Lamar Johnson: Standing in Truth | Full Episode

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  • @48hours
    @48hours  Рік тому +36

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    • @measl
      @measl Рік тому

      *I **_live_** here in Saint Louis: why do you think "witlessnesses wont come forward and and testify? If you choose to testify, you have two options: die yourself for making a bogus case over a capital case (either side could so you), or you could get dead from any family member.*
      *The "Victim Integrity Unit was the ONLY decent thing she has done n office.*

    • @sunway1374
      @sunway1374 Рік тому +2

      I just want to add I really love the cello theme tune.

  • @sawati355
    @sawati355 Рік тому +1076

    Not entitled to compensation after being wrongfully imprisoned for 28 years?? Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable.

    • @Tardisbabe92
      @Tardisbabe92 Рік тому +86

      Yeah that pisses me off.

    • @LynxStarAuto
      @LynxStarAuto Рік тому +35

      These days, you have to fight for that compensation. That's the sequel to the first battle. Gone are the days when they said oops here's some millions sorry, good bye

    • @Jessesgirl0307
      @Jessesgirl0307 Рік тому +78

      They should be able to sue. They should be able to receive everyone who was involved, even if retired, their pension and then some. Oh your family home from your DA Dad, yeah that's being taken etc. People have lost more than just monetary things. They lost TIME with family, lost ones, and more. So they should get their earning potential for their time behind bars. This gentleman was in college. Assume he graduated and got a 50k a year job. You pay him that amount, plus interest, plus the cost of living raises be would have gotten and then some. And pay it now.

    • @BruteStrength99
      @BruteStrength99 Рік тому +13

      Believe it. Compensation is the exception, not the rule.

    • @deealex1402
      @deealex1402 Рік тому +50

      totally bs. the justice system totally failed this poor guy and on top of that get no penny for his suffering. the people who decide for this not compensation situation, should sit themselves 28yrs in jail and try if they would like to have little justice and something back.

  • @wizzardofpaws2420
    @wizzardofpaws2420 Рік тому +762

    There should be consequences for putting someone innocent in prison. This happens far too often.

    • @bvl98
      @bvl98 Рік тому +14

      Agree 💯.
      Will make officers to perform due diligence, thoroughly investigate csses; in oder to avoid future occurence, of cases like this.

    • @thagreatfrank3071
      @thagreatfrank3071 Рік тому +17

      That's The Problem With The System Here In America No Type Of Punishment For This Ridiculousness...

    • @MaaThaRainbowGoddess
      @MaaThaRainbowGoddess Рік тому +3

      🤔Interesting comment.

    • @zxy78267
      @zxy78267 Рік тому +11

      It's really upsetting that the law in Missouri prevents him from any compensation.

    • @armanitransport2604
      @armanitransport2604 Рік тому +7

      It's called the United States 🤔

  • @chizusakuraa
    @chizusakuraa Рік тому +672

    Everyone who is involved in his case should pay for all those 28 years of suffering. Hope you enjoy your remaining years to the fullest, Lamar!

    • @chrissyknowsitall5170
      @chrissyknowsitall5170 Рік тому +21

      RIGHT! especially that loser witness!! 🤬🤬🤬

    • @deborahdettor1694
      @deborahdettor1694 Рік тому +8

      ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

    • @chrissyknowsitall5170
      @chrissyknowsitall5170 Рік тому +22

      @Deborah Dettor he devastated this man's life and his family because he didn't want to disappoint the Detective!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬 ARE YOU SERIOUS🤬🤬‼️‼️‼️‼️ HOW THIS MAN COULD LIVE WITH HIMSELF AFTER THAT‼️‼️

    • @Aelea
      @Aelea Рік тому +11

      A man's honor and integrity is best measured by his word. The witness neither had to say he'd lied, nor why; he didn't need to say it in front of a camera - in front of the whole world. But he did. He stood naked in his shame for all to see. And it required two things: 1) an admission to himself; 2) an admission to others.... most people can't get past #1. May God protect Lamar; may God offer Lamar and his beloved family every opportunity for happiness and peace during this new beginning.

    • @chrissyknowsitall5170
      @chrissyknowsitall5170 Рік тому +8

      @@Aelea easy for you to say. You didn't spend 25 yrs in a small prison cell away from your kids and someone you were going to marry. All holidays and birthdays. Just day to day life.

  • @michaelwelch230
    @michaelwelch230 Рік тому +423

    Why don’t prosecutors and detectives get reprimanded for taking short cuts to get a conviction? It’s disgusting.

    • @seamusblack5876
      @seamusblack5876 Рік тому

      Because we live in a totally corrupt World

    • @zxy78267
      @zxy78267 Рік тому +5

      I agree!

    • @Aelea
      @Aelea Рік тому

      They do. Trust me. Don't be discouraged... they just don't let the public see it as it would jeopardize all other convictions. In many cases, other prisoners arrested around that time (some of whom are legitimately guilty) end up being exonerated following the discovery of a corrupted official - as it puts too much doubt into all of their other cases. They're often demoted, lose their status or position, are fired, and perhaps worst of all, (in their minds) lose the respect of their peers (who must now comb through his/her history for any/all other suspicious conduct over the years.) 48 hours is rightfully telling the story of Lamar; but don't think there isn't much more to the story surrounding corrupt detectives, prosecutors, and judges - and what happens to them following the unveiling of their former mistruths.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +2

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @Closereveryday
      @Closereveryday Рік тому +9

      ​@@jimwertherThis was not a mistake. The detective is a liar. The judge could see the truth. Any upstanding person can see this was not right.

