Henry Montgomery Free After Nearly 58 Years | Nightly News Films

After nearly 58 years in the Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola, 75-year-old Henry Montgomery was granted parole this week and emerged from behind the gates as a free man. Montgomery was convicted of murder at age 17, and was one of thousands of juveniles sentenced to life without parole. He told Lester Holt that he was “young, wild and stupid” at the time of his sentencing.
» Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC
» Watch more NBC video: bit.ly/MoreNBCNews
NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows.
Connect with NBC News Online!
NBC News App: smart.link/5d0cd9df61b80
Breaking News Alerts: link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/bre...
Visit NBCNews.Com: nbcnews.to/ReadNBC
Find NBC News on Facebook: nbcnews.to/LikeNBC
Follow NBC News on Twitter: nbcnews.to/FollowNBC
#NightlyNews #LesterHolt #HenryMontgomery

Пікірлер: 536

  • @beatricetaylor8778
    @beatricetaylor87789 ай бұрын

    Henry Montgomery is now my downstairs neighbor. His 2 cousins live in our complex and this family is loving, faithful and THANK GOD restored. This is a good man.

  • @Plane63

    @Plane63

    4 ай бұрын

    Stop lying,Youn know dis fella

  • @sham3152

    @sham3152

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this. What a blessing!!

  • @UltimaHolyFlare
    @UltimaHolyFlare2 жыл бұрын

    Dude served half a century, parole board said, "you need more programs." Insane!

  • @daddyelon4577

    @daddyelon4577

    2 жыл бұрын

    bruh he murdered someone at 17

  • @Brakdayton

    @Brakdayton

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daddyelon4577 same age Karl Rittenhouse was when he killed two people. Poor guy had four things going against him: Black, Louisiana, 1964 and he was guilty.

  • @heostevelady

    @heostevelady

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Brakdayton Kyle situation is nothing like this guy’s. Weird you even try to compare them together

  • @Brakdayton

    @Brakdayton

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@heostevelady why weird? I compare two seventeen year-olds. Different times, different ethnicities but people were killed at their hands. One went to for decades, the other one didn’t. Are there reasons for those outcomes?

  • @whitneywalsh9127

    @whitneywalsh9127

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea that was laughable

  • @waltermiller3274
    @waltermiller32742 жыл бұрын

    I'm a juvenile lifer paroled in Michigan and the State has done nothing to help me. They let me out after 33 years with nothing. I owe being free to Mr. MONTGOMERY!!!

  • @MRTWOMUCHable

    @MRTWOMUCHable

    Жыл бұрын

    Be safe and do what's right

  • @waltermiller3274

    @waltermiller3274

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MRTWOMUCHable after 4 years I discharge off Parole on the 29th. It's still a struggle.

  • @melvinsummer9795

    @melvinsummer9795

    9 ай бұрын

    @@waltermiller3274stay Strong you got this❤❤

  • @lisai2110

    @lisai2110

    3 ай бұрын

    Life is what you make it. My cousin did 10 years and he struggled with some things but if you surround yourself with supportive family you can make it

  • @samuelstewartbeals9417

    @samuelstewartbeals9417

    Ай бұрын

    The state has not helped you… so what your a lifer.. Your a immoral murder! You should still be locked up for your miserable life

  • @The_R-n-I_Guy
    @The_R-n-I_Guy2 жыл бұрын

    There are entirely too many people in prison for either a stupid mistake, minor crimes that have too long of a sentence, or crimes they didn't commit in the first place

  • @68jennah

    @68jennah

    2 жыл бұрын

    @HunterBidensCrackPipe thanks.

  • @mikehunt6107

    @mikehunt6107

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@taylorbug9 he did not want to lie. He was not trying to deny it. He served 58 years.

  • @ArtTheSinger

    @ArtTheSinger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also because of lies. I was lied on by a female roommate because we got in an augment and she lied and said I kicked her out the apt and put a gun to her head. I’ve never held a gun, I’m college educated, have my own business, and no record. I’m so far from that lifestyle. If she would’ve kept the lie going I would’ve been in prison for at lease a year. I spent 4 days in rikers island. False imprisonment is real.

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well he killed a person.. so theres that

  • @Andre_Servetus

    @Andre_Servetus

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's not the case in his case.

  • @helenpatterson3858
    @helenpatterson38582 жыл бұрын

    Good lord, after 58 years he's going to need all the help he can get.

  • @selah71

    @selah71

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep.

  • @PONE8504

    @PONE8504

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is when blm needs to get together right

  • @Karen-dm5lb

    @Karen-dm5lb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank goodness he has all of the other early released group. Amen they'll hold him down

  • @Nan-59
    @Nan-592 жыл бұрын

    Actually, a girl's maturity at 17 is way different than a boy's at that same age. It is very sad a man was killed, but I do believe this guy has paid his dues.

