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Man celebrates 70th birthday after release from prison

May 25, 2022 / 01:56

This episode covers Vincent Simmons' release from prison after 44 years, his reflections on freedom, and the legal battle surrounding his conviction.

Vincent Simmons, who was imprisoned in Louisiana since 1977, shares his first experiences as a free man, including leaving the state that holds painful memories for him.

His attorney, Justin Bonus, discusses the lack of physical evidence in Vincent's case, emphasizing the judge's ruling that his trial was unfair.

Vincent expresses joy in experiencing modern life and simple pleasures, highlighting the profound difference between his past and present.

The episode captures the emotional weight of Vincent's journey and the complexities of his legal situation.

TLDR

Vincent Simmons reflects on freedom after 44 years in prison and discusses his wrongful conviction and the lack of evidence against him.

Episode

1:56
00:00:04
it has been more than four decades since vincent simmons has had a birthday cake
00:00:09
candles to blow out and make a wish vincent entered prison back in 1977. he was just 25 years old then and he
00:00:20
walked out three days before freedom his 70th birthday what's it like being out of prison oh
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man this is a jello that is unexplainable really one of the first things he did as a free
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man was leave the state of louisiana and everything it represents for him do you
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want to go back no no i want to go back i don't have nothing in louisiana nothing but pain
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and suffering so why would i want to go back there you know i'm good a judge vacated vincent's conviction for
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attempted aggravated rape of twin sisters karen and sharon sanders the judge ruled that vincent did not get a
00:01:01
fair trial he did not make a finding though as to whether or not vincent is innocent or guilty vincent's current
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attorney justin bonus says there was never any physical evidence there's no hairs no fibers no blood no sweat no
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semen there's nothing it's not a phone since his release vincent has been enjoying catching up on everything he's
00:01:22
missed so much has changed since 1977. man new technology i'm just like a little
00:01:31
bit we got to learn but it is all joyful what are the simple things that you enjoy now breathing the
00:01:39
free air walking outside basically it's freedom to just enjoy the moment you

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Episode Highlights

  • Vincent's First Birthday Cake in Decades
    After more than 40 years, Vincent Simmons finally gets to celebrate his birthday with a cake.
    “Vincent Simmons has had a birthday cake.”
    @ 00m 06s
    May 25, 2022
  • A Judge Vacates Vincent's Conviction
    Vincent's conviction for attempted aggravated rape is vacated due to unfair trial concerns.
    “A judge vacated Vincent's conviction for attempted aggravated rape.”
    @ 00m 52s
    May 25, 2022
  • Rediscovering Freedom
    Vincent enjoys the simple pleasures of life after decades in prison, embracing his newfound freedom.
    “Basically it's freedom to just enjoy the moment.”
    @ 01m 49s
    May 25, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • This is a jello that is unexplainable really.
    Man celebrates 70th birthday after release from prison
  • I don't have nothing in Louisiana, nothing but pain and suffering.
    Man celebrates 70th birthday after release from prison
  • Basically it's freedom to just enjoy the moment.
    Man celebrates 70th birthday after release from prison

Key Moments

  • Freedom After 40 Years00:04
  • Leaving Louisiana Behind00:34
  • Rediscovering Joy01:20