This is the
fifty eighth in
a series of letters written to and from someone currently in the custody of
the
Connecticut Department of Correction.
Three
times per week, Mon., Wed., and Friday, one letter will be published until we
catch up to the present day, at which time letters will be published as they are received.
In this issue, our
correspondent's pen pal talks about the Indy 500, a segment of the Jim Vicevich program, his ailing father and his good friend.
Most
of us likely don't know anyone who is incarcerated; much less do we
correspond with someone who is. These letters are being submitted
anonymously. They have been, and will be, redacted to protect the
privacy of the writer and the writer's family and friends.
These letters started out rather "slow" but as time went
by, they became more personal, revealing the emotional and physical distresses
faced by those committed to Connecticut's
prisons. These distresses are not confined (no pun intended) to just the
prisoner, but extend to the prisoner's family and friends. And we pay for it.
After examining the trial
transcripts and speaking extensively to others who have first hand and intimate
knowledge of the matter, I am of the opinion that this person is innocent of
the crime for which he was convicted; his council being incompetent and
ineffective. Please keep an open mind and take the letters at face value.
Anyone wishing to write to our
correspondent may send a letter to middletowninsider@gmail.com and I
will see it is forwarded.
In the
subject line, please put “Behind Bars” and address your letter to “Dear
Pen Pal”.
While I can’t promise a
personal response, I will see to it that you get it, if you provide me with
your mailing address.
I will also
publish your letters, both to and from, after first redacting any personally identifying
information.
The writer’s identity will never
be disclosed.
That info will forever
remain confidential.
Editor
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