  • @robertlinder8464

    @robertlinder8464

    2 жыл бұрын

    You wouldn't say that if he killed a relative of yours.

  • @hoodiek6802

    @hoodiek6802

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robertlinder8464 you don't know what he would say.58 years is a long time. He didn't cause Any problems and prison was made to rehabilitate people who did crimes or is that not right

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    maybe someone kills your father then how do you feel?

  • @missbstuurman

    @missbstuurman

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Decaff72 after 50 something years i forgive them yes....he was 17 for God's sake.

  • @feralLove

    @feralLove

    2 жыл бұрын

    The logical, reasoning, part of the brain is not fully developed in males til they are 25. And yes he paid his dues.

  • @baileybutterfly320
    @baileybutterfly3202 жыл бұрын

    His daughter needs therapy. She’s bitter of woman. Life is different from a white and person of color. Especially back then..

  • @sandrasmith3434

    @sandrasmith3434

    2 жыл бұрын

    This man was punished under a very very old law punished on the condition of your skin color which should have been abolished many many years ago. Because if he had been gunned down by a police officer while walking black that police officer would not have done a second in jail, let alone over half century.ask yourself, haven't God been extremely lenient with me?????

  • @hoodiek6802

    @hoodiek6802

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its understandable I mean she Lost her father really young.But he served more than enough time.

  • @shontasmith9362

    @shontasmith9362

    4 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!!!

  • @essencejackson8123

    @essencejackson8123

    4 ай бұрын

    right..

  • @seand8498

    @seand8498

    4 ай бұрын

    Back then it was worse being black. Today everybody gotta chance. It’s different for poor and rich for sure. That man though paid his dues to society without a doubt

  • @sexline8191
    @sexline81912 жыл бұрын

    You know it amazes me how when an officer gets off for murdering an unarmed person it's always said that it was a split second life or death decision they had to make or that it was just an accident. That same consideration is never given for ANYONE else though. Especially when it is a young minority person. Yes a 17 year old knows the difference between right and wrong but so do those officers who have also undergone hours of training in making the right decisions in those situations. Unless you're a straight up Charles Manson or Ted Bundy I believe everyone deserves a second chance......

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    ok someone kills your family member and then what?

  • @carmentasha2789

    @carmentasha2789

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are right sexline. The officer probably killed hundreds of minorities in his cop lifetime, but yet everyone is outraged when he's killed. How about ALL of the lives, probably minorities, he (the cop) took while going home to his family with no remorse. F@#k Linda Wood and all those who believe like her. Henry Montgomery deserves a second chance. Many black men sentenced in front of a white jury during that time were usually given life sentences. I'm glad Henry is free, a chance to experience life with no bars. That ugly crying she did used to work back in the day for white women, now WE moving forward. Live your LIFE Henry!!!!!!!!

  • @monicaobeng8369

    @monicaobeng8369

    2 жыл бұрын

    1

  • @feralLove

    @feralLove

    2 жыл бұрын

    The rational, logical thinking of the brain is not fully developed in males til they are 25. It is well known Teenagers do not always make the appropriate choices especially when it comes to using guns. Scientific statistic research has shown this to be true. For God's sake the man did 58 years behind bars!! And the daughter of the slain officer is still bitter?? 😔💔

  • @purposepassionandlovetv863

    @purposepassionandlovetv863

    Жыл бұрын

    During that day and time, 61 years ago, I would like to know that whole story. Yeah the guy had a family the question is what kind of person was he? Did he flex his priviledge at the time and get what he deserved or was he just senselessly murdered? Killing is not cool. Just knowing the era, its hard not to think there could have been a possible framing, it could have been self defense, it could have been plain old murder. Yet I wonder. Research time.

  • @ivedigga
    @ivedigga2 жыл бұрын

    I think you need more programs WTH how much more can you do with 57 years under your belt. We need more people like him to talk to these kids out here

  • @Pugetwitch

    @Pugetwitch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep and then to think that nasty Karen was shaking her head smirking and pursing her lips talking about that he's not sad and he knew right for wrong at age 17... She got me all the way f***** up.

  • @patriciacrevecoeur2206

    @patriciacrevecoeur2206

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @sir7544

    @sir7544

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Tim Loo1 Self defense

  • @mikehunt6107

    @mikehunt6107

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sir7544 Kyle rittenhouse brought a gun to a protest that he was against. He said he wanted to shoot protesters. He shot protesters. He murdered protesters. Facts don't give an eff about you.

