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" It's Like A Whole Other Country "
Texas prisoners pen pal requests and webpages are listed alphabetically
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BILLY JOHN GALLOWAY
Age: 36 Date of Birth: March 22, 1969 Weight: 210 Sentence: Death Hello, how are you doing out
there? I hope all is well and going your way. About myself: Ii was born
in Chemung New York. I then moved with my Dad to Houston, Texas. I was
4 years old. We stayed for 32 years from there we moves to North folk
Virginia. And once again only stayed there a few years. And from there
we moved to Soux Falls, South Dakota where we
remained until I wound up here. I have been on death row for a little
over 5 years. I landed on this Unit March 27, 2000. Now about my daily routine/ I
work out 5 days a week. I felt it is important to do this for the
simple fact that to me laying around doing nothing and being lazy is a
sign of giving up and I am not a quitter! So even though I am skip a
day now and then on working out, I still go to recreation every day.
Just to get out of this cell 23 hours a day. And every day you get one
hour of recreation in the day room or outside. We go outside 2 times a
week. Rain or shine I’m there. When in my cell I listen to my radio and
draw or read or write poems. I just started drawing again. Sometimes I
wish I would have just left it alone. But it is something I like to do
and I can go at it and get lost for hours. I like to read horror books
and true crime novels. I like Stephen King, James Petterson, Clive
Barker and a bunch of others. For the true crimes type novels I like
John Grisham, David Baldacci. The poems I write are more
therapeutic that anything. You know, my way to express myself without
getting into trouble. My hobbies in the free world
were four wheeling in this big black 1979 Ford Bronco that could and
would go into and through everything. There was not anything I would
not try in that bad boy. I liked going to the parks and kicking back.
Mostly going to the falls and watching all the water. It was pretty
cool. I
liked hanging out with my friends and playing Hacky Sack and cooking
out. Just enjoying the days.I like taking roads trips
because they were pretty much spur of a moment type things and you
never really knew where you would end up. I like kicking it with my
dogs. I had a couple of Rottweilers this last time. Before that I had a
Pit bull. They were my kids since I don’t have any children.Anyway, I think I will wrap this
up for now. Hopefully I peaked someone’s interest level a bit and if
you decide to write me. I will answer all.This introductory letter may
sound a bit boring but believe me I am not a boring person.The sooner you write, the sooner
I will be able to answer you and you will find out that what I say is
true.” I am not a boring person “All
right now, you all take it easy out there and I hope to hear from
someone soon…later.Respectfully yours
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Billy John
Galloway
#999349
Polunsky
3872 F.M 350 South
Livingston Texas
77351-8580
FERNANDO GARCIA My
name is Fernando Garcia 00958 - I respectfully ask to be placed
on
the pen
pal network on your computer. I am currently a death row inmate
at
the Ellis Unit in Huntsville Texas; please feel free to write. I
am
an Apache born and raised in San Antonio Texas by my
grandparents who were / are full blooded Apache of the Mescaleros
tribe. Respectfully,
Fernando
Garcia 000958
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
GUSTAVO J GARCIA I am 25 years old and have been incarcerated over 7 years.
I'm looking for a pen friend who can ease the passing of time in
every way that matters. I will answer all letters. Write to:
Gustavo
J. Garcia #999018
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
HECTOR GARCIA Hi! I am Hector Garcia, 37,single
loving,sensitive born -10-61,5'8",Mexican. I love all kinds of
music,poetry,reading, pets and outdoors. I would like to
hear from ladies of any age for friendship
and wanting sincere friends and interesting people of all
ages
and gender. Please bring a ray of sunshine into my life, you are all
interesting and special. Let me hear from you.
Hector
Garcia # 985
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
GABRIEL GONZALEZ Death Row is an arena where Political
and Sociological policies of Power, Retribution,
and Violence encase a man in steel and concrete until he, himself,
becomes as strong as steel, and his heart as hard as concrete.
But steel is strong, yet pliable, and may change into many forms.
And a Heart of concrete still beats like thunder and Love and Life
split it open to care for others, and greater Principles embodied in
self and integrity. I am a 25 year old Cuban man with a strong
love for life, and people who are Real, and sincere enough to be
themselves, and who care to know me. I lived much of my life in
California before coming to Texas. I have three beautiful
children who I love very much. I enjoy working out, writing,
poetry and music, as well as letters, listening to music and
reading. If you would like to know more, to really know who I am,
write...
