Born and raised in Baltimore and when a cop asked me how old son was. I told him that my son was 8. He told me that he would be lockng him up soon, around 11-12. I was floored. My son and his friends were playing cops and robbers and my son was always the cop but a cop would target him?? Nah, not on my watch. I moved to Florida three months later. My son is now 23, live on his own, getting his master's in marine biology, no babies, no felonies!! I got the hell out of there to give my son a chance and I'm glad that I did

Worked in Baltimore City Schools, the worst two years of my life. You expect teachers to work hard when students and parents cuss them out, assault, steal and then complain if the teacher gives the student an accurate grade. Lack of accountability on the parent's part, excuses, excuses, excuses. These kids' minds are destroyed before they even reach middle school except for a handful, the rest will drag them down like crabs in a barrel. Then they look at you strangely because you are not a violent maniac ready to kill at the drop of a dime.

My mom moved out of Baltimore in 1984 to save my life we moved to Connecticut. I probably would end up like this young man or I’ll be the killer. Best gift ever I thank her as often as I can for her bravery moving to a strange place and starting over to make sure I have a chance. I am now 53 yrs old I was 13 then.

I live in Baltimore and I want to counter this narrative that the whole city is a hellscape. I'm a young Black professional living my absolute best life. I met the love of my life at the farmer's market and we started a family. My neighborhood is a beautiful place to be raising kids and enjoying my life, garden, marriage, and life.

I was homeless in Baltimore and it was always the young kids 12,13 that you had to fear bc they had a psychopathic mentality. I was stabbed, choked out, set on fire, all for sport, not money or beef, just bc the kids were bored. It's always violence in the young that's the first sign of cultural death.

Stop blaming the city. Blame the culture.

I am and African American male, and let's face it, this is happening for the most part in our own communities. In Other words there is a lot of BAD!!! parenting going on in our communities. We are blaming everyone else for what our own people are doing.

Packed up and left west Baltimore (near 10 Hills / Mt. de Sales) back in '03 after our home was broken into for the 2nd. time. Both times my wife & children were at home while I was working downtown. Seeing what's left of the inner harbor and surrounding areas is truly mind blowing. SMH. And just to think that it's only going to get worse.

Left Baltimore MD in 2016 and Took My family South Never Stopped Except for Food and Gas In Charlotte NC Thank God We made it Out Safe!! No Regrets at All.

I've travelled all over the country, and out of every major city I've ever been in, I've never felt more uneasy than when I was in Baltimore. You can tell you're always being watched...targeted if you will. I worked in construction so I lived out of hotels. I can tell you in Baltimore, unlike any other city, I'd never leave the hotel at night. If I was hungry, I'd either order out or just wait until morning. You could literally hear gunshots every night, and sirens. There is NOTHING inherently different about Baltimore than other cities. there isn't a distinct lack of opportunity compared to other large cities. What you have is a unique cultural problem. The "no snitching" mentality in Baltimore is unlike any other city I've been in. I get the mistrust of police, but if you want to stop burying your kids you have to get together as a community and say enough is enough. There's no pride in shielding absolute piece of shit criminals.

Anyone watching this who lives in a dangerous city or neighborhood, GET OUT as fast as you can! Even if life is difficult to begin with, it's better than you being victimised or experiencing your child(ren) being senselessly murdered, and you will have better peace of mind giving them a chance to flourish in a safer environment. You have the power and the duty to protect you and your loved ones, if it's truly important to you.

3 kids with 3 different men out of wedlock, this is the root of the issue

This breaks my heart. As a black woman who lives in Baltimore, I am saddened that I am more afraid of my own people. This hatred and silence HAS to stop! We complain of others hurting us when in reality, we are the only true threat to our community. Change has got to happen, sooner than later. 😢

There comes a point where you have to start taking responsibility for your own actions and stop blaming someone or something else. Sure there are many causes beyond your control but you can start by being accountable for your actions.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a line as chilling as “some of the kids were educating now, will be some of the funerals we will attend later” especially because these victims are children. RIP to all the victims and I wish love and support for all the families that have lost.

He did an armed robbery, a carjacking, and a sexual assault. Everything gets thrown out of court by some bleeding heart judge. He gets a 10 year sentence with 9 suspended for the sex assault. Maybe he got some street justice from one of 👉 HIS victims or the relative from one of his vics.