  • @sir7544

    @sir7544

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Tim Loo1 Explain how

  • @madonnaclark4074
    @madonnaclark40742 жыл бұрын

    I'm the sister of two brothers whe were murdered by two different men in two different states in two different years 1982 and 1984.So I know how it feels. When someone you love is murdered and snatched from your life in a blink of a eye.Your hurt angered devastated. I get all that. But life goes on.Because life is for the living not the dead.The dead have no more troubles of this cold world.I'm also the sister of another one of my brothers who was 21 at the time was part of a robbery that a victim was shot and they died. Not shot by my brother but by one of they men that was in on the robbery. Everybody involved in the robbery killing was charged rightfully so with murder.In 1979 My brother went to prison for 23 years. And I didn't think that was to harsh. Someone had loss their life. My brother came home got a job was eventually able to move into his own apartment buy a new truck. Never went back to prison. I personally never cared about what happened to the two men who had murdered my brothers. I left that up to the courts and God.It wasn't for me to say if those men were sorry and remorseful about killing my brothers. I had a life to live and three small children at the time to raise. I couldn't afford to allow two killers to have any space in my head or heart. Both men went to prison. I can't tell you if their in or out prison by now.I haven't given them any thought about them nor do I honestly care.My brother served the 23 years he was sentence to.He paid his debt to society. He been a productive tax paying citizen who at 64 lives a peaceful life. I know obviously what I choose to do was forgive and not hold anger and not allow myself to hate the men who killed my brothers is't easy . I know it was something broken mentally emotionally and maybe physically in those two young men who murdered my brothers.And they may had needed to be forgiven.I didn't tell them I forgave them.I just did it spiritually and mentally for me. They choose their own fate.Letting go of what hurts you Free's you.And no one controls you. So I have felt the pain of my loved one's being killed and living with the knowledge and pain of knowing my loved played a role in somebody else's loved ones death. I choose to be a survivor of my circumstances not victim.

  • @ultimatewarrior9611

    @ultimatewarrior9611

    Жыл бұрын

    Im sorry to hear about your brothers. Thanks for sharing how you feel about everything. I couldn’t even fathom.. god continue to bless this lovely lady 🖤🖤

  • @a_n3032

    @a_n3032

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sorry to hear about your brothers RIP...I'm glad you are being a strong individual about this this is so unfortunate but you are right the dead have no more troubles in this cold world...no one deserves to have there life taken from them from another human being unless its self defense! that's what I believe and its only fair if you look at it in any case of murder or attempted murder you must take a sec and just trade shoes with them I'm not talking about you I'm talking about the ones that don't know what its like to be a victim or affected. I am a survivor of a drive by shooting so I can relate somewhat but not as extreme as your case but I know what its like having that anger towards someone that wanted to take either your life or someone you loved you just want justice and peace...Its not easy but you must keep going remember that.

  • @madonnaclark4074

    @madonnaclark4074

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ultimatewarrior9611 Thank you💕

  • @madonnaclark4074

    @madonnaclark4074

    Жыл бұрын

    @@a_n3032 I deeply appreciate your reply ♥

  • @yvonnelewis4888
    @yvonnelewis48882 жыл бұрын

    I so wish we could see more of this for marijuana arrests and non-violent offenders.

  • @Karen-dm5lb

    @Karen-dm5lb

    2 жыл бұрын

    💯 Agreed

  • @Arizona_lilly

    @Arizona_lilly

    2 жыл бұрын

    They need to be out now its legal

  • @olivembulamboshamakwete6335

    @olivembulamboshamakwete6335

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes i cannot wait

  • @Austin8thGenTexan
    @Austin8thGenTexan2 жыл бұрын

    Is it our goal to rehabilitate or to punish? "Vengeance is mine saith the Lord". We call it "corrections", but who decides when the person has been adequately corrected? Just making it through Angola Prison for all those years is an accomplishment in itself. Godspeed to Henry for the rest of his life... 🌷

  • @mandycote5662

    @mandycote5662

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are all guilty of being Godless He’s the Righteous Judge

  • @My2CentsYall

    @My2CentsYall

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its should be different for murder. We are not going to wait for god to rule out on prisoners NO. If you commit murder you lay at the mercy of the court. All other crimes but that you should be TREATED FOR....like an illness. but not murder that is something you should not be able to walk away from.

  • @Kermit_T_Frog

    @Kermit_T_Frog

    2 жыл бұрын

    The USA has been on the vengeance route for the past 50 years, and look where it has gotten us.

  • @dannyrandkai

    @dannyrandkai

    2 жыл бұрын

    punish. Parents for educating, state for punishing.

