Update!! Ryan received $11 million in 2017 for his wrongful conviction. However, the insurance company for the city, police, and prosecutors refused to pay him the money. So just a few days ago, a jury awarded Ryan $38 million!!
Slow down, we don’t know what he really knew. Theres no proof he did anything wrong. You’re ready to send him to prison with the same lack of evidence you’re criticizing him for.
@@andrewnajarian5994 , no. We KNOW he intimidated two witnesses to lie, and tried to do so to another three. That is prosecutorial misconduct at least. It is witness tampering as well... which are crimes.
@@andrewnajarian5994 , just keep telling yourself that. Crane was involve the entire way. There is news record that Crane personally tried to "guide" two of the five potential witnesses They were among the three who were not called, but he participated.
@@_changeofseasons887 That’s music to my ears. When I watch the documentaries on Ryan’s story, Crane’s actions are infuriating. It’s also infuriating that there isn’t a law that says prosecutors cannot do anything like this - if there isn’t any actual evidence against the defendant then they should be telling the police to go through it again, release the innocent person(s), and search for the actual culprit. I can’t believe that prosecutors get immunity from wrongful convictions. It happens too many times. I’ve watched episodes of true crime where the innocent gets punished for something they didn’t do.
Yo, was the hyoid bone intact? I think this was a heart attack while standing/walking They can be bloody Flat on the face This was not enough real information
Theres something suspect in the sports writers life too. Its in his eyes. Maybe he met his murderer in the park for something to keep him akert at 2am.
Sometimes judges are a little slow in their heads .. that is why they couldn't become successful attorneys and became low pay judges .. school grades and certifications are based mostly on people's obedience and blind memorization of books and test taking .. that is why we have many judges who are a little slow in their heads .. such as this judge who ruled that witness was "more credible" in the first trial
I knew I recognized his lawyer. I watch so much true crime I always think some of the people in these cases, like even the murderers, are actors when I really just saw another documentary about them, e.g. Making a Murderer.
It's hard to remember if your intoxicated which sometimes is the case... Penalties should at least be doubled for those in public service who cheat to win,etc.
I fully understand, I'm a big supporter of GOOD, HONEST LAW ENFORCEMENT! But corrupt cops terrify me. They are never punished for lieing and getting an innocent person convicted. It's absolutely ridiculous.
Yup, and innocent people have been executed, ones we don't know about. Additionally, the cost of a death row inmate is 3X that of one for life in prison; and the average lifetime cost of a death row inmate in Texas is roughly $2.5 million, which falls on the taxpayer.
The person who allegedly murdered the victim confessed that he did it, also falsely implicating Ferguson. He spent 18 out of 25 years in prison before being released.
Glad Ryan is where he belongs, free. He has a loving family who stood by his side and a loving girlfriend who stayed by his side and shows him the ropes of everyday life. Wish Ryan all the best!! 🙏♥️
Scamming at it's best! Sneaking illegally into bar, underage drinking running out of money and finding an opportunity?!?!? Well he's got plenty of tax payers money now! Clever😅
One of the weirdest human stories ever. It blows my mind, not only that one person could accept guilt & punishment for something they probably didn't do, but that they dragged another down with them, and that person has been able to stay mentally strong enough to overcome it, but also to forgive.
The mental resilience of Ryan is astounding. I'd be screaming mad till they hold me in the psych ward. Not being insensitive but I would go insane very fast
wow! i have just finished the other episode you uploaded earlier today! i did not expect that you would upload another this soon. love you so much guys.
@goliath_red1102 YES IT DOES!! Teina Pora. Teina Pora (born 1975) is a New Zealander who was wrongfully convicted of murdering Susan Burdett when he was aged 17; he served time in Paremoremo prison from 1994 for the crime, until he received parole in 2014. In 1992, 39-year-old Burdett was raped and murdered in her home in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
@@goliath_red1102 GOOGLE IS FREE, MATE! How many wrongful convictions are there in NZ? Background. In 2006, Sir Thomas Thorp, a retired High Court judge said there might 20 or more innocent people in prison in New Zealand. However, data released by Open Justice in 2023 found there has been nearly 900 wrongful convictions in the last ten years.
A complete scam! Sneaking illegally into bar, underage drinking running out of money and finding an opportunity?!?!? Well he's got plenty of tax payers money now! Clever😅
@@m.stevenson3110 glad to hear that?..... In my opinion he was a stupid guy.. Why go down for a crime u did not commit... As if that Is not bad enough drag someone down for it too..... He should remain in prison for his stupidity.. 🙄
Joshua 2:5-6, KJV 5 And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them. 6 But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof. Joshua 6:25, KJV 25 And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
It really is a true nightmare! The American justice system needs to be reformed, drastically! It is too easy for the government to convict an innocent citizen! There aren't any real fail-safes in the US justice system, whatsoever! Law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, etc. should not be allowed to continue reckless endeavors of conviction without impunity! The bar for probable cause should be set higher and junk science definitely has no place in trial testimony! If probable cause is sought via witness testimony, there ought to be definite forensic or technological corroboration, especially in cases that a guilty verdict is punishable by a life sentence or the death penalty! Investigators should be required to establish that there has been an exhaustive investigation of the crime! They definitely shouldn't be able to lie, coerce or threaten during interviews with people! There are multiple layers of dysfunction and trickery, in the US justice system, paving the way toward wrongful convictions and it should not be allowed anymore! You can see the results firsthand! Look up the list of exonerees in the US and how many years of freedom and liberty were lost due to these injustices! One of the most important things in our Justice system is that " no innocent person should be punished for the crimes of another"! The system has failed too many, too easily! I'm sure this was not the vision the forefathers had when creating the avenues of justice in the United States of America!
