Criminal The Confession, Part 2
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Oct 6, 2023 A man turns himself in for a crime 17 years later, facing the aftermath of his confession and arrest. The gothic Fishkill prison and the thoughts of the prosecutor are explored. The concept of clemency and the challenges in the decision-making process are discussed. The speaker reflects on their time served and reconnects with their adult children.
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A Confession After 17 Years
- At 18, Trevel Coleman shot a man during an attempted robbery and rode away without knowing the outcome.
- Seventeen years later, overwhelmed by conscience, he walked into a police station and tried to confess.
Confessing Led To Arrest
- Trevel gave detailed memories, signed a confession, and told prosecutors he wanted to make it right for the victim's family.
- Prosecutors then informed him the victim, John Henkel, had died and Trevel was arrested for murder.
Public Shame And Private Support
- After his arrest, Trevel was held at Rikers and ridiculed online and by some family members for turning himself in.
- Other inmates also questioned his decision, while his family showed varying levels of understanding.