Respectfully
yours,
Gabriel
Gonzalez # 999225
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
UPDATE:
I would greatly appreciate it if you would locate me a pen pal to
correspond with during my trying times of existence here within Texas
death row. I would prefer to correspond with females or men who
are at least 25 years old and up. Personally I'm a 26 year old
Cuban man, formerly residing in California. I have 3
beautiful children also. I have just begun my struggle within the
confines of this hell hole called "death row" just 3 years
ago. I know my struggle will be long and hard, and I would
simply like to be able to share thoughts and strength with anyone
sincere enough to be willing to correspond with someone like
myself. Thank you sincerely, Gabriel Gonzalez # 999225 For
more info visit Gabriel's webpage at http://www.ccadp.org/gabrielgonzalez.htm
MICHAEL GONZALES April 14, 1999 - I had been told all my life that I was an
animal, a loser, and would never amount to anything. I
had
done a great job in living up to those words. But, now I was out
of prison, a Christian, and
married to
a Christian woman so a large part of my development was up to my words,
that
I had said when I got out.
There
were many changes I went through out in the "free world" since I was
very
institutionalized learning to live out
there
was a whole new way of life for me. Things like eating with a
fork, writing a check, or just
handling money legally were just a few of the challenges. I had
to learn how not to get in a fight
with someone who crowded in a buffet line, and how to slow down my
eating at meal time. I was fragile to take a shower because most of the stabbings
took place in the prison showers. There were many insecurities
I had to deal with. I was arrested
May 7th, 1994 on this charge. But, if I am a cold blooded killer,
what do you call the Governor -
who could
have shown mercy , but choose to continue on the path of a methodical
serial
killer with a license?
Society
is caught up in the revenge factor. The prosecutor says "I'm not
the
killer, I just present the facts
to the
jury." The jury says, "we're not the killer, we're just triers of
fact
and follow the instructions of the
judge."
The judge says, "I'm not the killer, I apply the law as the legislature
dictates." The legislature
says, "We're
not the killer, we just make laws that the people vote on," The people
say "We're not the killer, its the
executioner who murders." The executioner says, "I'm not really
the
killer, I carry out the law..."
I did not have any idea what love was, is, till I got to Texas Death
Row,
and all family, loved ones left, forsook me, totally left me alone, in great
pain,
my pride, which was great, died. My lusts (wants) for self
died.
I realized that all my life I
wanted,
searched for love, that which quenches the pores of the
heart.
I looked and did it all the wrong
ways
and places not knowing any better. Once all was taken away,
family,
and wife, and hope in people and
this
world, I realized by Christ, that we are not meant to hope for,
nor
expect of this world and life. We're
here to learn by experience, to become selfless to God...is love...Yet
rather
you endure the pain here of loneliness,
to serve others, to help them to hope - that's love. Love can
never
expect anything back. If you expect, this is not love...(Real love) gives peace and
joy
for what is to come. That faith helps us to endure here. We
are
meant for something higher. Yes, I
know
all too well how this is a battle. For I feel lonely constantly
and
I just want to be held in
love.
But I fight that, Christ in me fights that. Our wrongs to others,
others
wrongs to us, are not because we
are
"evil." Its because we are blind and lost, looking for
fulfillment
any way we can get it. I
experience constant
degrees of sweating, salt loss, headaches, dehydration, constant
thirst, dizziness and squander
great deals of time trying not to move about in the cell so as to avoid
hot flashes and profuse sweating. I would love to hear from anyone!
Visit Michael's webpage
at: http://ccadp.org/michaelgonzales.htm
Michael
D. Gonzales 999174
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
ANTHONY GRAVES
Hello my name is
Anthony
Graves and I am a death row inmate in the
state
of Texas. I have been on Texas death row since October of
1994.
I am looking to correspond with
someone
whom I can trust to share my thoughts and feelings with.
Someone
who will enter our friendship with an open mind and not judge me, but
accept
me as a person who really wish to add a friend to his life.
I
am an African American, 33 years old, who considers himself handsome
and intelligent. My hobbies are reading, writing, and
listening
to various kinds of music. (Jazz, R&B, Light Rock and
Blues.) I also love to play sports and jog. I am looking
for a friend who is mature, intelligent and has a caring heart.
Death row can be a lonely experience and a struggle for mental
survival. If you can identify with any of those feelings then we
already have something in common. I am a very firm believer that
everyone needs someone in their life and
I need you. I am a very interesting person with a lot of character and
I
just need someone to share that with. "Hope to hear from you soon"
Yours
Truly . . . Visit Anthony's homepage: http://ccadp.org/anthonygraves.htm
Anthony
Graves #999127
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
RANDOLPH
GREER Randolph
Mansoor Greer is a 26 year-old African American who has
been
on death row in Texas since the age of 18. He is the father of a
young daughter born the year of his incarceration. He
also
has a webpage http://ccadp.org/randolphgreer.htm
Randolph
Greer - Message To North American Society; Randolph's page includes a
letter, contact and legal fund information.
please
write to: Mr. Randolph A. Greer
Mr.
