NEW RELEASE! 60 Years in Prison at 15: Anthony's Story Continued - Prison Barbershop
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In this video we continue our story with Anthony Villalon, a young man we met back in 2010 when he was a teenager in his first few years of prison after receiving a 60 year sentence at age 15. After serving over half his life behind bars, we visited Anthony again in 2023 to see how his life had gone since we last left him as a teen. In this video, our producer follows Anthony during a day on the job as a barber in the prison barbershop. The prison also housed death row, and was built when Abraham Lincoln was president. For viewers who missed our 2023 interview with Anthony in prison during that same visit, we have included it in this video. During the interview, he talks about his life as a young kid, the background of his crime, and how the past 15+ years inside prison walls has shaped the person he's become and what he hopes for his future.
At the end of the video, we then look back at clips from our 2010 interview with Anthony and his former cellmate, Colt, as they talked about the surreal nature of being young kids serving hard time. The end of the video also features a 2024 update on both young men.
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Please share share share! Yesss, I been waiting on this!! So talented and self taught… thank you for posting the continued part 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤍
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@nsilva87nsv - thank you for watching!!
Blessings and good luck for Anthony; I hope he gets released soon.
@jrodnanfelt
Ай бұрын
He took somebody’s life, somebody’s son. Would you feel the same way if that was your loved one shot to death?
@tatov9650
Ай бұрын
@@jrodnanfeltage 12 bro a lot of gang members wash little kids mind thinking it’s the lifestyle is good but looks like he change I hope he change and talk to Jesus Christ of Nazareth
@idecidenotyou
22 күн бұрын
@@tatov9650it always trips.me.out that killers.. rapists.. child rapist the most evil of ppl are infact accepted, forgivin by God himself.. so in fact.. these are God's doing.. God's ppl.. God's the one who did this and says all horrible ppl are his children.. so.in fact has nothing to do with the devil.. I think I'll worship the devil.instead of a rapist accepted or child killer rapist.. or murderer god..
His uncle that was murdered was murdered with my uncle, Jason Janek. And then guys responsible for killing them never were arrested or anything. They got away with it.
I never forgot about these kids. Thanks for the update. Im sorry teens should not be sentenced to life. Its sickening that politicians wont spend money to rehabilitate them. We know how to do it these days. People on power dont care about children before money in their pockets!!!
@WorldGoneMad1312
28 күн бұрын
If you can’t do the time don’t do the crime.
@SMOOVKILL1
28 күн бұрын
@@WorldGoneMad1312 Really you think a teenager understands consequences and life? Science proves they don't. The brain, especially in males, isn't developed until 25. That's what we know to be true as of now.
@WorldGoneMad1312
27 күн бұрын
@@SMOOVKILL1 as a person that lost his 10 yr old brother and father to a drive by. Yes I think a teenager knows the consequences of life. Don’t make excuses. Some lessons need to be learned the hard way. You take a life you lose your life. That’s the way society needs to be.
@SMOOVKILL1
27 күн бұрын
@WorldGoneMad1312 Sorry for your loss I've lost family and friends to violence too unfortunately. I know people who are coming out after years and some looking at years. Its not cool. Teenagers don't understand consequences they feel untouchable. The brain is not fully developed, especially in males, until 25 most recent studies show. This is because the brain's frontal lobe, especially the prefrontal cortex, isn't fully mature until around age 25. The development of the pre-frontal cortex of the frontal lobe allows us to process the pros and cons of a decision before it is made. Look into it more it's science. No bias. It's not beliefs or faith like religion it's proof. Prove God or gods exist ill wait all day long because you would be the 1 out of 8 billion plus people on earth to do that. That's money for you.
@xzFLYBOYzx
26 күн бұрын
@@WorldGoneMad1312nah 14 is so young I barely remember being 14
After listening to them share their stories they made an impact for sure thank you for updating us I've always wondered what was going on with them today..God bless these boys and please continue to work on their hearts💕
@CalamariProductions
6 күн бұрын
@Jellylikesilica - Thank you for watching and commenting. Greatly appreciated!
Thanks for this update
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
And thank you for watching!
