A Newfoundland man is falsely accused of murdering his own mother | W5 INVESTIGATION

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  • čas přidán 30. 10. 2022
  • W5 investigates the story behind a man falsely accused for his mother's death in the tight-knit community of St. John's, Newfoundland. Avery Haines discloses missed clues, mistakes and the identity of the real killer.
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Komentáře • 124

  • @user-uz6vz3tp5x
    @user-uz6vz3tp5x Před 4 měsíci +50

    Wow, what a story. I feel so bad for Greg’s horrific experience back then. So glad to see him rise up and above all that to succeed in life and raise a good kid. 👏

    • @carlawestlund4429
      @carlawestlund4429 Před 2 měsíci

      What have ya all done lately to make a difference ...
      In someone's life.
      To help
      What.....
      . tell me be sides oh how horrible of course but ... The next step. Is wonder fullllll

  • @jennypalmer331
    @jennypalmer331 Před 4 měsíci +28

    What a horrible ex childhood friend. So evil and should have been given 1st degree. That was so wrong. May she RIP. Condolences to family

  • @anybodycanart
    @anybodycanart Před 3 měsíci +18

    This couple, the love and trust they have for eachother, I'm so glad. ❤

  • @adrianamartins7156
    @adrianamartins7156 Před 5 měsíci +32

    I'm so sorry to hear what happened to him an innocent person sent to jail.. I pray the family will one day have peace and closure. May God bless them 😢

    • @jernikof
      @jernikof Před 3 měsíci +1

      what God god who, the one thats as brutal vindictive you can get.

  • @aimademedothis
    @aimademedothis Před 2 měsíci +21

    This case deserves massive federal oversight, and Greg needs a substantial financial compensation! He should take his case to the Supreme Court of Canada!

  • @1stsharkb8
    @1stsharkb8 Před 2 měsíci +21

    Innocent and sent to prison is one thing. Innocent and sent to prison for brutally stabbing and killing your MOTHER is another!! How horrific to find her and have that image permanently in his brain. Did he have ANYBODY other than Tina support him??? Grand parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends?? Poor guy. How awful that would be. I think he has a better attitude than I would have after enduring all this.

  • @lauriethomas179
    @lauriethomas179 Před 5 měsíci +36

    I saw this story covered previously, and I am infuriated with the cops and the Crown that put an innocent man behind bars. They wore blinders and didn't look at anyone else. Look what happened to Guy Paul Morin. I hope Greg sued the crap out of the city.

  • @bobgillis1137
    @bobgillis1137 Před 2 měsíci +21

    What an amazingly loyal girlfriend and eventual wife. I would think most relationships would not survive this process. Kudos to both.

  • @user-pm8iy4rg6q
    @user-pm8iy4rg6q Před 2 měsíci +15

    The sad part about wrongful convictions (blinders by police) is that the general public try and convict without any evidence, just on hearsay.

  • @lindasue8719
    @lindasue8719 Před 5 měsíci +32

    Whenever there's a case that has turned out crappy, it always comes down to a crappy police work.
    And hands up everybody who knew from the get-go that it was Brian 🙋🏻‍♀️
    And where were the throngs of rabid reporters for Brian's non-trial? For any of his court appearances?? Invisible. Absolutely shameful.

  • @christineroberts9780
    @christineroberts9780 Před 5 měsíci +25

    Clearly not guilty.......hope he sues them all

    • @Mathilda5xp
      @Mathilda5xp Před 2 měsíci +5

      I agree. He must sue them for millions of dollars.

    • @Korn_Pops
      @Korn_Pops Před měsícem

      In the United States, he would have automatically been awarded money for wrongful imprisonment for every MONTH of his incarceration. 🎉

  • @franceskavalec350
    @franceskavalec350 Před 4 měsíci +22

    Horrible ,Horrible, Horrible, on all levels !!.

  • @valeriemcelree4427
    @valeriemcelree4427 Před 3 měsíci +16

    A terrible injustice and I hope Greg got a good payout for the wrong done to him, and I hope Doye spends the rest of his life in jail, the police were so easy on him, it is crazy...is that the justice system Canadians havew...

