On September 6, 2001, Kenneth Waters fell from a 15-foot wall while taking a shortcut to his brother's house after a dinner with his mother. He slipped and fell, dying from injuries related to head trauma, just six months after his release from prison. Kenny's death is not mentioned in the film.
The justice system is in need of serious overhaul. Some people have no souls, for someone to sit there for 18 years knowing that someone is doing hard time for a crime they did not commit is beyond understanding.
i wish i could somehow bring him back but im not god, hes prob doing good up there though... what an amazing sister, my fam prob wouldnt do the same, honestly
I think it takes huge amounts of patience, forgiveness and understanding to spent 18 years in prison for a crime I did not commit and get out of there, be at peace with my self, and not do some serious damage to the people that put me there in the first place.
@jquiroga2k What?! It would have been the worst slap in the face ever for him to turn around and commit a crime immediately after his sister worked so hard to have him freed.
I just finnished watching the film 'Conviction' staring Hilary Swank, and I must say, this is really quite a remarkable and touching story. God bless Betty Anne, what a wonderful sister and human being she is.
The film prompted me to read more about this story, and I am deeply saddened to hear of Kenny's tragic passing, and only six months after being released, SIX MONTHS!, just so sad.
Words do little to describe how amazing this story is. After reading all about it, I'm left speechless. Betty Anne Waters is a hero. She's incredible. She did what nobody does.
The innocence project is built by good people like her working hard for a just cause. Thank you =)
Betty is an amazingly courageous and beautiful person; she gives hope where it has been lost. Thank you for all you have done and for all that you have given.
I wrote a paper on Kenny Waters and post-conviction DNA testing for my Criminal Law class. His story brought me to tears when I was reading the brief. Good for you Kenny + Betty.
Betty Anne Waters is an incredibly beautiful woman and so nice. I met her at a special 'Conviction' screening in Washington, DC. Tony Goldwyn, Sam Rockwell and Barry Scheck were also in attendance
On September 6, 2001, Kenneth Waters fell from a 15-foot wall while taking a shortcut to his brother's house after a dinner with his mother. He slipped and fell, dying from injuries related to head trauma, just six months after his release from prison. Kenny's death is not mentioned in the film.
AND THAT'S HOW LIFE TROLLED THIS TALE
fernandomfernandes 3 months ago 4
I also donated to the innocence project this morning... Barry, you are a hero as well.
huffdawgs8 5 months ago
I was readly to quit on something I was fighting until I saw "conviction" last night... you are my heroine... I will not quit.
huffdawgs8 5 months ago
just watched the movie.
very good.
lnereida1 6 months ago
The justice system is in need of serious overhaul. Some people have no souls, for someone to sit there for 18 years knowing that someone is doing hard time for a crime they did not commit is beyond understanding.
iziahlights 6 months ago 3
the movie was incredible
freestuffwizard 6 months ago
i wish i could somehow bring him back but im not god, hes prob doing good up there though... what an amazing sister, my fam prob wouldnt do the same, honestly
TheVidGoods 9 months ago
SHE'S AMAZING
TheSololobo 10 months ago
Never give up in whatT YOU BELIEVE
CoachU2Health 11 months ago
I think it takes huge amounts of patience, forgiveness and understanding to spent 18 years in prison for a crime I did not commit and get out of there, be at peace with my self, and not do some serious damage to the people that put me there in the first place.
So Kenny deserves as much credit as his sister.
jquiroga2k 11 months ago 27
@jquiroga2k What?! It would have been the worst slap in the face ever for him to turn around and commit a crime immediately after his sister worked so hard to have him freed.
princessamina1 9 months ago
The movie Conviction was very good. It is a shame how this guy was railroaded by a crooked cop. That cop should have been given time.
gstyle29 11 months ago
I just finnished watching the film 'Conviction' staring Hilary Swank, and I must say, this is really quite a remarkable and touching story. God bless Betty Anne, what a wonderful sister and human being she is.
The film prompted me to read more about this story, and I am deeply saddened to hear of Kenny's tragic passing, and only six months after being released, SIX MONTHS!, just so sad.
marczel99 1 year ago 3
@marczel99
how did he die???
xxladybug94 11 months ago
If I was ever in a jam. I think I'd like to have Betty Anne Waters fighting for me too. An absolutely remarkable woman.
mojo60s 1 year ago
Amazing, she is truely an inspiration of how far family love can push you. Would love to meet her x
vmcarter 1 year ago
Words do little to describe how amazing this story is. After reading all about it, I'm left speechless. Betty Anne Waters is a hero. She's incredible. She did what nobody does.
The innocence project is built by good people like her working hard for a just cause. Thank you =)
seanyyg 1 year ago 31
all i have to say is: that is one stobborn little girl damn!!!
Gouveia100 1 year ago
The fact he died 6 months after getting out makes me want the cops who lied and falsified evidence to put him there to be punished even more.
thesearcher 1 year ago 3
@thesearcher agreed. after i just read about him passing after he got out.. makes me fucking pissed at the peope who falsified the evidence.
asburysmith 1 year ago
Sad to hear after 6 months free he fell and died
nani1962 1 year ago 2
What this video doesn't mention is the fact that Kenny died in an accident 6 months after being released from prison.
ayansb 1 year ago
Man she stuck with it didnt wavier didnt give up,didnt give in!
mad4you1000 1 year ago
This poignant video has left me sobbing. Our judicial system is pathetic and broken, at all levels.
1lightspeed 1 year ago
Betty is an amazingly courageous and beautiful person; she gives hope where it has been lost. Thank you for all you have done and for all that you have given.
RakicDaisy99 1 year ago
I wrote a paper on Kenny Waters and post-conviction DNA testing for my Criminal Law class. His story brought me to tears when I was reading the brief. Good for you Kenny + Betty.
Thanks, ~Andy
tinfoilandy 1 year ago
Betty Anne Waters is an incredibly beautiful woman and so nice. I met her at a special 'Conviction' screening in Washington, DC. Tony Goldwyn, Sam Rockwell and Barry Scheck were also in attendance
DCJerseygrl 1 year ago 2