  • @jeremiah2012
    @jeremiah2012 Рік тому +131

    What a humble and good dude I hope he makes the most of the rest of his life.

  • @amberrichetti3027
    @amberrichetti3027 Рік тому +148

    I literally cried my eyes out like a baby over this . freedom well deserved .. and justice beyond overdue ❤️

    • @scarymsmary
      @scarymsmary Рік тому +3

      Right? That man is a saint. Bless him.

    • @ManifestedMELANIN
      @ManifestedMELANIN 10 місяців тому

      Me too. I was praying so hard for him

  • @ijayrizzy3116
    @ijayrizzy3116 Рік тому +429

    Detectives will do anything to close a case. Even go so far as to frame an innocent man and feel absolutely nothing. No remorse whatsoever.

    • @getamazed5315
      @getamazed5315 Рік тому +10

      C est pour ça qu ils devraient tout de suite demander un avocat au lieu de leurs parler...

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      Nothing like slandering an entire group of people, nearly 100% of whom are innocent, all for the purposes of virtue signaling and getting upvotes. You poor thing. What a sad creature.

    • @brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER
      @brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER Рік тому

      Pigs are garbage humans!!

    • @Mariamsadventure
      @Mariamsadventure Рік тому +14

      God will deal with all of them. They do it more to black people. It’s not about closing cases, but racism.

    • @wendy___777
      @wendy___777 Рік тому +7

      Shameful 🤦🏾‍♀️🥺

  • @mandaleemilly6367
    @mandaleemilly6367 Рік тому +391

    So one of the actual killers only got 5 years but they ruined an innocent man’s life! I don’t think I could have handled this with as much grace and character as Mr. Johnson has. That detective is a miserable pos.

    • @BreezybriefswithBrooke
      @BreezybriefswithBrooke Рік тому +22

      Exactly. Why did he only get five years? SMH this is exactly why we do not need the good old boys system.😢

    • @broomrider2697
      @broomrider2697 Рік тому +16

      Take 28 years from those detectives & prosecutor that just wanted a conviction & closed case- no matter who they hurt. If they had their own freedoms on the line they may be looking at these cases more honestly. Give years is a slap in the face. Love to Lamar & his family. ❤

    • @missdaisy2853
      @missdaisy2853 Рік тому +15

      The detective is racist AF. What a ROTTEN HEART.

    • @BlkMagickGaia3
      @BlkMagickGaia3 Рік тому

      ​@missdaisy2853 that's the majority of law enforcement/legal/judicial system.
      They become police/lawyers/doctors/teachers/judges, etc for the sole purpose of causing harm to Black people.
      Then they'll spout crime statistics.
      The one's that they've created.

    • @deebest4202
      @deebest4202 Рік тому +11

      And to add insult to injury the man doesn't get $1 in compensation. Unbelievable. 😢

  • @oscopin74
    @oscopin74 Рік тому +205

    Damn dude. I couldn't imagine being in prison, expecially for that long, being innocent. It's heart breaking. 28 years. My god. He should be heavily compensated for that. I would be so bitter if I was Mr. Johnson. Best of luck to you Sir! 🙏

    • @BruteStrength99
      @BruteStrength99 Рік тому +5

      Money won't fix this. Only God can.

    • @leahshutes4703
      @leahshutes4703 Рік тому +7

      Me too. I can't imagine having to conduct myself in a calm and mature manner in prison for 28 YEARS

    • @gastondraco5906
      @gastondraco5906 Рік тому

      He lived a Drug dealer lifestyle so he got what he deserved

    • @khismet
      @khismet Рік тому +13

      Yet, the witness was protected in a program and all his debts paid. His lies afforded him Security and a fresh start. There's still an injustice within this unequal structure of justice. Maddening.

    • @kickingitwithjaytv
      @kickingitwithjaytv Рік тому

      @@gastondraco5906 btc shut up

  • @privateperson5769
    @privateperson5769 Рік тому +290

    I hate these stories of injustice - people being locked away and having to fight and fight and fight for justice - just disgusting police work. They didn't give a sh*t about him or getting the truth. How many Black men has this happened to ? How many Black men have been given the death sentence for crimes they did not commit ? Just too sad to watch.

    • @sari5045
      @sari5045 Рік тому +26

      I’m only 10 minutes in and I’m turning it off. I can’t watch a grown man cry. Breaks my damn heart. 28 years. I can’t even fathom it.

    • @cathybassett6432
      @cathybassett6432 Рік тому +14

      That's the reason I don't support the death penalty.

    • @LynxStarAuto
      @LynxStarAuto Рік тому +7

      @@cathybassett6432there are far more guilty parties on death row than innocent. Majority that are in there, earned it.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +21

      @@LynxStarAuto
      But executions can't be undone. Which is why it shouldn't be used unless there is no doubt whatsoever, as opposed to no reasonable doubt.