Baltimore City is dying like so many other cities in the United States and around the world. And the reason why it is dying is that many young parents regardless of how young we were didn't take the time to raise our children. We can blame All of the political leaders including the Mayor and formal Mayors but it's the truth. I coached Little League Baseball for nearly 15 years and what saddens me the most is I can count using both hands going around one time the amount of parent support I received during those years. I am not going to blame the Mayor although I could, the true leaders of this society start right in our homes and it's with the parents. God knows I made my share of mistakes but I am not going to transfer my demons onto others. Let us ALL take responsibility.

It’s not the schools job to raise your children. My hearts go out to the families who have suffered such great and tragic loss

I thought black lies matter we’re gonna sort these things out, then I remembered , they’re just spending the money on big houses..

The boys mom said that’s not the path that you want to go down… That’s the exact lifestyle and attitude that’s promoted in every rap song that they listen to every single day that gets drilled into their head

I am from Baltimore born and raised! Trust me it is unbearable losing family and friends to safety issues and insecurity in the city 🌃! I am proud that I have a strong family support and structure that keep me safe and efficiently educated for 25 years of my life! Daniels Geographic Channel

No male role models, no parenting, blame the system, blame somebody else, always the same

The people killing it are the same people you can get cancelled for criticizing.

Nice documentary. If there was a part2 about Baltimore's financial situation that would be helpful as well

As someone who’s not from Baltimore but now lives here it’s a culture problem. Yes. It is extremely dirty, built up frustration of people in the city, & lots of jealous/envy natured people. It’s sad. Baltimore has so much potential - but the people of this place who’s a native here don’t feel that way. I wonder why?

When I child tells you something like" I know I'm going to die", you must act immediately.

The stories of each of these young men are tragic, but the seed that grew into their failed lives isn't the city they grew up in or the schools they attended (though they certainly are major factors) it's the home they grew up in. Where are their fathers? Why did their mothers start a family without a stable life of their own?

The sad truth is the mother is a failure of a parent. She knowly brought 6 children into abstract poverty

So sad it's disgusting that these people don't value human life. My 22 year old daughter was murdered by an ex-boyfriend and my mother was killed in a hit and run 20 years ago I'm have buried so many of my family. This stuff is evil, I don't understand this world we live on.

I grew up on Baltimore. I left Baltimore in 2004 and moved to Westminster, and left Maryland altogether in 2006. I blame soft on crime do nothing corrupt politicians and some parents who don't raise their kids right just because they don't care.

This was amazing

Terrible parenting is the issue. Those females should be ashamed of themselves for having a bunch of kids in that environment outside of a marriage.

Baltimore native. It has nothing to do with the city or education, it's the culture in these neighborhoods. Looked up my 4 childhood friends from Baltimore a while ago, 3 died from drug overdoses and the 4th is alive but was locked up for murder.

As a man born and raised in Baltimore, it breaks my heart to see my city known more for its deaths, than the remarkable lives which come from within. At age 36, I have exceeded the life expectancy for the average black man born in this city, which is pathetic. I feel blessed to have never been absorbed by the demons which seem to run rampant in Baltimore, and unlike many, nonetheless still feel proud to call it my home. For real change to occur, there needs to be a comprehensive destruction of the culture of corruption in city government and its institutions in general. Without those changes, nothing else will !

The first kid, had a supportive mom that wanted the best for her son, that gave him an opportunity to have a better life, and to get out of the violent environment he was in, but he chose death because he was friends with the devil, and the devil took his soul. Sad for the mother.

People make up a community. The values of those people are reflected in that community. A community that does not value education will have sub par schools. A community that openly brags about violent acts will not be safe. A community that will not stand up for justice deserves what it gets. You built this place, now live in it.

As A Man born and raised in Baltimore, I can agree that the Democrats that have ran this city is at fault for misuse of tax dollars and a few other things. But they aren't the ones having children in the hood without fathers. No child should ever have to tell their mother they are scared to go outside. Or have no choice but to go to these Ancient Inner city schools. Too many women are selfishly having kids in bad environments, versus getting out first and breaking the cycle. Personal Accountability is everything.