I just cannot believe that Ryan was convicted on a confession by a clearly mentally ill person. Honestly i would be really scared to live in the USA , the way your justice system works. 😮
It can be a scary place & I suspect it's going to get worse. One of the best parts of our justice system is the public's access. I became an avid court watcher (online) in 2020. I was shocked to discover the media often reports things incorrectly- almost like they didn't take the time to watch the trial & just inserted the narrative they wanted. I'm grateful some states stream trials on their website or YT & I know most countries don't do that. Sorry- I guess I needed to make myself feel better about my country by pointing out one thing we do well
@@feddavandermolen-quest8388 isn't someone mentally ill, if they think they killed someone they were never near, 2 years after the fact, even though they can't remember it, why did he go to tell police that?? And why did police entertain it, they should have sent him to a doctor. Its insane
@karmakat8016 yes, but it happens to sane people quite often. It is a phenomena that happens when the reid technique is used. That is why this interrogation technique is not allowed in germany where I live. It manipulates people, and remember, Charles was only 17 and so intoxicated, he could not even remember, how he got home. Perfect victim for an officer who needs to get a confession. Poor guy..., but not mentally ill.
He did NOT voluntarily go to the police. He just started blabbing about how he thinks he might’ve done it since he didn’t remember anything from that night given the fact that he was high and intoxicated. An anonymous call to the police was what brought him there…
@@zeldafitzgerald3530Lots of people willingly confess to crimes they did not commit. They do it for several reasons. Some just want a connection to the case, some do it for infamy etc. It is very common. It is so common that they have to keep a couple details private that only the person that committed the crime would know. For example, thousands of people confessed to the Zodiak murders. So many people were confessing that they had to build on a new waiting room at the station, because they would literally have multiple people waiting to confess. As for this case, I honestly think both are guilty.
My son was wrongfully convicted and sent to prison for 3 and 1/2 years when he finally got home this past July. Although the entire time he was gone I work so hard getting in touch with people who knew the truth and they would not even give me the time of day.. now my son is quite leery of getting involved with any lawyers or judges prosecutors whatever because it's so very easy to have been charged convicted of of a crime sent away for 3 and 1/2 years for absolutely no reason because he was innocent of everything.. I'm just glad that he is back home with me but it's not enough for what he had to endure for these past years. The changes in he and I are so great that I don't know whether will ever get over this. My husband passed away in 1998 and my other child also a son passed away in 2005 from being murdered. Also we were the people who always trusted the police and the justice system. There is no trust left anymore
Congratulations on his freedom. Hope, God compensate the coming years with perfect blessings in every aspect of his life. I pray form the bottom of my heart.
I'm sorry for all you n your son have gone to through and it's very understandable that you will be impacted by this probably forever. It is a form of PTSD. That safety n security one had to an extent anyway is taken away n while intellectually you know such a thing is unlikely to happen twice, you're nervous system doesn't necessarily understand and you become hyper vigilant. Also stories of similar types of injustice will trigger you more than even the typical compassionate person..there is likely help out there if you try hard to get it that can at least make things somewhat better.. wishing you both healing.
I'm gonna say what everyone is thinking...Ryan is SO handsome.😅 But seriously, how many other innocent people are in jail because they just want to close the case?! Ridiculous.
It’s the anniversary of the decision to release! I worked on getting him out and I’ll never forget the joy I felt when I heard the news!! It’s the first case I’ve ever gotten involved in ❤️❤️❤️
I'm trying to help my nephews mother overturn her wrongful conviction! Feel like helping another wrongfully convicted person? She was convicted of intentional homicide, in Maine, and sentenced to 55years! She was convicted without any physical evidence whatsoever! In fact, the victim had DNA under her fingernails that didn't belong to her! It belonged to an unknown person! The medical examiner testified that the victim fought for her life and had many defensive wounds,including three broken fingernails! Hello? I don't understand how this isn't the biggest question ever! This wrongful conviction is a result of tunnel vision, junk science and, in my opinion, prosecutorial misconduct. It's onlyu opinion, so far, because it has not been determined by a Court, yet! I don't know where to go to get help with this! It's so extremely difficult to overturn a wrongful conviction but it was so easy to convict the wrong person! Ugh, it's so frustrating! My nephew is only 10 years old. He's lost too much already and so has his mother! 😢
That was recently, and only because the insurance company failed to pay the original settlement of $11 million. Although they said $10 million in this video. The $38 million was just very recently awarded. The article I saw on the New York Post was dated Nov. 6, 2024. 👍
It's the bully detectives and the crappy justice system that causes people to be wrongfully convicted! But in the end the true Judge will have his say.
Anyone who watches any of these cases should always remember that you never talk to police without an attorney. That kid talked to the police and got prison sentences for both him and his buddy. I am normally a strong law and order defender of police. But it seems that too often investigators, detectives, prosecutors, and even judges sometimes all seem too concerned about getting (and keeping) convictions as opposed to DOING JUSTICE.
He explained himself on video…. and he actually does make sense even though the story its still crazy but you have to put yourself in a troubled/confused/scared kid with no one to help/guide him
@@eraldadevoleyep. That type of almost compulsive questioning of oneself that he describes is almost textbook for an anxiety disorder/OCD. He should have been with a psychiatrist/therapist, not a bunch of cops looking to manipulate a confession out of someone.
For Detectives that don’t want to put the work in and just convict the helpless hopeless and naive victim, I really don’t know how they sleep at night. If they had to spend 1 month in prison maybe they would rethink the job they have SWORN to defend and Protect the innocent. I think there should be a billboard of Detectives and Prosecutors who convicted innocent people
Why would that one guy say he 💀 someone.. When he didnt? The other guy wasnt there. The courts just goes along with all this? How sad😢 may freedom be kind to Ryan. 🙏
I don't understand these judges who seem to be presented with compelling evidence a person is wrongfully convicted and they still uphold the conviction. Is there any research as to why that is so common? Surely it isn't just pride or an unwillingness to admit the justice system they are a part of made a mistake?