  • @predig1671

    @predig1671

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@My2CentsYall he still killed someone he took there father and husband permanently. So I'm not looking at how old he is he's not a victim.

  • @coryedwards4042
    @coryedwards40422 жыл бұрын

    I see this two ways 17 years is old enough …and 58 years is long enough……

  • @annem.parent8580
    @annem.parent85802 жыл бұрын

    Even God has forgiven people who were sincerely sorry for their crimes even murder.

  • @uMADden

    @uMADden

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's BS

  • @mikehunt6107

    @mikehunt6107

    2 жыл бұрын

    How do I get an interview with this person?

  • @ericcunningham504

    @ericcunningham504

    4 ай бұрын

    The world has forgotten that God forgives us daily. If our sins were exposed to the world, Lord knows we all would be in bad shape

  • @ruthiehayes198
    @ruthiehayes1982 жыл бұрын

    I wish this man peace

  • @ellentaylor4351
    @ellentaylor43512 жыл бұрын

    The system is rotten to the core, sham on the families who don't forgive, they probably say they Christian🤔

  • @bjvu9460

    @bjvu9460

    2 жыл бұрын

    its not their burden to forgive. and its not your right to tell people who to feel and process pain.. seems a bit self righteous and mighty of you the christian to judge when the bible talks about being judgemental

  • @uMADden

    @uMADden

    2 жыл бұрын

    What? I don't care im not forgiving anybody killing my family

  • @thenameidk3168

    @thenameidk3168

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@uMADden A blood debt must be paid in blood" #ShangChi

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    is your dad still alive did someone murder him... how do you say that to the daughters of the murdered father? how naive are you to fall for this BS news story... he murdered a man

  • @abebe7325

    @abebe7325

    2 жыл бұрын

    6 0 yrs

  • @1richnasty
    @1richnasty2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately there are youth’s at 17 years old that make bad decisions that ruin so many lives. And as they get older they realize what a unforgivable mistake they made. I wasn’t around when he was 17, however when I was 17 I was lost in the streets and I didn’t think about the crimes that I did. It was as if I had to do what I had to do to survive. Thankfully I was arrested for a crime four months after I turned 18 and that sent me away for 3 years and 2 months. Was out when I was 21 and tried to make up lost time, or I wasn’t ready. After doing the 12 month violation I was paroled and got off parole 3 years later. Life is to beautiful to be running around acting a fool. Parents, the home environment plays a big role in there upbringing. Music, sports, educational is what is good for the mind body and soul. The streets have no name.

  • @moseymay1772

    @moseymay1772

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great advice of experience, ty for posting. You'd be great working with kids !

  • @tracystruths1762
    @tracystruths17622 жыл бұрын

    What a heartfelt story. I always know there is good news to be reported although far and few in between. Bless Him

  • @dannyrandkai

    @dannyrandkai

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you think this is a heartfelt story, just wait for the one with the family of the man he killed. Just don't hold your breath

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    he killed a person

  • @berniemcbgood7674
    @berniemcbgood76742 жыл бұрын

    My "heart" goes out to him.....58yrs is a long time ⌛

  • @Beetwate305
    @Beetwate3052 жыл бұрын

    Of course the family doesn’t feel like he’s sorry, they will never feel that he is. 58 years is enough!!!

  • @ronaldwilliams2295

    @ronaldwilliams2295

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL that's a f***** up profile I thought that was Tommy sotomayor oh my god wow LOL 🤣🤣🤣😂😂👋

  • @KCsFunHouse
    @KCsFunHouse2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t help but cry at this poor mans story. I sincerely hope he is able to enjoy the time he has left. We need to change our criminal justice system. The respect the the other inmates have for Mr. Montgomery is beautiful. Everyone deserves a second chance, especially if they were minors when they committed a crime. Maybe the daughter knew right from wrong but her father was a deputy, nor everyone has the same privilege of something as simple as parents that are mentally, physically and emotionally available for their children. We must look at crime differently, period. Prisons started out as reformatories… that was lost when prisons became private money makers.

  • @MD-01

    @MD-01

    2 жыл бұрын

    will you stand by this opinion if the victim was your dad, mom, son, daughter or any close relative ?

  • @Karen-dm5lb

    @Karen-dm5lb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MD-01 The daughter is bitter. It's clouding her judgement. Her ancient racist views is too

  • @MD-01

    @MD-01

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Karen-dm5lb ok

  • @jonathancorbett9827

    @jonathancorbett9827

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Karen-dm5lb I do think it's time this man gets a second chance, I hope he can make the most out of what he has left but I gotta know how is this woman racist ? Her father was murdered by no fault of his and certainly not hers, is she racist because the killer happened to be black ???

