Im just looking to make friends with people whom have a friend, family, a loved one on death row. I dont really have anyone to talk to about this, my qestions, my concerns. I have a dear friend at Polunsky Unit and I want to learn more about what goes on on Death Row ect..
Sincerily,
Dana

I am sure there are people here that would talk with you :) What specifically are you wondering about?

Well to start off I am interested in my pals case and would like to obtain his trial transcript. He only gave me 20 pages......doubt that was the whole thing. I just want to know everything. Not just what he wants to tell me. And generally just talk with people who understand what its like for them in general.
I am fairly close with my two d/r pals and I dont know how Im going to deal with an execution date when it does arrive

My Fiance Is On Death Row In North Carolina.if I Can Help You In Anyway Please Contact Me

Well, the execution date thing is a really hard topic. I have talked to JD about his feelings on it and what ifs and stuff like that. It took us like 3 years to even approach the topic. You never want to think it is going to happen. But I got to thinking about it one day and wow, what a terrible time I had. But I talked to him and told him how I felt and we came up with a plan or what we wished would happen and how I would deal with the pain should he ever face this (I know he won't but it's always good to have communicated about it). So I would talk to your friend when you feel the time is right. If you are close, he will understand you bringing it up.

Secondly, about his case. Is there a reason you want to know everything? I kind of disagree with what you said, it really is up to him what he tells you and what he wants you to know. I know with JD I never asked him about his case because a) it didn't matter to me because I was offering my support and friendship no matter what he did or did not do and b) talking about case stuff through the mail and on the phone is VERY sensitive and can be legally dangerous. Nobody really knows the extent to which the guards and authorities read the mail or scrutinize phone calls so everyone has to be very careful. But anyways, what I should say is talk to him about wanting to read about his entire trial and get his permission to look into it further. If he says it's ok, he might send you a copy of his trial transcripts or he might tell you it's ok to peruse public records about it. Either way, I just think it's important that he wants you to know about his case, not just that you want to know about it. I hope that makes sense.

In any case, feel free to talk to me anytime here. I have worked in a prison and have been doing the death row pen pal thing for a while now, have visited 2 of my pen pals (Florida and Arizona) so I would be happy to chat anytime you need to.

withlove,

My friend has my support 100%. He has an appeal coming up, and he has attorneys working with him, he says he is innocent, I believe him. But he is asking me to do things, contact so and so and I dont feel this is a good idea, I told him let his lawyers do that, thats what they are there for. He is going to screw this up all on his own, and I dont want to see this happen. what he is writing me I hope to god they are not scrutinizing it, because its going to come back and kick him in the butt.
I just want to know everything so I can understand better.
If he did do this, it wont change what i feel for him, our friendship will always remain.
i am so worried about him messing his chances up for an appeal or even a new trial.

Dana
He is lucky to have someone like you for support. I agree with "withlove" it is hard for them to talk about there cases through the mail, as it is read. Can you organise a visit with him and talk to him in depth about your concerns?
You said you worry to about carrying out of sentencing. Stay strong there, we could walk out this door tomorrow and might come home because of some driver on the road, etc, our destiny (god forbid that will happen). It should never stop us from showing feeling and emotions though.
(((((((((((dana)))))))))))))))) I needed to give you a hug. What you are doing and feeling is extremely normal.
Oh yeah, go read Hank Skinners reports on life on death row in Texas. Not pleasant reading, but it will give you a whole new look at what does and can happen.

Thank you Kyla

The truth of the matter is he is telling me to much through mail and he is going to get his butt in trouble, plus they will take me off his mailing list soon. Hes so desperate too get out of there and I completely understand, just not the way he is going about it.
This way if I get hid transcript I will know and he dont need to say things through letters about touchy subjects.

Where do i read this Hanks Skinner report about death row????

If you go to General Capital Punishment talk, I believe it has been posted up there, or maybe to a web search.
If you are getting his mail, and it has all came through, dont worry about it to date. Just be cautious in the future, like he can talk to you about stuff in the mail, no probs, as long as he knows it isnt going to wreck his case, which I doubt very much that he would do, so I wouldnt worry about it to much. I really doubt that they will stop your mail to him, they arent allowed to do that without a good reason, and if you mention something about his case, that isnt a good enough reason. As long as you keep it cautious with that in thought, about his case, you will have nothing to worry about. I have talked about numerous cases through mail to give me the leads, so maybe thats how you can take that approach. If you need any help, just let me know.
I can understand that he wants to get out of there to, I am sure it takes a toll on there minds after a long while. Thats why he is lucky to have you, and a friend that can keep his thoughts outside of those cells.
Take care, and you can PM me anytime if you want to talk.

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Dana a warm welcome to the PTO family. You will find a lot of Love and Support here. Many of us have been where you are right now. Please feel free to pm any of us anytime. If you have questions or just need an ear to listen.

softie

hi dana i also have a pen pal on DR in polunsky...we all hope that a guilty one will not go to death but especially one who is innocent... i have just acquired my friend and i like you wonder ....if we can't get him help how will "I" deal with this...if you ever need to talk ....i can be here to listen....******{HUGS}}}}
it is frighting to know that no matter what we may not be able to help..polunsky from my understanding has alot of good law books for which they can "help" build their case.. i wish you luck and my thoughts are with you...pm me if you need to talk

tHANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!! Its good to know others are here going through the same thing.