Bill Ferguson is a rider. Dude put put Free Ryan on a car and was driving around the country. That's dedication. Also, this story is a big reason I dont hang out with people who are always getting high.
Imagine going from being in prison for a crime you didn't commit and now you have $38 million and are set free. Two very different realities and that girlfriend hit the jackpot too
If Boyd didn't do it, why did he lie? Why didn't he tell cops about 2 cars? Why is he pretending he had a great relationship with Kent H? I think he's the guilty one.
Check the sketch made from the one janitors description...matches that reporter guy. He even returned to the scene of his crime and got caught on a crime scene photo. They need to look at him closely
Amen! I remember all the episodes about this case when they first aired, and Boyd did it, IMO. He was jealous of Kent, lied, and returned to the scene of the crime-why is there so little about him in the media?! He also looks creepy with his constant smile, yet there is something scary in his eyes. It's like he tries too hard to be happy, but his overall aura is dark.
He was gullible and young .he should have never spoken to the police without an attorney. No one was there to protect this young, confused, inebriated boy
@@charsiu_808not only gullible and young, but quite possibly influenced by some form of anxiety disorder. I recognize that almost compulsive questioning of oneself and the fear of having done some imaginary wrong all too well.
@@user-kb8rc5vq2iAn immature, insecure teenager with anxiety and substance abuse problems can probably be talked into believing anything. It is so sad.
Wow!! Jail time for those lying about this crime and sending an innocent person to prison @ can you believe that guy is a judge now days ! Lord have mercy on innocent people ..
Do you even realize how little judges actually have to do with it? They mainly referee the attorneys in the courtroom. Unless it’s a bench trial, the jury decides on guilt or innocence and the prosecutors decide whom to bring charges against.
@ that’s just it, they really don’t unless it’s an appellate court. They really only can only influence anything by ruling on objections and deciding on the admissibility of evidence; however, there is so much case law regarding evidence that there is very little leeway for them to interpret it without clearly violating the law in which case the attorneys would immediately file either a motion to reconsider, a motion to disqualify the judge or a Judicial misconduct complaint.
Let's all take a moment and pray for those who are currently behind bars, and they, too, have been wrongfully convicted. So sad, but this young man gets, and deserves a happy ending ❤ ❤
That prosecutor became a judge by prosecuting and sending an innocent man to jail. It's just how these worms operate. Destroy someone else's life so they can enjoy a life of privilege and status. It's sickening to know these people exist. I wonder how many other innocent people he sent to jail to boost HIS career. Excuse me, Im gonna throw up for 2 hours.
My heart goes out to all that are unjustly behind bars because the police is more preoccupied with closing a case instead of finding the real perpetrators of crimes.
Family aught to sue the police department for lying and not doing the job it's paid for! 10 years down the line now it's a cold case. Hopefully fingerprint, DNA database can help, and better detective work to actually find the murderer. 🍀
This is why Defense Lawyers are so necessary. I used to think how could anyone make a living defending criminals? As I've grown older, I've seen how often times the prosecution will lie, manipulate, and go to any unethical lengths to get a win. I'm sure there's good prosecutors out there, and God bless them, but more and more it seems as though a lot of the people who become prosecutors do so for the power, authority and status. They don't seek out the truth, they seek out a win (conviction). Treating these serious cases like it's a game and ruining innocent people's lives along the way. There was no physical evidence in this case and the young man maintained his innocence the entire time. I hope he got a major settlement and has grown in virtue and strength while behind bars.
I've followed this case since it happened and have been following ryan since he was released! What a shame this case was! Some of these detectives in the United States should be locked up.
Bunch of rhetoric. Once probable cause has been determined of a crime, the only way to obtain justice is to get a conviction. 🤦♂ And prosecutors need to be zealous in that endeavor, lest they fail. You can argue that someone may not be guilty in some cases, but otherwise - in most cases - a conviction is the just goal, and prosecutors should not be indifferent in attaining that goal.
Probable cause is a very low bar! It certainly doesn't establish a person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt! It's a starting point but there should always be an exhaustive investigation into the facts and evidence in the case! All avenues need to be met with a dead end in order to be absolutely certain of someone's guilt! I do believe, however, that not all prosecutors are driven by a "win at any cost" mentality! Some are, though, and it's been proven time and time again. Many prosecutions are fraught with misconduct and less than satisfactory investigation. It seems, in these situations, the motivation is certainly driven by a "win at no cost" mentality! The onus is not only on prosecutors, though. Law enforcement, prosecutors and even judges have contributed to the mountain of wrongful convictions in this Country!
Except it did. Sture Bergwall aka Thomas Quick was coached into confessing to *many* murders while under the influence of strong medications. Read up on the case, it's a travesty. Thank goodness he was finally acquitted.
There’s a lot of kids in Ryan’s position that don’t have the family members that will go through hell for them. I salute Ryan’s family for their never ending commitment and dedication to free their son. Salute to Ryan for never giving up hope. To the kids that have been wrong by the justice system, never give up hope.
Understand that this is one of thousands of cases that not only wrongly convict people, but can turn individuals into criminals due to our violent prison system.
How did he win a judgement in the state of Missouri? There were other innocent people imprisoned, and the state knew they were, but weren't able to sue.
It's quite common they offer you a "deal" for time served and after a decade most gladly take it. But this also means you can sue as the verdict technically still stands. It's disgusting
Im so glad hes free!! i hope to God he sues the investigators & prosecutor that did this to him. 💞 Also hope Kent gets Justice & the RIGHT person is caught!!! 🙏
This scares me to think this could happen to any regular person including myself Life and years can’t be given back money isnt everything Freedom is priceless His best years were stolen from him I really hope you get your deserved piece of mind
Update!!