  • @Karen-dm5lb

    @Karen-dm5lb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jonathancorbett9827 She's racist because she lived in a time when most were racist. They all live in the small town with good ole boy mind set. It's amazing this man made it to prison & wasn't lynched before making it to trial back then. Only thing that's changed is they shoot em on the spot & say "he didn't comply" or he reached for a gun (cell phone). Of course it's not right that her father was killed but taking a look at the whole justice system this is insane. Many a murderer today gets out on parole after serving only ten years at the most.

  • @justlooking4771
    @justlooking47712 жыл бұрын

    This should be happening more often! I can't imagine how many souls were lost and/or still in prison from a conviction when they were underage. Our justice system needs a complete overhaul. 😓🙏😓🙏😓

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    oh was your dad murdered.. how would you feel must be nice white privelage

  • @nigelhinds7356
    @nigelhinds73562 жыл бұрын

    Sad 58 year's

  • @55alive8
    @55alive82 жыл бұрын

    17 then life 17 now a hero. Somethings are worth forgiving. He was sorry now let him live his life.

  • @empresspaula-mae

    @empresspaula-mae

    2 жыл бұрын

    Facts. SMH

  • @JB-rt4mx
    @JB-rt4mx2 жыл бұрын

    He is like...WTF?..cellphones,cars,clothing,girls dressing like boys and girls wearing skimpy coverings

  • @justlooking4771
    @justlooking47712 жыл бұрын

    Oh ma gawd!! And as I wrote my earlier comment, I heard the parole board turn him down in 2019! Disgusting!! He helped free OTHER inmates but the parole board said he "needed more programs"??!!?!?!?! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

  • @ivedigga
    @ivedigga2 жыл бұрын

    I understand how his daughter fills but 57 years is enough they don’t do this in Europe so why do it here

  • @xiaoranmo7308

    @xiaoranmo7308

    2 жыл бұрын

    If somebody take away your love one, how many years behind bar do you think is enough?

  • @NozomuYume

    @NozomuYume

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@xiaoranmo7308 Enough to rehabilitate them so they do not repeat their mistake. No matter what you do to them, it will never undo the harm, so why even try to count how much is "fair"? The best that person can do to try to atone is to try to be a better person. Maybe ask them to make an effort to stop others from causing harm in the future.

  • @micahreese982

    @micahreese982

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NozomuYume or just hang the shitbirds. Guarantee you'd have different opinion if it was your daddy

  • @Pugetwitch

    @Pugetwitch

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@xiaoranmo7308 whatever the f****** law says! She's not the arbitrator of who goes to jail and for how long. This is not the olden days where the relatives got to decide the punishment come and get the f*** out of here. And she's cruel and heartless too, talking about a 17 year old knows right from wrong. No the f*** they don't. That's why they're not allowed to join the military yet or even get a drink at the bar.

  • @flowersforme375

    @flowersforme375

    2 жыл бұрын

    His daughter can be hurt but there is forgiveness and empathy. He was a child who made a bad decision. She spent 58 years hating and should have spent 58 years forgiving and learning. I would have visited him and got to know him. Have some peace of mind.

  • @luciahermias9717
    @luciahermias97172 жыл бұрын

    The man pay his prize he should be free.

  • @marytownsend1978
    @marytownsend19782 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad he was able to come home. I don't know anyone still doing what they did when they were younger.

  • @heostevelady

    @heostevelady

    2 жыл бұрын

    @HunterBidensCrackPipe crazy how ppl think aww poor him. Dude murdered a dad and husband. Sickening, you can see the kids are still hurt

  • @lawsemaj

    @lawsemaj

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@heostevelady word. I say the same thing. They don't get their dad back. These kids today abusue the benefit of the doubt the law gives them because of their age. That's what gives them the courage to commit adult crimes. It's those criminals who deserve to rot In that cage forever

  • @ronaldwilliams2295

    @ronaldwilliams2295

    2 жыл бұрын

    @HunterBidensCrackPipe well why don't you say something like that about dylann roof I never hear you people say anything bad about him I wonder why I know why

  • @sanniepearrandolph5063

    @sanniepearrandolph5063

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ronaldwilliams2295 THAT PART💯

  • @drsylvietourigny5428
    @drsylvietourigny54282 жыл бұрын

    How can the decedant's daughter nurture her anger for 53 years? Clearly, another missing piece of the U.S.A.'s "criminal *justice* system" is support/counselling for victims and their families. It's insane that someone incarcerated for more than five decades would be told he has not participated in "enough programs". The U.S. world is truly topsy-turvy!