@ermalindatorres2039
Күн бұрын
Are you able to be Pen Pals with him? Or where would you write too him? I Truly feel So Bad for him, I could be his mother im Almost 67. I like too write, do journaling, just saying I could Encourage him, give positive Words. Prayer works this kid should be OUT. THIS CASE SOUNDS TRICKY for a 15 year old. I had a Brother Brutally Murdered in 1986 and he didn't even serve 3 years In prison they called it self defend, but my Brother was stabbed 37 times, he plucked his fingernails off, he carved a Rose tatoo that "Read Mother" off his arm and he also weighed 125 pounds more then my Brother. My Brother weighed 116 lbs. Plus he also had a public defender who years after ended up in Prison but its Self defensa? This person here should have and deserve another chance in Life. This is So SAD😢😢😢😢😢I PRAY in the Mighty Name of Jesus he Gets another chance. Just the way he Speaks he even sounds very were Educated for being in from the age of 15. 😢😢😢😢The Courts System Sucks we have lived the Nightmare we know how you feel My Brother but Pray to Our God too Guide You in this time. Plus the Bible says Forgive 70 x 70 and if you feel it in your Heart❤ to forgive that Family I would. Well sorry didn't mean to write a book but someone NEEDS TOO HELP HIM. God Bless You Brother. Beautiful Testimony of your Life NOW that you Truly Sound Remorseful. I Wish you the Best
Anthony, I feel you have truly changed. If I was your mum I would be proud of the man you have become.
Yesss, hi my favorite crew! 🩷
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
Howdy @ashandemi!!! Happy Friday!
From age 11 to 22, Many a times shit could’ve gone sideways for me. 🙏🏽 RIP Sneaky , RIP Tyler, RIP Jacob, RIP Adam. To the ones alive but Locked up keep ya head up!
He fucked dude fade up😂😂
If this is the same guy im thinking of. He went to Clark MS/HS in Hammond IN. Went by the nickname "cripple"
We need more updates it really is crazy when you see his younger self compared to now
@CalamariProductions
22 күн бұрын
@Padillaeee - we will continue to update our viewers on his story. Thank you!
Hi Anthony, again I love your attitude and without a doubt you will be a great member of society!! Question....Has anyone thought about how the gun policies contribute to these children losing their youth in jail??? Breaks my heart! I am from Canada so used to no guns
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@zoelefevre3974 - Thank you for watching and asking that question. Over the past 25 years of filming interviews with incarcerated youth, the one thing that kids tell us over and over again is how easy it is for them to get a gun. When we ask them WHY they want a gun when they're so young, many of them tell us it's a must in their neighborhood -- that everyone in the neighborhood knows if you *don't* have a gun, and that means being targeted for crime. It's a vicious cycle, sadly. Thank you again for watching and taking the time to comment.
I'm proud of u son smile
My prayers go up for Anthony. Very proud of his accomplishment as a barber and making his life better.
im glad he is doing fine and he has good relationship with his fellow immates, i feel for the comments tho, let us focus on the reality that those are criminals and the good old kiddo is actually a murderer (directly or by asociation regardless a murderer) stop normalizing second chances to hienas like them. we should close the attitude gaps that allow criminal walk scott free after evil crimes just because a pathethic appeal to feelings and social perception...
What year did anthony first get incarcerated? And in 2024 is he still locked up?
a 14 year old teen in Springfield mass just got jailed for murder!😢
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
A life 4 a life down my way 😊
The other kid Colt, did some crazy shit.
I've been to Gary Indiana and I Got😊
@Norecording77
28 күн бұрын
Raped??
He has a good trade pry he gets out and gets his life together with God in his life and positivity
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@cynthiadavid5282 - we will keep everyone updated on his story. Thanks!
@i-h8-democrats
Ай бұрын
Pray he gets out? He is a murderer, I pray he never gets out. What's wrong with you people?
Only because I was in a similar situation as him. When you’re young you make mistakes. I hope he is given another chance.
@CalamariProductions
Күн бұрын
@user-ss-9fl9pt7u -Thank you for watching. Juvenile brain research supports your comment about why kids sometimes do terrible things when they're young that they would never do as mature adults. It doesn't excuse their behavior, but it gives us a window into how such a horrible thing can happen. Our goal is to help open eyes to the consequences of these actions. Many kids and adults have no idea that children can be sentenced to long prison terms. Hopefully stories like Anthony's can help prevent others from going through all the pain that family and friends endure when awful things like this happen.