Ryan received $11 million in 2017 for his wrongful conviction. However, the insurance company for the city, police, and prosecutors refused to pay him the money.
So just a few days ago, a jury awarded Ryan $38 million!!
Wow that's amazing!
Thank you for the update 👍👍👍💯
Omg! Yay!
Atleast he got something for his innocence
They need to pay for taking his best years away from this young man 😢❗️ No amount can repay him for this injustice.
The only real criminal in this case is Kevin Crane, who went from prosecutor to circuit court judge based on this case., HE should be in prison.
Slow down, we don’t know what he really knew. Theres no proof he did anything wrong. You’re ready to send him to prison with the same lack of evidence you’re criticizing him for.
@@andrewnajarian5994 , no. We KNOW he intimidated two witnesses to lie, and tried to do so to another three. That is prosecutorial misconduct at least. It is witness tampering as well... which are crimes.
@ no, the witnesses said the police did that. There was no evidence the prosecutor had any knowledge of that.
@@andrewnajarian5994 , just keep telling yourself that. Crane was involve the entire way. There is news record that Crane personally tried to "guide" two of the five potential witnesses They were among the three who were not called, but he participated.
@ if he did, I agree, he should be disbarred and imprisoned, but they didn’t show any evidence of it in this show.
Kevin Crane should be in prison, he’s the real criminal in this case. The most terrifying thing is now he’s a judge.
💯 I read that he's not running for re-election next year. I'm guessing he's exhausted from being corrupt all these years.
Luckily his term is up in 2025 and won’t be running for reelection
@@_changeofseasons887 That’s music to my ears. When I watch the documentaries on Ryan’s story, Crane’s actions are infuriating. It’s also infuriating that there isn’t a law that says prosecutors cannot do anything like this - if there isn’t any actual evidence against the defendant then they should be telling the police to go through it again, release the innocent person(s), and search for the actual culprit. I can’t believe that prosecutors get immunity from wrongful convictions. It happens too many times. I’ve watched episodes of true crime where the innocent gets punished for something they didn’t do.
now, he is a president.
I literally laughed out loud and yelled "Of course he is!!".
That's how those evil people are. Just climbing that ladder!
One thing that stands out is what a decent person Ryan seems to be.
Yo, was the hyoid bone intact?
I think this was a heart attack while standing/walking
They can be bloody
Flat on the face
This was not enough real information
So true.
Theres something suspect in the sports writers life too. Its in his eyes. Maybe he met his murderer in the park for something to keep him akert at 2am.
Those 2 police need jailing.
@Geeronimo99 I agree
I remember being so glad that his father fought to get him freed. He never gave up on him. ❤
Sometimes judges are a little slow in their heads .. that is why they couldn't become successful attorneys and became low pay judges .. school grades and certifications are based mostly on people's obedience and blind memorization of books and test taking .. that is why we have many judges who are a little slow in their heads .. such as this judge who ruled that witness was "more credible" in the first trial
What a great father he has.
Ryan’s family and attorney are phenomenal.
The amazing Kathleen Zellner. 👍
I knew I recognized his lawyer. I watch so much true crime I always think some of the people in these cases, like even the murderers, are actors when I really just saw another documentary about them, e.g. Making a Murderer.
A good reminder to never talk to the police without your lawyer present!
It's hard to remember if your intoxicated which sometimes is the case...
Penalties should at least be doubled for those in public service who cheat to win,etc.
Perfect example of why I'm against the death penalty. Error and corruption are real
People who are supposedly antiabortion are also proponents of the death penalty. Go figure.
I fully understand, I'm a big supporter of GOOD, HONEST LAW ENFORCEMENT! But corrupt cops terrify me.
They are never punished for lieing and getting an innocent person convicted. It's absolutely ridiculous.
@@eyesopen66 Lying not (lieing)
Thumbs way up! 👍
Yup, and innocent people have been executed, ones we don't know about. Additionally, the cost of a death row inmate is 3X that of one for life in prison; and the average lifetime cost of a death row inmate in Texas is roughly $2.5 million, which falls on the taxpayer.
And so what are these genius, honest, scrupulous officers doing to find the actual murderer????
They probably all retired by now!
MANDY THE ACTUAL MURDERER IS BEHIND BARS GOOBER
The person who allegedly murdered the victim confessed that he did it, also falsely implicating Ferguson.
He spent 18 out of 25 years in prison before being released.
@@leelunk8235 And Dr. Einstein, his name is???
@@mandyadler4536 THE KID WHO LIED ABOUT RYAN BEING THERE GOOBER
Wow! 10years in prison. The mental toughness it takes for someone to have the capacity to withstand it all would be insane!
I’d spend 10 years in prison for $38 million dollars!
There are countless men who spend decades longer than that in prisons made by their wives…and end up the one PAYING to get out.
@@guslevy3506how is this relevant to this case? You seem angry. Who hurt you?
@@waldaduplessis7112 No need to insult people or assume anything about them.
And so young having to do it too!
This is a clear example of being treated as guilty until proven innocent. I’m glad Ryan was awarded the $38 million.
I can't stand it when the police get in their face and twist their minds around. The police should serve time.
There is zero accountability when you carry a badge and gun. And they wonder why people have no respect for law enforcement
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@@TUPELO_HUNNYfacts
The $10million is great but that prosecutor should be in prison for ten years for lying.
The police and stupid state prosecutor that framed Ryan should go to prison for 20 years.
The whole case is infuriating and pathetic.
I agree and then goes on to be a judge. That's scary.
Very succinct/appreciated comment to read while I'm feeling many angering emotions watching this.