I love Maryland I left 14 tears ago, the problem with Maryland is that the people never change, I always come to visit because I still have family there but it seems like the state and the people are stuck in a Time Warp.

Baltimore is an eye opening city humbling And yet also quite unique It’s hard to explain

My heart breaks. May their souls rest in peace. May their families have some type of peace.

I’m here from Los Angeles & I’ve never seen such strife in a city. The way black men hang out in front of stores & shoot at each is alarming.

I left Baltimore thirty years ago when my daughter was born in St.Agnes hospital, was the best thing I ever did for my child! I now wouldn't even go through the city, where I used to work and play until I was 30, unless I absolutely have to! God bless the good people who have to live there!💒💒💒

Philly and Baltimore I feel for yall

I graduated from TU in 1975, I taught at CCB. Being part of Mayor Shaeffer's Baltimore Renaissance, it was an exciting time, for the development of the Inner Harbor. I left Baltimore in 1992, after a second friend was killed by gun violence. I have a bunch of friends there. They avoid downtown and find their suburban neighborhoods are also no longer safe. It is a shame.

It's rough around here,I I've in Brooklyn and my daughter and her friend was just talking about seeing a young man gunned down in front of the corner store across the street where her friend lives and seeing his lifeless body just laying there and not caring until they realized they knew him , it's sad how desensitized my children are growing up in this place but financially we're stuck wish us luck

I left Baltimore in 2010 and never looked back. That wretched City died a long time ago; it's simply a Zombie of violence, severe drug abuse, horrific public education system, corrupt law enforcement and City Council and a general disregard for anybody's life. Whenever I visit, it's all I can manage at day #2 to keep from leaving. I'm glad I left; and I fully recommend anybody that desires to leave - DO IT, you won't regret it.

Absolute hopelessness. That's what I felt while watching this. 😢

It all starts in the home, broken families and not teaching morals.

Baltimore is already dead. Tourists don’t come here anymore. Locals are scared even to hang out in their front porches it makes me so sad. 300 people or more dying is NOT normal. No respect for human decency.

I’m sorry but it starts at home! If you have a stable home this doesn’t happen. We need to start having better relationships

Where is Black Lives Matter in all this. We need to teach our own children and raise them in a Godly environment. Poverty breath corruption and corruption breath violence.

Blame everyone but yourselves. Good job Baltimoooooore

A common denominator of these stories are missing fathers.

I moved out of Baltimore and left the state never to go back , it’s disgusting….

This is so sad to watch and I accidentally stumbled on it just doing my laundry and it popped up and I wanted to say I feel so bad for these people living in my home state I am from the city I was born there. My whole family is lived right there by the old southern high school that is now condos spent many many days upon Federal Hill Park, I wish these folks could know the Baltimore that I remember from the 70s and 80s. This is hard to see and so sad to know.

Blaming the cops for crime is like blaming doctors for deaths.

Once had a friend together in boot camp at Fort Jackson, he always telling how both his uncle and brother were killed because of gang, and his only way to move out DMV was by joining the Army, he is now Fort Riley in Kansas.

I moved my family to Georgia in 2004, I couldn’t risk them being in that environment any longer. I moved to the county, had my kids in private school, we had good jobs… but it still wasn’t enough. I’m thankful for the change in environment for my kids, and myself. I’ve visited several times over the years, and every trip leaves me more disheartened regarding the future of Baltimore.

Amazing Doc . Prayers to the families Justice for the slain

"three baby fathers deceased" They sure know how to pick them.

Moved to VA in 2000 and although life has had it's ups and downs, I have never even Considered moving back. And tbh, I realized right after relocating and coming back to visit that whenever I stay there for too long I start to feel depressed. Everytime. Smh it hurts to know my city has such a demonic spirit hovering over it. I pray for my loved ones EVERYDAY.

Baltimore was a great city. Unfortunately, crime has driven businesses and people out. There is no hope in sight with the current lack of leadership. You can’t argue with 300 plus murders a year. The situation is very sad.

I have been to Baltimore twice. Once to go to the Baltimore Arena for a Rush concert and the second time to take a friend to Johns Hopkins hospital for a procedure. Both times I was relieved to get out of that pit of a town. The whole city is a dump.

