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California prisoners pen pal requests and webpages are listed
alphabetically
The
Canadian Coalition Against the Death Penalty has received the
following
requests for pen pals from California death row
prisoners
N - R
CHARLES NG
My
name is Charles Chi-tat Ng. I am an Asian male of average build.
I
was born December 24th 1960 and raised in Hong Kong in a traditional
Chinese family, but have spent the majority of my adult life in North
America. I graduated from high school in England. I have never been
married and have no children. I have travelled to many countries and
have been exposed to many cultures. My remaining immediate family
members reside outside the United States and I am currently the only
Chinese prisoner on California's Death Row at San Quentin Prison. My
case, from inception to verdict, has been both a travesty and outrage
of mistreatments and miscarriage of justice. Because of these and other
reasons, I constantly feel misplaced, sad and
lonely - like a dolphin caught inside a tuna net. I am writing
because I am interested in seeking sincere friendship through
correspondence and visiting with someone I can build an enduring and
meaningful companionship with - someone with whom I can share good
times,
bad times, life, thoughts, feelings, experiences and passions from this
dark hole of humanity. Out in
the free world I enjoyed such things as reading, learning new subjects,
wilderness exploring, martial arts, movies, travelling, cooking,
outdoor adventures such as mountain hiking / climbing, scuba diving and
serving as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps.
Throughout my life I have refrained from unhealthy habits such as
smoking, drinking and recreational drug
uses. During my incarceration I enjoy such things as origami,
spirituality,
self-study, exercises, writing, reading and drawing. I am a
self-taught
artist who loves animals and strive to express artistically with an
improvisational approach in whatever medium available to me. I
always feel a special kinship in my struggle for survival as those
faced by the endangered animals I depict in my artwork. To me, art is a
universal emotional expression of all cultures, and wildlife art a
spiritual reference for all things wild and free; and a way for me to
immortalize my love and intimacy to those who are dear and special to
me. Personality wise, I am quiet, shy,
open-minded, down to Earth, loyal, thoughtful,
dependent and sentimental, but can be wayward, overly trusting and
pessimistic
at times. Life is fleeting and my fate is at best
uncertain.
Therefore I desire to hear from new friends and reconnect with people
who
had touched my life and heart in the past, but with whom I have lost
touch
due to circumstances beyond my control. I would be
most grateful to be able to share the precious time I have left
in
this world with honest, open-minded and
good-hearted people who understand and empathize with injustices,
sufferings, my struggle, my visions and yearnings, and who may be able
and willing to lend helping hands along the way. I am in
constant contact with David Gee who lives in England and
can
be reached on e-mail: david.gee5@btinternet.com
He has done a lot of research on my case and may be able to answer any
questions. In order to try and raise money for my day to day
items and additional art materials I would be prepared to sell a small
number
of prints of any of my featured drawings. Thank you for your attention
and
I look forward to hearing from you. Visit
webpage at: http://ccadp.org/charlesng.htm
You can reach me at the following address:
Charles
Ng, P- 46001,
San
Quentin State Prison,
San
Quentin, CA
94974
USA
GERALD
PARKER My name
is Gerald Parker...I'm a 45 year old black death
row inmate here at San Quentin. I've been on death row for about
18 months now (as of 7-19-2000) and I have found out that death row is
a very lonely place without friends or family to communicate
with. Please help me by finding me one or more pen pals to
correspond with. Respectfully yours,
Gerald
Parker CDC J10319
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin CA
94974
USA
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JOSEPH PEREZ
My name is Joseph Andrew Perez. I am a light skinned man of Puerto
Rican and Irish descent. I ‘m 33 years young, born on September 1st,
1971 under the zodiac sign of the vivacious Virgo. I am 5`8”, weight
170 pounds and have short light brown hair and big deep sea blue
eyes. I was born and
raised in San Francisco, Ca’s finest excelsior district, but as of now
I’m being held hostage here on Death Row for a home invasion robbery
murder. I was arrested on June 7th, 1998, but I’ve only been on the row
since January 25th, 2002. Now just because I am in prison doesn’t mean
I am a bad guy cause I’m really not. My hobbies consist of writing long
letters, poetry and I’m currently writing a fiction book about murder
and betrayal. I love all sports and I’m a San Francisco 49ers and San
Francisco Giants fanatic. My favorite music is Reggae, Hip Hop,
R&B, Jazz and a little Alternative. I’m looking for female pen pals of any
heritage, but she must be 21 years or older. Not looking for
relationship, only friendship. If something other than a friendship
comes out of it, so be it, nature took its course. If you’re into
playing head-games, lies or deceitful please don’t respond, I’m tired
of childish head-games.
