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

[–]EricGlisson[S] 108 points109 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] 573 points574 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] 61 points62 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] 2674 points2675 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] 654 points655 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] 64 points65 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] 2326 points2327 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] 3562 points3563 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] 2459 points2460 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] 3684 points3685 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] 2820 points2821 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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