  • @67Elize67
    @67Elize67 Před 2 měsíci +9

    An apology??? I wouldn't be able to sleep at night, being one of the people, who convicted the young man... He found his mom, in that way, and was still in shock, and grieving and they arrested him for the murder, wth? 😱

  • @lindaandersenholmes8270
    @lindaandersenholmes8270 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Injustices are the hardest things to overcome. It destroys your soul. When you are an honest decent person like Greg it’s beyond galling to suffer the injustice he endured. The truth shall prevail but the pain until it does prevail is unbearable.

  • @scottaznavourian3720
    @scottaznavourian3720 Před 5 měsíci +14

    I'm surprised they didn't try to get Brian to say Greg was in on it

  • @lanabills4498
    @lanabills4498 Před 3 měsíci +8

    A living survivor of one of my absolute worst nightmares. I understand his steadfast stubborn fight for justice. I wish him and his family, peace and contentment and the ability to let it lie. I am praying that for him. I think his mum would smile to see her boy at peace. Touched my heart. Huge respect

  • @christineroberts9780
    @christineroberts9780 Před 5 měsíci +21

    Lovely couple.... So sad how they treated him... Shame onthose cops

  • @johaysom1496
    @johaysom1496 Před 4 měsíci +10

    He should have sued the county for everything he could get out of them

  • @barbarama
    @barbarama Před 2 měsíci +3

    It makes me so happy that the family made it through this nightmare. ❤

  • @kwisin1337
    @kwisin1337 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Thank you for covering the story. The face transitions are so beautifully done, so incredible to see the aging over time. Great work on the total package.

  • @kkrollingskkrollings3173
    @kkrollingskkrollings3173 Před 3 měsíci +9

    I lived on James place when ms. Parsons was murdered, I was just ten years old at the time. I knew Greag and his Mom they were great people. I shoveled there walkway a couple times and earned some money for myself. They were a nice family. My mom was certain right from the start that Greag did not hurt his Mom he loved her dearly. Very sad what happened to Ms. Parsons and what Greag had to go through. I remember listening to Greag and his friends play music is his basement. Me and a couple buddies listened from outside the basement window. They played metal style music that song was just a song and no more to it than that. I remember being scared after the murder knowing a murderer was lose and James place had a heavy police presence 24/7 for some time after.

  • @sueme1954
    @sueme1954 Před 2 měsíci +5

    What Brian did is horrific and also what he will do if ever released as shown with the interview for a "hitman job". He is a cold blooded sick killer.

  • @Mathilda5xp
    @Mathilda5xp Před 2 měsíci +4

    I am so sorry that you spent such a long time in jail for something that you did not do, Greg. God bless you and your lovely wife and your son. Much aroha to you all from New Zealand.🙏🙏❤❤

  • @GillianMcGeorge-Cruikshank
    @GillianMcGeorge-Cruikshank Před 2 měsíci +5

    What about what the police did to him. Sicking there police dogs on him. Those cops should have lost their jobs. Should have been a major lawsuit.

  • @coreencasey5109
    @coreencasey5109 Před 2 měsíci +6

    What a woman for sticking by his side. Another example of police tunnel vision. Still happens today sadly. So glad the truth came out eventually.

  • @brandyjean7015
    @brandyjean7015 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Friends like Brian, you don't need enemies.
    And letting Brian plead to the lesser charge of 2nd degree murder; you dont have true justice either.

  • @kathyhodges-ik2zk
    @kathyhodges-ik2zk Před 5 měsíci +5

    My late mother was from St John’s Newfoundland it’s strange to hear stories from there

  • @jgsawka
    @jgsawka Před 2 měsíci +4

    How awful for this man. At least the killer was finally found but at such a cost! Such a shame to be convicted based mostly on a music recording.

  • @ljjackson7106
    @ljjackson7106 Před 2 měsíci +3

    In 2003, Brian Doyle was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 18 years, a sentence he unsuccessfully tried to have reduced (screenshot from file footage) Horrible pain for Greg and family.

  • @maryannchaisson6742
    @maryannchaisson6742 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Dear Greg & Tina..God Bless you both and hope and pray you get $$$million settlements from the total incompetence of the police!
    Nothing will ever bring your loved one back, you have so much to be proud! Wonderful person, great son, know you are admired everywhere. Love from PE. 🙏🙏🤗🤗❤️❤️🌹🇨🇦

  • @shweefranglais7900
    @shweefranglais7900 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Their accent sounds just like the Waterford or Kilkenny accent; that is accent from South East Ireland. I thought at first it was just them and they must have recently emigrated but whenI I found that others in the documentary spoke the same, I read up on it and found that a large proportion of immigrants to New Foundland came from those parts.