Please write to:
Joseph
Perez
T-42655/3-AC-52
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin, CA 94974
CHRISTOPHER
POOLE Innocent
Man Facing Execution - Wrongfully
convicted and facing death at the hands of the state of California,
this plight did not come without a cause. My name is Christopher
Poore....My case serves as one of many examples of
how the justice system is infected with fallibility. Once more, it has
proven itselfunreliable, devious, and detrimental. This is the very
same system, we as children were taught to respect and believe in...They have thoroughly and deliberately
extinguished their respective sworn duties to protect society and
moreover, continue to kill wrongfully convicted citizens. To date, I await yet another state
appointed attorney to address my capital murder appeal. As you can
certainly appreciate, placing my life (literally) in the hands of this
state, causes me great angst and concern. As competent attorneys, expert witnesses,
and private investigators are costly, and my finances are narrow and
limited, the very purpose of this missive, is to humbly examine the
potential indeveloping a tireless support mechanism and revenue stream
to help me meet the fees associated with quality legal representation. Additionally , I can always use and
certainly welcome postage, stationary, and lots of new friends to share
with. As my life is on the
line, time is of the essence. Any and all assistance will be greatly
appreciated in my pursuit of justice and freedom. Correspondence and contribitions should be
mailed to me at the following address.Thank you for your time and consideration
in this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. In solidarity, Christopher. For more
information visit http://www.ccadp.org/christopherpoole.htm
Christopher
E Poore
SQSP
E06437
San
Quentin California 94974 USA
THOMAS POTTS Incarcerated black male, would love to
correspond, with intelligent females, between the ages 35-48.
Must be open minded, great integrity about herself, and a beautiful
soul. I
am 43 height 6' 1, weight 180, eyes brown, dark complexion,
compassionate,
understanding, love chess, mountains, Jazz, outgoing. Race is not
important,
long as a woman has a sweet heart.
Thomas
Potts
4-EY22
PO
Box PO6800
San
Quentin, CA.
94974
USA
CARL POWELL
I've been looking for someone to correspond with for a long time.
However, not just for the sake of having a pen pal but to illustrate my growth and
at the same time learn more, and I'd like to correspond with someone who'll
contribute and challenge me as I seek to learn and understand
more. Honesty is the main element that'll keep a friendship or
correspondence strong and interesting. About
me, I'm 26 years old, african male, I'm 5'11, 215 pounds. I've been
incarcerated for almost 7 1/2 years, total, and of those 7 1/2
years I've been on death
row 4 1/2 years. Lastly, other than hoping to get off of the row,
I spend my days exercising, studying books on dreams, literature on
African religion, culture, and philosophies. I write rap
lyrics (just completed an
album) and short stories. Hope to hear from you soon ! Best
wishes ! Sincerely and respectfully,
Carl
Powell 5 EY21
PO
BOX J43000
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin, Ca. 94974
CLEOPHUS
PRINCE JR. "Stop!"
"Stop!" "Stop!" "Stop!" "Stop!"
Now that I have your attention, you might as well continue reading and
be pleasantly surprised ! My name is Cleophus Prince "Jr" and I'm
an intelligent open minded, compassionate, and caring soul who is
looking
for someone to brighten a fella's day with a letter or whatever.
Being that life here is as exciting as watching paint dry, I'm really
hoping that by the time you finish reading this your interest has been
piqued
enough to want to respond. If you do I'm sure you'll have the
time
of your life ! (wanna bet?) Let me tell you a little about
myself,
I'm 32 years old, 5'10, 185 lbs. I enjoy working out, reading,
poetry,
music, watching TV, and meeting new people. What am I looking
for?
Someone I can share my thoughts, feelings, and experience with, in
other
words a friend. If this is something you're willing to give a try
contact me.
Cleophus
Prince Jr.
PO
Box H99600 / 4EY5
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin, CA
94974
USA
BILL PROCTOR I
am 36 years old, 5'10, 180 lbs, have brown hair, green eyes. I am
currently residing on California's death row and have been since 1983 at
the age of 21 years old. I love being a Christian, I also
enjoy artistic and
intellectual
pursuits, I have plenty of conversation and opinions I'd like to share
about life, love,
moral value, truth, happiness, peace and freedom,
etc. etc.
Bill
Proctor 5 EB 94
PO
Box C 69300
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin CA 94974
DAVID ALLEN RALEY Hello ! I hope that this
letter will find you doing real good, and also in real good health and
spirits too. As for me, I am doing the best I can under the
circumstances, being on Death Row...In hopes that you might be able to
help me, and I truly ! hope so too...What I would like to be able to
do...is to get some pen
pals. The reason my attorney told me about you all, is cause I
have
been having thoughts in dropping my appeals. Cause of the same
routine
every day, the loneliness is getting to me etc. and sure you can
understand
that. And my attorney figured getting some pen pals would
help.