Randolph A. Greer
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
HOWARD GUIDRY
I am
currently being confined to Texas' notorious Death Row. At 22,
this is my 4th year of imprisonment, my 2nd year struggling on Death
Row. Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding my conviction I've
been unjustly stripped of freedom and placed under this ever
present veil of Death. I am seeking a friend / pen pal who is open,
sensitive, and generous at heart. After years of being
surrounded by hard
concrete and steel one grows harder physically, mentally and
emotionally. The yearning inside our hearts for
something, someone soft, compassionate, and supportive grows steadily
round season. If you possess a humanitarian spirit and willing to share
yourself openly with me I do
hope this letter strikes your interest and you or someone you
know
decides to respond. In closing know that my heart is sincere and
I
have much
to offer
emotionally. I am a self proclaimed poet / artist / activist who loves
meeting
new people who enjoy expressing themselves on paper. It is thru letters I
hope
to share my deepest feelings with you. Luv inside the
madness,
Howard
Guidry 999226
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston,
Texas
77351
USA
DEREK J. GUILLEN Birthdate
.10/20/80
6'1 1/2", 172 lbs, dark brown hair, almond eyes.. I'm half
mexican and half black, and a nice smile. Interests : meeting new
people, learning new languages, working out. (That's all there is
to do here.) Taking pictures ! I'm new to this but all I
would ask is that you
give me a chance I might be young, but I can hold a conversation on any
level. I hope you give me a chance. I thank you if you
do.
Smile.
Derek
Guillen 999310
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
ROBERT W. HARRIS
To : The people of the world, who is concerned ? Dear
friend(s), Hello ! My name is Robert W. Harris, I'm 28 years old, black male,
born Feb. 28th, 1972. I'm from Dallas Co., Texas. I'm
6'0, 182 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes and light skinned
complexion. I'm currently "new" on death row in Texas, I was
sentenced on Sept. 29th, 2000 and I'm so lonely and sad !! I'm
writing because I'm seeking a pen pal (friend) to correspond
with. Age and race don't matter ! As long as its someone
who
is caring, open-hearted, understanding and sympathetic to others'
feelings...I'm also honest to others, openhearted, open minded, very
caring, and with a
good understanding...But throughout this friendship, I hope we can
stand
by each other as a team. In the good times, as well as bad and
difficult
times and comfort each other in times of need...Basically I hope we can
share some viewpoints about life in the United States through the
beauty of others eyes in a distant place...well, I won't keep you any
longer ! But
in advance, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my letter
and
hope to hear from you soon...Take care - Respectfully, RWH Note :
I'm
also seeking legal advice and assistance pertaining to my case...So
please
respond, thank you ! If you able to please make a small
contribution
to my to my inmate trust fund...It'll help cover postage costs.
(Write and ask for Deposit slips).
Robert
W Harris 999364
12-BE-65
Polunsky Unit
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
GENE HATHORNE would appreciate penpals and mail. Gene has just
published his first book ! Please forward your mail to him directly :
Mr.
Gene Hathorne #800
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
CATHY HENDERSON Cathy Henderson is on death
row in Texas' Gatesville Prison. "Even amongst all the horrible
changes that have been imposed, knocking me down each time I try to get
up. I still have many friends that continue to support and uplift
me.
There is no way I could continue without them. I know in my heart
that I would of given up long ago." Visit her page at: http://ccadp.org/cathyhenderson.htm
Please write Cathy at:
Cathy
Henderson # 999148
Mountain
View Unit D.R.
Gatesville,
TX 76528
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JAMES HENDERSON Hello, haw are you doing today ?
I really hope you're fine, ask for myself, I'm doing just fine
considering my situation and I'm lonely as hell, that's about it, but
other
than that I'm doing just wonderful. I've been here six
and a
half years, and I'm still trying to find something to do!
You, too? Gotta be
at least a little bored if you're skimming through here.
Check it out, maybe we can come up with something...I am James
Henderson, but my friends call me
JR. (or some things I better not put here!) The reason I'm writing as you may know I'm looking for
someone to write to, correspond with, In other words a "pen
friend". If you want and feel like doing something that has
anything to do with pen and
paper well I have something for you to do now, and that is write to
me.
