The New Death Penalty

The New Death Penalty

The New Death Penalty

By Robert Morales.

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Inmate Robert Morales describes his friend Tony, who is also incarcerated, from the California Men’s Colony State Prison in San Luis Obispo. His letter is part of the American Prison Writing Archive.

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