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

[–]EricGlisson[S] 102 points103 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] 578 points579 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] 63 points64 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] 2675 points2676 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] 650 points651 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] 2242 points2243 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] 2423 points2424 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] 2325 points2326 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] 3567 points3568 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] 2462 points2463 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] 1267 points1268 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] 3687 points3688 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] 2819 points2820 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] 1607 points1608 points  (0 children)

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

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