Shelton Jackson was 17 when he was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Thomas Maynard, who tragically left behind a week-old baby boy. Now 48, Jackson has been granted a resentencing hearing that could result in his release.

Dana Barker was only 17 when she killed her former stepmother in 1994. The court failed to consider the role of her father in the crime, and the circumstances that led to murder. Now 44, Dana is fighting for a resentencing hearing.

17-year-old Deon Haynes received a life sentence for killing a former classmate in her home. Now 47, Deon has been granted a resentencing hearing, but his continued claim of innocence has brought his capacity for rehabilitation into question.

Richard was 17 when he and a friend committed a fatal robbery. Now 65, Richard has served nearly 50 years and believes he has demonstrated his rehabilitation. But questions linger.

Malcolm was 17 when he stabbed and killed a local woman who had offered to help the homeless teen. Now 28 and serving life without parole, Malcolm hopes to earn an opportunity for a reduced sentence, and forgiveness.

What drives a teenage boy to kill his own father? Justin Long was only 15 when he violently killed his adoptive father, Hoyt Long. Justin believes he finally snapped after years of corporal punishment, and hopes to obtain a resentencing hearing.

16-year-old William Najar shot and killed Michael Decker in the Phoenix desert. Now 38, Najar is facing a resentencing hearing. As the episode dives deeper into William's upbringing, it reveals a troubled mind careening toward self-destruction.

This episode will chronicle the battle over sentencing one of the most notorious juvenile murderers in US history. We'll follow the dramatic showdown between advocates of juvenile justice reform and those who believe in standing 'tough on crime.'

The individual stories of previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms without parole who are now seeking resentencing, following a United States Supreme Court ruling.