    • @wendyelsey7765
      @wendyelsey7765 Рік тому +10

      Exactly how I feel, I hate injustice. How can anyone sleep at night knowing they had framed a man and put him in prison for years? That man must be sick in the head to do that to a fellow human being. I couldn't watch it, it was too emotional and my heart was hurting so much for Lamar.

  • @jimwerther
    @jimwerther Рік тому +217

    The cases of innocent people being exonerated are always the best 👍

    • @catme13
      @catme13 Рік тому +21

      But it is so so sad and frustrating that they had to do time in the first place! With all the people working on the same case, SOME MUST STOP OP and say...wait, something is wrong here. Instead all in the same f boat...it is dsgusting

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +6

      @@catme13
      It was a very different time. We simply didn't know back then how unreliable eyewitness and jailhouse snitch testimony was. It's a different world now.

    • @dixienormous7049
      @dixienormous7049 Рік тому +4

      Lost 28 years but awesome ending

    • @kostasvrionis781
      @kostasvrionis781 Рік тому +2

      Συμφωνώ

    • @michelleyvonne9449
      @michelleyvonne9449 Рік тому +7

      I'm glad he is free but the years he lost! 😭🙌🏽

  • @natsarimthings3147
    @natsarimthings3147 Рік тому +136

    Why this whole case got dragged for 28 years is beyond me. This detective is the laziest investigator I have ever seen. Instead of investigating the case thoroughly, securing evidence, he secured the "suspect" instead. This is ridiculous. RIP Marcus Boyd.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @spikenomoon
      @spikenomoon Рік тому

      They get promotions for converting someone. There rated a line cases they solve. The system opens the door for darkness to enter their hearts. All their pay and pensions are blood money.

  • @honeybee1969tc
    @honeybee1969tc Рік тому +148

    This case still ain’t right. He should be compensated for the 26-28 years of his life that he lost, by the state of Missouri! He was wrongfully convicted. Mr.Johnson, I hope you have the best life from here on out. May God be with you. And bless you in every way.

    • @BruteStrength99
      @BruteStrength99 Рік тому +3

      Most states don't have compensation programs for wrongfully convicted. The few that do pay like $100 a day for each day incarcerated.

    • @honeybee1969tc
      @honeybee1969tc Рік тому +7

      @@BruteStrength99 , a hundred dollars a day! For 28 years. That would be awesome! At least he would have money to start over. He doesn’t have a penny to start a new life. A life that was taken from him. They should at least give me some kind of compensation. They arrested the wrong guy and then kept him 28 years. Dang that is the kind of luck that I would have.

    • @carolinechamberlain5707
      @carolinechamberlain5707 Рік тому +3

      He sure should be!

    • @moselleconger4156
      @moselleconger4156 Рік тому +8

      Yup imagine being locked up for that long… not knowing anything about the internet or sell phones and then being expected to step out of the jail and lead a productive and fulfilled life. 🤦🏻‍♀️ They set people up for failure. Thankfully he has a great family but not every person who walks out of prison, from being wrongfully accused, does.

    • @honeybee1969tc
      @honeybee1969tc Рік тому +2

      @@moselleconger4156 so true!

  • @67marlins
    @67marlins Рік тому +19

    Wow....I cannot imagine what he felt like in his first day of freedom. Thanks for posting.

  • @MultiBrideofchrist
    @MultiBrideofchrist Рік тому +56

    What a remarkable story of Lamar's resilience!!! I'm so sorry that this happened to him and continues to happen so many other innocent civilians. We've got to do better!

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +1

      It absolutely does NOT contimue to happen to so many others. It used to happen far too frequently. Different world now.

    • @rorirory121
      @rorirory121 Рік тому

      What about the victims of his drug dealing?

    • @laurangum4761
      @laurangum4761 Рік тому

      @@jimwerther zooopokjoo

    • @nancarter5474
      @nancarter5474 11 місяців тому

      Would you be saying that if he were a 21 year old blonde girl???@@rorirory121

    • @nancarter5474
      @nancarter5474 11 місяців тому

      yes it does!@@jimwerther

  • @mariamaribethpaquit914
    @mariamaribethpaquit914 Рік тому +68

    So thankful for all the people who helped him get his freedom back, his family who stood by him❤️i am so happy for them, although 28 years he lost he will never get back, memories and celebration he missed, what's more important now is he got his freedom, although I believe he should be compensated for the years he lost!

  • @tamaitioleloleula_mutiatele01
    @tamaitioleloleula_mutiatele01 Рік тому +22

    What a sad story. I’m grateful that Mr Johnson never lost hope. It’s definitely taught me a great lesson in life to keep fighting no matter what. When Judge Mason looked at this detective while he was telling lies that’s enough for me to know Mr Johnson is a free man. We need more judge like judge mason. Congratulations Mr Johnson!

  • @AskAlex1999
    @AskAlex1999 Рік тому +25

    Considering he’s been in prison so long, he seems like a grounded, kind man. Bless him❤️

  • @adelheidsnel5171
    @adelheidsnel5171 Рік тому +73

    Change the law so Lamar will be compensated for being imprisoned for the better part of his life😢

  • @amischair
    @amischair Рік тому +16

    What I love about this story the most is that Lamar never sold out to the system that wrongfully put him in prison. He retained his identity without ever wavering. As long as there’s life, there’s hope. Blessings to this family as they rebuild what was lost so many years ago. 🙏

  • @deevineinterventions
    @deevineinterventions Рік тому +18

    Tears just streaming down my face when Lamar was finally free. Wishing him so much love and happy memories he can now make with his family. Presence over presents any day!!!! 🙏💗

  • @darlahv5210
    @darlahv5210 Рік тому +12

    This was so good!!!! We need a part 2 of how he is adjusting.