  • @ToanNguyen-kk1rs
    @ToanNguyen-kk1rs2 жыл бұрын

    This remind us of parenthood! May God bless him.

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    he killed a person

  • @lionofjudah6763
    @lionofjudah67632 жыл бұрын

    Wow those type of sentences are insane for their age when they committed those crimes. This should have never happen but this mostly happen to us as ADOS. May he be able to build something out of his life going forward. God Bless him!!!

  • @justlooking4771
    @justlooking47712 жыл бұрын

    Job's got nothing on Mr. Montgomery! God bless you, Sir! Keep doing His work and welcome home!

  • @Fee-Fee50
    @Fee-Fee502 жыл бұрын

    Parole boards are just pitiful! I understand the family and pain. For the daughter learn How to forgive I did. Remember you have to stand before God with all the hate and malice.

  • @xtradelite903
    @xtradelite9032 жыл бұрын

    Even the death penalty is racist. As an American citizen, this is the best our system can do and I’m fine with that for this particular case. The plaintiff family need to understand that in this country even guilty prisoners have rights. And, he was a juvenile at the time of the crime. He deserves a second chance.

  • @xtradelite903

    @xtradelite903

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Boops_N_Scoots We do not have a vigilante system in this country. Otherwise, everybody would be killing everybody. As judges say, we need to respect the process.

  • @shellyveley9515

    @shellyveley9515

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Boops_N_Scoots just because he was a deputy doesn't mean he was an " upstanding citizen" and times were VERY different back then, especially in certain states , for people of color.

  • @gburahbondo2948
    @gburahbondo29482 жыл бұрын

    This is sad. My heart breaks for this man

  • @empressnekia1
    @empressnekia12 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, I was just watching the documentary on this, what got me was when he went for his parole hearing, that One guy said and voted no for him to be released and he also stated he has a lot of learning or something of that nature he said but I’m like darn what else does he need to learn after 58 years in prison

  • @hereallyfast
    @hereallyfast5 ай бұрын

    "For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you"

  • @Wynner69
    @Wynner692 жыл бұрын

    What harm can he do at 75 years old? The parole boards are ridiculous. Denying him parole at 73 and recommending more programs, for what. Those programs doesn't help get employment, they're just a waste of taxpayers dollars.

  • @tianabell8858
    @tianabell88582 жыл бұрын

    I would have been forgave him, if I were the family 👪. I would have told them to let him out!

  • @Decaff72

    @Decaff72

    2 жыл бұрын

    unless its your dad or mom or brother or sister... wtf

  • @erinjordon829
    @erinjordon8292 жыл бұрын

    I just have to point out the difference between him who admittedly did commit a crime but you can see that he has changed, and others who commit crimes and are let to walk or who don't change and feel no remorse about the people they killed. It's a big difference, regardless of the reason it happened.

  • @shawnross3521
    @shawnross35212 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't watch without crying we all make mistakes I'm still crying 👍 happy 😊 for him he is free thank God almighty free at last 😊

  • @todnewberry5885
    @todnewberry58853 ай бұрын

    Thank u sir

  • @dorisfowler5502
    @dorisfowler55022 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad he's out. People are able to change, and they should have the chance to prove it. Henry has done everything asked of him, and came out with a chance to be what he can be and show who he really is inside.

  • @321renew8
    @321renew82 жыл бұрын

    They say he knew right from wrong at 17, then I have to believe that Kyle Rittenhouse did too.

  • @carlsonjob2616
    @carlsonjob26162 жыл бұрын

    Their is two justice in america carl ritten house gun down three person and he was set free if he was black that verdic would have been diffrient for sure.

  • @glittersilver7779

    @glittersilver7779

    2 жыл бұрын

    But no one can ever escape God’s justice if We DONT repent , regret it and rebuild our relationship better with god. Also to ❤️ each other !

  • @riversdarrell2000

    @riversdarrell2000

    2 жыл бұрын

    @HunterBidensCrackPipe name one?

  • @riversdarrell2000

    @riversdarrell2000

    2 жыл бұрын

    @HunterBidensCrackPipe i cam think of quite a few whites who have gotten off even with overwhelming evidence including video,and yet they get go fund me pages and immense support,dating back to Emmitt Til'sl murder in 1955

  • @B_Solid85
    @B_Solid85 Жыл бұрын

    That guy said I think you need more program’s after all them years.

  • @carmencitaoliva1266
    @carmencitaoliva12662 жыл бұрын

    Forgiveness

  • @TheNaturalwoman221
    @TheNaturalwoman2212 жыл бұрын

    Omg I was waiting for this but totally got caught up in rittenburg and forgot ...why isn't this all over the news and in my KZread ? I'm so happy for him! Yay!!!

