Our Prison Penpals

John Test

John is 24 and incarcerated in California (United States).

The first time ever she heard Roberta Flack, knew they were fruit from the same feelin’ tree. How they loved her madly, without even tryin’. Didn’t have to be nobody. Didn’t need to prove. They never got tired, or complained about the volume, or even...

Nelson, Joshua

Nelson, is 48 and incarcerated in Florida (United States).

Hello, my name is Joshua D. Nelson. I'm 47. I've been on death row for over 20 years. I was incarcerated for this case when I was 18. The person I was then and the person I am today are...

Joseph "Joey" Murphy

Joseph "Joey" is 60 and incarcerated in Ohio (United States).

My name is Joseph Murphy, and I'll be in prison for the rest of my life. I've been here since 1987. First I went to death row and got off after 24 years, now I'm doing life. I told my story...

Miguel Martinez

Miguel is 51 and incarcerated in Texas (United States).

Hello friend. It is neither by chance nor coincidence you've found me here. By "here", I mean at this crossroads of life. I've come a long way, travelled a difficult path and am tired in mind, body, and soul. I...

Kenneth Foster Jr.

Kenneth Foster is 48 and incarcerated in Texas (United States).

Hello everyone! Peace and Blessings. Here we are meeting at an odd juncture. However, it should be more such outlets for the leading incarcerater of the world. After all, we’re just humans trying to figure it all out. I have such a...

Maurice Bailey

Maurice is 44 and incarcerated in Virginia (United States).

Hello everyone, my name is Maurice, but all my friends call me Buddha. If you look at my profile picture you'll immediately see why. No, not the one with creepy-ass grin (that's my Violator impression!), the one with me smiling...

James Walker

James is 61 and incarcerated in New York (United States).

I appreciate all genuine people, I do not care about the gay or straight thing, because you never know where your next blessing will come from. I am a book nut and am very much into hermetic sciences and new...

Kevin Cooper

Kevin is 67 and incarcerated in California (United States).

Hi, I'm Kevin Cooper, and this is a brief letter of introduction. I am currently 65 years of age and have been on death row at San Quentin prison since May of 1985. Any information that you may want to learn...

Arthur Beraha

Arthur is 48 and incarcerated in Nevada (United States).

I'm seeking friendship from someone whom I can laugh, confide, encourage, and find joy with. Someone who roots for the underdog, smirks at challenges, whose life experiences make them formidable, but authentic, and whose canvas is fully painted, but unappreciated....

Anthony Standifer

Anthony is 40 and incarcerated in Missouri (United States).

Hello, my name is Anthony and you may or may not have seen a Netflix documentary I was in, called “I'm a Killer.” Even though the name sounds sensational, I'm a very different person now. I'm new to this type of...

Nasim Irsan

Nasim is 31 and incarcerated in Texas (United States).

May peace be with you. Being in prison has given me a lot of time to ponder on my purpose on Earth. I’ve made mistakes in my life, but that has helped me to grow into the phenomenal man I am...