He needs to pay his debt to society.
@user-dj4dl9pi7m
Ай бұрын
or society needs to stop providing such loans.......the victims family should be the ones who decide the repayment
@Jesusprinceofpeace555
20 күн бұрын
he has u goofy
Hes at the age that hes probably doing the taking now... lets be real. Its all a damn act hes putting up. To get to a point youre at ease in prison... bruh ya know
My brother was shot to death and his friend was also shot. The guy got 18 years in prison. He was 17 or 18 when he did that crime. I hated that guy for years but now 11 years later, I don’t. He will get out and that is that. I believe something will give one day and Anthony will be free again. There are so many loop holes in the system for juveniles. Eventually he’ll get out if he stays in court.
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@robm3016 - very, very sorry to hear about your brother. That's a heavy thing to carry as a family member and the pain never goes away. The strength you show by letting go of your hate is the most healing thing you can probably do for yourself. We've been with several victim's family members who have told us similar things -- that they carried around so much hate for so many years that it nearly destroyed them, and then they decided it was time to find another way to live and honor their loved one. It's an incredibly powerful thing to witness. But we get it. How do you not hate someone for taking so much away? That's a question and a process that only all of you who have been through such tragedies can truly understand. We've also talked to young kids like Anthony who were the perpetrators of the crime and they live in forever apology for what they did. They desperately want to show they can give back to society and try and make a difference, rather than having taxpayers pay for their decades of incarceration where no one really wins. As you say, they WILL get out some day (the vast majority of prisoners do). We need to think seriously about what is offered in prison to better a person before they return to society--especially when it involves young people--not solely about punishment just for punishment sake. We greatly appreciate you sharing your own story. Thank you for that.
7:26 He’s in denial. He knows he’s not getting out even if he did half of his sentence which 40 years, he would be 85 😐
When that guy said he got 80 years and had been in juvie before prison, i wasn’t surprised because when i first saw his eyes they looked hard, dead and mean.
An A and B student with a 71 IQ, I don’t believe that.
Give the man one more chance at life
@Linda-in9ns
5 күн бұрын
Thou shall not kill! 🤔
Where is he at now? What is his new info to write to him etc?
@CalamariProductions
6 сағат бұрын
@beautybygardenia6724 - the info is at the very end of the video,but here it is again. Thanks for watching! Martin A. Villalon #217593 Indiana Dept. of Correction Miami Correctional Facility 3038 West 850 South Bunker Hill, IN 46914-9810 You can also set up a free account to email or message him at: Connectnetwork.com
Lundy still had a little kid’s voice here and had a nervous energy as a relatively new inmate while Anthony had a calmer, more mature energy and voice.
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@stst77 - crazy looking back at those first interviews with both of them. Colt was 15 at the time, Anthony 17 (soon to turn 18).
@stst77
Ай бұрын
@@CalamariProductions that makes sense. There’s a huge difference between 15 and 18 year olds. Also Anthony did say as a 12 year old he was hanging out with 20 and 30 year olds so he probably was much more mature than others from 12.
It's so sad because in there we know what happened's to these young boys...the real grown men.. "Monsters" take everything from them ever part of them... 💔
why she didnt ask why did he get 60 years not 20, not 25 to life why 60 for murder
This kid need a second chance in society what happened to him at age 14 is just the consequences of poverty some how people has to survive every day at age 14 he has no idea about the trial now now he is mature and he can tell his story and defense himself. Please give him a new opportunity he deserves let’s not forget about all this kids that have applied themselves to get a better a chance in life.
Good luck Anthony
You rep what you sow
Sucks feel bad for him no body wana be in prison especially doing life wish can help you change that your good preson you wil be good frined can see through your eyes bro hope get out soon do better much love Anthony praying for you bro free you :(
Hes gorgeous 🥰 may he do his time peacefully 🙏 everyone deserves forgiveness
@CalamariProductions
29 күн бұрын
@feleciajohnson8467 - We like to think there is a place where justice and mercy can meet, especially when it comes to kids in the system. We appreciate you watching his story.
Is this the camera mans first day on the job??? He definitely needs some practice!!!
i been thru the samething at 15, i just didnt get cauggt but being almost killed at 15 you gotta shoot back to survive.