Glad Ryan is where he belongs, free. He has a loving family who stood by his side and a loving girlfriend who stayed by his side and shows him the ropes of everyday life. Wish Ryan all the best!! 🙏♥️
I have followed this case for years. My hope is that Ryan will be the best lawyer out there. ❤❤❤
Scamming at it's best! Sneaking illegally into bar, underage drinking running out of money and finding an opportunity?!?!? Well he's got plenty of tax payers money now! Clever😅
There have been cases of wrongly convicted people taking up the law.
I'm so glad he's out. Never should have been convicted. Enjoy every second of your freedom, Ryan!!
I thought this only happens to black people (?)....
One of the weirdest human stories ever. It blows my mind, not only that one person could accept guilt & punishment for something they probably didn't do, but that they dragged another down with them, and that person has been able to stay mentally strong enough to overcome it, but also to forgive.
The mental resilience of Ryan is astounding. I'd be screaming mad till they hold me in the psych ward. Not being insensitive but I would go insane very fast
Insanity and meekness incarnate
It doesnt surprise me here are lots of false confessions sadly
He knew his friend. He knew something was up for him to lie. And what was up was his mental illness and police taking advantage of that.
wow! i have just finished the other episode you uploaded earlier today! i did not expect that you would upload another this soon. love you so much guys.
Right! I was pleasantly shocked to see this one on so quickly.
I thought I was the only one who is addicted to this page .
Don’t know Why are addicted to this page
Nope, I look forward to these upload, too🎉😊@@kerenkgowd
@@kerenkgowdmaybe because it’s so positive!
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As someone who doesn’t live in the states, i now understand as to why you guys often say you have no faith in the legal system
This crap goes on EVERYWHERE! Stop being ignorant!
@ doesn’t happen in New Zealand 🤷🏻♂️
@goliath_red1102 YES IT DOES!! Teina Pora. Teina Pora (born 1975) is a New Zealander who was wrongfully convicted of murdering Susan Burdett when he was aged 17; he served time in Paremoremo prison from 1994 for the crime, until he received parole in 2014. In 1992, 39-year-old Burdett was raped and murdered in her home in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
@@goliath_red1102 GOOGLE IS FREE, MATE!
How many wrongful convictions are there in NZ?
Background. In 2006, Sir Thomas Thorp, a retired High Court judge said there might 20 or more innocent people in prison in New Zealand. However, data released by Open Justice in 2023 found there has been nearly 900 wrongful convictions in the last ten years.
@ i was born in 2003 not 1975, the closest thing to this i know of is the David Bain story but even then im not convinced he was innocent
Yet again another disgusting miscarriage of justice in this country.
Will get worse with crazies in power soon! Dictatorship, that’s what it will be! I lived in one until 21.
A complete scam! Sneaking illegally into bar, underage drinking running out of money and finding an opportunity?!?!? Well he's got plenty of tax payers money now! Clever😅
Charles Erickson was released on parole in January 2023.
Thank you for the update. 😊
Glad to hear that. Thank you :)
@@m.stevenson3110 glad to hear that?..... In my opinion he was a stupid guy.. Why go down for a crime u did not commit... As if that Is not bad enough drag someone down for it too..... He should remain in prison for his stupidity.. 🙄
he has a YT channel too
Nice to hear that, except he shouldn't be on parole at all. The case should be dismissed.
"Doing the right thing" never involves lying.
Sadly, around 52% of US voters disagree and see no problem with dishonesty and blatant lies.
If you knew where Ann Frank was hiding, would you lie, or do the right thing?
Your question is incredibly scummy and a total spit in the face to decent people.
Amen!! Preach
Joshua 2:5-6, KJV
5 And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.
6 But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.
Joshua 6:25, KJV
25 And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
I remember Ryan’s story and it’s the American nightmare, is it not?
Absolutely unreal...all these horrid LIARS RUNIED this poor man.
It's an all too common reality in the US
It really is a true nightmare! The American justice system needs to be reformed, drastically! It is too easy for the government to convict an innocent citizen! There aren't any real fail-safes in the US justice system, whatsoever! Law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, etc. should not be allowed to continue reckless endeavors of conviction without impunity! The bar for probable cause should be set higher and junk science definitely has no place in trial testimony! If probable cause is sought via witness testimony, there ought to be definite forensic or technological corroboration, especially in cases that a guilty verdict is punishable by a life sentence or the death penalty! Investigators should be required to establish that there has been an exhaustive investigation of the crime! They definitely shouldn't be able to lie, coerce or threaten during interviews with people! There are multiple layers of dysfunction and trickery, in the US justice system, paving the way toward wrongful convictions and it should not be allowed anymore! You can see the results firsthand! Look up the list of exonerees in the US and how many years of freedom and liberty were lost due to these injustices! One of the most important things in our Justice system is that " no innocent person should be punished for the crimes of another"! The system has failed too many, too easily! I'm sure this was not the vision the forefathers had when creating the avenues of justice in the United States of America!
This is the perfect example . Of who you hangout with. Can change your life forever
same thoughts, choose your friends/circle wisely.
@@ailynl Thought the same!
Bad association spoils useful habits!
I just cannot believe that Ryan was convicted on a confession by a clearly mentally ill person.
Honestly i would be really scared to live in the USA , the way your justice system works. 😮
It can be a scary place & I suspect it's going to get worse. One of the best parts of our justice system is the public's access. I became an avid court watcher (online) in 2020. I was shocked to discover the media often reports things incorrectly- almost like they didn't take the time to watch the trial & just inserted the narrative they wanted. I'm grateful some states stream trials on their website or YT & I know most countries don't do that.
Sorry- I guess I needed to make myself feel better about my country by pointing out one thing we do well
He was under the influence and he was manipulated by police. He is not mentally ill. There are many confessions like Charles' out there.
