….
I wonder if they regret not advising him to lawyer up though? I guess it really doesn't matter. The evidence is clear. I do wonder what I would do in that position though. Crazy.
@@modalinterchange8359 a lawyer wouldn’t have helped him no matter how amazing the lawyer was. There is a cop dead not just a regular person. Somebody is going down for the cops death regardless of what lawyer you hire someone’s going down and it was gonna be him because there’s too much evidence. just cause you get a lawyer doesn’t mean you’re safe..
Answer: NEVER EVER DO THIS!! I've seen this before with lower-income families and it's unfortunate. People have commented that his parents are honorable and that may be, and it may be of value to him as a human being to take responsibility for his actions, but this particular conversation, on camera in the police station, is doing nothing for them or their son. No attorney, even the most honorable and decent one, would ever let a family have such a conversation. I think the police have influenced the parents (as they should have) and now the parents a) are wanting to please the police, as they represent authority (this psychology is well documented), and b) have been convinced that their son's confession will somehow help him. It will not. This conversation did not. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad it happened - the kid is a killer - but from the perspective of the family and the kid, this conversation was a massive mistake. The parents did the cop's and the DA's jobs for them - jobs that they might not have been able to without the family.
Those poor parents. My heart goes out to them for losing their son to a toxic culture. And to the officer and his family for paying the ultimate price. RIP.
@@mattz8956as a part African. I can confirm, ghetto culture which is primarily black, is toxic. Please don’t be offended. I assume you’re a white savior.
This kid had no appreciation for what loving and supportive parents he has. Instead he took a man from his family, destroyed his own family, and threw his own life away trying to be a thug. Completely tragic
I'm glad I saw your comment.. I was feeling horrible for that child getting life at age 15.. Reading your comment put everything in perspective for me.. He is attracted to gang bangers so, he's going to get to meet some of the worst in prison.. He'll tell his parent's it's just the way things are in there because I don't see those parents giving up on him for a while anyway.. Great comment!! I just think this is so sad.. 😞
@@joeybiden7755 There's nothing tough about using a gun. In fact, it screams loud and clear, 'I know I'm not tough enough without the insurance of a weapon.' 95% of these kids out there with guns would NEVER go toe to toe with the people they shoot. But a gun makes them feel powerful and invincible. He knows nothing about street life or being a thug. But he's gonna find out in a crash course when he hits prison. They're gonna eat him up. Except he won't suffer alone. His parents will suffer right along with with him everytime he calls home in tears. As sad as that is, another family is missing their loved one, without a son, brother, husband and father. This is one of those decisions that will have long lasting consequences for both families
As father and former "problem child" it breaks my heart too... When I was 13y.o. a friend and I went to a private golf club and we stole a couple of golf clubs... Next day my father saw the golf club in my room and asked me where and how I got it... He realized about my BS and immediately he took his belt off and I got punished severely while I confessed... My dad called my friend dad and told him everything. My friend got a strong dosis of belt too... Then our dads took us to the private golf club and made us return the items and apologize to the owners. We felt so low and bad that there is no words to describe that feeling... Then my dad drove to a bad neighborhood and we stayed out there for a couple of hours observing the chaos... Then my dad said: Do you want to end up living like that? We said NO. Then they told us: We will NOT tolerate any kind of criminal behavior and the next time they will kick us out from home to live in an environment like this one... We were cured. Now I'm raising my family with the same values. My son still is a kid (9y.o.) and I'm raising him to be honest and to be accountable for his actions in a hard way. Thanks dad, you saved me. I'm what I'm thanks to you.
It's not rare, there a lot of parents out there with integrity. Unfortunately, they should have a lawyer because they are not there to help like people assume they are.
No a real parent is on their child side right wrong and would’ve did anything to prove his innocence not tell him to confess they knew he did it seems like they didn’t even care he was going to jail for life at 15 years old
These are hands down the most loving and supportive parents featured in this channel . This kid really threw his life away. A mom AND a dad that care , they literally gave him the benefit of the doubt thinking he didn’t do it but that he knew who did . Man these some stand up parents fr !
Those parents are going through hell. I can't imagine trying to balance your love of a child while knowing he killed someone. The strength of those parents show me that he was raised right, but their son took the wrong path.
This is very rare. Usually parents try to condone in the kid’s bullshit, it’s sickening that they even have to be put in this position but it’s also good that they are being accepting & making him hold himself accountable for his actions.
@@arizonafarang4034 Don't believe the politically correct fairytale either. Believe the truth. My truth: In most videos I've seen, the parents deny and take the side of horrific relatives and it's despicable.
You guys are going to serve as therapy for me today. I narrowly escaped a fate that I think I probably deserved years ago. I was trying to be a cool dude and wanted to be a part of a gang almost 30 years ago now. That's crazy to write and read. Anyhow, my buddy and I came up with a brilliant idea to snatch an older woman's purse while she was walking out of the grocery store, and forever traumatize her. I have never told this full story to anyone, because it's saddening -- but necessary to tell. The good part is that solid citizens chased us down until the police came and properly apprehended us. I'm a black male and had both of my very loving and supportive parents in my life. I had very loving and supportive siblings in my life. Get this: I was a straight-A student, respectful, and a star track and football athlete, but got caught up in a stupid ideology that could have cost me my life. That's pure shitty culture, and lack of self-discipline on my behalf. I've shed some tears writing this, and I am so very sorry to that woman and her family for what I did and how I impacted an innocent person for no good reason, whatsoever. I'm truly sorry. However, and almost immediately after the realization of my stupidity, I shifted gears. I turned being a star track and football athlete into a D1 football scholarship, graduated from a top university, learned how to communicate at a high level and turned my experiences into a 6-figure-earning occupation with unlimited growth potential. I now have 3 kids, and take what I've learned very seriously. I don't mince words with my 2 sons, and try to impress upon them the very stark reality of repercussions for their actions. You don't know me, and I don't know you; however, there's a young man out there who NEEDS to read this story and shift gears accordingly. If you're still here, I truly appreciate your time. Please encourage the youth to think beyond themselves, and to TRY to make good decisions -- Lord knows that even in "adulthood", we're all still working on it. Cheers
You are a very lucky man to walk away alive. God gave you a second chance and you took it. Some don't learn from their mistakes and take accountability. Peer pressure and mob mentality is a real thing in these groups. It makes it hard to walk away from the "cool" kids. Your children are very fortunate to have you.
Thank you for sharing your story! I am glad that you turned your Life back to a decent path. I wish you and your family all the best. I hope that your victim was able to heal. Take care and be safe! 👋🇨🇦🌠
These parents are way to soft!! Should be being brutally honest with the kid!! It’s not ok son!! You just ruined your life!! I wouldn’t leave my son, but I know my son wouldn’t be running the streets and they might of gotten a better sentence but it was an officer so he was probably cooked anyways. They should of been asking why!!?? Where were they when this p u n k was running the streets. I wonder if his parents really did hold it down for him.. a lot of times these guys go away and are forgotten
When I was in middle school a good friend of mine, David chinn, tried being hard and had a red rag, they got him 5 times on avalon in a drive by. My dumb☆$$ never touched a bandana again, mine was blue, and we were friends. That was the real depth of our ignorance... Just kids trying to be cool.
Hearing his parents actually breaks my heart. Those two poor people pouring their soul out, pleading their own son to tell the truth, while he's the murderer all along. Idk why, I see these videos all the time.. But hearing the pleading of his parents tore at me. This is what unconditional love is.
@@KangaJack-ns9gd Makes me so angry all these blubbering do Gooders in this comment section also. They couldn't give a hell about the kid that was at the end of his Muzzle.
So much respect for the parents for not trying to make excuses for their son and holding him accountable! This goes to show you how much influence these gangs have! You can grow up in a two parent home and still go left!
Bc it seems like he has good parents who do the best they can by him 😩and it's heartbreaking they loosing him to the system but I applaud them making him stand up for what's right
They aren't trying to hold him accountable, they're trying to get him to lay it all on his partner so he can get a good plea deal. They knew this day was coming.
@@flakesinyershoe8137 That was the story he told his parents and yes, his parents wanted him to tell the truth that the guy "James" did the shooting. They were trying to protect their son as much as possible. It was a lie there was no "James".
The officer, David Crawford, was 46 years old, married with a 24 yr old daughter when he was gunned down by Nicholas Lindsey. He was shot 5 times at close range while reaching for a note pad. Lindsey's lawyer tried to get his confession thrown out, wanted him tried for manslaughter instead of murder and portrayed him as just a 'scared child', all to no avail. All appeals were denied and his life without parole upheld but as an juvenile under 18 his sentenced will be automatically reviewed after serving 25 years. Laws in his state are exceptionally tough to appeal because the victim was an officer. He is fortunate as a juvenile he could not be sentenced to death. 200 officers took part in the manhunt for Lindsey. The murder of David Crawford was a terrible tragedy.
As the parent of a 5 year LE officer in the Metro Detroit area this travesty is really an emotionally draining experience. Condolences to all, but only 1 of the two gets to see the dawn of a new day. Disgusting!
you can see the moment his dads heart breaks when he tells the truth. the moment he said that he shot that officer, he couldn’t move. he’s clearly in shock. these parents are gold. bless them 😢
Just the way they consoled him KNOWING he did wrong and was lying had me in tears........ Especially when his dad said we can't save you son..!😔 he tried to manipulate his parents and they didn't go for it!!! I PRAY I WON'T EVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS WITH MY BABY!....
Either you raise your child to be good or raise him to be a POS. It won’t ever happen and you’ll never have to worry about it if you did the former. Honestly, this should never be a fear of good parents.
Keep him/her away from the gangs and violence. Tell them the truth about what happens when that happens. Just do your best, and remember, if something goes sideways, do what's right and that's all you can do. I pray for you too love 🥰💞
So he got zero leniency for being upfront and completely honest. How did he get life without parole but Susan Smith got parole??? He put himself in this position to have to shoot in self defense but Susan planned and watched as her 1yo and 3yo babies sunk into deep water, screaming for her to save them while she just waited for them to die. She gets parole? She was an old woman. This boy was a 16yo child who shows remorse and could be rehabilitated.
Two different states with different laws regarding homicide or infacide. He killed a cop and in Flordia that is a BIG deal. In Texas it is the death penalty.
Respect to the parents for holding him accountable. Sad that so many good people (his family and the officers family) are suffering from his terrible decision.
