I’ve been in a prison for 43 years with a sentence of life without the Possibility of Parole/LWOP.
In 1978 at the young age of 22, I made a terrible, life altering mistake. In believing I was protecting my home from intruders, I shot and killed an undercover, plainclothes policeman. I have regretted this mistake ever since.
I sincerely apologize for all the grief and suffering I’ve caused his family members, my own family, and any others that have been negatively affected by this tragedy. If I could, I would gladly undo the past.
In the long years of my imprisonment, by far the largest portion of my life, I have tried to make life, to some degree, better for everyone I have come into contact with. I treat everyone with respect and try to help others whenever can.
In freedom, I believe that I could do more and hopefully even better work in helping repair the damage and sorrow that so often is inflicted by men upon fellow men. It would be my goal to try to repay society for the sorrow and damage caused by my actions so many years ago.
Before my tragic mistake in life, I did my best to honor my country as a young man enlisted in the Military. I was granted an honorable discharge
I am now 63 years of age, having spent most of my life, 43 years, in prison for one terrible mistake.
Please allow me to try to repay my debt by contributing to society outside of prison. I know that I will be an outstanding citizen upon being set free.