This journalist is such a humane man who shows respect to every person he speaks with.

The program with the pets should most definitely be in every state. It’s not just a sense of purpose but the companionship it holds with an individual. It can help with anxiety, depression, trauma everything

Trevor is like Morgan Freeman, he's got that calming ability in his voice when he speaks to people

Incredibly sensitive and respectful interviewer, that's a true gentleman.

Sir Trevor is an absolute gentleman. He treats everyone with dignity and respect whether they deserve it or not. That’s the measure of a man.

He's such a gracious and respectful man...

Probably the very best prison documentary ever done. Sir McDonald's manner draws out the stories of the people who made very wrong decisions in their journey through life.

Sir Trevor McDonald is so great in everyone he speaks to in all these episodes. I love him!

I hit juvenile prison at 15 years old and did 7 months inside. I didn't find it hard as i was crazy at the time. But i met some great role model's that convinced me crime isn't the way. After i got out i had to find something to do 18 hours a day and i started working in a kitchen and did 4 years apprenticeship to become a qualified chef .And worked in Europe and China and I'll be 45 in December and i haven't been in trouble since i got out. I earned my way in life.

This guy is an amazing interviewer. His genuineness allows him to connect with nearly anyone. The way he interacts with people is incredible- with empathy and respect and a true interest in each person and a regard for their dignity. What's amazing is that as much as this documentary revealed I still have so many questions. I think a well-done piece like this not only teaches many things but peaks a curiosity that may have not existed in one's mine prior.

His journalism is amazing. The way he talks to them.

The barber is just amazing. Looks like a story in a movie, but so true and real.

Sir Trevor McDonald is a true living legend

Sir Trevor McDonald handled these interviews like a boss. There is a wealth of education on human behaviour and the correlation to childhood psychology.

I seen this documentary so many times. It never gets old.

Sir Trevor McDonald should make more prison documentaries, he ask exactly those questions which we desire.

I appreciate that they only showed inmates honest about their crimes. Amazing interviewer!

This was one of the best prison documentaries i ever seen! I have seen a lot too. It provided a very laid back view into the life and mindset of the prisoners. Amazing work!

This interviewer was so respectful and treated them all with such dignity and respect. We’ll done.

Anyone else watch these videos until you doze off and go to sleep? 1.3k likes later: “I just wanna thank god, my mother for always believing in me”

Somebody get this man a Peabody award because he is an absolutely brilliant interviewer. Great documentary.

What a profound documentary! every subject/ convict's soul ripped open and bared for all to perceive and taste the rawness of humanity by an absolutely brilliant interviewer.

Sir Trevor is amazing. The dignity he brings with his questions. Unparalleled empathy.

This reporter is phenomenal. I learn so much from watching his videos. He asks empathetic and important questions and he he makes everyone feel comfortable.

Amazing.... I go to work everyday and feel like life sucks. This helps to put things into a new light, I have absolutely no reason to complain.

The guy who committed his crimes at 13 is really well spoken, in different circumstances who knows how his life could have turned out, yes the crimes committed that day were terrible, really a sad situation all round.

This is soothing for me to listen to. I’m just cleaning my garage on a Saturday afternoon.

I absolutely love listening to Sir Trevor McDonald speak and really listen to a person's story. They simply don't make 'em like you anymore sir. You are the embodiment of what it means to have real respect and empathy for all human beings without passing even the finest sliver of judgement on them. Thank you for sharing all the knowledge you gather by doing these documentaries and for setting the example you have for all who watch.

Now thats how u interview ppl, he is the best, God bless him everyone in this video and reading this commant.

I am a former lifer who did 36 yrs in the California prison system. I can relate to these fellas about what emotions we have to deal with on a daily basis basis. Wish them all good luck on their journey of living in prison...is rough.

Bill Toney was the police officer that Benjamin Ritchie killed. Officer Toney's younger brother was named Todd and he was in jail for drug charges and found out his brother had been killed in the line of duty on the news. The sheriff deputies in Hamilton Co IN allowed Todd to go to the funeral because some of them were in the police academy with Bill. The real loser this situation is their mother, she lost one son in the line of duty and lost another son to a drug overdose. Truly a sad situation.