Holding him accountable to who?. They aint god. I wouldnt never give my childs LIFE to the state. Wtf?. I dont owe them people nothin. My son will tell ME the truth and then ill be proud he owned it. But i wouldve had a lawyer talkin to them people, not my son.
@@aileengarcia460if you taught your son otherwise and he made the choice to do that it'd be expected to get him a lawyer but to cover up for him with a confession shows maybe where his morals originated.
@@aileengarcia460To human society and what’s right and wrong. You don’t get to admit your murder to just your momma and god and be done with it. With your attitude it’s no wonder people in this community have trouble with accountability.
@@EarthIsNotFlat I ain't part of your community or any black community . I grew up in the Varrio. With Mexicans. And a Mexican parent wouldn't ever do this. Why the f*** would you admit something and give yourself to some people who are essentially your enemy?. That's retarded. Them people don't got no love for you. They ain't gonna admit all the times they put people in jail for nothing . They ain't gonna admit when they beat somebody up illegally....if the justice system wasn't crooked, then it would be a different story but you're giving your child to people who would put you in there illegally if they could . People who are waiting to f*** you over . And then you go with your mama bc she doesn't know any better. I love my mama and my wife too but I'm a grown man, I make the decisions for my family. Why the f*** would I give my son to the system for the rest of his life?...these people are not God. Nobody owes the state the truth or a confession. They're not my judge, God is. I'll ask forgiveness from God and if God tells me to confess, then I will. You've been brainwashed into believing the state is the authority in the world....I ain't gonna turn myself in to a bunch of criminals. That's like me killing a cartel member and then my mama saying you need to go to the cartel and tell them what you did. Why the f*** would I do that?
Having good or even excellent parents is no guarantee of anything, because adolescents still need to figure out how to navigate in the world, and that’s harder to do than most people think. Too many parents I worked with as a psychologist loved to take credit when their children did extremely well, but didn’t feel responsible when their children made really bad choices. These parents are rare in my experience, and I’m glad to see they’re getting such respect in the comments.
Maybe we should stop blaming the parents blindly... Society is a real thing. It has way more influence than ANY home life. Parents can only teach, that can't make them understand or accept it. People make choices, sometimes they make bad ones.
When his mom said “no imaginary friends” she knew her son was lying because she never heard the name before. You can tell he had good parents and a good family. This is just another example no matter how many tools you provide your children with you cannot make them use them. He was blessed with amazing parents.
Yeah he did have good parents. It’s true, your kids are their own person. You can do everything right and still they end up a tragedy. Sad for those two.
Only it always makes me wonder if your children have a reputation for violent behavior somewhere else. But you as a parent will know not a thing about it.
even if the advice isn't the best for the situation? "oh but their hear was in the right place", absolutely 100%, remind me again, what is the road to hell paved with?
@@mealsome1571 I agree with you. Too often are blk ppl advised to do things that goes against our best interest, In all aspects of life, while other communities of ppl are taught the complete opposite. To those who lack understanding, I am in no way condoning this kids actions, I'm just stating a fact of life
@@UnboundCorps it's not just people of certain races. most parents in this situation are scared on multiple levels, fear of what their child might have done, fear of the consequences short and long term, etc. I have been in the room with white people, brown people, asian's and black people who have been in similar situations. the parents are always afraid, rightfully so. In this situation blaming the community is acceptable and correct, specifically the thugs within the community. but do not always blame the community. fear is a strong motivator that deprives of logic and common sense.
Look, people. Our parents know when we are lying, or when something is off with us. Trust me. This guy trying to deny this to his parents was kinda ridiculous. Btw: he has great parents.
Outstanding parents, actually. They are holding their son accountable and helping him through the process These are fantastic parents, and no one will convince me otherwise. @@SpikeTheNeuropsych
This is one of the hardest videos I’ve watched. When his mom says she would give up everything and so would dad I was crushed such good parents tears me up
His parents are so calm and kudos to them for staying honest and real through this dilemma. Their son needs a reality check. It’s sad that he is putting his parents through this for his poor choices.
It might be the right thing to do, but it’s stupid as hell to bring your son to confess to the police. If they knew he was guilty, they should’ve lawyered up immediately and possibly got him a better deal.
I like how their taking accountability in their sons wrong doings. Most parents would be yelling my baby would never do this let him go!! No their telling him... we know you did it. just own up.
To his mom and dad. I salute you guys. I know it was not easy. But this is what we should do as parents to let our kids face the consequences of their actions. It broke my heart when dad said, " we can't save you, son. As a parent of a teenager, too . I know how it feels when our kids make decisions that can affect their future. I will keep you guys in my prayers.
Unfortunately his parents got him life in prison...... he should not have admitted nothing and the on😢words out of their mouth should have been I want to talk to a lawyer
@@arrowjaf4188yea but his parents showed they were tired of him and wanted burden off their backs. They pretty much gave their child to the system. Wrong or right, innocent or guilty, they did not do their job as parents. Me personally I’ve never put my parents through anything remotely close to this, I’ve never been arrested h3ll lol. I’m as square as they come with an amazing life, but my parents would have gotten me the best lawyer and to remain silent until he gets here. Doesn’t matter if I was involved or not family is family, and I’m sure your parents would have done the same if they love you.
@d-boogiewitdagoodies5849, can you still have made those comments if you are the loved one of that officer that he just killed? Ask yourself right now?
Right or wrong, innocent or guilty.... His parents did this completely wrong. Lawyer first, no talking there and have supervised conversations with counsel. At minimum it helps.
I think this video needs to be shown in every elementary and high school throughout the country. Actions have consequences. Condolences to the officers family and parents did all they could. Sad sad sad
Not with the black kid. That would make headlines in today's news 😂 You'd have to have a similar video with a white kid for the predominantly white schools, but I like the idea
@marsjam4117 respectfully disagree, I don't think skin color matters. What the lesson is the youth trying to be hard, but when it comes down to it, they're scared and not realizing this until it's too late. Now his life is gone, in addition to the life he took and all of the loved ones affected. This video is a perfect life lesson for every youth in every part of the country.
This kid had loving and supportive parents that obviously cared for him. This is truly sad that this kid was not able to recognize that love and direct that into something positive in his life.
@@WTFBUTWHY okay let’s play that game using your logic. You don’t know that they weren’t part of his life prior, and this video would be a strong argument that they were. And the most important part is that they are there showing him love and support during arguably one of the most defining events of his young life. Your comment and argument are both illogical and not strongly supported by the evidence.
I feel bad for his parents. Looks like they truly TRIED to keep this kid on the straight path. The father sayin, "I'm tryin to help you but you really hurting me right now..." Man , that cut deep.
@@Mishacanttouchthis that is a tragedy that the officers family lost him but it doesn’t negate the stress/pain those parents are going through either. There is nuance to life, it isn’t a contest of ‘they got it worse so it negates the other pain’
@vegandolls I worked in law enforcement for 13 yrs. I have no remorse for this kid. With that said, his family deserves empathy. The officers family lost a major part of their family. This POS murderers family lost their son as well. You can clearly see they are trying to help the police.
I think more young men need to see this video to understand the fact that one moment can change your life forever. Not everyone has parents as supportive as his. Prayers for them.
c@@cbesthelper404Even with a father. It's not foolproof. Look at Cameron Terrell. He came from a wealthy 2 parent household. He decided to surround himself by the Rollin 90's.
The kids make decisions that impact their entire life before they are old enough to make decisions for themselves. A kid wouldn't be allowed to sign a contract yet but they can surely make decisions that will impact them more than any contract ever could. Their brains haven't developed yet, they're impressionable and don't consider what happens when they're making these decisions.
@@thesniperviper3146you sound dumb are they just supposed to keep their kid locked up forever did your parents keep you locked up 24/7 this could’ve happened at anytime
Oh Jesus. The pain and weary anguish on that Mama's face as she is still comforting her son. And the Dad being a pinnacle of comforting guidance. I'm so sorry for these good people as well as the fallen officer and his loved ones.
Rest in peace, Officer. I truly believe that regardless of an attorney being present or not, his parents showed integrity and wanted their son to tell the truth. They already knew the evidence was stacked against him. I am very sad for the family, because he had some good parents that truly care/cared about him, and he still chose the wrong path. Sad. Even if he was scared, he still had a gun. If you’re carrying around a gun at 15 years old, there’s only one thing it’s meant for.
Yup. Gang and peer pressure is always fighting against what the parents want for their son, I'm so sick of the narrative that the parents are always to blame. I had a certified mother and sure I've made mistakes I've been pressured into situations and I do hate her but no matter what she did to me I don't hold her responsible, she may have made me more susceptible but at the age of 11 I left her and got a second chance. I squandered that chance. It's a hard to work out how much is nurture vs nature even for me, I've never been to prison so for me I think it's mainly brain chemistry a lot of people have suffered far worse than I have and go on to lead valuable lives. It's embarrassing to admit that I do not have the same stamina and have just given up and decided to wallow in self pity. I was exceptional in several fields and first started having trouble when I turned 15, I managed to make a come back and recover a few years later till my mid 20's a few mistakes I made kinda left me with nothing and I don't have any desire to try again so I'm just waiting out the clock now for the last 9 or so years.
Thank you for at least being fair but firm when most will say a bunch of negativity and i would even say nigh racist things. I hope the officers family finds peace eventually and know that the officer served his community well and with honor. I truly hope this world changes for the better.