Thanks for the update. Looking at the specifics I feel like Anthony has served his time. I wonder how the victim’s family views him at this point. He is leading a life of purpose while serving time. There is something to be said for that.
@CalamariProductions
11 күн бұрын
@elaineharwood3639 - thank you for watching Anthony's story. Yes, he is leading a life of purpose and doing everything he can behind bars to better himself and atone for what he did. That's not easy when you have a 60 year sentence as a young teen. As for the victim's family, we have heard from one member and they understandably are against him getting out early. There is so much pain all the way around with cases like this. Our goal with all of our videos is to hopefully help prevent others from going through what the family has gone through and likewise, what Anthony and his family have gone through. Thank you again for watching.
I was a prison barber.
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@CertifiedHuSTLer - This was our first time in a prison barbershop. Busy place.
@stst77
Ай бұрын
Were there ever fights in the barber shop or was it truly a safe place? With those deadly scissors lying around I’d be nervous. It seems like a really nice job and trade to learn in prison though.
Everyone hit the like button now now
It’s so cruel thinking about a kid having to deal with the fact that this now, is forever, I’m so proud of him for trying to stay positive when there isn’t much to be positive about 😢
@CalamariProductions
12 күн бұрын
@kasie680 - you bring up a good point -- the ability to stay positive when there seems to be nothing to be positive about. We're always interested to speak with young people like Anthony who receive extremely long sentences and find out how they remain positive behind bars. Some prisoners simply say, "I have a life sentence; why be good when I might not ever get out anyway?" But many others take the other path. From our experience filming inside these places over the past 25 years, a lot seems to be contingent upon who a young person decides to hang around once inside. If they seek out the fellow inmates who participate in programs, seek to educate themselves while inside, keep in touch with family members, etc., their chances of finding positivity definitely increases. It also helps if they are seeking sentence modifications from the courts. Behavior while behind bars *does* make a difference. Anthony has chosen to do everything he can to prove he's not the same 14-year old who committed a horrendous crime and caused so much pain. It's not easy in the place he's been, but we commend him for doing his best to atone for what he did. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
2 questions: 1) why was he transferred out of his last prison? 2) is he still a barber in his new prison?
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@stst77 - 1) No one knows why he was transferred. 2) He is not currently a barber in his new prison, but he was looking into the possibility of being able to continue in that role. Thank you for asking.
@stst77
Ай бұрын
@@CalamariProductions thank you for answering
@CalamariProductions
Ай бұрын
@@stst77 You’re welcome!
Wow he barely was a teen, that is sad the kid didn’t get to grow up experience high school prom school sports field trip because of one action that he made to himself. Just goes to show the justice system don’t play.
My heart breaks for Anthony.... he should get a second chance... i can relate i to was sentenced to prison at 15 ...
Lol I’m thinking he actually knows how to cut hair😂😂 that line up was literally disgusting 🤮
This is so sad to blame ONLY a child. What help does our society and govt give kids in bad areas? Barely ANYTHING.
36:25 mark she really made this dude relive the moment he was found guilty….. SHE IS TRASH FOR THAT BUT IT WAS FUNNY 🤣🤣
Free dem boyz
I hope they free him soon, but I wish he would have never gotten does prison tattoos.
He can’t get let out he will do something really bad if they let him out because he knows nothing else except prison
He sure loves the word remorseful 😂 But I sure am wishing him the best it’s sad that most of the cute men are in prison.
u duid it, how you expect to not get found guilty.
Ppl kill someone amd are out in 8yrs...this kid gets 60yrs at 15..even if he gets 1/2 that he deserves a chance...such a handsome man he turned out to be
@yojomma685
Ай бұрын
Lawyers. Some are better than others
@stst77
Ай бұрын
It depends on the state laws, judge, police report, lawyers, and criminal history of the defendant in some ways i think it would be more fair for a robot to determine the sentence because we see people getting no time to decades for the same crime. We see people doing no victim crimes getting decades more time than a murderer. There is no consistency or fairness in sentencing. At least a robot would give the same sentence for everyone.
@Cc-eh8kc
26 күн бұрын
He definitely got turned out😂 I remember that other kid was literally interviewed the day after getting his cheeks took and had a hopeless aura then it was reported it was the first time he got his wig snatched and extremely violently.. he shanked one of the men at some point
Prison age you fast the black guy looks60+
@stst77
Ай бұрын
It depends. Some prisoners seem to be preserved from the aging process and others age fast. I think it depends on how well a person handles the stress of prison.