Being a "caged animal" is what put me on the " straight and narrow path" some 35 yrs. ago , haven't looked back 👍

Sir Trevor is one of the best journalists out here. He holds dignity and respect for everyone.

Some of these men seem like they find more purpose in jail than they did on the outside. I can admire that. It’s sad though that it took this terrible journey and others were harmed to reach this point.

Her 9 year old daughter said, "Keep your head up". Those are worlds of a grow up. I hope baby girl doesn't follow her mom and dad's patterns.

Greatest respect for your honesty and the respectful way you talk with the people in prison, making a documentary in a fair way

Teach your children impulse control and delayed gratification - this is exactly what a lot of this is- teaching patience is absolutely necessary esp with boys. I saw it in my son early on- with lots of hard work and teaching skills to deal with his frustration - he’s learned to be patient and THINK before he reacts. Once the mind is engaged in an adverse way it’s nearly impossible to change a persons mind. This is why people commit suicide as well.

Sir Trevor Mcdonald is the most kind, calm, non judgemental and uplifting by giving advice when asked. I LOVE his documentaries. God bless his ❤️!

To see the difference between an inmate who has the ability to ‘escape’ via books vs. the one who’s options are reruns on TV and cleaning makes one take pause.

This man is a REAL Journalist Really sad to see where journalism has gone in this age of division and political motives.

Not excusing any of these inmates for their crimes, but what an amazing look into humanity itself. How each person searches for meaning and purpose even when confined to a cage for life. This prison is quite impressive - seems to be a model of a well-run establishment. I am shocked at the lack of chaos and violence among potentially seriously dangerous criminals. Amazing!!

I was touched by Cindy's story. So many women are in this, and every prison for just trying to get help. The final result was six people died, and no parole board will ever see past that. A woman who abused and lost custody of 2 children, then killed a third is going home, and her post-partum was taken into consideration. But Cindy had been repeatedly abused by her father, then in the home she burnt. I truly believe she never wanted to hurt anyone she was just trying to get anyone to listen and help.

Sir Trevor McDonald's voice is soothing, non-judgmental and caring. He shows the inmates respect, thus the inmates show him respect and thus allowing the incarcerated men, women to open up truthfully. Excellent documentary.

The guy who killed 2 people when he was 13 yrs old received more sentences than serial killers and adults who kills intentionally.

Sir Trevor is so engaging and clearly very compassionate to even the worst people he meets. I could listen to him talk forever.

This host is excellent. I could listen to him speak about any topic. I am in the process of becoming a corrections officer and this documentary is very insightful. Thank you to everyone involved.

I can’t get past the guy that committed a double homicide at 13. The heart breaks for all involved. Two people lost their lives over a lawn. Just a kid and he destroyed his life over that so he basically killed three people (including himself) before he was old enough to even understand the meaning of that

This is my favorite documentary series of all time-I’ve watched it for years ❤ Sir Trevor McDonald is a legend

One of the best prison docs I've ever seen out of many. Bravo 👏

I really respect how the superintendent and interviewer both treat those men. They understand what they are capable of. But they treat and speak to them respectfully. And they seem to respect them as well.

This interviewer is very good at his approach and ability to ask questions to disarm the inmates and truly draw out honest information. Well done.

The man that killed at 13 is so well spoken and articulate. Really such a shame that he made that choice but I do not forget the victims. How horrible bc they said they didn’t want their grass mowed! So senseless

Fred Bair was one of my best friends when I was in prison with him back in 2000. To this day it blows me away that he did what he did. He wasn't a violent person at all. I'm 5ft 8 160 and Fred was shorter and smaller than me by a good bit. It's just crazy man

This woman who killed her baby son, refers to him as being " another life!". She's busier speaking about her attempted suicide, than killing her own child. She seems cold!

Please make a part 2 it’s been a while Sir!

You almost start feeling sorry for them but then you remember whey they're there. I can appreciate some of them admitting they should never be out.

Fabulous interviewer. Asks the questions we ourselves would ask. I could listen to him talk all day.