@lg6707 It's not how you fall, but how you pick yourself up that matters! What is the point of waiting out the clock when there's an unknown number of people who would give anything to live. If you think that you are doing it because you don't think you could do it again, then you never will because you have already decided that you can't. You should go and speak with someone, invest in yourself, and make peace with whatever you need to. It's done. You are not. You can look at volunteering somewhere and get outside of your own mind and bubble. You would be amazed at how much helping others in need can help centre you and provide some perspective into just how hard life can be and how blessed you are just to be able to even say that you had a mother and on top of that a psydo family who took you into their home. They say every cloud has a silver lining, and every silver lining has a cloud. It is just how you decide to see the cloud and not the lining. You can start again in your way and make your life change. You are not a tree, you don't have roots and you can go wherever you choose. You can make a life and a difference if you choose it. You can't be truly ok with your current situation if you have contemplated trying again. But life is a gift, and it is unfair to us all in its own way. But there is a whole world out there that is waiting for you! Don't let them win! This is your life, and you can make it whatever you want. You define what success is for you, not anyone else. You can educate yourself and expand your mind and find something that gives you some type of purpose. I believe that you can do it. But only YOU can do it for yourself, and the first step is to replace your useless self-pity with affirmations of you can and will do it. Baby steps and be kind to yourself through the process! Are you like super rich or something 🤔 because the fact you have had the luxury to wallow in your self-pity for 9 years and don't mention any fiance issues is honestly wild to me! If I did that being 14 and homeless, with a dead mother and a chronic alcoholic as a father, I would have never seen 15! But I slept in parks, showered at friends places and the other public facilities and I went to school every day and graduated at the top of 2 of my classes, while working as many shifts I could get at mcdonald's to support not only myself but my 2 brothers who are my world and I would buy their school shoes and books and pay for all 3 of our school fees before I got food or anything else. That's one of the lesser obstacles that I was forced to deal with and process to let it go. My story is basically filled with the worst types of abuse and tragedy and trauma, but I refuse to lie down and take it, because I know that however bad I have had it, I am so blessed, because I know that others have had to endure lives that are worse than mine! But, you are just letting them win, and giving up on life is really only your loss at the end of the day and you will never find out what could have been and if you are content when your time comes up that you have no regrets about your life choices then I say good for you and I wish you well. Otherwise, I hope you find something to do that makes you happy that you chose to live and not just simply exist. You have to know that you are unfulfilled and hence the stupid self-pity. I can't imagine being so selfish and choosing to do nothing to help yourself or anyone else in this crazy, mean, beautiful world is truly mind-blowing to me! At what stage do you realise that you have to get over it and move on and go do something for someone or a charity. The distraction is good for you and you can make a new life. You just have to want it and be prepared to work for it. Waiting out the clock is easy, and that's your legacy. But, if you're of the mindset that it's too hard and you 5 you reep what you sow, and surely you must get sick of always thinking about yourself and the past!? Or are you just a little self-centred and enjoy ruminating about yourself and your life. Like change the channel already and contribute in some way to this world, because you can leave it better than you found it or just spend your time thinking about how unfair life is to you, cos it's all about you it seems like and it just sounds like such a bleak, empty, horrible life and I just wanted to say that you can do this. And, time flies when you are having fun! So watching that clock of yours will run out faster for you if that's really what you want. Much luck and peace to you and I hope you find a light to guide you through this and you end up living a fulfilling and happy life in the end.
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No. S.A.D. is kicking my ass. I'm not sure I'm gonna survive this year. Struggling to find a reason to continue.
He clearly has 2 honorable parents with integrity. It's not always a lack of parental guidance. Sometimes, kids just choose the wrong path.
Great comment.
@@seagullpoet He didn't learn those speech patterns from his parents obviously.
Right and speech patterns are indicators for murderers get a grip dude such an unnecessary comment@@adamschrader328
What it is, is he wanted to be accepted. Seeing his mugshot he look soft as hell, and he wanted to join a gang. He wanted to show his chest or his peers. This has little to do with the parents. He’s softer than Rosanne son. See how he broke down with his parents. Like the Narrator said, he now has to face reality.
Lmao
How tragic is this?! He's got BOTH of his parents in his life and he deliberately WANTED to be a gang member?!?! If you CAN'T do the time, then DON'T do the crime! It's as simple as that! And I DO feel bad for the victim, too! It's tragic on ALL levels!!!
that just goes to show it dosent matter who's in the household kids will be influenced by who and what they want to be influenced by
Heartbreaking... threw away everything; thinking he had nothing to lose until it was already gone
And you can tell they’re loving parents too
I am not in support of violence of any kind but I think you should recognize the gangs have huge influence over kids and what they misconstrue to be "cool." I don't think the word "wanted" is the right one. They are influenced a great deal by peer-pressure, negative role-models in music and movie culture and so on. It's not uncommon for kids to join gangs to feel "protected," even though that is a terribly misguided reason, I understand it. I wish it were simple but it's not.
It's not a stereotype if it's always true. It's a consistent character trait.
My grandmother use to say “show me your friends and I’ll show you your future” smh who you choose to hang with can affect your entire life. Mom and dad have me in tears.
Such a wise grandmother you had!
A wise lady
VERY Well SAID.. A very Wise Woman.. Facts. ❤💯🙏
Your grandma had common sense
That is so true.
Man what a good mother and father. Making their child take accountability but also not abandoning them.
Pray for both familys here.
bruhhhhh he waaaa eeeeevuh darrrreeeeeee doooooeeee
Everybody wants to be a gangster until it's time to suffer the consequences. This boy was blessed with two loving, supportive and level headed parents. My heart breaks for them.
Someone dropped the ball on this kid. If he was blessed with 2 loving parents would he have searched out a violent gang does that make sense to you? I'm not saying they didn't love their child but they definitely missed the mark the kid is a thief and a murderer and a police officer to boot really loving families don't produce cop killers no way no how. This bleeding heart BS produces this kind of crap the actions of the punk is on his parents in one way or another.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink
Your parents can raise you right and you can still make bad choices. I was raised in a two parent married household. Very loving and I still ended up doing drugs and whatever because of my choices.. so it was their choice not his parents or his neighbors.. His actions....
@@denniscerasoli6209 some kids have supporting parents and still Try to be a part of a gang because of friends from school, of the neighborhood or just the place they grew up at it ain't always the parents fault obviously you ain't grow up in that environment
@@Theboxingtourright
My dad been serving life in prison since 1993 and he tells me all the time these lil young dudes that pretend to be gangstas out in the street, end up committing crimes and getting life in prison almost always cry their self to sleep in prison because now they're scare of reality and they know they're never going home again. Just live a straight life, my dad been preaching this to me since I was 10 years old, told me to never make the same mistakes he made in life which costed him his freedom.
Cost is preferred over costed. Instead of: _which costed him his (double wording) freedom_ Rather write: _which cost his freedom_
Costed still seems to be used in Canada, whereas really everywhere else the word cost is preferred on its own.
Regarding _My dad been serving_ (now at the beginning of your paragraph). Instead write: My Dad is serving. _Been_ is not grammatically correct as it sounds as though you are placing a past tense on a present situation. For instance reading this presently is not: I been reading it! Rather its I am reading it.
However, if you had used the added word of: _My Dad has been serving_ Then this would be reasonable. I agree English is a difficult language to clearly write and speak properly.
There are other issues ie gangsters not gangstas! If you are writing a long paragraph then there's no need to write 'lil'. I mean the paragraph is already long, so lil is out of place, rather use little.
'Preaching' is a religious term. However I understand religion has really stolen a lot of words and made them their own. Preaching by a Preacher would not be a respectful point of your post. As Preachers are generally looked upon as deceivers, since clearly a Preacher would likely know they are lying to the congregation. Here's hoping you aren't religious? Thankfully that's a dying area in America.
Plus being _preached_ to, is not how people learn how to reason effectively. It would have been better if your Dad reasoned with you with allowing open questions. Preaching to you, or laying down the law, doesn't inform you right from wrong. It merely informs you that's what Dad said (or preached!). Clearly someone could preach the exact opposite! Thus preaching cannot help people learn how to reason effectively. We now know being preached to is wrong.
Overall your story was interesting and informative. However it could not be used as a learning aid for children (especially with religious connotations) since we now realize its about acquiring knowledge and effective reasoning skills.
@@kimsland999 thanks brainiac, Harvard future grad, I'll remember that next time. I hope you keep those straight A's in Harvard.
@@TampaAries My entire post was centralized on how to reason effectively.
Learning (be it English or epistemology) is a good thing.
When I was 18 did a 3 day stay in los Angeles county jail and I remember trying so hard to hid the tears in but couldn’t. After that one experience I turned my life around.
@@kimsland999 not you completely missing the point
What bothers me the most is that his parents seem like great people and I’m sure they raised him better.
Absolutely sad.
The kids bad what can they do
He lies shamelessly to them. Not a good sign.
yes, his mother and father will be probably wondering the rest of their lives what they could have done to prevent their son to commit that crime. It is heartbreaking.
I thought the same thing, and could see that. These young kids need to listen to their parents!!! Smdh.
I love that his parents showed solidarity, respect, and love during this whole thing while it was crushing their hearts.
So true. At the end when he's standing face to face with his pops really hit me.... Yes I have two sons of my own. 🫢
Kudos to the parents here for not blindly taking their son's side. It's refreshing to see parents that just want honesty and for their son to be straightforward and honest. The situation sucks, but their actions are applauded.
There is no part of this which isn't sad...😢
Sorry for the parents
Applauded. Lol
They're great parents.
They were supportive in him as long as he's honest no matter what and that's parent ❤ I've no problem with the way they act as parents , all kids with good parents can act wrong. I was no teenage angel, I never hurt no one except mabe myself😅
Who needs detectives with parents like this. They working a confession harder than the cops.
Rite😂
FACTS!!!! And they got him talking without a lawyer .. I'd never turn my kid over to their care if I could help it .. I'm definitely not gonna just serve my kid up on a platter to pigs. They don't love their son that much and if that's love I'd couldn't imagine how their hate would be.
@@UA-cam_Disciple_YTD_Demonexactly!! No way in hell ima just do their job for them 🤦🏾♂️ get a lawyer and keep it pushing
As they should!!! He chose this life. An the people saying they'll make the cops do their jobs are the problem..an the Same one's that will protest against a cop .but not lil Johnny.. ridiculous
That's because they are decent people
Nothing kills my spirit more than remembering i've spent half my adult life in prison, while my parents struggled without me for 19 years. Not only did i miss all that time with them, but i didn't even get to say goodbye. I will live with that guilt FOREVER. not worth it young ones. not worth it
I'm so sorry 😢 I'm sorry mostly that for many young people, we make stupid decisions that don't feel stupid at the time. We are invincible! Old people don't know anything. Then the wisdom of years catch up and we truly understand. You served your time. Be kind to yourself now ❤
What made you turn around and are you having a normal live now?
Thank you for sharing these wise words.
I'm sorry you learned them the harder way in this life.
I hope you find peace.
I'm so sorry. I can only imagine how that must feel...
@@christinaeckhart2784right
The way these parents are whole with each other while talking to their son during this difficult time, is amazing and admirable.
This footage needs to be shown to kids in schools and kids who are in juveline detention centers.
Agreed, these are good parents who are trying to find redemption in their son, but not wanting to hear BS
To teach them to call a lawyer?
@@sixthgatebass lol….
No…. (Adults need to learn that first).
Why? So they can all arrogantly make fun of him for crying?
