by Sara Spears | Mar 14, 2021 | Life of a Lifer Podcast
Imagine being 15 years old, making mistakes that teens do; a mistake that did not harm someone. Now imagine spending the next 47 years in jail for those mistakes you made at 15. That is Torie Chrisholm’s story. How many people can say that they are the same...
by Sara Spears | Mar 8, 2021 | Life of a Lifer Podcast
As Covid-19 sweeps the nation bringing a bit of fear and dread in our lives, those of us that are free from confinement stand a better chance than those behind bars. Covid-19 in prison has spread like wildfire behind those walls and fences. Social distancing and...
by Sara Spears | Feb 28, 2021 | Life of a Lifer Podcast
“Your life will always matter, simply by being” Jose Lugo is a former L.A. gang member who served a four-year prison term for robbery. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, Jose was able to find more love on the streets with his friends and the camaraderie they...
by Sara Spears | Feb 21, 2021 | Life of a Lifer Podcast
Growing up as a white male in the backwoods of South Georgia, Warren Anderson Mathis, Bubba Sparxxx, dreamt of being a rapper. He was not well supported by his family and peers. Despite that struggle, he overcame obstacles with his hard work and perseverance....
by Sara Spears | Feb 14, 2021 | Life of a Lifer Podcast
As of 2016 2.3 million people are incarcerated in the United States. These numbers are continuing to grow each year as our prison system has a revolving door of individuals that aren’t being properly rehabilitated, given the proper job skills or education to get by in...
by Sara Spears | Oct 27, 2020 | Life of a Lifer Podcast
It took a jury 8 hours to decide Taylor Conley’s fate, to decide he would live the remainder of his life in prison and die there. In 2008, 20-year-old Taylor Conley was convicted of aggravated murder. Although convicted, Taylor maintains his innocence. Without...