  • @elizabethwilson3499
    @elizabethwilson3499 Рік тому +18

    It shouldn’t have taken so many years for him to go free. 😢😢 He missed so much. I’m glad he got to see his daughter get married.

  • @QueenSugar72
    @QueenSugar72 Рік тому +73

    May everyone responsible for taking 28 years of Lamar Johnson 's life suffer 28 years of karma

    • @Ibochic1
      @Ibochic1 Рік тому +1

      “Vindication”??? 🤔

    • @QueenSugar72
      @QueenSugar72 Рік тому +4

      ​@@Ibochic1 corrected

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@QueenSugar72
      Not one person intentionally put an innocent man in prison. Those were mistakes based upon what was known at the time. It's a different world today.

    • @Mynameis1212-c3f
      @Mynameis1212-c3f Рік тому +5

      ​@@jimwertherwell maybe wasn't intentionally just a reflection of their craft. Rubbish

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@Mynameis1212-c3f
      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

  • @jamiesmith9492
    @jamiesmith9492 Рік тому +8

    I’m so happy he and his family are finally reunited. How disgusting that this man can’t receive any compensation for the years that he and his family were robbed due to lack of due diligence by the state.

  • @ritagoforth2317
    @ritagoforth2317 Рік тому +7

    Lamar you are such an incredible person to survive with such dignity and still have faith. God bless you and your family.

  • @jsediz88
    @jsediz88 Рік тому +21

    It's sooo messed up when a innocent person spends decades in the prison system .. the system which says innocent till proven guilty but in reality it's more like 'guilty till proven innocent'

  • @traceynewman738
    @traceynewman738 Рік тому +40

    The police are outrageous. That so called witness, is shameful

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +1

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @ANGELONYT23
      @ANGELONYT23 Рік тому +5

      I agree. The witness is also at fault. He didn't want to disappoint the detective but would rather send an innocent man to jail? smh.

    • @verabolton
      @verabolton Рік тому +6

      @@jimwerther A mistake?! Intentional lying isn't a mistake. He lied because he thought that was the "right thing" to do?!?! 20:20 That's utter madness, not a mistake.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@verabolton
      You are very, very confused. The OP accused law enforcement of lying, which you are conflating with the eyewitness. Get your story straight.

    • @breannedozier1749
      @breannedozier1749 Рік тому

      He seems like he lying Elkins

  • @flytexashomes5827
    @flytexashomes5827 Рік тому +17

    Respect for the inmate for keeping his promise

  • @jackjohnson9449
    @jackjohnson9449 Рік тому +11

    Courage, Temperance, Justice and Wisdom are the four virtues of a moral society. It's never too late to do what's right. Thank God the ignorance of justice was overturned.

  • @meandmy2cents309
    @meandmy2cents309 Рік тому +35

    This entire story makes me angry. This man lost an entire lifetime falsely accused and the state gives him nothing. Absolutely disgraceful. They just threw him away and would have never looked back if he hadn’t given up. Glad to see he can now enjoy this beautiful a family.

  • @2090AJames
    @2090AJames Рік тому +21

    Finally, thanks for the full episode❤... It's a damn shame and sad to see how easy it is to convict a brother in America.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      Race had nothing to do with this. Nothing! Ryan Ferguson was convicted in Missouri at the same time based upon the same "eyewitness" testimony and even worse evidence than happened here. It was a different world in the 1990s; we know much, much more about criminology now than we did then.

    • @joeyharper4976
      @joeyharper4976 Рік тому +1

      😒

  • @scotshaver
    @scotshaver Рік тому +102

    Until law enforcement and prosecutors are held accountable for their actions, cases like this will sadly continue to plague us. When they go against their sworn duty to uphold the law, they are no different than the corrupt vice officers we heard about during the darkest days of LA and Miami.

    • @susanrenee9494
      @susanrenee9494 Рік тому +3

      There is very little law being inforced these days. For anyone. Its sickening.

    • @sunavanbekkum
      @sunavanbekkum Рік тому

      👏👏👏👏👏

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @crystalfowler2336
      @crystalfowler2336 Рік тому +3

      @@jimwerther This was an intentional act by the detectives coercing the witnesses, very obvious because they paid them off to

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@crystalfowler2336
      Simply untrue. Learn the history of criminology, then get back to me.

  • @jessastephenson3260
    @jessastephenson3260 Рік тому +6

    Thank You Judge Mason and the great lawyers that fought for the truth. God bless Lamar Johnson and his family. I'm so happy he was able to see his daughter get married 👏👏👏😊😊😊

  • @shoddypockets9666
    @shoddypockets9666 Рік тому +11

    Lamar seems such a Dignified and intelligent person. I hope he can use that and move on together with his family and friends in peace. The no compensation for his wrongful sentence is utterly disgusting. My support and strength to Lamar.