I doubt it would do any good, kids are headstrong and think they know everything, most young people that would see this would say I wouldn't get caught I'd be smarter than this guy.
When the dad said “Son, I can’t take this for you if I could I would” You just know he means every word of it!
Because the father failed him and he knows it
@15HunnetBlockGoon how do you know? It sounds like the father did all he could.This young man thought he wanted to be in them streets until he have to suffer the consequences.
That would be the STUPIDEST thing a father COULD do for his son. That teaches a punk NOTHING but to keep on keepin on the way he is. DUMB
@@15HunnetBlockGoonyou the type to snitch if you get caught up in something.
@@Its_Me_Ms.B. fathers are there to keep men out of jail and women off of stripper poles. The fact he wasn’t tryna get him a lawyer and comply with the detectives says everything. That man wasn’t tryna be there for his son
I appreciate parents who can support their child yet also not accept their lies.
They should've just got a lawyer
13:54 this says a lot about what his parents were supposed to do when he was younger so now none of them would be in this situation!! Yes, parents didn’t do their part correctly and now they’re trying to make up for years of neglect. Not gonna work.
But he sold them shoes, that is a common thing, kid share and trade shoes.
It blew me away that his dad told him that he was "proud" of him. What the what is that all about? A word or two of kindness, OK, but saying that he's "proud" of him?
@davewinkerson8221 that's exactly why he's sitting in an interrogation room and hopefully going to prison for the rest of his life😊
My heart breaks for his parents. I’ve never seen BOTH parents so solid & level headed.
The ripple effects of this senseless murder. This young man has sentenced the officer's family to years of heartache, not to mention the heartache he has laid upon his parents and own family.
Thug life, Nga!
@@mazystarr🤦♂️
Lifetime of heartache for both families.
Nobody wins.
@@sarahd8093Yep. Its sad all around
Amazing to see a couple of responsible, mature parents working with the police to get their cop-killing kid to tell the truth. How did this kid get so messed up? Probably hanging with all the other kids who don't have such parents.
"Gangsta" culture.
Exactly, they seem so normal and kind and responsible and respectful, imagine ending up with a criminal asshole for a kid
@@216trixiewhole time the “gangsta” in 2023 is Timmy who wants to fit in. off ys
lmfao. You dudes have some crazy ways to rationalize things to fit within your ideology. See someone with good, supportive parents and still can't accept the concept that sometimes kids are bad and do bad things, even with good parents. So, it has to be because of other people with bad parents. It's stupid. I don't care how many people agree, this just proves the absences of logic and the overwhelming desire for people to make things fit within their world view.
@@216trixie It disgusts me to the point that I have no words for it... It would probably just sound like some sort of Lovecraftian screechy gibbering.
His parents are doing the detectives job! It’s amazing to see parents trying to hold their child accountable.
They know their son. They know the truth.
no, they didn't realise they were being recorded.
@tybaltyrant1 everybody knows they’re being recorded in the police station
@@kevinmisback2456 No detective can do a better job at Bad Cop & Good Cop than Mom & Dad
He was found guilty and will spend the rest of his life in prison. RIP to the officers. My prayers to this kids parents, who seem like decent people. Completely pointless.
The most incredible part of this video is the fact the dad is there, and he's a wonderfull human being. This young doctor/lawyer has no excuses.
we dont have a gun problem, we have a per capita problem
Wow….it’s refreshing to see parents tell their son to accept responsibility
Would had been smart to lawyer up.
Crazy how nigerless was raised right but still turned out wrong
White parents don't even do that!!
@@ryanbesco8067 Spoken like someone who has no kids. He is a product of his neighborhood, his parents clearly weret in his life and pushed the right narrative to turn hismself in and tell the truth. Much more refreshing than parents teaching their kids to lie and villify the police.
@ryanbesco8067 you can do everything right and still fail.
I have so much respect for these parents. How the hell did this dude go down such a dark path with two supportive loving and responsible parents like them raising him?
Look at his eyes. There's something extra going on, like psychopathy. I bet this kid was a horror to parent.
Being a cult member is easier than getting a job. What mom and dad don't know won't hurt them.
@@blackswan1983 and your degree from the university of Kellogg's is what helps you with this diagnosis?
Unfortunately, lots of people have relatively decent backgrounds and still make extremely stupid decisions. Lack of maturity, evil hearts, sin.
@@mealsome1571University of Kellogg's? What a silly comment that you likely thought was really witty. 🤤
Parents interrogating him harder than any detective would.
Just how it supposed to be, the cops are hearing everything anyway so they ain’t gotta do much work🤷🏾♂️
My ppls would never do no sh*t like that! Lawyer up don’t say sh*t
100% conviction that's why they have forensic evidence against him and video
Parents are terrified 😰
@@jaesodos1567 bingo
It’s incredible how these gun-wielding men turn into little babies when their parents arrive.
Wanna be gangsters always comes with the victim mentality, encouraged by certain music genre & mainstream media vilifying cops.
@@stevesas632nah just a skewed view of the world a lack of accountability and thinking you deserve more than you actually do. I and all my job working friends Listen to “ that genre” you speak of and i have a federal job … lose that narrative its kinda lame😂… this lil Bozo is dumb
Why is this child carrying a firearm and stealing cars? It seems like he has food, shelter and love. I understand wanting a tribe and validation separate from your parents. I understand how belonging to a separate tribe feels more important than life itself as a teen. But this behavior takes it too far 🤯
whoooooooooooooo caaaaaaaaaaaaaares
It is part of their culture.
To be honest, I don’t think they can physically help it. Their brains are different from ours and are wired for aggression and anger. They are not able to comprehend consequences for actions and understand that there is a future. They live in the here and now.
lmaooo you're so deluded, have you never been to a black neighborhood?
@@uncleTedK based
Rap music
I admit - I'm typically very quick to assume when kids go down a dark path it's the parents fault. After watching this, I need to change my world-views immediately. These parents are good, kind, honest, loving people who care for their son's well being. The fact that their son did what he did for whatever reasons he had, do not reflect on them.
Condolences to the fallen Officers family.
There is only so much parents can do. Children are raised by one village or another, sadly most villages contain at least some visible, and hidden, evil elements. I am convinced that these parents did their very best and worked harder at it than many.
I'd say that, more often that not, bad behavior in children IS due to a lack of parenting or poor parenting, but it is not obviously always the case.
Life is weird I knew kids from good homes who sold drugs to get girls or look cool
if its not this kids parents then its the parents of his friends that influence his behavior. Theres a big problem of violence in the black community that you dont see in lowerclass white, brown, and asian communities. In white appalachian communities theres fights and drug use but its very rare that they shoot a cop at point blank range for no reason. The question is if its culture or genetics.
It's your parents fault for the way you are.
Goes to show that not all parents are responsible for their children's rogue actions. Honorable parents.
I hear what you are saying, but parents provide the environment (neighborhood), friends, relatives etc. the hang around, the tv the watch, the music you hear, the parents should be able to control all of that, I did. If the community and relatives and friends influence your kids, it is your fault, we are to be observant.
@kgar5String it's not that black and white. Most of the time, a strict parent makes a sneaky kid, and when they get out, they crash hard because they want to experience everything they missed
@@RenardGarzaroit’s not as simple as that. Parents don’t control who their kids are around while they’re at work. My parents were at work, I was hanging with the local crips because the girls liked them and the other guys feared them. By the grace of God, I got away from that but I could’ve easily ended up like this kid. Listen to how they speak about concern for the officer receiving justice. They clearly raised him with good morals
His parents were acting as the district attorney.. At the end of the video his mom and dad were seen high-fiving the detectives and were quoted saying "We Got Him Now".. Lol 🤣
@@RenardGarzaroI HERE what you saying?
The definition of the phrase “I didn’t raise you like that.”
This young man has probably the most caring and loving parents I have seen in these videos. To think he threw his entire life away, to be in a gang, with people that could not give two shits about him-and is leaving behind these two who love him unconditionally. It really breaks my heart to see what these parents are dealing with.
You speak as someone that has went without these things and has empathy.
I feel your pain
He had a distinct advantage over so many other kids and threw it away being stupid. His gang friends aren’t there crying with him.
It's like you're not even watching the same video. They're literally telling him they would help him get away with the murder if they could and he should blame anybody he possibly can to get out of it. Then after he admits it they tell him how proud of him they are. DISGUSTING. No wonder they raised a murderer.
@@davedavidson4548bro, watch the video again. they confronted his lying about not being there, but didn't believe he did it and didn't want him to go down for somebody else. they literally ONLY wanted the truth the entire time. This is fugging refreshing. Sorry you missed the point 👉
@@davedavidson4548Did u watch the video?? Your comment is so far off 🤣
Can't always blame the parents. Kids do bad things on their own. My heart goes out to the parents.
Nah it starts at the parents to be this corrupt at 18
yeah you can!
It's true that you can't always blame the parents. In this case though, considering the fact that the father was a large volume cocaine dealer, it's safe to say that they were not good parents.
@@party4keeps28 you know nothing about these people
@@DjTittySprinklez I know for a fact that the father was selling large quantities of cocaine. You set the bar extremely low if you consider selling cocaine to be something good parents do.
It's crazy how little accountability this kid is willing to take when his parents clearly value it very highly. He had every opportunity to succeed in life with parents like this.
And I hope they aren’t beating themselves up over this. Lil boy wanted to be tough, welp, now you’re in PRISON
No I think the parents were fooled, being told by the police that they will go much easier on him if they can get him to tell the truth. They would have been better off not saying a word and getting an attorney…
idk...parents are simple minded...i don't care if the kid is innocent or guilty, tell your child to shut up and wait for an attorney, not pressure him into confessing lol
The music and his friends did this...
“I was just living the gansta rap lifestyle, and the gun went off by itself eight times.” That boy made one ridiculous and stupid lie one after another.
Yes, not getting a lawyer is the biggest mistake anyone can make. GET A LAWYER!
This was hard to watch. Every time the father said, "Please son", I teared up. This is such a problem in our community. But, if you walk this path, you have to be ready to face the consequences.
It's a problem because you won't address the actual issues. Stop blaming everyone else. This kids parents failed him. They're very animated here in the police station but they weren't there for him during his life. He was surrounded by drugs, alcohol and violence. Blame the people actually responsible for this travesty so we can actually make changes. Your kids aren't living in squalor and shooting each other because of white supremacy. Your parents did that to you.