With the loneliness, and and help me hang on longer, and not drop my
appeals. So again anything, and any help you all can give me,
will be very appreciated. Take care, and God bless and watch over
you all always...Smile!
Again, take care, and hope to hear from you all real soon too.
Sincerely,
David
Allen Raley
D-86900
NS-10-SS
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin, California
94974
US
JUAN
RAMIREZ My name is Juan Ramirez. Honestly,
I'm not exactly sure what to say. I've never done this sort of
thing
before, so bear with me. I am a young man on death row, but that
doesn't mean I deserve to be thrown away and forgotten. I would
like
to talk - you know, share thoughts; feelings; even dreams. It
would
be really nice to make a few friends. Meet a few people who won't
mind me dropping by just to say 'hi.' from time to time.
Are
you out there anywhere? I think you'll be surprised as to how
much
of me there really is. :) I even come with a smile, until then
take
care.
Juan
Ramirez T24667
3 a/c56
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin, CA
94974 USA
MARCELINO RAMOS I am a Mexican American prisoner on death row in California
who is looking for persons to correspond with. I enjoy passing
some of my time away doing art work and I also like to read books that
deal with the subjects such as philosophy and sociology, and also
history. I
also enjoy reading about psychology. But mostly I enjoy writing
plus meeting people from different places. I do not have a
picture of myself at this time to include with this letter but I will
give a l'il of the way I look. I have
wavy black hair, brown eyes, and
I am 5 ' 7 ". Well I look forward to receiving some
correspondence. Thank you.
Marchelino
Ramos
C
12900 2 AC 5I
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin, CA
94974
USA
ENNIS REED
My promise to
you If you're feeling empty inside, I'll fill your heart
with favorite you-and-me stories to make you smile. If
neither one of us knows what to say, I'll sit quietly with you in the
closeness we share that need no words. If you
start to doubt, I'll helpe you find your courage again. If the
climb is steep and long, I'll hold your hand and we'll walk each step
of the way together.
And if you say "who cares," I'll remind you
how very much I do... Poem - "I will listen to you don't quit when the
tide
is lowest. For its just about to turn. Don't quit over
doubts
and questions. For there's something you may learn. Don't
quit
when the night is darkest, For its just awhile til dawn. Don't
quit
when you run the farthest, For the race is almost won. Don't quit
when
the hill is steepest, for your goal is almost nigh. Don't quit,
for
you are not a failure until you fail to try."
ENNIS REED H55273
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin CA, 94974 USA
Self portrait by Reno
RENO Artist with many different kinds of
interests, seeks pen pals of all ages and interests - anybody and
everybody from 9 to 99. Whoever and wherever you are,
regardless of your age or anything else, and whatever your interests
may be, lets get acquainted and see how things go. I'm a
single / never married (at least not yet ?!? ) artist, with some
college education but no formal degrees. And while my activities
are now pretty much limited to working at my art, reading, watching
television, and writing letters, before I was wrongly / improperly
arrested, convicted and sent here to Death Row I used to enjoy and be
involved in many different kinds of activities and things that I am no
longer able to participate in directly, but in which I still have an
interest to one degree or another. I have at various times
had
great pen pal friendships with both boys and girls in their early to
mid
teens (and even somewhat younger on occasion), as well as with older
teenagers
and adults, both men and women, all the way up to "senior citizens" in
their 80's. So whatever your age and interests, please take
a chance. You will be very pleasantly surprised. I
look forward to hearing from anybody and everybody, anywhere in the
world, who may care to write to me for whatever reason. And
whether your letters are written or printed by hand, or done on your
computer/keyboard and printed out makes no difference to me. I
will reply to everybody who writes me and gives me an address to write
back. You can write to me at:
Reno
Box
D-63100
San
Quentin, CA
94974
USA
ROBERT RHOADES
Hello. My name is Robert Rhoades. I am a 47 yr. old caucasian
male currently on California's death row for one year now. I was
born and raised in a small farming community in northern
California. So, I
am a country boy thru and thru. I enjoy fishing, camping, country
music, the mountains and good movies that make me cry. I was
raised
in a good christian home and like many others in these trying times I
fell by the wayside. I am slowly making my way back. So if
you are a good hearted country girl, or just a good person looking for
a good and true pen-friend, please write me right away, I
will answer immediately and look forward to meeting many new
friends. PS I will send photos upon request. Sincerely
yours,
Robert
Rhoades
PO
Box P 52962
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin CA
94974
USA
BILLY RAY RIGGS
WHAT I AM SEEKING IS
"CORRESPONDENCE & VISITS" FOR THE SAKE OF FRIENDSHIP. Someone
who's sincere, compassionate, and able to empathize with my adverse
situation, in terms of, moral support etc. Historical literature,
poetry, art-work, classical music, are just some of the subjects of my
interest, and my willingness to learn more. I am not afraid to share or
express my sensitivity and emotions. Will write to any female.