Its cruel and unusual punishment under the constitution to sentence a 14 teen year to a 60-year prison term. He deserves a modified sentence. The main problem with our laws is that it gives no hope. Yes, he did an unthinkable act, but he was 14 years old. What does he know at 14?
@CalamariProductions
28 күн бұрын
@MoonLight-yr6of - His age at the time and the fact that he did not have any previous record was why many people were shocked by his sentence. It's also why he continues to fight for a modification. We will keep everyone updated on our channel. Thank you for watching.
@MoonLight-yr6of
21 күн бұрын
@@CalamariProductions Excellent. I look forward to updates.
@s-6019
18 күн бұрын
In many European countries those under the age of 14 are not criminally responsible and even those older than 14 and under 18 only get a slap on the wrist - juvenile prison at the worst
No 1 wins here. The kids are lost almost at elementary age due to the system an NO ONE CARING TILL ITS 2 LATE.
People be saying give him a chance 🙄so if he gets out and does something to your family are you ok with that? I believe we spend to much money on these people who play god with someone’s life. We could be using jails and things for homeless people to have a place to be safe, eat, rest their heads. But no we spend money on criminals 🤦♀️ go purchase an island like hunger games and let them try to survive.
I want a job as the prison guard in the barber shop, getting that bread and pension chillin.
@In_DEPPTH
Ай бұрын
Working in the prison is not all sunshine and rainbow’s! My sons in law both work in one in fl. They have very strict rules. They have been pepper sprayed , spit on, using bodily fluids thrown in their face. Feces smeared on beds and walls and even thrown at them. Don’t sit there and think it is a cool job. My father was a cop in the city for 30 years and couldn’t bring his work home. Same as my sons in law. They have to suck it up. Also the barber shop is one of the worst area to work in, because the guards have been stabbed with scissors, shaving equipment ect. One of them just changed his hours to night time. He doesn’t want to babysit a bunch of evil adults. He goes in they have rec time, eat , go to their cells. Not a fun job at all!
What’s his release date 2066 😂 that doesn’t even sound like a real thing 😂
I watched this while incarcerated as a Juvenile.
Jesus can make those metal doors open,just have faith in the lord...he can't set you free!!!!
Set HIM FREE
THIS IS A FIRST. POSITIVE SPIN ON LEARNING A TRADE SKILL.
Sht i thought he got released lol
If anyone is interested in the petition to sign I’ll post the link. It’s at 518 signatures now, please sign/share.
Does anyone know if Anthony got out? He can start his own barbershop business, meet someone marry and start a family He has so much life ahead of him
@CalamariProductions
8 күн бұрын
@nancyraga5509 - Thank you for watching. No, he's not out. He's still hoping for a sentence modification someday.
He did his time nows the time for him to be released from prison
Dude got 80 years for a reason. Cant feel bad for him.
@dir7543
Ай бұрын
He didn't ask for sympathy 🤡.
@stst77
Ай бұрын
If someone gets 80 it probably means they got off easy because a life was probably taken and a life even of a 99 year old is worth more than 80 years.
@dallasharlow4431
Ай бұрын
Yes. And seems rehearsed. Glad he is a nice guy and has changed his ways now, tho. Says "I didn't know how to feel remorseful." Uh, cuz. Then, "how I indirectly affected people." No, pretty direct.
@tbgb09
Ай бұрын
Facts
@blazeroranger
Ай бұрын
Yep fk him! He killed someone
He should have been out after 25 years... Getting sentenced to 60 is crazy for a child who obviously made a mistake
Let him go be a productive member of society instead of institutionalizing him! God bless.
What about the things he did and that family. I pray he does well but what do you think will happen in the after life when he meets his maker and I don't want to hear as long as he says I believe he is good. Reread the big book my Bible says everyone will be held to account and answer for what they have done. The family's destroyed getin the hands of another should be the ones we are interviewing tell them they are loved. Not the ones that slaughtered.
Can we get this kid out of jail. Dude. He was a fookin kid come on!!¡!! Give him at least a chance at the military dear God what the fuck