Comments on: What Mario Rocha’s Story Really Means

By: cac

cac — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:23:23 +0000

When, I was 16 years old I was once wrongly accused by a few guys of making a two word comment. Based on this commend they wanted to hurt me. For years, I was scared and didn’t even boder to protect myself. I only limited myself to pray, pray and pray to the lord. I basically gave up, as I knew that even if you defende yourself, you will still be incarcerated. Why defending yourself, even in your home. (like Anthony)? I believe it is always best to welcome the death than to fight it. It is difficult to understand why he was severely attacked two times (his brother spoke about codes), and the waste years of his youth. I cannot imagine each time he is sleeping and must wake up from his nightmares. Must be very difficult for him to walk in the street, adjust to life, and believe all is going to be ok. I would never forget his many laughs in disbelieve throughout the story. Wow, this is a real life nightmare I wouldn’t wish anyone to endure.

His sad life is an outstanding testimony that there is a God. This is a great story to share with our childrens.

Dime con quien anda y te dire quien piensas que tu eres.

By: Linda Chum

Linda Chum — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:13:05 +0000

I just finished watching your story on DVD that I picked up at the library today. At first I was shocked, then upset, I went through a whole range of emotions, but nothing compared to what you must have experienced. Nothings a waste and you life is a testimony that justice always prevails as long as you do not close that window for her to enter. Blessings Mario live life to the fullest!

By: leticia pina

leticia pina — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:34:04 +0000

what were your feeling when you kknew you were coming out of prison????
what you did after u came out of prison what was the first thing you did????

By: jim

jim — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:13:56 +0000

i recently saw the documentary about what you went thru. im glad to hear that you got the justice you deserve and i am proud of you for keeping up the fight and being strong thru it all. with sincere respect and admiration i wish you all that you want from life. God bless you mario.

By: trish

trish — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:24:31 +0000

While watching the story I think what I was most struck by the fact that every time Mario seemed to come near release he was severely attacked. But even through all that he kept his head up and his spirits never dulled. I am sure in his heart he wanted to give up. But for his mother and family he did not. I understand that everyone in prison is “innocent” but I have a brother in prison who is guilty of the crime for which he has been convicted. Although I love him I believe that he should serve his sentence in prison and have to work to get out on parole. That is my personal opinion. This man however was innocent from the word go and everyone could see and Nobody except his family, the defense and the Nun (thank God) believed him, or wanted to stand up for him. Mario, I believe in you and I hope that you have a happy life and make great memories in the future.

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:30:10 +0000

I also watched Marios story and although it was inspiring it was also very one sided. Some people are piping up about the Innocence project and how it helps wrongly convicted people get out of prison. Here in Wisconsin our “Innocence Project” assisted in getting a man imprisoned for years. That man then went and raped, tortured, and killed a young women. My point is that there are many “Marios’s” but they are few and far between. Many prisoners use these bleeding heart organizations to there advantage. Remember that many people are sheep but there are wolves among us.

By: Joe C

Joe C — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:29:59 +0000

Mario and god are the only ones who know the truth.I wish u the best and god bless

By: Maria Lerma

Maria Lerma — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:38:25 +0000

to whom it may concern my brother was given life ,for a murder he did not commit.please i ned help getting him out. there was no eviendence just because he was not there, they said he did it . please contact me 806-729-1002

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:38:57 +0000

Anthony Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 5:20 pm

After just having seen his documentary, I am touched by the perseverance and courage of not only Mario but all parties that worked to overturn his conviction. Just recently I was wrongfully arrested and sent to jail for merely defending myself, after being attacked, in my own home. At the time of my arrest, I was shocked and couldnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t believe that I was being arrested. However, it was a reality. According to the arresting officers because the other guy sustained more bruises than me, they had to consider him the victim regardless of the fact that I had injuries of my own, not to mention a bad bit that caused severe swelling. The other guy was never arrested. I had never been in trouble; worked 12 hour shifts; used to work as a mentor for trouble kids; and was usually with my son when I wasnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t working. However, none of those things mattered the moment the officers told me I was being arrested. When I read my charge and the police report, I was amazed at how much the events were exaggerated and how I was made to look like a criminal. I was held for 13 days before being let out on bail and not only had it robbed me of my freedom but it cost me a great job. I am currently fighting to rebuild my life because this ordeal has greatly disrupted life as I knew it prior to my arrest.

So having gone through this myself, my heart goes out to all those that are wrongfully incarcerated because I feel if it happened to me (and only for 13 days), I know for a fact that it has has happen to many others.

By: Californian

Californian — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:38:59 +0000

I just watched the film yesterday morning and this is precisely why I am against the death penalty. Thank God this man was not sentenced to death. Now what about that stupid stupid witness and others involved that took away ten + years of Mario’s life! I don’t even know where to begin. I read somewhere in research awhile ago that there is an innocent woman sitting on death row. Furthermore, in the state of Texas they were trying to pass through the legislation, if three people witness a murder, the suspect would be executed sooner then most on death row. In other words, there is no waiting the usual amount of time. I don’t know how true this is, or if it actually passed. I feel people should not be convicted on witness evidence alone, whether it is one or two or three. Why? Because they can make mistakes, or say things for personal gain or attention. When it comes to physical evidence , the court should take in to consideration comparative evidence. What do I mean by that. Well, aside from the fact that some police departments/detective’s have such a fine ability to frame subjects (when they are under pressure to find a “suspect”) evidence should be analyzed in a accredited lab of the defense attorney’s choice. Now I know this may seem far fetched, but if Mario’s story moved you or pis___ you off as did me, then we need to do some thing about it as voting citizens. How can we do that? By getting out there and getting signatures to get things on the ballot. If you have MONEY donate it to get these innocent people off death row or out of prison. Lawyers I’m sure are still doing what they can. Sorry to ramble on so much I’m just passionate about this subject. Peace out everyone, to Mario(you are a saint), and his family especially – that waiting must have been horrible.