@@user-od8yh8xs9uOh please. This kid was raised by more than his parents. Once a kid goes to school and finds a bad crowd then they can fall into trouble EASILY even with decent parents. And absolutely NO ONE brought up white supremacy, though if you really want to get into that rabbit hole, the effects of slavery are NOT gone.
@@user-od8yh8xs9u did you watch the video. Those parents were definitely not neglectful or whatever it is you’re insinuating.
Not easy to watch for any black man.
@@user-od8yh8xs9u Kid knows right from wrong. Parents can't help it when the kid chooses wrong.
It’s remarkable how in sync the parents are. They’re almost like the same person. They seem like real stand up people.
They both impressed me big time. Heartbreaking stuff
I was thinking the same thing. So sad.
Stand up people? Are you kidding? They're morons. They should have kept their mouths shut and should have told their son to keep his mouth shut, then get him an attorney. That's what every attorney would say. Those parents are the worst. The absolute worst. They might as well have been working for the police.
@@jonstone9741😂That's the difference between his mother and yo mama🤏🏾🐀
@@jonstone9741 maybe because they don’t seek the minimum penalty, their son just murdered somebody. Doing everything you can to avoid accountability for it doesn’t solve anything for anyone
That kid was a real tough guy until he had to face the consequences of his actions.
all people are.
exactly
@@randyearles1634 not all people steal and murder though
He's 15, that's a baby. It's such a shame. He's lucky to have his parents thru this.
@@ccschrader9763I didn't do sh++ like this at 15. Oh, but I ain't a thug.
My father taught his children to always tell the truth. What he didn't teach us was when to shut up. I had to learn that lesson the hard way. I was SO naive to think the cops would quickly realize I had done nothing wrong once I explained the whole situation. Long story short, Officer Friendly is NOT your friend! It sucks to live in such a polarized world, but that's the world we now live in.
its SO REFRESHING to see parents who refuse to play victim along with the suspect.
Kudos to the parents
I agree, but I don’t know why but I got a feeling that the parents wanted him gone
@@user-wy1dl2me2pthose are shitty parents trynna convict their own son wtf interrogating him. I’m getting my son a lawyer and telling him keep his fucking mouth shut
@@johannhauffman323 I think they wanted to keep him alive and have the possibility of being free again. They were literally doing what was in his best interest.
They were sure it was someone else and their son just witnessed it. Lets not forget he was a 15 yr old running the streets with gang members and a loaded gun late on a school night. You may not be responsible for what your kids do when they leave home but you sure are when they are a minor living at home.
The strength of the mom and dad to not cry or breakdown after hearing their son’s confession is so admirable.
I think whether they cried or not at that point wasn't that significant (I don't see not crying as being better than crying). They had already plead with their son to confess to something that could cause them to not see him for a long time if ever (except possibly briefly on the other side of some plexiglass during prison visits). That whole process had already taken a lot of strength.
He has two loving parents that care about him
@@cynthiadavid5282something about that makes his betrayal and actions so much worse than if they didn’t care. They’re heartbroken.
Because they did 99% of their parenting in front of camera. What parent could ever see their son or daughter convicted of such a heinous crime without emotion? That's not strength as a parent......it's failure.
Glad you said it. I had to raise my son up to age 15 in a terrible area. Kept him busy with sports and stayed on him like glue. They failed somewhere. The fact that he was trying to get into a gang means something was missing at home and/or the parents aren't paying attention. Not saying they are bad people but the ball was dropped somewhere for sure.@@billsikes4007
“Don’t you lie- If you lie you make it worse for yourself”- what a great, honorable father that kid has. Bless you sir. I’m sorry your heart is broken.
He is not doing the right thing by his son, he should have hired a lawyer
@@joedennehy386 if this kid did this to your family would you say the same?
Doing what’s „the best” for yourself doesn’t mean it’s a good decision, actually it’s usually quite opposite
@@rank1macroyeah but getting a lawyer would have been a good decision for him
@@joedennehy386 he is doing want any person with any amount of integrity would do. He wanted his son to man up and accept responsibility for what he did lawyer or not. My father would have done the same thing as I would for my child.
@@joedennehy386 don’t reproduce.
Thanks!
I love that his mom shut down the fake crying. He has good parents, he chose this life.
Bruh, this kid didn’t fake a single tear in this video. When people feel the most agonizing emotional pain on earth, they cry like a newborn baby.
A baby spends its first months of sentience knowing nothing except the comfort and protection of its mother’s womb. Then being thrust into the overwhelming brightness and cold of the outside world makes them think they’ve been stripped of all protection - their crying is a crying of loss, of having their innate comfort ripped away from them.
This kid is a newborn baby. The outside world, his Xbox, his phone, the loving arms of his family - those were his womb. He’s being taken away, birthed into a new world - except unlike a baby, who is terrified of the unknown, Nick is terrified because his new life holds an outright guarantee of empty, endless suffering.
That’s not to say I don’t think he deserves it - but make no mistake, this kid is in an absolute living hell, and those tears are authentic.
@@jedgroff5341 although I agree with what you say, I would like to add: maybe the tears has gotten him out of trouble from his parents before. They seem really supportive and trust towards his son and maybe he has taken advantage off from this.
@@jedgroff5341 ain’t nobody reading allat. Bros a killer and he’s crying like a bitch.
These parents raised him right he was taught right from wrong they are not against him, but he was with the wrong people at the wrong time.
A mother's heart
Those poor parents. Can't imagine what it's like to have that conversation with your kid.
I can't even imagine the anguish they feel.
BABY BOY..JODY JODY. LOL
And to have him lie to them when the whole thing is on video and there is an eye witness
I know. When the dad said “they’re gonna try to put you on the electric chair.” That shit fucking broke me man
@@layitluke7139 The pain in his father's voice 😢
These parents are the best kind of parents you can ask for. They care about their kid but know justice needs to be served. RESPECT TO THEM
I hear you. But I find it a little weird that his own parents are begging him to confess to a murder lol like imagine if you were in that situation ? Honestly what would u do?
😭😭😭
@@TommyMissusexactly I understand justice but I also would feel personally betrayed or just pure hurt. Idk he just literally has no way out
@BewtyCalls I bet he's been told by fellow inmates by now that his folks did him no favors , by not getting a lawyer .
@@jerrysetlerr770agree 💯 poor kid had 2 snitches for parents.. they begged him to give himself up with a straight face.. I feel bad for the kid that's not born yet.. a parent should have told their kid to not say a word and get him a lawyer but instead they begged him to go to prison forever.. their not parents their scum
Who needs interrogators when you got your parents outlining your crime and evidence against you.😂
RIP Oficcer. This kids Mom saw right through his lies from the beginning. She ain't playing games with her boy. Props to the parents for insisting for him to tell the truth. He wanted to be a big boy with a loaded guy, so his tears and crying saying he was scared is just cowardly and sickening. Myheart breaks for his parents
a mother always knows
I feel so bad for the parents. You can tell by how they acted and what they were saying, they love him more than anything and that they've tried to raise him to be good, be honest and all that. They sat there and tried, using love and being honest, to get him to say anything about it. They just wanted the truth, no matter what. They let him know they love him no matter what. On a way less popular note, to an extent, I feel sorry for this kid. He's 15, his life is somewhere between a kid and a man and thought he had to do something like this, to be accepted as a tough guy, or to prove himself to people who don't even care about him. He's ruined his life, and will finish growing up in a ruthless prison. Don't get me wrong, the action was as despicable as can be and all actions have consequences, good and bad. If you commit such a crime, you have to be punished. He took a man away from his family, the people he loved and worked with.
I agree with you 💯. You can tell these parents raise this kid right and yet he’s influenced by his peers and kids from the neighborhood. Now with that said, they shoulda got a lawyer.
What about the man who was murdered and his family?
Their son is still alive and they can see and talk to him, the police officer is gone to his family forever.
Imagine getting the call that your loved one was shot dead and that’s it, no goodbye, no I love you….
yeah its weird seeing them saying that they still love him, if my child does this then he isnt my child anymore
They put more evidence on him
You shouldn't feel sorry for evil just because it's young evil.
When the dad says “I would take this from you if I could” that was heartbreaking.
Cause his dad is a man
i felt the same hearing that. man that’s deep
@@gilbertayala6694 as much of a man as one can be
I’m bawling. My heart breaks for them. 😢
My dad has said something similar to me before about a bad situation. Made me feel so terrible.
Wow! These parents are amazing ❤
Mom is a class act. She handled the situation better than most of the people we see in these videos.
🙏💯 agreed
My guesse it was the mom who made him a non serviam
Apparently she’s an ex-crip (hence the durag) but is now reformed.
She sure did. Both parents did. 🙏
@@rosssilverHow so?
These are some of those most GROUNDED, and REALEST parents ive seen. God bless them both.
I wonder if they regret not advising him to lawyer up though? I guess it really doesn't matter. The evidence is clear. I do wonder what I would do in that position though. Crazy.
@@quiet_erp no they were foolish in not getting him a lawyer. This is self-incriminating and form his parents nonetheless
@@modalinterchange8359 a lawyer wouldn’t have helped him no matter how amazing the lawyer was. There is a cop dead not just a regular person. Somebody is going down for the cops death regardless of what lawyer you hire someone’s going down and it was gonna be him because there’s too much evidence. just cause you get a lawyer doesn’t mean you’re safe..
god bless them.?? their son is going to jail w
my god... it never ceass to Amaze m yall still dont get it.."lawyer"
I feel bad for the parents.
They should have asked for a lawyer, but they are trying to do the right thing morally.
I respect the parents but, I would of said shut up until we find you a lawyer.
Stupid n words
Always get a lawyer!
Yes. This is true. At the same time, I think either way this young man would be lost. I do respect them. It's so complicated.
@@K1FILMS yeah you're definitely one of those who would try to get their kids off of charges even when they're guilty. Unreal.
Answer: NEVER EVER DO THIS!! I've seen this before with lower-income families and it's unfortunate. People have commented that his parents are honorable and that may be, and it may be of value to him as a human being to take responsibility for his actions, but this particular conversation, on camera in the police station, is doing nothing for them or their son. No attorney, even the most honorable and decent one, would ever let a family have such a conversation. I think the police have influenced the parents (as they should have) and now the parents a) are wanting to please the police, as they represent authority (this psychology is well documented), and b) have been convinced that their son's confession will somehow help him. It will not. This conversation did not. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad it happened - the kid is a killer - but from the perspective of the family and the kid, this conversation was a massive mistake. The parents did the cop's and the DA's jobs for them - jobs that they might not have been able to without the family.