If you want to do so here's some of my likes and dislikes, etc...oh!
but
first let me introduce myself to you...! My name is James
Henderson,
and I'm a 26 year old African American from "Oklahoma," in a little
town
called Toms, where I was born and raised. I have three
kids,
two boys and one beautiful girl. I have 9 brothers and sisters,
and
my mother is still living. I've been here on "Texas Death Row"
for
almost "6 years" now, and all 6 has been Hell for me. My hobbies
are
writing "poems," I draw a little bit, and I love to write, especially
if
someone writes back. I love sports, everything but soccer, I have
no
patience for it, but any other I watch. I most of all love music,
music
of all kinds, you can't miss me on it. And when I'm not doing any
of
these things, I'm watching TV. I like Ricki Lake, J.A.G, sports,
and
some movies. My likes, dislikes: I love it when a person is
"honest" with me, I hate to be lied to, "period." ! I will
never lie
to you so please don't lie to me, this is all I ask. I like to
have
fun, a lot of fun. I love to laugh as well cry. I don't
mind
sharing my feeling with anyone, so at times I expect the same. If
you ask me anything I'll answer if I can or know the answer. I'm
a
very 'loyal man,' I don't hide anything from a friend nor will I tell
on
anyone under any 'circumstances.' I'm just a outgoing person, I
love
fun and fun loves me. So if you're interested in any of these
things
please write me and I'll respond right then and there if I can.
I'm
looking forward to hearing from as many "penpals' as I can get, if its
only
one, I'll be waiting and willing to correspond with you. If
possible,
I would like for the people or persons who write to me to be 25 or
older,
if possible from 25-70, I would very much be thankful to hear
from
you. I'll be waiting. I kid around a lot, but I have a serious
side,
too. If you want to have a little fun, or some deep conversations, or maybe
you
just need to talk, lets go. I've got plenty of time to write
back.
I'll be looking forward to hearing from you, and while I wait enjoying all
the
luxury of being in a cell by myself. PS. if
possible,
please send photo, male or female.
James
Henderson #999105
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
MICHAEL S. HENDERSON I'm very interested in being placed on your list for a pen
pal. I would prefer to receive a woman as a pen pal as women are
noted for writing more often and longer letters, but I'm not excluding
a male as a pen pal. I'm housed in the maximum security
unit, locked down 23 hrs. a day and
could use a friend that will help me get through these hard
times.
Thank you.
Michael
S. Henderson SBI #00153358
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
JESSE HERNANDEZ My name is Jesse Hernandez and I’m
from Dallas – born and raised. I’m looking for someone who would
be
interested in being my pen pal to help pass the time here on the row,
and keep me in touch with the outside from your view. I’m a good
listener and give good advise and I’m also a very easygoing
person.
I like sports, all kinds of music, and dancing when I was able!
You
know what I mean. :) I like reading a good book, making people
laugh
when I can and making those laugh here on the row whenever I can
too.
I’m not too good at writing introductions, but I can write good, long
letters
and find more to talk about once I get to know someone.
Hopefully,
this will grab your attention and you’ll want to write me. Until
pen
and paper meet, take care.
Jesse Hernandez #999425
Polunsky Unit
3872 FM 350 South
Livingston, Texas 77351
RAMON T HERNANDEZ I am a new
arrival on Texas Death Row...I would like to write to someone close to
my age (31). 31 years old, Hispanic male, 5'11, 200 pounds.
Looking to correspond with anyone (28-35 yr old range). Thank
you!
Ramon T Hernandez 999431
Polunsky unit
3872 FM 350 south
Livingston, Texas
77351 USA
CHARLES DEAN
HOOD I'm a 28 year old man,
black hair, blue eyes. I'm 6' 3" and weigh 200
pounds. I'm looking for pen pals. I'm honest,
sincere, great sense of humor, enjoy reading & writing, poetry
&
novels. I read & write in English & Spanish. I also can
speak
Spanish a little. I pass time by drawing. I'm looking for
someone
to correspond with on any subject. Women & men are welcome. I am
Catholic
and believe in faith. Please write if you would like to have a
great
time.
Charles
Dean Hood
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
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PRESTON HUGHES Hello ! My name is Preston Hughes
III. I'M a INNOCENT 33 year old lonely SINGLE
African-American man on death row. I'm about 6' 0"
tall and 200 lbs with short wavy black hair, brown skin,
brown eyes, deep dimples and a light mustache that I sometimes
wear with a very well trimmed beard. I'm
seeking
correspondence with an outspoken and open-minded person in the United
States
or overseas. A caring and compassionate person who is
willing
to stick by me throughout my struggle to save my LIFE and regain my
FREEDOM.