  • @user-ce4um9ps3b
    @user-ce4um9ps3b Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much my young son citizens to 79 years to life but since then he’s coming back home. Thank you.

  • @Joc_GoLive
    @Joc_GoLive Жыл бұрын

    Y they didn’t show the parole board faces that denied him

  • @chiloza760
    @chiloza7602 жыл бұрын

    God bless you, Mr. Henry Montgomery!

  • @45beetle
    @45beetle2 жыл бұрын

    Bless you sir

  • @BrainJohnson-vl6pt
    @BrainJohnson-vl6pt3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for helping me when I went there❤

  • @roserichko9452
    @roserichko94522 жыл бұрын

    awwww this poor guy god bless u sir in everyway

  • @lgphato2115
    @lgphato21152 жыл бұрын

    A guy sits in prison for 56 years to be told " I think you need more programming " ... WTF

  • @missmattie1462
    @missmattie14622 жыл бұрын

    So happy Mr Montgomery is free now.

  • @leekreal9196
    @leekreal91962 жыл бұрын

    I just can imagine wat this man have seen or heard going through 5 decades of prison an how many hour of music he listen to.

  • @butchcassidy9625
    @butchcassidy96252 жыл бұрын

    I think that family members reasons to keep him locked up is the reason the parole board gave him parole.

  • @nagomizik9358

    @nagomizik9358

    2 жыл бұрын

    yup..aside from being white that Family may still have some strong pulls...

  • @juniorrantan4559
    @juniorrantan45594 ай бұрын

    After 57 years, how can this guy say, "You need more programs?" This should never be on any parole board. The daughter or granddaughter needs lots of counseling.

  • @AR-uz6kq
    @AR-uz6kq Жыл бұрын

    White boy the first one to benefit from a black man's effort 😡😡😡

  • @callieford2228
    @callieford22282 жыл бұрын

    How do you navigate in a world of 2021 from 1963?? Like the entire society has changed, technology, and everything in between. What a transition! 😳

  • @pamelalenski9810
    @pamelalenski98102 жыл бұрын

    God bless you brother

  • @debramartinez7692
    @debramartinez7692 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I watch the full episode?

  • @brucelee4996
    @brucelee49962 жыл бұрын

    Why are certain European countries much more lenient with violent offenders, compared to the US? Is it cheap-labor? Thanks to Byron Stevenson -The Equal Justice Initiative - and to: Henry - Good luck, brother. 🆓 ☺️.

  • @mnkwazi

    @mnkwazi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Bruce Lee there are two reasons. First America gives people more freedom than other countries for example the right to bear arms. On the flip side of that if you do wrong with your freedoms the punishments have to be harsher. Secondly many Americans are ignorant and racist, politicians and judges know this and they know that sentencing people to long sentences or in-acting mandatory minimums will get the elected.

  • @glynisjoseph8859
    @glynisjoseph88592 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations sir😢🤗🙏, so long to get ur freedom, I pray god will bless u in ur coming years & u will prosper in ur ins & outs. GOD BLESS U sir.

  • @dianer8004
    @dianer80042 жыл бұрын

    Life in prison for juveniles is cruel punishment. Good for these people who are getting second chances.

  • @frerikslaw
    @frerikslaw2 жыл бұрын

    So America is the land of the free. Try again

  • @ronaldwilliams2295

    @ronaldwilliams2295

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what I say it was never free never has been and probably never will be not at this point in time who knows

  • @legion1630
    @legion16302 жыл бұрын

    I hope people like Linda will look at the McMichaels story and say the same thing to them

  • @MR-op3mo
    @MR-op3mo2 жыл бұрын

    Prison in the US takes away the lives of people. Prison is not about reform, but punishment, teens, children should be given a chance. These types of sentences are unheard of here in France.

  • @aerrialisrael9621
    @aerrialisrael9621 Жыл бұрын

    There is no telling how bad that cop was

  • @schawnettarobinson8584
    @schawnettarobinson85842 жыл бұрын

    58 years?

  • @willyjoerockhead
    @willyjoerockhead2 жыл бұрын

    There are non violent life time prisoners as well...that is a bigger issue

  • @mandycote5662
    @mandycote56622 жыл бұрын

    Man judges and is no less guilty of his own crimes which makes for hyoocrisy

  • @mandycote5662

    @mandycote5662

    2 жыл бұрын

    -hypocrisy-

  • @eyeswideshutawoken3547
    @eyeswideshutawoken354710 ай бұрын

    Who ever said he needs more program after 58 years is a joke 🤣

  • @turilavergne6799
    @turilavergne67992 жыл бұрын

    This is new.man thank u lord.please keep up the good works amen

  • @hereallyfast
    @hereallyfast5 ай бұрын

    What's this program stuff? What type of programs they got going on ?

