IMPORTANT!! Please Read and Reply to Poll

[wildcat7]

Ivanrs2, I feel you! It takes a real man to admit when they have done something wrong just like it takes a real man to listen to the wisdom of their wife and take time that they do not deserve to serve! My honey was facing 40 - 45 years, but he heard me and understood that I have his (our) best interest at heart. Blessings to you and your family!

[lvanrs2]

Well I feel for those who should not be serving any time because of a corrupt system.  It's hard to fight a system like that.  All anyone can do is stand up and try to fight for changes within a system that doesn't always work.  I read an article once that stated only 1% of inmates were actually innocent.  I believe that amount is higher than what that article said, especially since DNA became available to prove ones innocence.

[loving_Liz]

I have two, first LWOP for now, Menard Max,custody year 1996,  second one 60 years at 50 percent in Lincoln and custody year 1998

[wildcat7]

Multiple blessing on you and your family, LovingLiz!

[Beltran]

My bf is serving a 19 year 364 day sentence at 85% and has 14 1/2 years left.

[lil sis]

my sister is serving a 29 year sentence, she has 10 down and 19 more to go....she was hanging with the wrong crowd, not even at the crime scene, guilty by association.:(

[boop]

My Brother was sentenced to 25 years, he has to serve 85%. He took a plea for less time

[kate102518]

My LO is serving a 12.5 year sentence at 85%, starting in 2006.  He's currently in Logan.

[Missplaymate618]

God Bless each and everyone of you who has a LO serving a long sentence.  My uncle has done 17 with 4 more to go.

[sweetness]

My fiance is serving life has been in for 29 years, maybe not much longer

[myson]

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.

don't know if it is too late to respond but my son was given  85 yrs. for murder and attempt murder on accountability

[Dazzler]

No, it's not too late...this is an ongoing poll.  Myson I'm so sorry.  There are others here with children with very long sentences.  They are very supportive.  You share a special pain that others may not understand.  Welcome to IPT.

[Cainslady03]

My fiance is serving 25 years and has served 11 of those years already.  He was incarcerated in 2001 and is currently at Shawnee.

[BlueMist]

 :wc30:Hi every one, You know i hear a lot of love here and ,and it is so hard loving some one and to just meet every day life in general.My son is there but he will come home soon i hope, I lost a son that died in prison of aids  that had minimum health care he died a lone I  :wc69:to wife's and girlfriends that stick by their love one some don't and move on with their lives and it is very important that the inmates have people that care and love them,I Al so lost a son  22 that was  shot 3 times and was kicked and told to die and he did,over $30.00 dollars.
The man  was sentenced to 15 years he done 61/2.That was in 1988,My other son with aids die at east Moline was 3 years ago , he was in on  burglary 10 years sentence none violent, Also i just lost my hubby with brain and lung cancer at 64 married 37 years ,And now my youngest is in prison he been there before, none violent burglary recd 6 years.And i am 70 so i have been up and down I take one day at a time  ,because that is all we can do and pray, God will take care of us in his own time not when we want it but his time,So all hang in there ,Gods Blessing on you and yours   And DAZZ you are a good one Bless you for all your help as always Blue Mist

[hbmom]

bluemist...I am so sorry! I am a mom too and I cant even begin to imagine the the heartache you have felt. love to you!

[wildcat7]

Dear Ms. BlueMist,
God bless you. That is all I can say at this moment. I live very near East Moline, so when I read that, my heart kinda skipped a beat. I too, have lost sons. My husband and I understand but can never fully comprehend the pain you must feel. We lost the twins while they were infants. You had time to watch your boys grow into young men...your making me cry. I admire your obvious strength. When I grow up, I want to have long life, wisdom, compassion, understanding, and faith in my Lord just as you obviously do. You are a living example to us wives and mothers on how to do it with grace (under fire). God Bless!

[BlueMist]

 :wc30:Hi and thank you all so much ,People like you make the world go around no matter what ages your sons and daughter are the hurt is always there, when you loose them ,As long as you hold them in your heart they will always be close to you .Hope every one that is on this web pages get there lo home ,It always seems like for ever for something to happen good ,Well i look at this site as   a gift:wc30: DAZZ,was Sent here for some reason and is a super person.
And the people that are here care enough to try and do their best that they can
and give strength and love to one another,Well my friends have a good week end
and may Gods love be with you all

                                                    AS ALWAYS BLUE MIST

[griz bear]

 

You are obviously a strong and loving lady, and your son is lucky to have you!  We all must do the best with what we have to work with, and this sight has gotten alot of resourceful and determined people in contact with one another.  Dazz is the hub and all the rest of us spokes but together we have a stronger voice and presence to make some positive impact on our lo's lives and the lives of others are are facing similar challenges!  God bless you as you wait, love and support you son...Griz

[half sista]

As difficult as it is for all of us responding to this question, I guess one can see it as a form of therapy.  My brother got locked up at the same time my dad revealed to us that we were even related to each other.  This was also at the same time I relocated to a different state.  He got 25 years.  About 14 more to GO.

[HIZGIRL4LIFE]

my inmate has been incarcerated since 2005. He is in stateville, working on his appeal. He was given a 50 yr sentence at the age of 21 =*(