If you are not able to assist me in my request for someone to
correspond with,
maybe you know of someone else, an organization, agency or group,
who may be acquescent towards my unfortunate circumstance. Please
! Feel free to forward this information to them on my behalf
or send me their address. Sincerely, Pops. To read some poetry by Billy Ray
Riggs, visit his
homepage: http://ccadp.org/billyrayriggs.htm
Write to him directly at:
Billy
Ray Riggs
5
EB 96
PO
Box J 41800
San
Quentin Prison
San
Quentin, CA 94974
JAMES ROBINSON James is a talented and compelling
author and commentator. He has researched and completed writing a
novel, as well as a collection of wonderful short stories.
He
hopes to find a publisher for his works, and would also like to hear
from interested people for correspondence. Visit his webpage at: http://ccadp.org/jamesrobinson.htm
Contact
James directly at:
MR
JAMES ROBINSON
J
25900 (2EB93)
San
Quentin Prison
San
Quentin, CA 94974
RAMON ROGERS I've
never neen in any prison before in my entire life - until now.
I've been
here on California's Death Row for a little over 6 years. I'm a
very
young and active 43 year old, multicultural, multi racial man of 6 feet
tall
and 180 pounds. I'm in very good shape and health. My
interests
and hobbies span a very broad range. I don't just love all kinds
of
music, I used to play drums and sing in different bands around the
world.
If it matters to anyone, I'm a Pisces too. I not only love all
water
sports and activities, I was a very skilled scuba diver and underwater
photographer. Before coming here I've also done some traveling to
many exotic and exciting places, such as the many venues of Southeast
Asia, Australia, Hawaii, Brazil, and a few jaunts to Europe.
There's much more of course, but that will come later. If
anyone is remotely interested, I will welcome and answer all letters
from any gender, and age is definately irrelevant
Don't be shy, give me a try. Thank you very much.
MR
Ramon Rogers
K67902 5EB78
San
Quentin Prison
San
Quentin, CA 94974
RICHIE ROLDAN My name is Richie Roldan. I'm 28
years old 12/22/70. I'm currently housed at the California State
Prison of San Quentin (death row.) The Bastille by the Bay. Is
there anyone out there who wants to know what's really going on in
the concentration camp of California's death row ? And how one
comes
to be in such a hell. An innocent man's plight and adversity
through
a brutal and corrupt system that breaks the will of the strongest of
men. Something must be dome for those unable to afford proper
representation. I desperately along with other Latinos need help
to fight a racist and
biased administration that hold all our lives in their selfish
hands.
I'm not sure what I'm exactly trying to say at this time. There
is
so much inside of my mind, and so little time to share it to or with
the
world. I know that I'm a political prisoner,
and I feel there are others here with me that are fighting the same
battle.
So if your eyes are seeing this then reach reach out and touch
me.
Show me the world through your eyes. I'm in solitary confinement
and it seems that I shall be for the rest of my life. I must have
contacts
in the world . . . And if nothing else to ease my loneliness.
Visit
homepage at :
http://ccadp.org/richieroldan.htm
Richie
Roldan H-62400
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin, California
94974
USA
ORLANDO GENE ROMERO Jr. Greetings ! - Qvos! and many
smiles! I'm a 29 year old Californian, of Mexican origins,
currently on Death Row in San Quentin State Prison, California.
While the appeal process moves along to get me out of here hopefully,
I'd like to reach out to someone to connect with. I'm 6' 1"
tall, 187 lbs. and work out daily. I love my family, especially
my 10 year old son Kevin Taylor R. I'm very honest, considerate,
caring, compassionate and have an open mind and heart for new friends;
women or men. I love reaching through paper into someone's heart
and putting a warm loving Hug there, so if you'd like one, you know
where I'm at. Reach out to me ! I'll reach back, to all who
write. Stay strong and keep smiling.
Orlando
G. Romero Jr.
K21400
1-EB-66
San
Quentin State Prison
San
Quentin, CA
94974
USA
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was last updated November 21,
2005
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