He should of not talked without attorney
Those poor parents. My heart goes out to them for losing their son to a toxic culture.
And to the officer and his family for paying the ultimate price. RIP.
This was tall tee culture lol not present day
Blax still toxic
@@LarsOlsen-nd2eu what race are you?
@@mattz8956as a part African. I can confirm, ghetto culture which is primarily black, is toxic. Please don’t be offended. I assume you’re a white savior.
@@Boats_N_Hoezlol
This kid had no appreciation for what loving and supportive parents he has. Instead he took a man from his family, destroyed his own family, and threw his own life away trying to be a thug. Completely tragic
Very well said.
@@Travelgirl0224Agreed
I'm glad I saw your comment.. I was feeling horrible for that child getting life at age 15.. Reading your comment put everything in perspective for me.. He is attracted to gang bangers so, he's going to get to meet some of the worst in prison.. He'll tell his parent's it's just the way things are in there because I don't see those parents giving up on him for a while anyway.. Great comment!! I just think this is so sad.. 😞
Then sitting there crying like a baby… you tough ain’t you?
@@joeybiden7755 There's nothing tough about using a gun. In fact, it screams loud and clear, 'I know I'm not tough enough without the insurance of a weapon.' 95% of these kids out there with guns would NEVER go toe to toe with the people they shoot. But a gun makes them feel powerful and invincible.
He knows nothing about street life or being a thug. But he's gonna find out in a crash course when he hits prison. They're gonna eat him up. Except he won't suffer alone. His parents will suffer right along with with him everytime he calls home in tears. As sad as that is, another family is missing their loved one, without a son, brother, husband and father.
This is one of those decisions that will have long lasting consequences for both families
It’s rare thing in this day and age to see parents doing the right thing…*not* enabling their child’s’ abhorrent behaviors. My ❤ hurts for them.
really shows that some people are just born evil. They sound like such reasonable and nice parents.
As father and former "problem child" it breaks my heart too...
When I was 13y.o. a friend and I went to a private golf club and we stole a couple of golf clubs...
Next day my father saw the golf club in my room and asked me where and how I got it...
He realized about my BS and immediately he took his belt off and I got punished severely while I confessed...
My dad called my friend dad and told him everything.
My friend got a strong dosis of belt too...
Then our dads took us to the private golf club and made us return the items and apologize to the owners.
We felt so low and bad that there is no words to describe that feeling...
Then my dad drove to a bad neighborhood and we stayed out there for a couple of hours observing the chaos...
Then my dad said:
Do you want to end up living like that?
We said NO.
Then they told us:
We will NOT tolerate any kind of criminal behavior and the next time they will kick us out from home to live in an environment like this one...
We were cured.
Now I'm raising my family with the same values.
My son still is a kid (9y.o.) and I'm raising him to be honest and to be accountable for his actions in a hard way.
Thanks dad, you saved me.
I'm what I'm thanks to you.
It's not rare, there a lot of parents out there with integrity. Unfortunately, they should have a lawyer because they are not there to help like people assume they are.
No a real parent is on their child side right wrong and would’ve did anything to prove his innocence not tell him to confess they knew he did it seems like they didn’t even care he was going to jail for life at 15 years old
@@justsubtoome7347 I see you have zero character at all.
She forgot that was her baby daddy 😂😂😂😂😂 @5:20
These are hands down the most loving and supportive parents featured in this channel . This kid really threw his life away. A mom AND a dad that care , they literally gave him the benefit of the doubt thinking he didn’t do it but that he knew who did . Man these some stand up parents fr !
His parents are dumb as rocks and got the cops an easy conviction
Dont care about his parents. I care about the officer and his parents and family members. Something you and those like you do not care about.
@@GeorgeTaggertwhat makes you think they don’t care about the officer? Just because they didn’t say it? Lol. Your assumptions are goofy
@@GeorgeTaggert You are right. We don't care about the cop or his family.
I know. You are despicable people. Always have been. @@sadiewagstaff890
This is the best video ever. This is what the “Scared Straight” kids should watch. Their actions will affect the entire family.
Those parents are going through hell. I can't imagine trying to balance your love of a child while knowing he killed someone. The strength of those parents show me that he was raised right, but their son took the wrong path.
True. Not always, but sometimes that's true.
PLOT TWIST:
Mom and Dad shot the officer and framed the son.
He is the middle child, so they figure it won't be a big lost.
Won't Blubber to much about them. They must have given his Lawyer the go ahead to make up that BS story in court about them pressuring him.
This is a perfect example of loving parents .
"Y'all ain't even trying to help me." The parents didn't believe his lies so he tries a guilt trip. He's a piece of work right there.
yea but at the same time, acab.
That's a lil punk "right dere"
No excuses, he's a punk.
"dang ma, y'all don't care!!! Y'all gave me ereything I be needing, but I really want y'all to be like ' not my boy!!' And be calling cops racists!!"
Big tough thug!!!!
Crying like Eddie Murphy in a SNL skit
Stupidest words ever spoken...." I ain't no snitch"
No respect for anyone who says that.
They are cowards...and complicit.
I’m honestly surprised with how real the parents been. This must be so hard for them accepting the consequences and then talking to the son about them
This is very rare. Usually parents try to condone in the kid’s bullshit, it’s sickening that they even have to be put in this position but it’s also good that they are being accepting & making him hold himself accountable for his actions.
@@gocrazyahhgostupid9208 No parents would not usually condone this, that is a sterotype!!!
Don't believe stereotypes.
@@arizonafarang4034
Don't believe the politically correct fairytale either. Believe the truth.
My truth: In most videos I've seen, the parents deny and take the side of horrific relatives and it's despicable.
I wonder if he’s Haitian.
You guys are going to serve as therapy for me today. I narrowly escaped a fate that I think I probably deserved years ago. I was trying to be a cool dude and wanted to be a part of a gang almost 30 years ago now. That's crazy to write and read. Anyhow, my buddy and I came up with a brilliant idea to snatch an older woman's purse while she was walking out of the grocery store, and forever traumatize her. I have never told this full story to anyone, because it's saddening -- but necessary to tell. The good part is that solid citizens chased us down until the police came and properly apprehended us.
I'm a black male and had both of my very loving and supportive parents in my life. I had very loving and supportive siblings in my life. Get this: I was a straight-A student, respectful, and a star track and football athlete, but got caught up in a stupid ideology that could have cost me my life. That's pure shitty culture, and lack of self-discipline on my behalf.
I've shed some tears writing this, and I am so very sorry to that woman and her family for what I did and how I impacted an innocent person for no good reason, whatsoever. I'm truly sorry.
However, and almost immediately after the realization of my stupidity, I shifted gears. I turned being a star track and football athlete into a D1 football scholarship, graduated from a top university, learned how to communicate at a high level and turned my experiences into a 6-figure-earning occupation with unlimited growth potential. I now have 3 kids, and take what I've learned very seriously. I don't mince words with my 2 sons, and try to impress upon them the very stark reality of repercussions for their actions. You don't know me, and I don't know you; however, there's a young man out there who NEEDS to read this story and shift gears accordingly.
If you're still here, I truly appreciate your time. Please encourage the youth to think beyond themselves, and to TRY to make good decisions -- Lord knows that even in "adulthood", we're all still working on it.
Cheers
You are a very lucky man to walk away alive. God gave you a second chance and you took it. Some don't learn from their mistakes and take accountability. Peer pressure and mob mentality is a real thing in these groups. It makes it hard to walk away from the "cool" kids. Your children are very fortunate to have you.
Good for you. It’s healthy to share this success so other people can learn and so that you can heal. Bless you
Almost all of us have done something we’re not proud of. But not everyone learns from it. Good on you man don’t beat yourself up.
These youngsters need to hear things like this, we all make mistakes
Thank you for sharing your story!
I am glad that you turned your Life back to a decent path.
I wish you and your family all the best.
I hope that your victim was able to heal.
Take care and be safe!
👋🇨🇦🌠
Great move with the police stepping aside and letting THOSE parents dig in with the questioning 👍
My heart goes out to mom and dad-it’s rare to see such a real and honest example of love and desperation on camera.
It's absolutely heartbreaking!
Heartbreaking
These parents are way to soft!! Should be being brutally honest with the kid!! It’s not ok son!! You just ruined your life!! I wouldn’t leave my son, but I know my son wouldn’t be running the streets and they might of gotten a better sentence but it was an officer so he was probably cooked anyways. They should of been asking why!!?? Where were they when this p u n k was running the streets. I wonder if his parents really did hold it down for him.. a lot of times these guys go away and are forgotten
@@archergirl8543 who hurt you?
@@wackzingo I’m not hurt I’m honest
Imagine ruining your life for a gang you weren't even a part of
It's madness what these kids are willing to do to play at gangster! They clearly don't have a clue!✌🏼
and a gang that doesn't give a rip about you
@@lornadouglas9893 play gangster? Hommie murdered a cop. What you more you gotta do lmao?
@@ShinzoX90hahah I was just thinking that. If he wasn’t a gangster before, he is now.
When I was in middle school a good friend of mine, David chinn, tried being hard and had a red rag, they got him 5 times on avalon in a drive by. My dumb☆$$ never touched a bandana again, mine was blue, and we were friends. That was the real depth of our ignorance... Just kids trying to be cool.
As a parent, my heart breaks for the parents, I cannot imagine the strength it took.
Parents got another 4 kids to take his spot
I can't either...Sheeeeeesh....and I cant stand......Nevermind
It's their fault my 15 yr old could never be outside when it's night unless me or his mom was with them
@@bullshitstomper9417They need to get them the hell out of the Ghetto!
@@ralphjefferson6189Famous last words... my Son would never... You have no idea what he might do.
My heart breaks for his parents. They seem like good people with dignity.
Hearing his parents actually breaks my heart. Those two poor people pouring their soul out, pleading their own son to tell the truth, while he's the murderer all along. Idk why, I see these videos all the time.. But hearing the pleading of his parents tore at me. This is what unconditional love is.
They still have a Son.
@@KangaJack-ns9gd ok??
@@mauricejohnson3780 Sorry to mention it. OH SO SORRY.
@@KangaJack-ns9gd Makes me so angry all these blubbering do Gooders in this comment section also. They couldn't give a hell about the kid that was at the end of his Muzzle.
he wa not dere man..he wa not dere
So much respect for the parents for not trying to make excuses for their son and holding him accountable! This goes to show you how much influence these gangs have! You can grow up in a two parent home and still go left!