Someone who will be there for me to listen when times get hard and I
need
to turn to someone for comfort, advice, and/or
help.
An unconditional and sincere friend. I enjoy backgammon,
basketball, bowling, chess, cooking, cycling, dominos, jogging, helping
people, listening to music, martial arts (Kung-Fu), photography,
reading, singing, weight
lifting, writing and more. I'm a very easy going
person
and I get along with everyone I meet. I LOVE
HAVING
FUN and making people around me laugh and have a good time.
People
are treated by me-the way I want to be treated by them-with
respect.
I do not play on peoples emotions or intelligence. Please do not
hesitate
to write me at the address listed below (if possible please enclose a
photo
of yourself). Feel free to ask any questions desired,
I'll be more than happy to provide you with
answers.
I'll be looking forward to hearing from you soon. I hope we'll be able
to
become the very best of friends. Sincerely IN THE
STRUGGLE
FOR LIFE. Mr. Preston Hughes
Visit homepage at : http://ccadp.org/prestonhughes.htm
Mr.
Preston Hughes III #939 G15-2-13
Polunsky
Unit D.R
3872
FM 350 South
Livingston
Texas
77351
USA
TEXAS
" It's Like A Whole Other Country "
Contact
The Governor
Texas Governor Rick Perry
State Capital
P O Box 12428
Austin, Texas
78711-2428 USA
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-1849
Email: http://www.governor.state.tx.us/acgPERRY2001/e-mail.html
Criminal Justice Division - (Same Address as above)
Phone: 512-463-1919 Fax:
512-475-2042
Gerald Garrett -
Chairman of the Board of Pardons and Paroles
Executive Clemency
Unit - Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Price Daniel Sr. Bldg
P.O. box 13401
Austin, Texas
78711-3401 USA
Meet The Texecutioner
President George W. Bush
President Select George W. Bush - 155 people Killed so far... More than any other elected official in US History!
President George W Bush is responsible for 155
Homicides !
In a 1998 letter
to Texas Governor George Bush, Alan Donnelly, Chairman
of the European
Parliament's Delegation for Relations, wrote the following:
"We understand that
this is a complex and emotive issue, and I do not propose to rehearse
here the arguments that, for us, make legal execution unacceptable
under any circumstances. Suffice it to say that we believe the death
penalty amounts to retribution rather than deterrence and that its use
always carries with it the risk
that an innocent person may die. We understand
also
that it takes courage to stand above murderers and terrorists and say
'we
reject your methods and refuse to take them as our own. That
said, we are concerned that the almost universal repugnance felt in
Europe
and elsewhere
for the continued
application of the death penalty in certain American states may also
have economic
consequences. Europe is the foremost foreign investor in Texas. Many companies, under pressure
from
shareholders and public opinion to apply ethical business practices are
beginning to consider
the
possibly of restricting investment in the US to states that do not
apply the death penalty." 06/25/98
REAL AUDIO BROADCASTS ABOUT DEATH ROW IN HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS.
CCADP's DAVE PARKINSON ON TORONTO
TALK 640 -01/26/99
CCADP's TRACY LAMOURIE ON TORONTO
TALK 640 -12/10/98
CCADP's DAVE PARKINSON ON TORONTO
TALK 640 -12/10/98
CCADP's
TRACY LAMOURIE ON TALKSPOT FROM SEATTLE - 12/11/98
TEXAS
DEATH ROW
KILLING MACHINE---courtesy TCADP and Free Speech TV
HUNTSVILLE TEXAS--Courtesy
All Things Considered
HEAT
RELATED TEXAS PRISON DEATHS - Pacifica Radio News Network
EMILE DUHAMEL
PT 1-
Interviewed by counsel 1996. EMILE PT 2
EMILE PT 3
JUREK
vs TEXAS 1976 Supreme Court Argument
RICARDO
GUERRA freed after 15 years on death row in TX. (Since died)
-From Pacifica
KARLA
FAYE TUCKER FACES DEATH IN TEXAS early 1998 Pacifica Radio News
MORE DEATH ROW REAL AUDIO LINKS-
CCADP Real audio, lots of other real audio
MORE
INFORMATION ON TEXAS' NORTH AMERICA'S EXECUTION CAPITOL !
DR DEATH DISCIPLINED BY AUTHORITIES
TEXAS CLEMENCY PROCEDURES AND
WHY THEY DON'T WORK
STANLEY FAULDER, CANADIAN
EXECUTED AS BUSH ANNOUNCES BID FOR PRESIDENCY
LETTER CCADP SENT GOVERNOR
GEORGE BUSH & TEXAS BOARD OF PAROLES
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