Three deceased baby daddies! WTF! You are the problem Madam!😡😡

I’m not even from Baltimore and I can still feel the pain.

I have lived in almost every area of Baltimore city most of my entire life. You really don't know how bad it is until you move away and realize life is different. My first night living in the County I couldn't sleep because it was so quiet. I really became adapted to hearing gun shots, sirens, ambulance and choppers. Baltimore city is terrible and very dangerous. I went back to one of my old neighborhoods and it looked like a 3rd world country. Let's talk about the schools. I worked for Baltimore city schools back in early 2000 and it's still the same. No heat or air and lack of parental involvement. The schools are like jails and I would show up late just to be fired but they never let me go so I resigned after I was locked in the gym with a kid carrying a knife. One 7th grader was sent to school to sell drugs for his grandmother and this was middle school. (Highlandtown) Political corruption is by far the worst in Baltimore city. Everyone is dirty. From city hall to the police leutinents to the school board. If you are a Democrat you have a way to win in Baltimore EASY. they pass down the same poverty politics while they rob the city blind. In 2015 billions of dollars came from the federal government that went into the pockets of corruption. The people are lazy voters who allow this to happen. It's your own people who run Baltimore keeping it poor. Baltimore had a bill back in the 80's to get rid of squeegee kids on the corner and they dropped it...... now look. I really don't know how I survived living in the city as my family was in a shoot out at the age of 13. My Dad protected us after my mom and brother were assaulted. There is so much to be said but my final word is this. Change your way of thinking. Visit other areas and work hard to become better and you will get better. My greatest fear is to go back and that I will die working before I live back in Baltimore city.

It’s not the school system. It’s not the government. It’s THE CULTURE THAT IS BEING CREATED. Where are the fathers. Why are we having babies in these neighborhoods. I live in a town that is predominantly Black and Hispanic and the things that we are creating in our neighborhoods is outrageous. A predominantly white town just five minutes from me doesn’t deal with any of this nonsense. The kids are living a completely different life. TheyI got in an argument with black women who said I was elitist because I don’t think you should have kids you can’t afford to take care of. That a nuclear family gives (especially black boys) the best chance for a good future and protection. I’m tired of the black community begging for someone to save them. Every time I see these stories WHERE ARE THE FATHERS. This blonde woman can read her poetry all she wants but the truth of the matter is the culture we’ve created in our homes and neighborhoods has become a cage.

I grew up in Washington DC. Baltimore was a city that seemed to be always on the ropes outside of the inner harbor area. I had to work there for a few weeks in 1999 it was just depressing.

I'm from Park Heights & Rogers Ave. I moved out of Baltimore back in 01'. I've lost so many friends & so many over senseless violence. I go back home often and the city has gotten so much worse. I don't know what we can do but we have to so something.

This is so extremely sad! I was born and raised in Baltimore off Elton Ave. My grandparents worked their but off to by the house I grew up in and my family grew up in. It’s sad that when I moved out of state my family was harassed at my home off Elton Ave. They had no choice but to sell my family’s home…that was supposed to be mine! My family was forced out of our home due to violence, bullying and horrible harassment! I pray for those that live in Baltimore, I pray for change!!

This program is such a great example about how mainstream network produced shows are such crap now.

Sad beyond words. I loved Baltimore, owned a home there, worked there, left the city and state in '96 because of everything in this story. Its obvious I still care because here I am watching this. The feeling of helplessness! This video leaves me so sad. God bless you all that are stuck there. I pray for your health, safety and happiness.

I was born and raised in one of the worst neighborhoods in Baltimore. I always thank God that I made it out alive. I hate to say it but there is nothing that can be done to help the city. The people don't want to change and the government is inept. Things can't get better with that equation.

I started out my real estate investment business in East Baltimore, walked in the streets, talked to the merchants, residents in their homes. Crimes are the No. 1 concern. The city needs a drastic solution to reverse this multi-decade decline.

The no snitching mentality was started and enforced by law enforcement. If people tell, the cops expose them and allow retaliation. Why tell and be the next victim?