Bc it seems like he has good parents who do the best they can by him 😩and it's heartbreaking they loosing him to the system but I applaud them making him stand up for what's right
@@suchafknladyyy5780 Exactly right!
They aren't trying to hold him accountable, they're trying to get him to lay it all on his partner so he can get a good plea deal. They knew this day was coming.
Amazing parents ❤️
@@flakesinyershoe8137 That was the story he told his parents and yes, his parents wanted him to tell the truth that the guy "James" did the shooting. They were trying to protect their son as much as possible. It was a lie there was no "James".
The officer, David Crawford, was 46 years old, married with a 24 yr old daughter when he was gunned down by Nicholas Lindsey. He was shot 5 times at close range while reaching for a note pad. Lindsey's lawyer tried to get his confession thrown out, wanted him tried for manslaughter instead of murder and portrayed him as just a 'scared child', all to no avail. All appeals were denied and his life without parole upheld but as an juvenile under 18 his sentenced will be automatically reviewed after serving 25 years. Laws in his state are exceptionally tough to appeal because the victim was an officer. He is fortunate as a juvenile he could not be sentenced to death. 200 officers took part in the manhunt for Lindsey. The murder of David Crawford was a terrible tragedy.
That's awful 😖
senceless
That parent forced confession was a tragedy!
Such a waste
As the parent of a 5 year LE officer in the Metro Detroit area this travesty is really an emotionally draining experience. Condolences to all, but only 1 of the two gets to see the dawn of a new day. Disgusting!
These kids lie so much they believe it to be true 😂
you can see the moment his dads heart breaks when he tells the truth. the moment he said that he shot that officer, he couldn’t move. he’s clearly in shock. these parents are gold. bless them 😢
They look like genuine good parents. Its a shame that despite that theire kid wanted to do evil shit
The “gold” parents have raised a thief who has killed a police officer while stealing a car!
😒 I’m surprised he had both parents in his life because most of them don’t .
@@Orang315 and majority of whites have fentanyl feens for parents
@@Orang315 Yea u right! Most of yall do have both parents because they usually 1st cousins or dad and daughter you IMBREED
Just the way they consoled him KNOWING he did wrong and was lying had me in tears........ Especially when his dad said we can't save you son..!😔 he tried to manipulate his parents and they didn't go for it!!! I PRAY I WON'T EVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS WITH MY BABY!....
May God bless you and your family with a wonderful future 🙏
Either you raise your child to be good or raise him to be a POS. It won’t ever happen and you’ll never have to worry about it if you did the former. Honestly, this should never be a fear of good parents.
@@Kaleena43 Umm even with good parents, it’s no guarantee your child will turn out great.
Amen 🙏🏾 🙏🏾
Keep him/her away from the gangs and violence. Tell them the truth about what happens when that happens.
Just do your best, and remember, if something goes sideways, do what's right and that's all you can do.
I pray for you too love 🥰💞
Perfect example of a kid going rogue. His parents don’t seem to be the problem.
Just remember when you were a teen. Your Peers and the Media tend to have greater influences on you than your parents.
I feel bad for these parents, very sad.
@@mjwasapedo1351 His parents are definitely a part of the problem
@@MinisterChrisisL7 they baby him to much fs
They did say “we never asked you to do anything in your entire life”
So he got zero leniency for being upfront and completely honest. How did he get life without parole but Susan Smith got parole??? He put himself in this position to have to shoot in self defense but Susan planned and watched as her 1yo and 3yo babies sunk into deep water, screaming for her to save them while she just waited for them to die. She gets parole? She was an old woman. This boy was a 16yo child who shows remorse and could be rehabilitated.
Two different states with different laws regarding homicide or infacide. He killed a cop and in Flordia that is a BIG deal. In Texas it is the death penalty.
As a parent, this is heartbreaking.
Very
Respect to the parents for holding him accountable. Sad that so many good people (his family and the officers family) are suffering from his terrible decision.
Would u do tht to ur child ? Smfh
Holding him accountable to who?. They aint god. I wouldnt never give my childs LIFE to the state. Wtf?. I dont owe them people nothin. My son will tell ME the truth and then ill be proud he owned it. But i wouldve had a lawyer talkin to them people, not my son.
@@aileengarcia460if you taught your son otherwise and he made the choice to do that it'd be expected to get him a lawyer but to cover up for him with a confession shows maybe where his morals originated.
@@aileengarcia460To human society and what’s right and wrong. You don’t get to admit your murder to just your momma and god and be done with it. With your attitude it’s no wonder people in this community have trouble with accountability.
@@EarthIsNotFlat I ain't part of your community or any black community . I grew up in the Varrio. With Mexicans. And a Mexican parent wouldn't ever do this. Why the f*** would you admit something and give yourself to some people who are essentially your enemy?. That's retarded. Them people don't got no love for you. They ain't gonna admit all the times they put people in jail for nothing . They ain't gonna admit when they beat somebody up illegally....if the justice system wasn't crooked, then it would be a different story but you're giving your child to people who would put you in there illegally if they could . People who are waiting to f*** you over . And then you go with your mama bc she doesn't know any better. I love my mama and my wife too but I'm a grown man, I make the decisions for my family. Why the f*** would I give my son to the system for the rest of his life?...these people are not God. Nobody owes the state the truth or a confession. They're not my judge, God is. I'll ask forgiveness from God and if God tells me to confess, then I will. You've been brainwashed into believing the state is the authority in the world....I ain't gonna turn myself in to a bunch of criminals. That's like me killing a cartel member and then my mama saying you need to go to the cartel and tell them what you did. Why the f*** would I do that?
It’s amazing how supportive and REALISTIC his parents are. I don’t even understand how he went down that path with them in his life.
It happens. Today's youth are scathed.
Having good or even excellent parents is no guarantee of anything, because adolescents still need to figure out how to navigate in the world, and that’s harder to do than most people think. Too many parents I worked with as a psychologist loved to take credit when their children did extremely well, but didn’t feel responsible when their children made really bad choices. These parents are rare in my experience, and I’m glad to see they’re getting such respect in the comments.
Maybe we should stop blaming the parents blindly... Society is a real thing. It has way more influence than ANY home life. Parents can only teach, that can't make them understand or accept it. People make choices, sometimes they make bad ones.
Cuz hes blk
I was honestly thinking the same thing.
Poor parents assuring him that he is not alone. He was alone when he chose to commit the crime.
When his mom said “no imaginary friends” she knew her son was lying because she never heard the name before. You can tell he had good parents and a good family. This is just another example no matter how many tools you provide your children with you cannot make them use them. He was blessed with amazing parents.
Yeah he did have good parents. It’s true, your kids are their own person. You can do everything right and still they end up a tragedy. Sad for those two.
Children with amazing parents don't want to become gang members.
@StuMarston You don't need be an expert to say that 2+2=4. Common sense is more than enough.
Only it always makes me wonder if your children have a reputation for violent behavior somewhere else. But you as a parent will know not a thing about it.
@StuMarston why you all defending the parents? because you decided you know their character based on just this? lol.
I just want to point out its beautiful to see both parents present giving the most support and advice.
And presenting a united front.
even if the advice isn't the best for the situation? "oh but their hear was in the right place", absolutely 100%, remind me again, what is the road to hell paved with?
sheet my african american, this is all just a facade, these African Americans are also gang bangers
@@mealsome1571 I agree with you. Too often are blk ppl advised to do things that goes against our best interest, In all aspects of life, while other communities of ppl are taught the complete opposite. To those who lack understanding, I am in no way condoning this kids actions, I'm just stating a fact of life
@@UnboundCorps it's not just people of certain races. most parents in this situation are scared on multiple levels, fear of what their child might have done, fear of the consequences short and long term, etc.
I have been in the room with white people, brown people, asian's and black people who have been in similar situations. the parents are always afraid, rightfully so.
In this situation blaming the community is acceptable and correct, specifically the thugs within the community. but do not always blame the community. fear is a strong motivator that deprives of logic and common sense.
Look, people. Our parents know when we are lying, or when something is off with us. Trust me. This guy trying to deny this to his parents was kinda ridiculous. Btw: he has great parents.
This right here!!! Like how did he think lying to his parents was gonna help? They almost always know when you're lying.
I could tell he was lying and I'm not even an investigator or his parent....
Great parents who not only won’t ask for a lawyer but also seem to be helping the police with their interrogation. Awesome parents
Outstanding parents, actually. They are holding their son accountable and helping him through the process These are fantastic parents, and no one will convince me otherwise. @@SpikeTheNeuropsych
@@izzo2998You are correct, I agree 100%.
This is one of the hardest videos I’ve watched. When his mom says she would give up everything and so would dad I was crushed such good parents tears me up
@@7051mike they parents probably just didn't want him anywhere near them, they know how dangerous he is
His parents are so calm and kudos to them for staying honest and real through this dilemma. Their son needs a reality check. It’s sad that he is putting his parents through this for his poor choices.
Needs a reality check? He met reality after making that choice, lol.
@@haywoodjay385🤷♀️🤦♀️ what he ment he a chance to change his mind he knew right from wrong I see you judging ppl makes mistakes young or old
It might be the right thing to do, but it’s stupid as hell to bring your son to confess to the police. If they knew he was guilty, they should’ve lawyered up immediately and possibly got him a better deal.
😂
They made this punk, they are responsible for him.
I feel so bad for his parents. You can see how much they care for him.
theyre soo decent seeming, but just giving him the worst legal advice possible
If they cared so much they wouldn't keep asking him what happen. They will ask for a lawyer
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They care so much but no lawyer!! At the same I don’t agree, but no lawyer and of the year he still gonna do time 🙄
I like how their taking accountability in their sons wrong doings. Most parents would be yelling my baby would never do this let him go!! No their telling him... we know you did it. just own up.
To his mom and dad. I salute you guys. I know it was not easy. But this is what we should do as parents to let our kids face the consequences of their actions. It broke my heart when dad said, " we can't save you, son. As a parent of a teenager, too . I know how it feels when our kids make decisions that can affect their future. I will keep you guys in my prayers.
Unfortunately his parents got him life in prison...... he should not have admitted nothing and the on😢words out of their mouth should have been I want to talk to a lawyer
@trevorbraden5448 He does it to himself.
@@arrowjaf4188yea but his parents showed they were tired of him and wanted burden off their backs.