  • @Nyxtesy
    @Nyxtesy Рік тому +20

    Cried to see he was set free. it's mixed with the sadness of so much time lost of his life, with his family, friends.. let alone he was blamed of killing a good friend of his wrongfully. I cannot imagine their pain.

  • @ENDofREGULATION30
    @ENDofREGULATION30 Рік тому +4

    This is the best thing I've seen in a while

  • @janicesanders9981
    @janicesanders9981 Рік тому +15

    Where is some kind of state financial compensation for this innocent man for years of confinement??

  • @baoyang6565
    @baoyang6565 Рік тому +18

    Nickerson should be charged as well. He committed a crime against an innocent man.
    It's ppl like him that purposely put innocent ppl in jail.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      False. There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @notreallycassie
      @notreallycassie Рік тому +2

      @@jimwerther Stop leaving this under everyone's comments. This man lost 28 years of his life because of Nickerson's and the prosecutions intentional deception.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@notreallycassie
      I explained the facts in my comment. Educate yourself about criminology.

  • @AlexAndra-iy5zu
    @AlexAndra-iy5zu Рік тому +40

    This hits hard. What our justice system did to this then young man was injustice
    Another example of why I despise detectives and all LEO’s.

    • @misterpizzaplease245
      @misterpizzaplease245 Рік тому +11

      Even if he gets a multi million dollar settlement, it would not be enough. That detective and prosecutor are vile.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +3

      Easy to hate everyone with 20/20 hindsight, but they really believed they had the right guy. Criminology is far more advanced now than it was in the 1990s.

    • @lizc6393
      @lizc6393 Рік тому

      ACAB

    • @lizc6393
      @lizc6393 Рік тому +10

      ​@@jimwerther they either knew they were framing him outright or this is the most aggressive and prime, textbook example of institutionalized racism.

    • @cathybassett6432
      @cathybassett6432 Рік тому +7

      @@jimwerther No they didn't believe they had the right guy. The eye witness couldn't identify the killer in the line up 3 times. Then suddenly he can. ??

  • @BigMouse1288
    @BigMouse1288 Рік тому +49

    It’s unbelievable that there are people that just don’t except the fact that there are corrupt prosecutors, detectives and judges, that won’t loose a minute of sleep knowing that they are willing to do whatever it takes to get a conviction including framing an innocent man.

    • @snippetsordinarylife
      @snippetsordinarylife Рік тому

      I think we all know there are. It is just that some pretend that all are like that because of the few.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +2

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @iMatti00
      @iMatti00 Рік тому

      It kind of reminds me of the case similar to this that Donald Trump was involved in. It was five black teenagers who were convicted of murdering and sexually assaulting a woman in a park. Maybe it was the central park five. I think that was it. He tried to get them to have the death penalty against them, which is fine. But I guess because he had put his name on the line that he was unwilling to change his mind when new evidence was discovered and they proved that all the boys were innocent. And even up until when he was president he was saying he believes they are still guilty and should’ve never gotten out. I’m guessing that he is not willing to admit he’s wrong. Go figure. People can look up the story on everything he did if they want to. Sometimes once people have came up with an idea they are either unable to change their mind or unwilling to be viewed as wrong so they will act like their opinion is still true even when there’s tons of evidence that shows their original opinion was wrong.

    • @jullietmburu9672
      @jullietmburu9672 Рік тому

      ​​@@jimwerther so, the detective "made an honest mistake"??
      And what about the judge who allowed it to proceed because of the eyewitness testimony?? He clearly said that without that testimoi there was no evidence to convict Lamar.

    • @jullietmburu9672
      @jullietmburu9672 Рік тому +1

      Indeed, they do make me wonder. Plus why did they reject the confession of one of the killers?? And they also rejected the eyewitness' testimony that he had picked the wrong guy. They even rejected his own spouse's testimony that he was home that day and only left for 5minutes.
      The detective also lied that it took only 5 minutes to drive to the victim's house, yet ot clearly took more than that. All in all, it was a botched case.
      I think they wanted to hide their role in framing the guy just to get it over with.

  • @julieuk5855
    @julieuk5855 Рік тому +4

    Thank God for 48 hours. The coverage and journalists are excellent.

  • @minini5571
    @minini5571 Рік тому +7

    Our INjustice system needs a complete overhaul. This family can never get those years back.😢

  • @momma-kins6241
    @momma-kins6241 Рік тому +18

    Bittersweet ending for sure! This man was plotted against, treated like garbage, & locked in a cage for >25yrs. Yes, he's free & walked his gorgeous daughter down the isle, but THAT'S ONLY THE BEGINNING OF WHAT THEY OWE HIM AND HIS FAMILY! It's sad when someone's profession means more to them than ONLY 1 HUMAN LIFE!!

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

  • @BruteStrength99
    @BruteStrength99 Рік тому +7

    When he introduced himself as a free man and smiled it did something to me. I can't explain it.