I use to live and work in city but i moved to canada its the best move i ever made

Lived in Miami, LA and ATL since leaving in 2018; won't be looking back. The mentality and mindset will kill a dream whether holding yourself back or dying prematurely. Know your worth; the world is waiting for you.

BLM agenda needs to expand to include issues like Drugs, crimes,and violence, in inner cities. These issues are just as toxic and problematic as bad policing.

Single mothers. Absent fathers. Lack of Education. Take control of our own communities. If not, nothing will ever change.

This is so disappointing. The last time I was in Baltimore it was a beautiful seaside fishing village in West Cork.

Four days after moving to Baltimore, I asked myself "does the government know about this place"?

The problem is drugs. You can trace the violence to drugs most of the time. I saw a guy get almost beaten to death with a baseball ball bat because he owed $10. Crazier thing was the guy had the 10 bucks but didn't want to give it up....i saw him at the dope spot right after, spending the money he just took a beating for. There were 2 attempted murders with a bat that evening.

Its the parents not giving a shit about their kids. Full stop. I have a daughter and every step of the way its been a joy. Her smile, laughter, and anytime she says "daddy" and points at something. Some people just dont give a shit about their kids and it shows in the outcomes. Ive lived in MD but have only been to Baltimore twice. I like to fully explore states Im in but eeffffff that containment zone. When drug dealers getting arrested turn out in BLM riots you know its a lost cause. Because it always results in cut funding. In high crime areas.

Where's the Black Lives Matter for Black on Black crimes? Keep in mind I'm an African American woman asking.

Baltimore is dying. Born and raised 21225. Moving out of Baltimore before the winter. I’ve had enough 26 years is enough.

How are these teens out committing robberies and assaults. How can these parents not know where and what their children are doing?

why do you have 3 baby fathers?

Back when I was a heroin addict and drug trafficking, Baltimore was always a place that I was leery of. The only place I've ever felt unsafe, and I've been around

That’s why I left Baltimore for good and It’s a war zone

It's best to move, and let things hit rock bottom.

Thank God for Baltimore Firemen. The only thing that can be trusted & relied upon in the city government

Jamal, if you are watching this, know that I still recall our conversation on that bench outside the hotel down by the harbor. You dreamed of having a farm. We talked about what you would need to do to realize your dream. I think about you from time to time and pray you are doing well. It has been about ten years since we talked, me an older white lady from Montana and you a young black man with a cracked phone. Our differences in geography, age, and race didn’t matter. Peace Jamal, I hope you are prospering.

There is a woodland area over there that has the name of baltamore's unofficial open air cemetery as around 89 bodies have been found dumped there since the 70's and there's even more remains that are still lost in those woods. In 2015 a young man was taken there, beaten and set on fire, his attackers then threw his body down into a sewer hole. To my knowledge his killers haven't been found.

Why do people have kids in violence filled neighborhoods???

Grew up and lived in bmore 26 years. The best thing I ever did was leave. I'm so thankful I made it out. The urban culture is a one way ticket to jail or death.

It’s sad, the mother sent her son to Virginia to protect him, but in many cases the entire family has to move out of the city that was the temptation of the sons desire- the mother did her best- many don’t even make the effort to do that, we really in many cases become a victim of our environment, sending heartfelt condolences to the mother ❤️🕊🕊🕊🕊❤️🕊

This a great example of what happens when liberals are in charge.

3 deceased baby fathers... these are the people are breeding and they wonder why it's so bad. Then she blames it on the poor school system. The school can only do so much.

We stayed in the beautiful harbor area of Baltimore for two weeks while my husband had work there. Beautiful hotels, restaurants and charming little shops. But as two recovering addicts the drive in was all too familiar. But even for us we were absolutely shocked at how blatant and prevalent the buying and selling of drugs were in the streets. Thank god we have some years clean under our belts bc idk if we would of made it out if not. I can’t imagine the struggle of those who live there to get clean, to not make a quick buck. It’s got to be so difficult. They have to crack down on the open air drug market, of course, but also put funding into community resources and support! Education!! Mental health counseling, and intervention for at risk children/teens. We have to tackle the problem from the beginning…BC clearly trying to fix it at the end isn’t working!

Left Bulletmore MD in 2001, my children are drug and alcohol free and good people. 5 of my siblings died on the street there.