At 2:57:10 This woman killed her three (3) month old son she should never be allow to get out of jail ever again, look at the way she smiles while telling the story of the way her son died. I wish her the worst life possible if this monster is to be released from prison.

Imagine being a woman who believes no normal man will have you, so you go to death row to look for love.

This is the 2nd time I've watched this & Trevor McDonald is the most sensitive, compassionate interviewer I've ever come across. He manages to get to the point of the matter whilst remaining considerate of his interviewee's feelings. I absolutely adore his perfect diction & his vocabulary is beyond that of any other interviewer I've seen. Thank you for an excellent documentary.

Every time I watch this documentary, it reminds me of a situation where a split decision in the wrong direction would have landed me in jail for murdering a sociopath that, in my opinion, wrong me. To this day, I thank God for grabbing by my shoulders and removing from that confrontation. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

"You look up one day and 37 years have went by." You don't have to be jailed to be in prison.

Sir Trevor MacDonald did a wonderful job. He was polite, fair and respectful but you could tell he knew exactly who he was dealing w. Intelligent investigative journalism.

2 guys on death row are more loyal than anyone in my neighborhood.

VERY WELL DONE! What a wild ride through a wide range of thoughts and feelings, through a very different lense.

*Sir Trevor McDonald amazing interviewer. REAL Journalist doing real journalism.*

Like I said in a reply earlier this man, Sir Trever McDonald is definitely one extra special exceptional man the way he is so polite, up-close and personal with both men and women he truly cares to get to know them and their stories. And he’s respectful, doesn’t appear to be scared approaching inside their cells, he fits right in and they liked Sir McDonald (can tell he’s a very humble, blessed man very much a likable guy. . .) They were very open and welcoming to him. I think these prisoners are very lucky and blessed to be able to have sucha humble respectful man visit them on Deathrow and felt they needed it. They were so welcoming to Sir Trever McDonald and so open talking to him so freely in telling him their stories. Especially when he went back wanting to visit the man a 2nd time that murdered a woman, a mother of a 4-1/2 y.o.babygirl, he told him he went there to rape the mom (which he had denied yrs prior when caught) - he admitted to slicing both the lil girl and her mothers throats leaving them for dead. Damn, Soooo cold blooded it shook me to my core when I watched him telling Sir McDonald about it, WOW could see it did bother the murderer (I forget his name) he appeared to be a bit remorseful especially for the 4-1/2 y.o. girl while telling his gruesome story. Then Sir McDonald went to visit a woman’s prison. This is a great Documentary one of the best “Prison Documentaries” I’ve seen yet. This man Sir Trever McDonald is AWEsome. . . If by chance you’re on the fence about this Documentary I highly recommend you watch it, it’s Good. You all be safe outthere! God Bless 🙏🛐🙏 - Angel 🌹♥️🥰 MuchLove

First time seeing this presenter/interviewer and I'm amazed at his thoughtful questions and his ability to humanize these women who were locked up as monsters. I almost felt sorry for a few of them, until they described what they did with a smile on their face. Something so unsettling about their smiling while retelling their stories.

I love how they solely blame the woman for their role in the escape, like the male officer was just a poor victim! Even though the officer was preying on vulnerable drug addicted inmates to profit from their suffering. In my eyes he was the manipulator and should b serving a much longer sentence than was given to him.

The warden is so respectfull. Shows' he is right for the job.

Got to be one of the best documentary I've ever seen

This really touched my heart because I actually saw these people past there crimes and I really wept for them and the people they hurt .i pray for them may God have mercy on each of them.

I've been to Rockville and it is absolutely so intimidating when you first get there. That's the place the literally made me decide right then that I was going to do whatever I had to to change my life and never go back.

Dang! I saw this one years ago. All you did was combine the two. When will part 2 come out? I’d love an update on the men.

When Fredrick said " he's been a thief all my life" , I remember my grandmother's words to us " a liar is a thief and a thief is a murderer !"

Sir Trevor McDonald did a great job interviewing inmates.

I'm glad the guy who killed the lady and her 4 y.o. girl told the truth and admitted what he'd done instead of sticking to his original story of not being guilty.

Sir Trevor? An absolute legend!

I feel sorry for their victims!!!!!