They pretty much gave their child to the system. Wrong or right, innocent or guilty, they did not do their job as parents. Me personally I’ve never put my parents through anything remotely close to this, I’ve never been arrested h3ll lol. I’m as square as they come with an amazing life, but my parents would have gotten me the best lawyer and to remain silent until he gets here. Doesn’t matter if I was involved or not family is family, and I’m sure your parents would have done the same if they love you.
@d-boogiewitdagoodies5849, can you still have made those comments if you are the loved one of that officer that he just killed? Ask yourself right now?
You salute the two pos who raised a murderer?
Right or wrong, innocent or guilty.... His parents did this completely wrong. Lawyer first, no talking there and have supervised conversations with counsel. At minimum it helps.
I think this video needs to be shown in every elementary and high school throughout the country. Actions have consequences. Condolences to the officers family and parents did all they could. Sad sad sad
Not with the black kid. That would make headlines in today's news 😂 You'd have to have a similar video with a white kid for the predominantly white schools, but I like the idea
Whit what point??
I do no't understand what is the good reason of this video to be showed in MS and HS in all the Country
@marsjam4117 respectfully disagree, I don't think skin color matters. What the lesson is the youth trying to be hard, but when it comes down to it, they're scared and not realizing this until it's too late. Now his life is gone, in addition to the life he took and all of the loved ones affected. This video is a perfect life lesson for every youth in every part of the country.
@@marsjam4117You sound silly
I totally agree the shock factor of this video is important
This kid had loving and supportive parents that obviously cared for him. This is truly sad that this kid was not able to recognize that love and direct that into something positive in his life.
You don’t really know that.
They are there.
Now
@@WTFBUTWHY okay let’s play that game using your logic.
You don’t know that they weren’t part of his life prior, and this video would be a strong argument that they were.
And the most important part is that they are there showing him love and support during arguably one of the most defining events of his young life. Your comment and argument are both illogical and not strongly supported by the evidence.
its the culture. tribal mentality. parents broke free of that but it didn't help their son.
Bullshit, if they cared about him they would of got a lawyer for him! I’d never throw my son under the bus like this.
@@walterdiaz7315 right. Ok. I get accountability.
But do they take it when the roles are reversed?
Hell no
I feel bad for his parents. Looks like they truly TRIED to keep this kid on the straight path. The father sayin, "I'm tryin to help you but you really hurting me right now..." Man , that cut deep.
Yeah, when you watch dad’s body language (especially his hands and fingers) you see he’s going through a stress level that he ain’t used to.
His parents still have their son, they can still hug him, talk to him and see him.
Not the same for the other guy.
@@Mishacanttouchthis that is a tragedy that the officers family lost him but it doesn’t negate the stress/pain those parents are going through either. There is nuance to life, it isn’t a contest of ‘they got it worse so it negates the other pain’
Looks like they... Made a lying killer.
White kids don't do this ?
I wanna see how White kid and their parents handle these situations?
I can hear the sound of disappointment and sorrow in his parents' voice... this is why we can't always blame the parents for their kids actions.
My heart goes out to the family of the policeman and to the parents of that boy who killed the policeman.
mine doesn't. my heart goes out to the dead guy's family. crazy, i know
@vegandolls I worked in law enforcement for 13 yrs. I have no remorse for this kid. With that said, his family deserves empathy. The officers family lost a major part of their family. This POS murderers family lost their son as well. You can clearly see they are trying to help the police.
@@jasonransdell1647 "I SWEAR TO GOD I WAS NOT THERE!"
@@Cjx0rthey think being loud and obnoxious wins the argument
@@TheRJH9erwho's "they"?
Great example of how no matter how well you raise your kids, watching who they're hanging out with is just as important.
So true!!!!
They weren’t watching him. And in the end mom made excuses for him.
Also known as…
Nature vs nurture
@@ravengale is normal. imagine your father or mother suddenly tell you they killed somebody. you would also try to find a reason for it
I am glad you said that. I raised two boys, now men, but they hung out with people of their own choice. You can do nothing.
I think more young men need to see this video to understand the fact that one moment can change your life forever. Not everyone has parents as supportive as his. Prayers for them.
More fathers need to see the video to realize how important it is for them to be there with and for their families.
c@@cbesthelper404Even with a father. It's not foolproof. Look at Cameron Terrell. He came from a wealthy 2 parent household. He decided to surround himself by the Rollin 90's.
Yes, play it in the class
The kids make decisions that impact their entire life before they are old enough to make decisions for themselves. A kid wouldn't be allowed to sign a contract yet but they can surely make decisions that will impact them more than any contract ever could. Their brains haven't developed yet, they're impressionable and don't consider what happens when they're making these decisions.
Amen
These parents are so honorable. CLEARLY they love their son. My heart breaks for them
50 seconds in and I can tell the parents know he did it. You always know your kids better than they think you know them.
Yeah well, if they truly cared, they should have kept their mouths shut and left it to a lawyer to represent the kid.
@@Pavia1525 They do care. That’s why they did the right thing and pushed him to admit to what he did. Obviously people love their kids differently.
They should have known him well enough to not let him out of the house.
@@thesniperviper3146you sound dumb are they just supposed to keep their kid locked up forever did your parents keep you locked up 24/7 this could’ve happened at anytime
@@Noah_pitoNgl even if my son did that shit I ain’t turning him In
Oh Jesus. The pain and weary anguish on that Mama's face as she is still comforting her son. And the Dad being a pinnacle of comforting guidance. I'm so sorry for these good people as well as the fallen officer and his loved ones.
Im honestly also sorry for the teenager. Revenge solves nothing and does nothing good. But what he did cannot be undone. It's so incredibly tragic.
Poohleeng aah treiekkeer.
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Rest in peace, Officer. I truly believe that regardless of an attorney being present or not, his parents showed integrity and wanted their son to tell the truth. They already knew the evidence was stacked against him. I am very sad for the family, because he had some good parents that truly care/cared about him, and he still chose the wrong path. Sad. Even if he was scared, he still had a gun. If you’re carrying around a gun at 15 years old, there’s only one thing it’s meant for.
Yup. Gang and peer pressure is always fighting against what the parents want for their son, I'm so sick of the narrative that the parents are always to blame. I had a certified mother and sure I've made mistakes I've been pressured into situations and I do hate her but no matter what she did to me I don't hold her responsible, she may have made me more susceptible but at the age of 11 I left her and got a second chance. I squandered that chance. It's a hard to work out how much is nurture vs nature even for me, I've never been to prison so for me I think it's mainly brain chemistry a lot of people have suffered far worse than I have and go on to lead valuable lives. It's embarrassing to admit that I do not have the same stamina and have just given up and decided to wallow in self pity.
I was exceptional in several fields and first started having trouble when I turned 15, I managed to make a come back and recover a few years later till my mid 20's a few mistakes I made kinda left me with nothing and I don't have any desire to try again so I'm just waiting out the clock now for the last 9 or so years.
Thank you for at least being fair but firm when most will say a bunch of negativity and i would even say nigh racist things. I hope the officers family finds peace eventually and know that the officer served his community well and with honor. I truly hope this world changes for the better.
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@@tnljd7058 What's funny bruh?
@lg6707 It's not how you fall, but how you pick yourself up that matters! What is the point of waiting out the clock when there's an unknown number of people who would give anything to live. If you think that you are doing it because you don't think you could do it again, then you never will because you have already decided that you can't. You should go and speak with someone, invest in yourself, and make peace with whatever you need to. It's done. You are not. You can look at volunteering somewhere and get outside of your own mind and bubble. You would be amazed at how much helping others in need can help centre you and provide some perspective into just how hard life can be and how blessed you are just to be able to even say that you had a mother and on top of that a psydo family who took you into their home. They say every cloud has a silver lining, and every silver lining has a cloud. It is just how you decide to see the cloud and not the lining. You can start again in your way and make your life change. You are not a tree, you don't have roots and you can go wherever you choose. You can make a life and a difference if you choose it. You can't be truly ok with your current situation if you have contemplated trying again. But life is a gift, and it is unfair to us all in its own way. But there is a whole world out there that is waiting for you! Don't let them win! This is your life, and you can make it whatever you want. You define what success is for you, not anyone else. You can educate yourself and expand your mind and find something that gives you some type of purpose. I believe that you can do it. But only YOU can do it for yourself, and the first step is to replace your useless self-pity with affirmations of you can and will do it. Baby steps and be kind to yourself through the process! Are you like super rich or something 🤔 because the fact you have had the luxury to wallow in your self-pity for 9 years and don't mention any fiance issues is honestly wild to me! If I did that being 14 and homeless, with a dead mother and a chronic alcoholic as a father, I would have never seen 15! But I slept in parks, showered at friends places and the other public facilities and I went to school every day and graduated at the top of 2 of my classes, while working as many shifts I could get at mcdonald's to support not only myself but my 2 brothers who are my world and I would buy their school shoes and books and pay for all 3 of our school fees before I got food or anything else. That's one of the lesser obstacles that I was forced to deal with and process to let it go. My story is basically filled with the worst types of abuse and tragedy and trauma, but I refuse to lie down and take it, because I know that however bad I have had it, I am so blessed, because I know that others have had to endure lives that are worse than mine! But, you are just letting them win, and giving up on life is really only your loss at the end of the day and you will never find out what could have been and if you are content when your time comes up that you have no regrets about your life choices then I say good for you and I wish you well. Otherwise, I hope you find something to do that makes you happy that you chose to live and not just simply exist. You have to know that you are unfulfilled and hence the stupid self-pity. I can't imagine being so selfish and choosing to do nothing to help yourself or anyone else in this crazy, mean, beautiful world is truly mind-blowing to me! At what stage do you realise that you have to get over it and move on and go do something for someone or a charity. The distraction is good for you and you can make a new life. You just have to want it and be prepared to work for it. Waiting out the clock is easy, and that's your legacy. But, if you're of the mindset that it's too hard and you 5 you reep what you sow, and surely you must get sick of always thinking about yourself and the past!? Or are you just a little self-centred and enjoy ruminating about yourself and your life. Like change the channel already and contribute in some way to this world, because you can leave it better than you found it or just spend your time thinking about how unfair life is to you, cos it's all about you it seems like and it just sounds like such a bleak, empty, horrible life and I just wanted to say that you can do this. And, time flies when you are having fun! So watching that clock of yours will run out faster for you if that's really what you want. Much luck and peace to you and I hope you find a light to guide you through this and you end up living a fulfilling and happy life in the end.