  • @H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ
    @H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ Рік тому +9

    I can’t believe he wasn’t compensated 🤬 But thankfully, because of the People in Kansas City and across the nation, more than $1.7 million was donated to help him. ❤

    • @veronicamaldonado-price7860
      @veronicamaldonado-price7860 8 місяців тому

      Thank u so much for posting this info! Makes me so happy that he did get money although not from the people that owed him that money. It's a dang shame he can't file charges against everyone who had a hand in putting him on prison for all of those years. ❤️‍🩹🙏🙏🙏

  • @karlay455
    @karlay455 Рік тому +46

    The worse part is that the state believes this CONVICTED INNOCENT man should not be compensated.
    The investigator has no morals - right from the get go HE WITNESS SAID NO THATS NOT HIM this man was free to go and no they used his “mistakes and bad behaviors” against him. Disgusting

    • @Mila-lu4mb
      @Mila-lu4mb Рік тому +3

      This man 28 million a million for every year

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +1

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @craftycriminalistwithms.z3053
      @craftycriminalistwithms.z3053 Рік тому +3

      @@jimwerther morals haven’t changed about an innocent person spending one day in jail, or prison. You’re a defender of bad and/or corrupt policing and Justice not being blind and equal.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053
      No, you're just highly ignorant. You have no understanding of what happened in this case or of criminology in general, so you're throwing out wild accusations when you don't know what you are talking about.

    • @jullietmburu9672
      @jullietmburu9672 Рік тому +2

      ​@@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053exactly 👍🏾👍🏾.
      He's a defender for corruption and injustice, using technical terms to make it seem less horrible

  • @octaviakeorels27
    @octaviakeorels27 Рік тому +1

    It started this episode with anger and confusion, but it ended in tears and happiness. May God guide you and your family, and grant you with more years of success and fruitful moments

  • @staceymarie617
    @staceymarie617 Рік тому +35

    I’m sending Lamar Jackson all the love & strength in the world!! I hope he does great things!! Go get it Lamar!! ❤❤❤

    • @bbe3034
      @bbe3034 Рік тому +3

      I’m a white lady in the Deep South. I’ve never been racist in my life, nor my family. When I was little girl my mother and I went to a black family’s home so my mother could help deliver their baby. Of course she told me to sit on the front porch and behave. It was a scene out of a movie because I was so curious I was looking through the window so I could see how that worked. 😊 I’m sad for this man, I’d love to send him a gift to him to say I’m so sorry!

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@bbe3034
      What a bizarre comment. Why is this about you? Want to tell us what you had for lunch today while you're at it?

    • @crystalfowler2336
      @crystalfowler2336 Рік тому +1

      @@bbe3034 Thank you for wanting to make this world a better place, I’m black and was raised in the South ❤

  • @cindyhesson9213
    @cindyhesson9213 Рік тому +18

    Prayers for this brave and innocent man and his family 🙏 Blessings to them all and the lawyers dedicated to helping those who are innocent find justice. They're brave as well. But why wasn't he compensated?

    • @zxy78267
      @zxy78267 Рік тому +2

      Missouri law says that wrongfully convicted people don't get compensated. It's horrible.

  • @tarajh
    @tarajh Рік тому +4

    That judge was having NONE of that "detective's" BS and I *love* it!
    Conviction Integrity Units are such an important part of our justice system.

  • @noah6311
    @noah6311 3 місяці тому +1

    Praise the Lord Lamar, may God keep blessing you!

  • @TheCowgirlNiamh
    @TheCowgirlNiamh Рік тому +5

    That poor man 😢 Shocking that he won’t be compensated for such blatant injustice! He seems like such a gentle soul even after everything he’s been through. I hope he is living a wonderful life now ❤

  • @missbabbett9086
    @missbabbett9086 Рік тому +8

    This is absolutely sickening . This is a crime in it's self putting someone in prison with no real proff it's like they just wanted to close this case at any cost.😡

  • @efranklin755
    @efranklin755 Рік тому +8

    Ugh I can’t watch stories like this because there’s no real justice in the end. A man lost 30 yrs of his life while a killer went free. The crooked detective should be held accountable but he won’t & its sickening.

  • @Tengobaila3
    @Tengobaila3 Рік тому +1

    Very touching and a tear jerker. Thank you, God and those who fought for Lamar.

  • @edyann
    @edyann Рік тому +30

    We always say: You do the crime, you do the time but sometimes they didn't do the crime in the first place. So now it makes me wonder the percentage of how many men and women in jails are innocent..

    • @supercellgenius9302
      @supercellgenius9302 Рік тому +7

      I read somewhere it's about 3% which is a huge amount

    • @edyann
      @edyann Рік тому +7

      @@supercellgenius9302 Oh, wow. Well, I'm not in the U.S. but I had a cousin who unfortunately was in jail and he swore on his bible that he was innocent. I mean- it's more than obvious that these people are not 100% angels... but to be accused of something that they did not do- that's just horrendous. I would hope for thorough investigations- including forensics, for example. Just to make sure they're telling the truth before their life is wasted away in jail.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому +5

      @@edyann
      These days? Only a miniscule number of prisoners are innocent. DNA has now shown everyone how many mistakes we used to make. As a result, many innocent people have been freed. And juries now demand far stronger evidence than they used to in order to secure a conviction.

    • @Kari.F.
      @Kari.F. Рік тому +7

      ​@@jimwerther A lot of people who were wrongfully convicted decades ago are still in jail now. That means that a lot of innocent people are still in the prison population. People were convicted in cases where DNA was found, but before the technology for testing was properly developed. Many of them are still to this day denied the request to have it tested. I wouldn't describe the legal system as safe or fair to a single one of them.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@Kari.F.
      There is no basis to your claim. Various groups like the Innocence Project have gotten the obviously innocent out of prison. Precious few innocents behind bar these days.