@@feddavandermolen-quest8388 isn't someone mentally ill, if they think they killed someone they were never near, 2 years after the fact, even though they can't remember it, why did he go to tell police that??
And why did police entertain it, they should have sent him to a doctor. Its insane
@karmakat8016 yes, but it happens to sane people quite often. It is a phenomena that happens when the reid technique is used. That is why this interrogation technique is not allowed in germany where I live. It manipulates people, and remember, Charles was only 17 and so intoxicated, he could not even remember, how he got home. Perfect victim for an officer who needs to get a confession. Poor guy..., but not mentally ill.
@@feddavandermolen-quest8388 A poor child. They were still children when this happened.
My heart is full of joy for Ryan. ❤Thank God.
Thank God. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Why do you thank God ? Would God intervene in some cases and not in others ?!!!
@@IwasBlueb4amen. There is no God. Geezus
Talk about the side effects of drug problems, paranoia
Wrongful convictions are WORSE than the crimes an innocent person is being tried for.🛑
You lied to jail an innocent man, you can rot in jail.
Facts.
That part, l don’t feel bad for him one bit.
Apart from the fact he was vulnerable and manipulated by the police who knew what they were doing
That’s a Fact
I think the cop interrogating him needs to be his cell mate
Something is totally askew in Erickson’s mind. WHO goes to police over a dream , to start with?
Right?! Where were his parents? If he really felt he had something to share with the police his parents should have taken him there with an attorney.
Naive kid😢
He did NOT voluntarily go to the police. He just started blabbing about how he thinks he might’ve done it since he didn’t remember anything from that night given the fact that he was high and intoxicated. An anonymous call to the police was what brought him there…
@@nesrinernwhy would he involve himself??
@@zeldafitzgerald3530Lots of people willingly confess to crimes they did not commit. They do it for several reasons. Some just want a connection to the case, some do it for infamy etc. It is very common. It is so common that they have to keep a couple details private that only the person that committed the crime would know. For example, thousands of people confessed to the Zodiak murders. So many people were confessing that they had to build on a new waiting room at the station, because they would literally have multiple people waiting to confess. As for this case, I honestly think both are guilty.
Poor kids didn’t even know they are entitled to have a lawyer and don’t need to talk to police.
These stories are why I am against the death penalty. There have been many cases of wrongful executions.
This is a nightmare for all the parents of innocent children.
The prosecutor should be thrown in jail for absolutely no reason and then he will have to find a way out on his own like Ryan did.
My son was wrongfully convicted and sent to prison for 3 and 1/2 years when he finally got home this past July. Although the entire time he was gone I work so hard getting in touch with people who knew the truth and they would not even give me the time of day.. now my son is quite leery of getting involved with any lawyers or judges prosecutors whatever because it's so very easy to have been charged convicted of of a crime sent away for 3 and 1/2 years for absolutely no reason because he was innocent of everything.. I'm just glad that he is back home with me but it's not enough for what he had to endure for these past years. The changes in he and I are so great that I don't know whether will ever get over this. My husband passed away in 1998 and my other child also a son passed away in 2005 from being murdered. Also we were the people who always trusted the police and the justice system. There is no trust left anymore
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Congratulations on his freedom. Hope, God compensate the coming years with perfect blessings in every aspect of his life. I pray form the bottom of my heart.
I’m sorry you have gone through these experiences. 😢
@peppiholliday4525
I am so sorry 🙏💔😢
I'm sorry for all you n your son have gone to through and it's very understandable that you will be impacted by this probably forever. It is a form of PTSD. That safety n security one had to an extent anyway is taken away n while intellectually you know such a thing is unlikely to happen twice, you're nervous system doesn't necessarily understand and you become hyper vigilant. Also stories of similar types of injustice will trigger you more than even the typical compassionate person..there is likely help out there if you try hard to get it that can at least make things somewhat better.. wishing you both healing.
What a sham , that prosecutor should be in jail shame on him . I pray ryan gets a huge compensation ❤
$38M earlier this month.
I'm gonna say what everyone is thinking...Ryan is SO handsome.😅 But seriously, how many other innocent people are in jail because they just want to close the case?! Ridiculous.
It’s the anniversary of the decision to release! I worked on getting him out and I’ll never forget the joy I felt when I heard the news!! It’s the first case I’ve ever gotten involved in ❤️❤️❤️
Good work; it’s important & really, those who help the convicted innocent are angels on earth.
I'm trying to help my nephews mother overturn her wrongful conviction! Feel like helping another wrongfully convicted person? She was convicted of intentional homicide, in Maine, and sentenced to 55years! She was convicted without any physical evidence whatsoever! In fact, the victim had DNA under her fingernails that didn't belong to her! It belonged to an unknown person! The medical examiner testified that the victim fought for her life and had many defensive wounds,including three broken fingernails! Hello? I don't understand how this isn't the biggest question ever! This wrongful conviction is a result of tunnel vision, junk science and, in my opinion, prosecutorial misconduct. It's onlyu opinion, so far, because it has not been determined by a Court, yet! I don't know where to go to get help with this! It's so extremely difficult to overturn a wrongful conviction but it was so easy to convict the wrong person! Ugh, it's so frustrating! My nephew is only 10 years old. He's lost too much already and so has his mother! 😢
@ Have you contacted the various Innocence Project groups?
@@toniasmith7093if your mother is truly innocent, she shouldn't have much trouble proving her innocence
@@karaDee2363ARE YOU SERIOUS????
Don't do drugs kids
Yes
He sued and received 38M in compensation
That was recently, and only because the insurance company failed to pay the original settlement of $11 million. Although they said $10 million in this video. The $38 million was just very recently awarded. The article I saw on the New York Post was dated Nov. 6, 2024. 👍
the person who lied in court in order to put an innocent man in prison is despicable...............
