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« on: June 10, 2008, 08:00:02 PM » |
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We want to see how many of our members have loved ones serving long-term sentences. In addition to the poll question, if you would like to also answer the year your inmate was incarcerated, the length of his/her sentence, and his/her institution, it would be very helpful.
Thank you.
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2008, 08:01:00 PM » |
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My inmate has been incarcerated since 1978. He was 17 years old and is serving LWOP at Menard.
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2008, 08:18:02 PM » |
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My inmate has been incarcerated since 1991. He was 27 years old and is serving LWOP at Stateville.
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2008, 09:43:50 PM » |
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My inmate was given concurrent sentences with the longest length 70 years. Serving half of that is 35 so I answered 40. He's been incarcerated since he was 18 years of age. We still fight for his release. He's currently at Big Muddy.
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2008, 12:12:16 AM » |
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My loved one has been incarcerated since 1992. He´s serving LWOP and is at Stateville.
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2008, 12:40:43 AM » |
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My loved one has been incarcerated since 1986,he was 22 at that time. Serving LWOP in Pontiac.
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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2008, 05:27:48 AM » |
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My heart goes out too all of you, thank you for your much needed support and genuine caring to us whose inmates will be getting out. Your help is priceless!!
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2008, 06:05:51 AM » |
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M has been incarcerated since 1982 at the age of 19 and was given 70 years so he must serve 35. He's in Dixon and still has another 8 to go. Still fighting for his release though.
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« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2008, 06:27:26 AM » |
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My son was sentenced to 40 years at 85%. He has been incarcerated since 2003.
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« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2008, 07:38:18 AM » |
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My son was sentenced to 75 years at Stateville, he was 22 years old. He has been granted a new trial. I will take the poll after his trial and pray that his sentence has been at least reduced.
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« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2008, 03:07:20 PM » |
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I am always in awe of those of you who endure this for so long.......my heart and prayers are always with you & your loved one.........
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« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2008, 03:29:01 PM » |
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I too am in awe of you who have lived the nightmare of having your loved one torn away from you not knowing if or when they will be able to come home. You are awesome folks and I am very fortunate to have met you all..... you are true inspirations....
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« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2008, 11:41:19 AM » |
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Only 12 members have replied to this poll so far. Surely there are more members with long-term inmates?
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« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2008, 04:47:59 PM » |
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mine has been incarcerated since 1968
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« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2008, 07:22:54 PM » |
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My heart goes out to those with long sentences. And I thought I had it bad with a 4 and a 2 year. There is alot to be said about a family that sticks it out behind the inmate doing time like you all are discussing. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Rick
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« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2008, 12:22:54 AM » |
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My Son was sentenced for 30 years,
He went in 2004
and he is at Menard.
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« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2008, 11:51:13 AM » |
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My inmate has been incarcerated since 1991. He was 27 years old and is serving LWOP at Stateville.
I haven't replied yet as I don't want no bad karma. As soon as the trial is over I will hopefully be clicking on the first option. Better yet no option. |
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« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2008, 12:08:56 PM » |
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Ielene - we're all keeping our fingers and toes crossed that you will not have to select any of the options at all! The end of a nightmare for you and your family.
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« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2008, 12:23:48 PM » |
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Thanks Jim's, I am hoping for the best but preparing for the worse. I just hope things start rolling soon. Stateville says they will only hold his belongs till October, I would hate to have to repurchase all those electronics.
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« Reply #19 on: June 13, 2008, 07:35:57 PM » |
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My brother is serving a 40 year sentence. He was 29 when he was arrested. He has been inside for a little over 4 years.
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