Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

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Post-Apocalyptic T FYI—this is actually Part 1 of a 3-part series that takes place over the course of nearly 20 years. My review is based on the entire series: For most of the series, you're angry and disgusted by how unjustly these teenagers are being treated. And when you're not angry, you're horrified by the behavior of the victims' parents who are all completely unhinged. Not unhinged because of their grief over losing a child, but unhinged because they were all so incredibly unstable to begin with. Then there are times when the series is hilarious because of the antics of one of the victims' step-fathers. But then you remember that you're not watching a Saturday Night Live sketch. This man is not trying to be funny. He is just so profoundly mentally ill and improperly medicated that he thinks what he's doing/saying is on the level. The whole case is heartbreaking for all 6 of the victims—the 3 children who were brutally murdered and the 3 teens who were wrongfully convicted. If it wasn't for HBO, Metallica, and The (Dixie) Chicks, 2 of those men would still be in prison today and Damien would've been executed by the state. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review Jerod S Before crime documentaries were the thing they are today, there was "Paradise Lost". 3 young boys murdered in a backwoods area leads to the arrest and conviction of 3 teen boys. Evidence is shaky...but these poor families are mentally not all there. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Joel C A powerful and disturbing documentary that follows the three accused youths through the court process like no other doco I've seen. The questions and weight of the mystery involved with what actually happened is kinda mind blowing and keeps you guessing who's innocent and who's guilty. Filmed in the 90's it really captures the era before the wave of technological devices flooded our world. Personally, I'd hate to think the teens are guilty, or someone is still out there free to continue these horrendous acts, but who really knows the truth. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/21 Full Review georgan g Way too long and no different from other documentaries about this miscarriage of justice. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A more appropriate title would be Any Reasonable Doubt Lost... There is a follow up to this story. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A disturbing, unsettling documentary for a number of reasons. First is the shocking murder of three children and the documentary doesn't pull back from showing explicit photographs and footage of the children. Second is the legal system that prosecutes three teenage boys on the basis that they are a bit different to the rest of the conservative population. The film makers do not take an overt position on the guilt or innocence of the three boys but, as the story progresses, it becomes pretty obvious that the convictions are highly dubious. This story is yet another example of the US legal system often not working the way it should for those who different to the "norm". It is a riveting documentary. But be warned, there are some very difficult, challenging scenes. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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