Great program. I spent 16 years in prison. I was a max prisoner at Spring Creek Correctional Center. Alaska sent me to Florence Arizona 1998 until I was released October 20, 2006. I was in For Escape and Armed robbery. I educated myself and tried over 400 fellow prisoners while in Arizona. After working a steady career, I became a firefighter in 2015, 2016 I'd become an Emergency Trauma Technician. My title was EMS Coordinator and I led my team to be the best Medevac crew in Alaska. I'm one of 22 firefighters in Alaska to hold an Offshore Firefighter Certificate. My orders come from 911 dispatch, Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Homeland Security. I've saved many lives driving an ambulance and my calls are all documented 911 calls.

This gentleman is the mist incredible interviewer I have ever listened to. So sad that any of this had to happen. The one that breaks my heart the most..the 3 month old baby. 😢

This video sure didn’t put me to sleep! I was hanging on every word for three hours! Thank you for sharing! Awesome documentary!

This man has earned my absolute and total respect as a journalist. Every single interview I've ever seen of his he has conducted with ZERO bias. He asks the hard questions. He is compassionate, kind, and respectful to every person he interviews without fail. He is truly an extremely rare breed in journalism, so much so that I would go so far as to say he's a dying breed of journalist. Never have I seen him push any kind of agenda and anytime he interjects his opinion he's clear that he's stating how HE feels about something without trying to convince the audience to feel the same way. His opinions are just a sort of manner of conversation with the interviewees and are never pushed as if they are how someone else should feel about an issue. I have such an enormous respect for this man and will watch ANYTHING he participates in because I know that he is genuinely concerned with getting answers from many different sides of issues and does it with such a respect for the interviewees and with a sort of tenderness and empathy that I see no other current so-called "journalist" do today. He's truly a class act who has earned MY DEEPEST RESPECT as a man and for his work. I just hope he has many many more years and projects because he's really one of a kind in this age when "journalists" are nothing more than mouthpieces for a given agenda and try shoving their agendas down your throat. His documentaries are ALWAYS left in a place where you've been provided many different sides of an issue and you are left to decide for yourself what position you want to take and where you want to stand. Just amazing.

This guy's good at what he does. He asks some hard questions but does it in a way as to not offend or sound harsh. More understanding or attempting to understand

Amazing documentary. My heart breaks for the victims but also for some offenders. Cindy White's story is so heartbreaking. Truly an unfortunate thing to happen. I wish she'll be able to walk out of the prison one day.

Hats off to sir Trevor McDonald for this unique documentary Prayers for the inmates 🙏

Sir Trevor Macdonald is the best journalist/interviewer I have ever heard.

This is probably one of the most interesting and well done documentaries I've had the privilege to watch.

This deserves all kind of awards!!!!

That girl who got 16 years deserves to be locked up longer. She is messed up in the head. No regret, no true emotion behind her mistakes

My guy had a full size room, a cat and an XBOX in there

These girls who giggle when describing strong arm robbery, and smile when describing shooting someone in the face….there’s a pathology there, that goes beyond immaturity

This is a bummer. I've seen this many years ago. I thought it was a sequel or something.

@2:30:40 the way that girl smiles while telling her story makes me feel she doesn't care. It might be a nervous reaction but it made my stomach hurt because an innocent man is now blind for something that should have never happened.

What a wonderful and Non-Judgmental man...Love these interviews.People deserve forgiveness.

Ronald Sanford seemed like bad environment bad circumstances at such a young age. He definitely is trying to find happiness with himself. Tragic but inspiring. "No man is your friend, no man is your enemy, every man is your teacher" -Florence S. Shinn

Sir Trevor McDonald has a great gift in how he's inquisitive yet respectful. Well done Sir!

I love how humble Sir Trevor is by not bragging to the inmate that he's met Diana, Princess of Wales.

Sir Trevor McDonald is an awesome Journalist. He treats the prisoners with respect and truly listened to their stories. I´m at aw how these prisoners can do such horrific crimes. Thank you Sir Trevor McDonald for sharing this video.

Bro i thought the barber was a civilian employee not an actual inmate!! What a crazy plot twist