    • @Janewomanpower
      @Janewomanpower Před 2 měsíci +2

      yeah there is a strong old English and Irish accent here.

    • @bradpaul8576
      @bradpaul8576 Před 2 měsíci +2

      It’s worth a visit. I was amazed to hear the accent too. There’s another place in Canada where you hear a very pure Irish accent, the Ottawa Valley up near Renfrew and Pembroke Ontario. Amazing how it has survived.

    • @Janewomanpower
      @Janewomanpower Před 2 měsíci

      @@bradpaul8576 I live in Newfoundland and i have more of the old cockney English accent but we've lost so much of it over the years. But my accent now is a soup of old English, Irish and Scottish and a s'matter of French accent. i had no idea about the Ottawa Valley! I must check it out.

  • @jNeal-gj9iu
    @jNeal-gj9iu Před 2 měsíci +4

    Strong man, strong woman behind the man. ❤

  • @annmccarthy2101
    @annmccarthy2101 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Such a sweet, sweet family. Peace and love to them all. 💕

  • @anthonybranco
    @anthonybranco Před 2 měsíci +2

    I know how he feels. When the police do a Mr. Big, you never forget it. And to make matters worse, because the 24/7 surveillance and harassment I experience targeted, the pain never goes away, you can't heal. This country truly is evil.

  • @nikkikidd8428
    @nikkikidd8428 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Let’s be real, no jury truly believed that he killed his mother. Some jurors just think that a defendant wouldn’t be charged if they weren’t guilty and the fear of letting a killer go free is greater than the fear of putting an innocent man behind bars. And I am so sick and tired of everyone getting plea deals when these criminals deserve to ACTUALLY get life. In Canada everyone gets out early and plea deals puts killers, rapists and pedophiles out on the street early and long before the public thinks. And yes this is a reality that hits home for me and more than a few people that I know personally. Some people cannot be reformed and some people don’t DESERVE to be reformed.

  • @patricialinssen8930
    @patricialinssen8930 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is aweful seeing with this man went threw. God bless you Greg

  • @Inquisitor2024
    @Inquisitor2024 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Wife looks like Bernadette Peters

  • @Padayachee
    @Padayachee Před 2 měsíci +4

    Wonderful wife who stood by u.Sue them and move on with ur wonderful family.May God bless url.South Africa

    • @cruisepaige
      @cruisepaige Před 2 měsíci

      Sue them and move on are mutually exclusive.

  • @user-pd1cb2dr7t
    @user-pd1cb2dr7t Před 3 měsíci +3

    My parents worked in the law enforcements for decades. The experienced from the forces with tons of darkness, covered ups, manifestations, etc.
    Did you, as reporter gone further asked those investors about James case?

  • @oneflyguy1949
    @oneflyguy1949 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I'm a Newfoundlander and this just doesn't happen!

  • @kjmax1068
    @kjmax1068 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Such a shame the police could not be sued for lazy detective work. And the fact this murderer is to be fre3d after a cushy ride in minimum security jail makes a mockery of your justice system. So sad for the family

  • @jennylene
    @jennylene Před 5 měsíci +4

    thats why i don’t believe there is justice..because the justice alone sucks!

  • @lealovesthesea
    @lealovesthesea Před 3 měsíci +3

    I knew it was that guy when they said he handed over the song.

  • @cathybassett6432
    @cathybassett6432 Před 3 měsíci +6

    The cops suck. The justice system is not just.

  • @jNeal-gj9iu
    @jNeal-gj9iu Před 2 měsíci +3

    Seriously I lnew it was him when they said he lived 2 doors down.

  • @kimberlypisel9766
    @kimberlypisel9766 Před 3 měsíci +4

    How many others maybe wrong fully convicted. It happens every where & Unfortunately Every DAY. Been there my self. Fortunately. I was BLESSED W/a PD. That did her job & believed me. 🙏🙏.

  • @Mudhooks
    @Mudhooks Před 5 měsíci +6

    I wonder if there is the possibility for a wrongful death suit or if it’s too late for that.

  • @smofc2010
    @smofc2010 Před 2 měsíci +3

    DID GREG PARSONS ever sue for financial damages?