A true sociopath.
It's the bully detectives and the crappy justice system that causes people to be wrongfully convicted! But in the end the true Judge will have his say.
Standing ovation to the attorney and the dad.
Anyone who watches any of these cases should always remember that you never talk to police without an attorney. That kid talked to the police and got prison sentences for both him and his buddy. I am normally a strong law and order defender of police. But it seems that too often investigators, detectives, prosecutors, and even judges sometimes all seem too concerned about getting (and keeping) convictions as opposed to DOING JUSTICE.
Such an amazing father!
Such an amazing family, especially Ryan himself. The guy looked like a GQ model when he was doing time in prison. 😆
So why did this Eric kid keep lying? He's so weird and he makes no sense. Dude must love prison.
He explained himself on video…. and he actually does make sense even though the story its still crazy but you have to put yourself in a troubled/confused/scared kid with no one to help/guide him
@@eraldadevoleyep. That type of almost compulsive questioning of oneself that he describes is almost textbook for an anxiety disorder/OCD. He should have been with a psychiatrist/therapist, not a bunch of cops looking to manipulate a confession out of someone.
He’s troubled and says people shouldn’t believe him. There’s no proof he did anything 😂
I haven’t heard anything, lately, about Counselor Kathleen Zelner. She is extremely good at her craft.
For Detectives that don’t want to put the work in and just convict the helpless hopeless and naive victim, I really don’t know how they sleep at night. If they had to spend 1 month in prison maybe they would rethink the job they have SWORN to defend and Protect the innocent. I think there should be a billboard of Detectives and Prosecutors who convicted innocent people
Why would that one guy say he 💀 someone.. When he didnt? The other guy wasnt there. The courts just goes along with all this? How sad😢 may freedom be kind to Ryan. 🙏
may I add that Ryan is very attractive? 👀
I am certain the other inmates thought so too. 😂😂
Very
May I add that his sister is a dish? ❤
I second demotion. 😉.
He just recently got married
I remember this one. It was a hard one. That poor kid.
I don't understand these judges who seem to be presented with compelling evidence a person is wrongfully convicted and they still uphold the conviction. Is there any research as to why that is so common? Surely it isn't just pride or an unwillingness to admit the justice system they are a part of made a mistake?
Don't hang out with bad kids, drugs users, and liars.
Yup. None of this would have happened had they not been underage drinking.
@@ginakubicz7638 Like calling the devil 😈
Bill Ferguson is a rider.
Dude put put Free Ryan on a car and was driving around the country.
That's dedication.
Also, this story is a big reason I dont hang out with people who are always getting high.
Imagine being the real killer and just sitting back watching this complete clown show of a legal proceeding unfold.
Awful police work, lying janitor and an arrogant Prosecutor - they should all be held accountable. Prosecutor has no integrity.
A Trump that lied. Wow. Who ca imagine that??
hes a judge now can u believe
From the beginning, this video sent shivers down my spine. CRAZY!
Everyone involved in this, including the police officers and especially Kevin Crane should be held accountable
Imagine going from being in prison for a crime you didn't commit and now you have $38 million and are set free. Two very different realities and that girlfriend hit the jackpot too
He’s married now to a different girl. He got married back in March of this year
If I was Ryan's father, Kevin Crane and I would need to step outside and have a conversation. No talking would be needed.
I always tell people one person can say you did it and if a detective doesn’t like you it’s over for you!!
If Boyd didn't do it, why did he lie? Why didn't he tell cops about 2 cars? Why is he pretending he had a great relationship with Kent H?
I think he's the guilty one.
Me, too.
Me three
Yeah, he doesn't appear to be sad about it.
Check the sketch made from the one janitors description...matches that reporter guy. He even returned to the scene of his crime and got caught on a crime scene photo. They need to look at him closely
Amen! I remember all the episodes about this case when they first aired, and Boyd did it, IMO. He was jealous of Kent, lied, and returned to the scene of the crime-why is there so little about him in the media?! He also looks creepy with his constant smile, yet there is something scary in his eyes. It's like he tries too hard to be happy, but his overall aura is dark.
That Ericson guy was just plain dumb.
He was gullible and young .he should have never spoken to the police without an attorney. No one was there to protect this young, confused, inebriated boy
@@charsiu_808not only gullible and young, but quite possibly influenced by some form of anxiety disorder. I recognize that almost compulsive questioning of oneself and the fear of having done some imaginary wrong all too well.
@@user-kb8rc5vq2iAn immature, insecure teenager with anxiety and substance abuse problems can probably be talked into believing anything. It is so sad.
@@KqthyWilliamsexactly, the mind on drugs and other substances is the devil's playground and he will make your life hell. 😢
Erin Moriarty can make an audio/video about watching grass grow, I'd probably still watch it.
Me too.
Yes! There's something magical about her narration!
@@toniasmith7093 she seems like a genuinely nice person.
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I laugh hard! but yes you're right.
Wow!!
Jail time for those lying about this crime and sending an innocent person to prison @ can you believe that guy is a judge now days ! Lord have mercy on innocent people ..
Do you even realize how little judges actually have to do with it? They mainly referee the attorneys in the courtroom. Unless it’s a bench trial, the jury decides on guilt or innocence and the prosecutors decide whom to bring charges against.
@@andrewnajarian5994 But a judge has everything to do with it. Something may be overturned later, but they decide much of what happens.
@ that’s just it, they really don’t unless it’s an appellate court. They really only can only influence anything by ruling on objections and deciding on the admissibility of evidence; however, there is so much case law regarding evidence that there is very little leeway for them to interpret it without clearly violating the law in which case the attorneys would immediately file either a motion to reconsider, a motion to disqualify the judge or a Judicial misconduct complaint.
