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In Memoriam Roy Pippin

Roy was executed by the state of Texas on March 29th 2007

 

This was his homepage with ALIVE:

I would appreciate hearing from anyone willing to share some time with me. We are locked away at least 23 hours a day, 7 days a week, in isolation/deprivation cells. No television, no direct sunlight, and very little interaction is possible with our fellow prisoners.

Your reaching out to share life’s experiences would be a blessing for me.

I am 51 years old (DOB 4/30/1955). I have two children ages 30 (my son Charlie) and 18 (my daughter Rachele). I enjoy reading and writing letters where I can share what my life was like, plus get to hear what life was like for people in other countries. My conviction and death sentence occurred in 1995. Since that time I have changed in so many ways it is unbelievable. I would like to correspond with anyone willing to reach out a hand in friendship. It does not matter what age, gender, or race you are. I enjoy it when I find someone who is willing to openly share their thoughts and talk about their life, religious beliefs, political views, or philosophy and psychology. Really, anything that helps us both to keep our minds active and helps us learn from each other.

I have become an activist for prisoner’s legal rights and to stop the abusive warehousing of prisoners in Texas prisons. Over the years I have learned a lot about Texas law and how it applies or should be applied to death row appeals. I try to help the new prisoners to learn how to communicate or force communication with their attorneys and the courts. Having someone to correspond helps break the monotony of this place and allows me a chance to see other parts of the world through their/your eyes.

I would appreciate hearing from you and promise to always be prompt with answering your letters. I look forward to hearing from you and hope we can become good friends.

Respectfully

Roy Pippin
# 999170

 

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