  • @helenperry3072
    @helenperry3072 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hope Greg got compensation poor family 🥲🥲

  • @scottaznavourian3720
    @scottaznavourian3720 Před 5 měsíci +4

    The music tape reminds me of the orisayna gaal case and how her ternage sons were suspected cause of the music that they played

  • @caleblauber1441
    @caleblauber1441 Před 2 měsíci +3

    How can ANYONE even consider parole for a pathological liar- murderer like this man?????

  • @josballesteros6482
    @josballesteros6482 Před 2 měsíci +1

    They almost convicted an innocent son and ruined his life.

  • @jNeal-gj9iu
    @jNeal-gj9iu Před 2 měsíci +2

    Lazy prosecutors. Lazy system.

  • @captainkellwalker6302
    @captainkellwalker6302 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hey Greg, don't let the SOB consume you.

    • @debrap947
      @debrap947 Před 2 měsíci

      Understandably he is consumed with the pure evil murder of his mother!!!

  • @cynthya2011
    @cynthya2011 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Is disgusting, Doyle must have life in prison with NO possibility of parole...disgusting

  • @Dr_mom_gymlover
    @Dr_mom_gymlover Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your story…. The justice system of this country needs to be ashamed of their incapacities

  • @bluefm7370
    @bluefm7370 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Sadly, the Supreme Court is no different than any other publicly funded institution in Canada. There is no JUSTICE. There is only "to serve and protect" the civil servants who contravene and VIOLATE their own rules and the oaths they swore. Lawyers talk with lawyers, not their clients. The relationships are with colleagues.
    We have a group of lawyers that go through the facade of taking instructions from their clients. What actually happens is that the lawyer will withdraw services if their expertise is not followed.
    The idea that, "no one knows your case better than you", is the hook lawyers use to have you buy into their narrative, they are on your side narrative. Money is their only objective, not JUSTICE.
    CITIZENS, only when you experience the TERROR government agencies put on a member of their communities can one understand.
    There are no words I can share with this man to make his world better.
    A lazier group of public servants can not be found than police agencies.
    To those members that are a credit to the profession, stay safe.
    I encourage members to NOT turn a blind eye to the misconduct and to NOT alter/fabricate reports to promote the toxic culture.
    Stay safe❤

  • @stevenbiggar8223
    @stevenbiggar8223 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Woww what a story thats a first degree murder she was stab 52 times,, 2nd degree is a slap in the face for greg and tina,, i hope greg get money from the goverment,,for lost time behide bars,, its sad,,😢 hugs

  • @HelenE.Dawson
    @HelenE.Dawson Před 5 měsíci +7

    Iam so sorry you andyourfamilyou andyourfamily hadto othrough somuch

  • @cynthya2011
    @cynthya2011 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Appeal to the Supreme Court and sue them

  • @Korn_Pops
    @Korn_Pops Před měsícem

    But what was the MOTIVE of his best friend to brutally kill his mother and frame him for it? 😫

  • @sandramiles8390
    @sandramiles8390 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Why did he kill her? What was the reason? 🤷‍♀️ Why did Brian kill Greg's mother? Brian needs a good lawyer and Sue, Sue, Sue!!

    • @manoman9669
      @manoman9669 Před 5 měsíci

      You need some brains if you think Brian needs a good lawyer,what idiotic statement!

    • @Janewomanpower
      @Janewomanpower Před 2 měsíci

      ???

    • @debrap947
      @debrap947 Před 2 měsíci

      They say what a motive is at the end of the story.

  • @dodgingbullets3503
    @dodgingbullets3503 Před 29 dny +1

    First they blamed the son for killing his mother, then the hace the killer and will let him out on the streets..wthell is wrong with the justice symstem??

  • @xana5649
    @xana5649 Před 18 dny

    OMG, so sad....

  • @mooziet652
    @mooziet652 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I’m crying for Greg and Tina ❤🙏🇨🇦

  • @gaylemitchell1237
    @gaylemitchell1237 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Police have blood on their hands ✋️ 😤 discussing Discussing Discussing creature

  • @mslongnleanlegs
    @mslongnleanlegs Před 28 dny

    Get the son get compensation for the wrongful conviction?