Let's all take a moment and pray for those who are currently behind bars, and they, too, have been wrongfully convicted. So sad, but this young man gets, and deserves a happy ending ❤ ❤
That prosecutor became a judge by prosecuting and sending an innocent man to jail. It's just how these worms operate. Destroy someone else's life so they can enjoy a life of privilege and status. It's sickening to know these people exist. I wonder how many other innocent people he sent to jail to boost HIS career. Excuse me, Im gonna throw up for 2 hours.
Thanks for the upload 🎉
My heart goes out to all that are unjustly behind bars because the police is more preoccupied with closing a case instead of finding the real perpetrators of crimes.
Family aught to sue the police department for lying and not doing the job it's paid for! 10 years down the line now it's a cold case. Hopefully fingerprint, DNA database can help, and better detective work to actually find the murderer. 🍀
I can’t believe he was lied on and that’s completely not cool . Such a sad case .
I NEVER believed he was guilty! Thank you God for this heroic Attorney that fought for his freedom ✝️❤️
This is why Defense Lawyers are so necessary. I used to think how could anyone make a living defending criminals? As I've grown older, I've seen how often times the prosecution will lie, manipulate, and go to any unethical lengths to get a win. I'm sure there's good prosecutors out there, and God bless them, but more and more it seems as though a lot of the people who become prosecutors do so for the power, authority and status. They don't seek out the truth, they seek out a win (conviction). Treating these serious cases like it's a game and ruining innocent people's lives along the way. There was no physical evidence in this case and the young man maintained his innocence the entire time. I hope he got a major settlement and has grown in virtue and strength while behind bars.
What a good attitude Ryan has.
I've followed this case since it happened and have been following ryan since he was released! What a shame this case was! Some of these detectives in the United States should be locked up.
What a remarkable story. Thank you & congratulations.
This is so sad. A whole 10 years stolen from you, for a crime you didn't commit.
Getting a conviction or not, should never be a career goal. The motivation to win overrides the motivation to seek justice way too often.
Bunch of rhetoric. Once probable cause has been determined of a crime, the only way to obtain justice is to get a conviction. 🤦♂ And prosecutors need to be zealous in that endeavor, lest they fail. You can argue that someone may not be guilty in some cases, but otherwise - in most cases - a conviction is the just goal, and prosecutors should not be indifferent in attaining that goal.
Greed is a terrible sin, as is pride and lying!😮
Probable cause is a very low bar! It certainly doesn't establish a person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt! It's a starting point but there should always be an exhaustive investigation into the facts and evidence in the case! All avenues need to be met with a dead end in order to be absolutely certain of someone's guilt! I do believe, however, that not all prosecutors are driven by a "win at any cost" mentality! Some are, though, and it's been proven time and time again. Many prosecutions are fraught with misconduct and less than satisfactory investigation. It seems, in these situations, the motivation is certainly driven by a "win at no cost" mentality! The onus is not only on prosecutors, though. Law enforcement, prosecutors and even judges have contributed to the mountain of wrongful convictions in this Country!
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That from some pop corn guy? U r wrong! Must be a magar corn😮
@@carynmartin605352% of US voters would vehemently disagree
Crane will not run for reelection on 2025 but there is a petition to impeach him. Nothing will probably happen but still doesn’t hurt to go sign it.
Thank you👏
Wow, so you don't even have to be in the wrong place at the wrong time to get convicted. This is just completely mind boggling.
I love 48 hours 😊
2 in the same day?? Bless you 48hours
The American legal system is completely ridiculous. Something like this would never happen in Sweden.
Except it did. Sture Bergwall aka Thomas Quick was coached into confessing to *many* murders while under the influence of strong medications. Read up on the case, it's a travesty. Thank goodness he was finally acquitted.
Sure it could. Miscarriages of justice happen in every country in the world. The legal system is only as good as the people involved.
Don’t be so naive
I actually know how right you are
Many Americans are in completely denial of how viciously sick our country really is
❤❤justice was served finally.
Chuck certainly had a weak disposition, yet also imaginative.
sadly Ryan Ferguson had a dumb friend.
and weird
His story is one of them that haunts me. I have heard his story many times. I hope he is doing well. He deserves it.
There’s a lot of kids in Ryan’s position that don’t have the family members that will go through hell for them. I salute Ryan’s family for their never ending commitment and dedication to free their son. Salute to Ryan for never giving up hope. To the kids that have been wrong by the justice system, never give up hope.
It's disgusting how the police can get someone to confess to something they didn't do. There's so many innocent people in prison
Choose your friends wisely kids
Understand that this is one of thousands of cases that not only wrongly convict people, but can turn individuals into criminals due to our violent prison system.
So, there are prints and hair on the crime scene and they didn't even match those to the suspects?
Kudos to 48 hours
Well done doc
Never watched. Thanks for posting old videos.
That's pretty much all they do is post old videos and reruns
What a sad case. Congratulations on your freedom
How did he win a judgement in the state of Missouri? There were other innocent people imprisoned, and the state knew they were, but weren't able to sue.
It's quite common they offer you a "deal" for time served and after a decade most gladly take it. But this also means you can sue as the verdict technically still stands. It's disgusting
Im so glad hes free!! i hope to God he sues the investigators & prosecutor that did this to him. 💞
Also hope Kent gets Justice & the RIGHT person is caught!!! 🙏
This scares me to think this could happen to any regular person including myself
Life and years can’t be given back money isnt everything
Freedom is priceless
His best years were stolen from him I really hope you get your deserved piece of mind
wow. What a great story and how about the dad. You are a great father. Love this story and glad you are free.
Nothing should be allowed to go to trial without SOME forensic evidence. Period.
Wtf did i just watch ?? The investigator saying : i don't need evidence, i just need a confession is TERRIFYING.