  • @victoriagrow30
    @victoriagrow30 Рік тому +2

    His story had me in tears! What an incredible person💕💕💕

  • @BronteBlu2
    @BronteBlu2 Рік тому +7

    OMG...this must made me cry. Disgusting that so many years of his life stolen from him and his family. Just heartbreaking! So glad he's free!

  • @robertjacinto4277
    @robertjacinto4277 Рік тому +8

    My heart goes to him and his team of lawyers fighting for his freedom🙏🙏🙏♥️

  • @vincentvargas5740
    @vincentvargas5740 Рік тому +4

    Lamar Johnson case brought tears to my eyes when the judge overturned his conviction and set Lamar free. The truth set him free. There should be compensation from the State of Missouri for Lamar to start all over again and for the years he suffered for a crime he didn't commit.

  • @heathermcgrath22
    @heathermcgrath22 10 місяців тому +1

    I would have given up hope. His story is amazing and very moving.

  • @Dirty17366
    @Dirty17366 Рік тому +9

    They need to lock up that guy that lied about the line up, he robbed him of 28 years... wow, I couldn't handle it

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

  • @betsyowers2835
    @betsyowers2835 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful soft spoken man.. congratulations ..

  • @ninascarpa1460
    @ninascarpa1460 Рік тому +4

    Love me some 48 hours. Thank you

  • @mariahscurry19
    @mariahscurry19 Рік тому +8

    "an occasional customer" WE CAN TELL

  • @p1zd3c
    @p1zd3c Рік тому +11

    I hope that his family sets up a gofundme for him. I also hope that he thrives in his well deserved freedom.

    • @dw3998
      @dw3998 Рік тому +1

      They did

    • @tracywillis3431
      @tracywillis3431 Рік тому +1

      Yep, it was set up in July 2021 and garnered $590,000! Hopefully, his record is expunged and has noV status as Felon so he can move forward with whatever his dreams are in a new life

    • @tracywillis3431
      @tracywillis3431 Рік тому +1

      The STATE owes him $28 million...17 million at minimum!! RATCHET

  • @minniemoo6640
    @minniemoo6640 10 місяців тому +1

    I send so much love to this man, how he could have 28 years of his life taken, miss all that time, memories and opportunities.... Not be given compensation and still be that humble and grateful.... Wow.... ❤❤

  • @abadirzulu5249
    @abadirzulu5249 Рік тому +4

    God bless that young female lawyer who never give up. Unbelievable

  • @rochelleonYT9332
    @rochelleonYT9332 10 місяців тому +2

    I have so much RESPECT for the Judge that set this Man Free!
    If all Judges upheld this level of Integrity in the courts the Justice System and it's officials would be a greater institution and miscarriages of justice such as in the Lamar Johnson case would be rare.
    I hope the law can find a way to compensate this Man for the time that he was robbed of. #Prayers4LamarStillGoingUp🙏🏽

  • @cathybassett6432
    @cathybassett6432 Рік тому +7

    Totally absurd he can't get compensation. Especially since the prosecutor Knickerson was a criminal for lying to get the conviction in the first place.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

  • @kayboo1914
    @kayboo1914 9 місяців тому +1

    This made me cry,so happy for him and his family.Glad he was able to walk his daughter down the aisle but sad so much time was taken away🙏🏾

  • @tadichaguyo290
    @tadichaguyo290 Рік тому +7

    May God be with this family.

  • @shawnadurocher1
    @shawnadurocher1 Рік тому +2

    Wow! What an incredible man Mr. Johnson is 👏🏼👏🏼 to be that gracious to people who ruined half his life. And to call himself "blessed." He is truly a gem of a man. All the best to him ❤

  • @marykatecammarata1465
    @marykatecammarata1465 Рік тому +4

    So sad :( what a joyous day for him! I’m so sorry he spent all that time in jail. In the end he got to walk his daughter down the isle. I wish him the best of luck! ❤

  • @bigdeal6852
    @bigdeal6852 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow ! This can bring tears to your eyes ! I remember this case of Lamar Johnson in St.Louis.
    I'm happy for him !
    P.S.
    There is another case i remember... which is the Melissa Calusinki case, which was in Illinois (next door to st.louis) I remember seeing a picture of her in the Post dispatch and even admit I had so much disdain for her....BUT after 48 hrs. did a story on her, I know that I've NEVER seen a case of someone so "innocent" as her...next to Lamar.
    It's sad sometimes the courts and "officers" get it wrong...BUT they should reconsider and actually get it right on someone's freedom that is "actually" innocent.

  • @jcla2540
    @jcla2540 Рік тому +12

    I am so heartbroken to see a person’s life destroyed by some callous investigation.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

  • @crazeteenasvlog9617
    @crazeteenasvlog9617 Рік тому +2

    Lamar is the most soft-spoken person I have ever heard talking after all the negativities someone could have experienced in someone's life. I pray that those people who did him wrong will pay for the years he have lost.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

  • @maggiehight7850
    @maggiehight7850 Рік тому +4

    I'm crying. This hit me so hard!! I got chills when the judge announced his innocence!! Img, I am so so happy for you, Lomar!! You are awesome!! I'm excited for you and your family to get back together. Rio Marcus!! You didn't deserve this either! And to Greg, I'm glad you helped!! Must feel good! :) Great content for 48 Hours!! Thank you for this positive content!!