  • @charmaineburt3147
    @charmaineburt3147 Před 26 dny

    Why do they always think its a family member 🧐🧐🧐

  • @sunilayya8948
    @sunilayya8948 Před 2 měsíci

    Such incompetent buffoons of the criminal protection system! Feel so bad for the poor guy and his wonderful wife.

  • @brendashenda4249
    @brendashenda4249 Před 2 měsíci

    That Hi! Hi! Hi! is a mimic of Ha Ha Ha in the song.

  • @hollyyeh1591
    @hollyyeh1591 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is wrong accusation. Justice is horrible wrong .

  • @yuelingchu4361
    @yuelingchu4361 Před 25 dny

    What a lovely young man they have raised.

  • @patricialloyd866
    @patricialloyd866 Před 2 měsíci +1

    what a ghoulish song, wouldn't have gone down well with the jury

  • @scottaznavourian3720
    @scottaznavourian3720 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Oh boy the emotiin ppolice again...😢

  • @carlawestlund4429
    @carlawestlund4429 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Opps coincidence the babies have same name.!!

  • @missinginbc
    @missinginbc Před 5 dny +1

    They are a Power Couple from Newfoundland.

  • @karleygreeley9130
    @karleygreeley9130 Před 2 měsíci

    God bless you Greg .

  • @EuniceJohnson-uq4lw
    @EuniceJohnson-uq4lw Před 2 měsíci

    No I no in NJ

  • @user-wq9wd6qg6t
    @user-wq9wd6qg6t Před měsícem +2

    Amazing how the people there have kept the Irish accent going... Greg's son sounds like a Dubliner.
    Doyle's a total psycho, he should never have been paroled; another huge screw up by the Crown.

  • @carlawestlund4429
    @carlawestlund4429 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hey on that call Greg sounds Soo out of it I can visualize his face twisted with visceral pain . Shock terror ' wat are the cops talking bout yikes

  • @PatrickFDolan
    @PatrickFDolan Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lettennent.

  • @ouelletski
    @ouelletski Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awe 💔 this family 🇨🇦❤️ why don't we jnow this? Media is evil 😈

  • @carlawestlund4429
    @carlawestlund4429 Před 2 měsíci +2

    This is Not the frist horrific screw up in Newfoundland Baby Zachery? The mother wanted for shooting the father in the usa .she fighting exerditition out on bail visitation of their 2 yr old she walked im into the ocen drowning them. Both horrific yep good ole newfoundland

  • @marciawade8813
    @marciawade8813 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Each & every thing, case, etc. those investigators, prosecutors & superiors ecer worked neefs to be analyzed or reinvestigated by independent neutral eye. They & their analysis, investigations & conclusions annot be trusted or relied upon.

  • @carolinesharpe5059
    @carolinesharpe5059 Před měsícem

    If you want justice, Canada is NOT the place to live. The victims are ALWAYS victims because most of the crimes, no matter how evil they are, basically are a slap on the wrist.
    This man should have been compensated millions because of his wrongful conviction, especially on the complete lack of evidence the police had. There’s no way anyone could feel safe living in this area where the police department is so incompetent and are immune to any type of accountability.
    Doesn’t look like they’re ever going to make this right or that the evil this monster did will be punished in This lifetime but it WILL COME, Eventually…

  • @barneyrubbles2485
    @barneyrubbles2485 Před 5 měsíci +1

    you see i lived in part of that dump they stole ok..

  • @carlawestlund4429
    @carlawestlund4429 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Lazy non motivated cops lalalalaland poor guy

  • @relocatetoItaly
    @relocatetoItaly Před 3 měsíci +1

    he certainly didnt help his case with that song they recorded and all his friends testifying he didnt get on with his mother.

    • @Janewomanpower
      @Janewomanpower Před 2 měsíci +5

      he didn't do anything wrong. "they" wrote a metal song together. how can this be your takeaway after watching this?

  • @TNT-km2eg
    @TNT-km2eg Před 4 měsíci +2

    Looks like pathetic B movie . Like most of people lives

  • @rubyredlopez4
    @rubyredlopez4 Před 2 měsíci +2

    🚩 Only a partial DNA match of Brian, well he was friends with Greg they could have both involved in her murder 🚩 defense could have argued his DNA was there because he was friends with Greg and used to come over to the house so of course his DNA would be there!🚩

  • @user-tu8jo3ub6l
    @user-tu8jo3ub6l Před 2 měsíci +2

    sue um