TIMELINE: Crime Date(s): June 20, 2008 Sentencing Date: 2013 Current Status: Convicted FACILITY: Name: United States Penitentiary, Atwater State: California Security Level: High In the shadowy corridors of the United States Penitentiary in Atwater, California, a tragedy unfolded that would send ripples through the correctional system and leave an indelible mark on the hearts of […]
How Prison Visitation Works Visiting a loved one in prison can be a daunting process, but understanding how prison visitation works can make the experience smoother for everyone involved. This guide will walk you through the key steps and considerations, ensuring that your visit is a positive experience. Understanding Visitation Rules and Regulations Each correctional […]
Commissary Markets and Bartering Basics In the world of incarceration, survival often hinges on adaptability and resourcefulness. Commissary markets and bartering systems provide a unique lens into the economics of prison life, reflecting both the challenges and opportunities present behind bars. Understanding these systems offers valuable insights into basic economic principles that can be applied […]
How to Send Money to an Inmate Sending money to an inmate is a crucial way for families and friends to provide support and maintain connection during incarceration. Funds sent to an inmate can be used for purchasing essential items, making phone calls, and even taking educational courses. However, the process can be confusing and […]
Building Wealth While Incarcerated For many, the idea of building wealth while behind bars seems unlikely, if not impossible. Yet, individuals like Curtis “Wall Street” Carroll have proven that financial growth is not only feasible but also transformative. Carroll, who learned to read and invest while incarcerated, illustrates the potential for financial literacy to change […]
TIMELINE: Crime Date(s): 1980s – Present Sentencing Date: Various, ongoing Current Status: Ongoing investigations and prosecutions FACILITY: Name: Pelican Bay State Prison State: California Security Level: Maximum Pelican Bay State Prison, perched in the remote reaches of Northern California, has long been a fortress designed for the state’s most dangerous inmates. Among its notorious residents, […]
On July 20, Las Vegas police searched the home of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, in Henderson, NV, shortly after 10 pm. Keffe D is a former Crip, and his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, has long been the suspected shooter in the Tupac murder. Keffe D claims he was one of the four men […]
The double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly was declared a mistrial Saturday (July 22) because jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict after two days of deliberation. Technically, Melly, who was facing the death penalty, could be set free, but it is most likely that the State will refile, hoping a new jury will […]
Gillie da Kid’s son, YNG Cheese, was killed Thursday (July 20) in a triple shooting in Philadelphia. The shooting took place on the 5900 block of Mascher Street in the Olney neighborhood at 8:24 pm. YNG Cheese, 25, was shot once in the back and was declared dead at the hospital at 8:39 pm. A […]
G Herbo has agreed to plead guilty to committing wire fraud and making false statements, and is expected to serve five years in prison. G Herbo was indicted in December 2020 after prosecutors allege, he used false identities over a 4-year period to cover expenses of over $1 million worth of trips on private […]