  • @damotherFNman
    @damotherFNman10 ай бұрын

    Im willing to bet that he was defending himself from that cop

  • @patrickehutt

    @patrickehutt

    2 ай бұрын

    Weird to think there are still black people in jail from the Jim Crow era. It's almost like Jim Crow lives on in a way, because people are suffering for stuff that they did in response to the pressures of that time. Or maybe, pretty likely, they were innocent and/or defending themselves.

  • @maggieedwards3951
    @maggieedwards39512 жыл бұрын

    50 years his complete life nearly over , this judicial system needs to be put on trial , the overhaul is long over due , how have these people that hold the views they do and yield the power get to decide unjust sentences , Juvenile sentences must be given second chances , because even if some may argue they knew right from wrong , a juvenile is still underdeveloped in understanding consequences ,and after such a lengthy sentence, should be given the option of parole Henry Montgomery and all glad you are now free, to the families who tragically lost loved ones , my condolences.

  • @lamarashley2022
    @lamarashley20229 ай бұрын

    He home ❤

  • @kvonb7018
    @kvonb70182 жыл бұрын

    Glad he home

  • @BigAdam010606
    @BigAdam0106062 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @tiabrooks5572
    @tiabrooks55723 ай бұрын

    He is out of prison but the daughter's mind and heart is locked up for life .

  • @theraceanalystphdprovingha4119
    @theraceanalystphdprovingha41192 жыл бұрын

    You certainly do not follow the barely audible messages of "right vs wrong" at 17. You are very impressionable at 17. The pain of losing a loved one is separate from how a teen's brain works in American society. This man survived Angola with such a charge...can't do anything else to him. Peace

  • @marthaalvarez8872
    @marthaalvarez88722 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations My Brother much success in your transition 👏

  • @CoolCupMediaLLC
    @CoolCupMediaLLC Жыл бұрын

    Awesome story

  • @murphyr31
    @murphyr316 ай бұрын

    He disgusted me when I heard him say that he was disgusted that others had gotten out before him. He doesn’t deserve to ever get out but I can see why he was given some reprieve after 58 years.

  • @criticfortheuploader2035
    @criticfortheuploader20356 ай бұрын

    *Montgomery has a 17yo state of mind, there's no such thing as LIFE😮.*

  • @user-ml6xx4xj8q
    @user-ml6xx4xj8q3 ай бұрын

    PAINFUL! The young and unrule boys should watch this.

  • @mariesimons2272
    @mariesimons22722 жыл бұрын

    This man has some serious sueing to do

  • @unclefreddymacxshow8823
    @unclefreddymacxshow88232 жыл бұрын

    GOD is good all the time.....

  • @sandralynnrichter666
    @sandralynnrichter6662 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to all who were freed. It's a shame that at 17 you're not old enough to drink. but you are old enough to spend life behind bars. Our justice system is broken. Children shouldn't go to prison. But I bet Trump and his co-conspirators don't go to prison for what they've done. He should get life for everything he's done throughout the but most likely he won't do any time. Because he's white and rich. Something must be done.

  • @organicfarm5524

    @organicfarm5524

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only a common human suffers; ruling and rich class never.

  • @songreosmenep
    @songreosmenep2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how that woman still feels after 58 years? She does not even have that heart to forgive and move on. Oh some people so hard to understand them in this day and age of life is so short. 58 years oh my God! You can’t forgive? Come on. Have a heart. There have been worst cases and people have forgiven, why can’t you huh?

  • @darksidedemond2bean825
    @darksidedemond2bean82510 ай бұрын

    I was shot years ago by a young teenager but what he doesn't know is I forgave him a long time ago I hope he's not looking over his shoulder thinking I am mad at him this story about Henry made me feel so happy and so glad that I didn't press charges against that kid

  • @WITH-THE-BUSINESS.
    @WITH-THE-BUSINESS.10 ай бұрын

    GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER SIR 🙏

  • @chuymoran243
    @chuymoran243 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks God w love you

  • @shellywilliams213
    @shellywilliams213 Жыл бұрын

    Wow after 58 years where do you start from I would be so scared

  • @chongseitmooi2593
    @chongseitmooi25932 жыл бұрын

    58yr in d jail.mygod .How is ths people going to live even they r released now.why d world having so many pitiful life

  • @CornellBentley
    @CornellBentley10 ай бұрын

    he should leave the state as soon as possible …. we know that Esau doesn’t know how to show true mercy

  • @Roadtripmik
    @Roadtripmik Жыл бұрын

    God bless