  • @livpaone9769
    @livpaone9769 Рік тому +1

    Welcome back to the world Lamar! God bless, may you and your family heal and live long, fulfilling lives.

  • @mizzg38
    @mizzg38 Рік тому +6

    Even after all of the evidence provided that this man was innocent, prosecutors still did all they could to keep this man locked up.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      Some of them did, indeed. Not all. But why did some of them still believe him guilty? Strange.

  • @desireewalker8128
    @desireewalker8128 Рік тому

    I’m crying!!! What an amazing man!! God bless you!!!

  • @JenaHuffman
    @JenaHuffman Рік тому +8

    He should be compensated honestly. Another slap in the face for an innocent man being locked away just to close a case, another notch on someone’s belt instead of doing the right thing. Makes me sick.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      There is a world of difference between a mistake and an intentional act. This was a mistake. Criminology has advanced massively since the mid-1990s.

    • @craftycriminalistwithms.z3053
      @craftycriminalistwithms.z3053 Рік тому

      @@jimwerther seriously you must have something invested in this case, or a case similar. You’re in almost every comment defending the wrongful conviction and failure to fix the wrongful conviction. 28 years is beyond unacceptable and you shouldn’t make excuses for people who have zero concern for others, and only serve their own.

    • @jimwerther
      @jimwerther Рік тому

      @@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053
      I get emotionally invested in defending the falsely accused. Idiot commenters throw out false accusations all the time, and I get irritated. Which is why I shouldn't read this crap in the first place.

  • @cherylchesnas
    @cherylchesnas Рік тому +1

    Thank you 48 Hours for full episode. Love your show since the beginning.

  • @great-grandmakirk8828
    @great-grandmakirk8828 Рік тому +3

    This is disgusting,this man deserves millions of dollars from the state and I think the governor of the state should grant him compensation for all the years Lamar spent in prison because of actually forcing people to lie. Shame on the jury for sending Lamar to prison because someone said they saw his EYES. Thank you 48 hrs for this story.

  • @aseritabuawaiwai7966
    @aseritabuawaiwai7966 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this update and story. It shows the resilience and perseverance of a father to prove his innocence and a prosecutor to go against the norm. I envisage Mr Johnson's future as a powerful and influential speaker to youths in today's challenging world but above all being a father and great grandfather. I hope someone could sponsor Mr Johnson to come over for a holiday here in Fiji and just appreciate life. God Bless you Mr Johnson.

  • @bigfu
    @bigfu Рік тому +4

    The fact that he stands behind his lies all these years later is very disturbing...Law enforcement is and will always be a problem

  • @catamountmpls
    @catamountmpls 8 місяців тому +1

    That poor man. Just watched this, put tears in my eyes.

  • @sharonb.7867
    @sharonb.7867 Рік тому +3

    I cried tears of joy for this man and his family as the judge read out his decision ❤ I believe in our justice system, but this is a travesty of justice that makes me cry 😢!!!

  • @waylonpoteet118
    @waylonpoteet118 Рік тому +2

    Man I get so happy inside to see men like this get exonerated🙏✌️ I wish I was rich I would help all these innocent men since our government won’t!

  • @joanmorgan2094
    @joanmorgan2094 Рік тому +2

    So beautiful he was able to walk his daughter down the alley ... Please give your life to the Lord if you have not yet done so God is good he kept you sir 🙏

  • @peaches79
    @peaches79 Рік тому +3

    This is such a heartbreaking case. He seems a really nice guy, beautiful soft daughters who missed out on so much time with him growing up. I cried when he was exonerated even though I’d never heard of his case.
    I wonder if he will resume his relationship with the girls Mom 🙏 ❤

  • @shelbell7327
    @shelbell7327 10 місяців тому +1

    My heart hurts for him, for his lost time with family. But I really believe he will have a blessed and happy life from this day forward. ❤

  • @VV-rr5gr
    @VV-rr5gr Рік тому +4

    Man this is sooooo freaking sadd😢 well AIN'T GOD GOOD THOUGH 🙏🏾 CONGRATULATIONS MR.LAMAR MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY ❤️

  • @rosariodeleon541
    @rosariodeleon541 Рік тому +2

    This is injustice if there has ever been injustice.

  • @trini1990
    @trini1990 Рік тому +3

    I didnt think i could cry so much😢 this man did not deserve this and the authorities who were in charge let mr johnson and the family of the victim down, to not give this man compensation for life is WILD to me. But i truly believe god will bless this man for all the struggle he went through. I pray mr Johnson gets to enjoy his remaining days with his family.❤

  • @tarafigueroa7309
    @tarafigueroa7309 9 місяців тому +1

    I hope he takes this opportunity to pay it forward in life by making good choices. God bless

  • @sulaking9635
    @sulaking9635 Рік тому +4

    So they wrongfully took all these years from him and won't even compensate him. That's sad....

  • @angelamccrackin5243
    @angelamccrackin5243 Рік тому

    Thank you judge mason for being a great judge we need more like you....