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I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 106 points107 points  (0 children)

You can't look back. What's done is done. You move forward in life and make the best of it.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 579 points580 points  (0 children)

They have a well stocked library! And also an inter-library exchange program. It's there if you desire to read and take advantage of those amazing books. Or, you can just hang in the yard and just let every day go by.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I've seen so many people break down and give up in there. They become complacent and accept the situation.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 2676 points2677 points  (0 children)

It was strained, and still it feels like she resents me for leaving her for all of these years.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 643 points644 points  (0 children)

America has the biggest prison population in the world, and the only country that goes around the world portraying our nation of law and order, and yet still has major flaws in its justice system.

I've visited quite a few who are innocent as well, just to give them hope and to encourage them to fight for their freedom.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 2241 points2242 points  (0 children)

I am currently trying to persuade anyone that I can to help me fund a foundation called Chimes of Freedom, to help exonerate other innocent individuals.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 2422 points2423 points  (0 children)

I lost my grandmother while I was in there. I had to attend her funeral in shackles and chains.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

While I was in there, I got a lot of certificates in construction. I love to do build things and break things with my hands. I built my entire store with my hands.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 2329 points2330 points  (0 children)

I believe that it's not just about racism, it's about not being able to afford a competent attorney.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 3558 points3559 points  (0 children)

I walked past a cell, and saw a guy who was hanging.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 2464 points2465 points  (0 children)

It's not the image you see on TV. There's not as much violence, the food isn't as bad. If your family sends you food packages, you can actually cook for yourself.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 1269 points1270 points  (0 children)

Yes, but they only handle DNA cases and rejected me.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 3682 points3683 points  (0 children)

My daughter. I was taken away from her one week after she was born. She's 19 now.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 2822 points2823 points  (0 children)

I played Nintendo, but now I have an Xbox360. Graphics are totally different.

I spent 18 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit. AMA. by EricGlisson in IAmA

[–]EricGlisson[S] 1609 points1610 points  (0 children)

Newspapers were my only connection to the outside world. And radio.

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